An art history lecturer, unfairly disgraced for refusing to certify a suspicious painting, endeavors to set the record straight by exploring the mystery of a 16th-century artist using a diary that may lead her to the genuine painting.
Cast: Lee Young-ae, Park Hye-su, Song Seung-heon
15HDCC
Season 1
28 episodes
1. Episode 1With a full-time professorship in sight, Seo Ji-yoon, a lecturer in Korean art history, gets swept up in a scandal surrounding a monumental painting.15CC1 h 1 minJan 26, 2017
2. Episode 2Ji-yoon shows what she brought back from Bologna to her friend Hye-jeong, a conservation scientist, who tells her that restoration will take a while.15CC1 h 1 minJan 26, 2017
3. Episode 3Lee Gyeom visits Saimdang's parents to seek permission for marriage. King Jungjong sets out to see for himself the woman who won Gyeom's heart.15CC1 h 3 minFeb 1, 2017
4. Episode 4Back at the temple, Saimdang witnesses a scene she shouldn't have seen. On the run, she gets hurt, and her belongings land in the hands of another.15CC1 h 3 minFeb 2, 2017
5. Episode 5After sending back the presents from Gyeom, Saimdang sets out for her new home in Hanyang, but an unpleasant surprise awaits her.15CC1 h 1 minFeb 8, 2017
6. Episode 6The truth behind Saimdang's words hurts Lord Uiseong. However, inspired by watching Saimdang and her children interact, he picks up his brush again.15CC59minFeb 9, 2017
7. Episode 7In Hanyang, paths cross for Saimdang, Lord Uiseong, Min Chi-hyeong and Hwieumdang. In the present, Professor Min's underlings are on Ji-yoon's tail.15CC1 h 0 minFeb 15, 2017
8. Episode 8Hwieumdang scolds Hyeon-ryong for being on the school grounds again. Lord Uiseong hears about Hyeon-ryong's situation and the Mothers Association.15CC59minFeb 16, 2017
9. Episode 9To support her family, Saimdang decides to make paper, but it's easier said than done. Hwieumdang suggests a mother-son illustrated poetry contest.15CC1 h 1 minFeb 22, 2017
10. Episode 10Saimdang gets worried when Hyeon-ryong doesn't come home late into the night. Lord Uiseong tries to find out what happened at Temple Unpyeong.15CC59minFeb 23, 2017
11. Episode 11Risking retaliation from the vagabonds, Saimdang goes back to her paper workshop. Later, she tells the head of the group why she decided to come back.15CC1 h 0 minMar 1, 2017
12. Episode 12Lord Uiseong's Great Aunt warns him not to dig up the past lest he endanger his and Saimdang's lives. Saimdang needs a sample of true Goryeo paper.15CC1 h 2 minMar 2, 2017
13. Episode 13Hwieumdang calls for an emergency meeting that Saimdang must attend. Meanwhile, Lord Uiseong suggests a hunting outing for the king and the council.15CC1 h 2 minMar 8, 2017
14. Episode 14The king declares a contest to find the best papermaker in Joseon. Lord Uiseong gets authority to investigate the corruption behind the Goryeo paper.15CC1 h 2 minMar 9, 2017
15. Episode 15Soon after they arrive at the site of Temple Unpyeong, Saimdang and Pal-bong are pursued by Hwieumdang's men.15CC1 h 2 minMar 15, 2017
16. Episode 16King Jungjong decides on the proper punishment for Min Chi-hyeong. Meanwhile, the deadline to find the true Goryeo paper is fast approaching.15CC1 h 2 minMar 16, 2017
17. Episode 17For King Jungjong, nothing else matters except finding the real Goryeo paper. Saimdang presses on to decipher the poem from the painting.15CC1 h 3 minMar 22, 2017
18. Episode 18Ji-yoon tries to get Director Sun's help in ensuring the safety of "Mount Kumgang," but Director Sun wants to avoid getting more bad publicity.15CC1 h 2 minMar 23, 2017
19. Episode 19In the present, Ji-yoon gets an alarming call about her husband. In the past, Lord Uiseong hears of the Yangryu Paper Mill from the villagers he helps.15CC1 h 2 minMar 29, 2017
20. Episode 20Saimdang is becoming a prominent figure in the city for her wisdom, benevolence and artistic skills, but trouble brews at home.15CC1 h 0 minMar 30, 2017
21. Episode 21The princess is reported missing. King Jungjong is furious that the crown prince is spending time outside the palace walls with Lord Uiseong.15CC1 h 1 minApr 5, 2017
22. Episode 22The crown prince commissions Lord Uiseong to paint King Jungjong's portrait. Lord Uiseong wishes to recruit new painters for the important project.15CC1 h 1 minApr 6, 2017
23. Episode 23The Confucian scholars protest against Saimdang, and the king plots to use this to his advantage. Min Chi-hyeong is hell-bent on reclaiming his power.15CC1 h 0 minApr 12, 2017
24. Episode 24Lord Uiseong is shocked to learn what King Jungjong ordered Min Chi-hyeong to do. Meanwhile, Hwieumdang has a tearful request for Saimdang.15CC1 h 1 minApr 13, 2017
25. Episode 25While visiting a museum to collect her thoughts, Ji-yoon discovers a note card with a curious portrait that's left behind by a mysterious man.15CC1 h 0 minApr 19, 2017
26. Episode 26With the help of Rade, Ji-yoon and her friends are devising a plan to secure "Mount Kumgang" again when a surprise visitor drops by their hideout.15CC59minApr 26, 2017
27. Episode 27Despairing Saimdang asks Ji-yoon what happened to Lord Uiseong. Piecing the clues together, Ji-yoon provides Saimdang with a way to save Lord Uiseong.15CC1 h 0 minApr 27, 2017
28. Episode 28Director Sun publicly reveals her intentions regarding "Mount Kumgang." Saimdang spends her time with those who matter to her the most.15CC59minMay 4, 2017
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An art history lecturer, unfairly disgraced for refusing to certify a suspicious painting, endeavors to set the record straight by exploring the mystery of a 16th-century artist using a diary that may lead her to the genuine painting.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Yoon Sang-ho
- Studio
- Group Eight
Maturity rating
15Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Korean
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