Episode 1
Enchanted
1h 7m10.0 / 10
While in Havana on a business trip, Cha Su-hyeon meets Kim Jin-hyeok, a tourist she spends an impromptu romantic evening with around the city.
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TV series
Encounter
20181 season7.9 / 10
Sometimes I look at you and wonder how I got to be so lucky.
Following a chance encounter overseas, a woman with much to lose and a man with little to his name meet again as employer and employee.
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Synopsis
Following a chance encounter overseas, a woman with much to lose and a man with little to his name meet again as employer and employee.
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Episode 2
We Sincerely Welcome You
1h 10m10.0 / 10
Upon learning Jin-hyeok is a new employee at her hotel, Su-hyeon looks through his file. Later, she proposes they grab a meal together.
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Episode 3
Yearning
1h 4m10.0 / 10
After photos of herself and Jin-hyeok together make the news, Su-hyeon asks Jung U-seok to speak to his meddling mother.
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Episode 4
That's Why I'm Trying to Stop
1h 3m
Jang Mi-jin shows up in Jin-hyeok's neighborhood with a message. A false online post threatens to turn Su-hyeon's employees against her.
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Episode 5
I’m Good at Holding Back
1h 4m
To protect Su-hyeon, Jin-hyeok makes a bold move in front of their coworkers. The pair plays hooky from work to enjoy an afternoon together.
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Episode 6
It’s Already Spring for Us
1h 5m
Su-hyeon and Jin-hyeok put a name to their relationship. On the day of the opening of a new hotel, Kim Hwa-jin has nasty words for Jin-hyeok.
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Episode 7
Sudden Personnel Appointment
1h 5m
Su-hyeon's gutsy announcement to the world comes with consequences for both herself and Jin-hyeok. Cho Hye-in warns Jin-hyeok to be careful.
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Episode 8
Party Must Go On
1h 4m
Jin-hyeok and Su-hyeon bid each other a temporary farewell as he's transferred to another office. At the hotel, a masquerade ball rings in the new year.
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Episode 9
Don’t Be Afraid
1h 10m
With his identity revealed as Su-hyeon's boyfriend, Jin-hyeok faces new challenges. U-seok makes a heartfelt proposal.
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Episode 10
It Proves That I Was the First to like You
1h 9m
A plot to hurt Su-hyeon's standing places her efforts to buy a property at risk. To fix the situation, Jin-hyeok books a plane ticket back to Cuba.
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Episode 11
My Heart Is Full of You
1h 8m
Jin-hyeok returns to the Seoul office, Su-hyeon searches for answers and U-seok sends an incriminating video to his mother's lackey.
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Episode 12
I Cherish You Very Much
1h 8m
Intent on getting his way, U-seok has himself named the co-CEO of the hotel. Su-hyeon must make a difficult choice between heart and duty.
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Episode 13
I Can No Longer Live Without You
1h 8m
A surprise confession halts the company board's vote. Meanwhile, not everyone in Jin-hyeok's family feels comfortable with him dating Su-hyeon.
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Episode 14
It’s Your First Love Too
1h 8m
Su-hyeon grapples with the future of her relationship with Jin-hyeok. Elsewhere, her father makes an unanticipated move in his political career.
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Episode 15
I’m Sorry
1h 12m
Su-hyeon believes she's doing the right thing by ending it with Jin-hyeok. Heartbroken, he struggles to understand her decision.
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Episode 16
I’ll Wait in My Place
1h 15mfinale
Su-hyeon's father does the only thing he can to truly free his daughter from Taegyeong Group's grasp. Jin-hyeok prepares a meaningful gift for Su-hyeon.
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More about Encounter
Cast
Song Hye-kyoCha Su-hyeon
Park Bo-gumKim Jin-hyeok
Jang Seung-joJung U-seok
Ko Chang-seokNam Myeong-sik
Shin Jung-keunKim Jang-su
Nam Kee-aeJin Mi-ok
Baek Ji-wonJu Yeon-ja
Pyo Ji-hoonKim Jin-myeongCredits
- Created by
- Yu Young-ah
- Written by
- Yu Young-ah
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 16
- Original language
- Korean
- Original title
- 남자친구
Networks & production
tvNSouth Korea
Bon FactorySouth Korea
Studio DragonSouth Korea
Themes
businessconglomeratecubadisapproving parentemployee boss relationshipholiday abroadolder woman younger man relationshipphotography
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