A Korean Odyssey
“I want just one bite”
A self-serving mythical creature's bid for invincibility backfires when he finds himself at the mercy of a woman who can see otherworldly beings.
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In 2017, Son O-gong and Devil King Woo are in conflict with each other as they look for a true light in a dark world where evil thrives. From there, O-gong is bound to his protective role towards Jin Seon-mi, the little girl he had met years ago. Having made a contract with Seon-mi 25 years ago, entitling her to seek help from O-gong whenever she calls him in exchange for letting him free, the two meet again in a fateful encounter.
1.Episode 1
8.023-12-20171h 27mWhile fulfilling her part of the deal with a so-called "fairy," young Seon-mi makes a critical mistake that catches up with her 25 years later.
2.Episode 2
8.524-12-20171h 27mDesperate for help in dealing with O-gong, Seon-mi seeks out Devil King Woo, who, as the head of an entertainment agency, is judging for an audition.
3.Episode 3
8.006-01-20181h 24mAs Geumganggo works its magic on O-gong, he gets frustrated by the conflicting feelings he has toward Seon-mi. Meanwhile, a young woman goes missing.
4.Episode 4
8.507-01-20181h 23mTo get O-gong off his back, Devil King is forced to make a big compromise. O-gong brings something -- or someone -- very stinky to Devil King's house.
5.Episode 5
9.013-01-20181h 22mDevil King donates an object of cultural importance to a museum, where historical artifacts on exhibit still bear the souls of the original owners.
6.Episode 6
7.714-01-20181h 18mLoyal Ms. Ma can't allow herself to just watch as Devil King suffers. Seon-mi feels torn as she knows all too well that O-gong's love isn't real.
7.Episode 7
9.020-01-20181h 8mDevil King Woo seeks Seon-mi's help in dealing with a troublesome prince who refuses to return home until he finds a runaway mermaid.
8.Episode 8
9.021-01-20181h 10mWhen the plan to make O-gong jealous misfires, Devil King shows Seon-mi something to provoke her. An evil spirit is using social media to spread hate.
9.Episode 9
8.527-01-20181h 9mSeon-mi can't stop thinking about the moment the bell rang and what it means for her. An evil spirit is suspected of stealing children's souls.
10.Episode 10
9.028-01-20181h 12mThe fulfillment of Seon-mi's wish to be ordinary has far-reaching consequences on not only O-gong but also Devil King Woo, Richie and even Pal-kye.
11.Episode 11
8.503-02-20181h 11mAn assailant attacks Devil King Woo at a torch relay. Richie prepares to say her goodbyes. Ms. Ma finds out that a black bell has gone missing.
12.Episode 12
8.504-02-20181h 11mO-gong realizes that the Geumganggo has the power to take his life. Kang Dae-seong devises a plan to get rid of his annoyances altogether.
13.Episode 13
9.010-02-20181h 13mAsanyeo pursues what she didn't achieve more than 1,000 years ago. Aware of Devil King Woo's weakness, she decides to use it to her advantage.
14.Episode 14
8.511-02-20181h 12mRelentless in her desire to be stronger, Asanyeo orders General Winter to get her incense burner back. Seon-mi mentions the love bell to O-gong.
15.Episode 15
9.017-02-20181h 15mTo avoid exacerbating the dilemma regarding Asanyeo, O-gong must pretend not to know the truth, and General Winter must be found as soon as possible.
16.Episode 16
9.518-02-20181h 12mIn an uncanny dream, a woman shows O-gong the moment that Samjang was born. Asanyeo demonstrates what she's capable of doing for Kang Dae-seong.
17.Episode 17
9.024-02-20181h 12mO-gong refuses to accept his and Seon-mi's fates. Devil King Woo wants to believe Asanyeo despite others' warnings that he's being deceived.
18.Episode 18
9.025-02-20181h 16mAs O-gong prepares to sacrifice himself in place of Seon-mi, Devil King Woo, feeling sorry for both, tries to solve the mystery behind the Geumganggo.
19.Episode 19
9.003-03-20181h 12mWhile Seon-mi is away at the Lotus Village trying to figure out exactly what her mission is, O-gong hurries to begin the ritual to summon the dragon.
20.Episode 20
8.004-03-20181h 16mBoth the Spiritual Realm and Devil King Woo try to get O-gong to come out of Sureumdong, where he's shut himself in after the fateful day.
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