The Legend of the Blue Sea | Memories

The Legend of the Blue Sea follows two storylines, one in modern times and one in the Joseon era. Sometime during August 1598, newly appointed governor Dam-ryung (Lee Min-Ho) stays overnight at an inn run by Mr. Yang (Sung Dong-il).

During that evening, Mr. Yang shows Dam Ryung a captured mermaid named Sim-chung (Jun Ji-hyun). Later that night, Dam-ryung releases her into the ocean and, before she swims away, Sim-chung reaches out her hand to Dam-ryung which he briefly holds.

In the present day, Joon-jae (Lee Min-Ho) is a smooth-talking con man with magician-like abilities. He works with Nam-doo (Lee Hee-Jun) and Tae-O (Shin Won-ho). For their next score, Joon-jae impersonates a prosecutor and swindles a large amount of money from a wealthy suspect's mother.

Joon-Jae then travels abroad and stays at an oceanside resort. Meanwhile, Sim-chung is swept up in a tidal wave and washed ashore near the oceanside resort. She sees Joon-jae and is reminded of Dam-ryung.

Watch their beautiful reunion: