Mirror of the Witch
The story is about a young man finding his way and love for a forgotten princess. Heo Jun faces discrimination as an illegitimate son and gives up on his natural talents, intelligence, and passion for academia. Succumbing to the limits of his social status, he resorts to making as much money as he can by using his good looks and witty charm. Meanwhile, Queen Sim is unable to conceive, and she seeks the help of a shaman whose black magic enables her to have twins - a boy and a girl. However, the daughter, Seo Ri, is put under a curse and abandoned deep in the mountains, where, one day, she meets Heo Jun. The curse of the abandoned princess is that whoever falls in love with her will die. Seo Ri tries to find a cure for her curse and, along the way, creates magical treatments that help cure sick people. Unfortunately, Heo Jun accidentally sets the Book of Magic on fire, and he stays in the mountains with Seo Ri to try to help heal the sick in a mountain village. As Heo Jun’s passion for medicine grows, he decides to become a doctor. As he sees Seo Ri fight against her destiny, his affinity for her grows, and he, too, begins to believe that he can change his destiny. (Source: JTBC)
Synopsis
The story is about a young man finding his way and love for a forgotten princess. Heo Jun faces discrimination as an illegitimate son and gives up on his natural talents, intelligence, and passion for academia. Succumbing to the limits of his social status, he resorts to making as much money as he can by using his good looks and witty charm. Meanwhile, Queen Sim is unable to conceive, and she seeks the help of a shaman whose black magic enables her to have twins - a boy and a girl. However, the daughter, Seo Ri, is put under a curse and abandoned deep in the mountains, where, one day, she meets Heo Jun. The curse of the abandoned princess is that whoever falls in love with her will die. Seo Ri tries to find a cure for her curse and, along the way, creates magical treatments that help cure sick people. Unfortunately, Heo Jun accidentally sets the Book of Magic on fire, and he stays in the mountains with Seo Ri to try to help heal the sick in a mountain village. As Heo Jun’s passion for medicine grows, he decides to become a doctor. As he sees Seo Ri fight against her destiny, his affinity for her grows, and he, too, begins to believe that he can change his destiny. (Source: JTBC)
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About "Mirror of the Witch"
"Mirror of the Witch", a captivating Korea drama that premiered in 2016 on jTBC and masterfully combines elements of Historical, Romance, Medical and Fantasy and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
spans 20 compelling episodes, with each episode delivering 65 minutes of engaging content.
The series has garnered significant acclaim, maintaining an impressive rating of 7.6, resonating with over 23,047 viewers on MyDramaList, ranking #917 in popularity and #5002 overall on the platform.
The drama showcases an exceptional ensemble cast featuring Yoon Shi-yoon, Kim Sae-ron, Lee Sung-jae, Yum Jung-ah, Kwak Si-yang, Jang Hee-jin, Jo Dal-hwan, Choi Seong-won, Mun Ka-young, Lee Yi-kyung, who bring their characters to life with compelling performances.
Known in Korea as "마녀보감", this production exemplifies the growing global appeal and rich storytelling tradition of Asian entertainment.
Details
- Release Date
- 2016-05-13
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- Korean
- Country
- Korea
- Network
- jTBC
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 20
- Runtime
- 65m
- Cast
- Yoon Shi-yoon, Kim Sae-ron, Lee Sung-jae, Yum Jung-ah, Kwak Si-yang, Jang Hee-jin, Jo Dal-hwan, Choi Seong-won, Mun Ka-young, Lee Yi-kyung
MyDramaList Info
- Popularity
- #917
- Ranked
- #5002
- Watchers
- 23,047
- Content Rating
- 15+ - Teens 15 or older
- Aired On
- Friday, Saturday
- Native Title
- 마녀보감
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