Profile of The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016)
- Drama: The Legend of The Blue Sea (literal title)
- Revised romanization: Pooreun Badaui Junsul
- Hangul: 푸른 바다의 전설
- Director: Jin Hyeok
- Writer: Park Ji-Eun
- Network: SBS
- Episodes: 20
- Release Date: November 16, 2016 – January 25, 2017
- Runtime: 60 min
- Language: Korean
- Country: South Korea
Main cast of The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016)
| Main cast | Characters |
| Gianna Jun | Sim Chung / Se-Hwa |
| Lee Min-Ho | Heo Joon-Jae / Dam Ryung |
| Lee Hee-Jun | Jo Nam-Doo |
| Shin Won-Ho | Tae-O |
| Shin Hae-Sun | Cha Si-A |
Trailer of The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016)
Plot of The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016)
In August 1598, newly appointed governor Dam Ryung (Lee Min-Ho) stays for a night at an inn run by Mr. Yang (Sung Dong-Il) The Legend of the Blue Sea. That evening, Mr. Yang shows Dam Ryung a captured mermaid named Sim Chung (Gianna Jun). Moved by her plight, Dam Ryung releases her into the ocean. Before she swims away, Sim Chung reaches out her hand to Dam Ryung, which he briefly holds, creating a bond that transcends time.
In the present day, Joon-Jae (Lee Min-Ho) is a charismatic conman with magician-like abilities. He works alongside Nam-Doo (Lee Hee-Jun) and Tae-O (Shin Won-Ho). For their next con, Joon-Jae impersonates a prosecutor and swindles a large sum of money from a wealthy suspect’s mother. With their successful heist, Joon-Jae travels abroad and stays at an oceanside resort.
Meanwhile, Sim Chung is caught in a tidal wave and washed ashore near the same resort. She sees Joon-Jae, recognizing him as the reincarnation of Dam Ryung.
As their worlds collide once more, the ancient bond between Sim Chung and Joon-Jae begins to unfold. Their story explores themes of destiny, love, and the eternal struggle between good and evil, bridging the gap between past and present.