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The Villainess Meets a New World.
A Joseon-era villain doomed to die opens her eyes in modern-day Seoul — where a ruthless chaebol heir may be her last chance to rewrite her fate.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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A Joseon-era villain doomed to die opens her eyes in modern-day Seoul — where a ruthless chaebol heir may be her last chance to rewrite her fate.
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Episode 1
Royal Concubine Kang Dan-sim is sentenced to death by poison. But when she wakes, she finds herself in a very different place: modern-day Korea.
Guest stars Kim Gye-rim, Stefanie Michova, Oh Min-ae, Baek Ji-won, Yun Sang-jeong, Shin Jeong-won, Kim Young-woong, Jo Deok-hee
Episode 2
As Dan-sim tries to adapt to the new world, her strange ways attract the attention of chaebol heir Cha Se-gye — who approaches her with a proposal.
Guest stars Oh Min-ae, Kim Hae-sook, Kim Young-woong, Jo Deok-hee, Kim Si-hyeon, Jang Joon-ho, Jeong Jae-kwang, Bae Jae-young
Episode 3
Se-gye finds he can't stop thinking about Shin Seo-ri — especially after a weird dream sparks some foreign emotions within him.
Guest stars Kang Hye-rin, Baek Ji-won, Jeong Jae-kwang, Lee Hwi-seo, Han Su-ah, Park Jae-wan, Oh Man-seok, Gi Eun-you
Episode 4
Dan-sim learns more about Seo-ri's past. As Se-gye and Seo-ri spend more time together, mixed signals push them to put their feelings to the test.
Guest stars Kim Hae-sook, Baek Eun-hae, Jeong Young-joo, Park Jin-woo, Cha Yeob, Lee Yong-yi, Kim Hee-su, Joo In-ae
Episode 5
Confused by Seo-ri's mind games, Se-gye pulls out all the stops to win her heart. Later, Seo-ri deals with a pesky co-star and politics on set.
Guest stars Kim Gye-rim, Kang Hye-rin, Oh Min-ae, Kim Hae-sook, Baek Ji-won, Shin Jeong-won, Kim Young-woong, Kim Si-hyeon
Episode 6
Seo-ri and Se-gye fly out to Jeju, but an emergency leaves Se-gye rattled. Later, Seo-ri goes missing and a worried Se-gye heads out in search of her.
Guest stars Baek Ji-won, Shin Jeong-won, Jeong Jae-kwang, Baek Eun-hae, Jeong Young-joo, Ha Na-ri, Kim Seong-yong, Jo Yi-peul
Episode 7
Seo-ri's feelings for Se-gye grow, but she starts having doubts when Mo Tae-hee stakes her claim on Se-gye as well. Suddenly, Se-gye runs into trouble.
Guest stars Kim Hae-sook, Baek Eun-hae, Jeong Young-joo, Ha Na-ri, Oh Man-seok, Jang Ha-eun, Han Da-sol, Ahn Chang-hwan
Episode 8
Tae-hee announces her engagement to Se-gye to the press, angering Se-gye and fueling Seo-ri's jealousy. Choi Mun-do threatens Seo-ri with a demand.
Guest stars Oh Min-ae, Kim Hae-sook, Baek Ji-won, Heo Jin, Choi Joon-hyuk
Episode 9
Se-gye confronts Seo-ri about her identity — who is Dan-sim? Forced to face her past, Seo-ri makes up her mind about her relationship with Se-gye.
Guest stars Kim Gye-rim, Kang Hye-rin, Oh Min-ae, Kim Hae-sook, Baek Ji-won, Yun Sang-jeong, Shin Jeong-won, Kim Young-woong
Episode 10
With the link between Seo-ri and Dan-sim revealed, Se-gye and Dan-sim make things official. A furious Mun-do goes to extreme lengths to take revenge.
Guest stars Kim Gye-rim, Oh Min-ae, Kim Hae-sook, Shin Jeong-won, Jeong Jae-kwang, Baek Eun-hae, Jeong Young-joo, Park Jin-woo
Episode 11
Dan-sim wakes to find herself back in the Joseon era. While she tries to return to the present, Se-gye deals with the fallout from Mun-do's scheming.
Guest stars Kim Gye-rim, Kang Hye-rin, Oh Min-ae, Kim Hae-sook, Baek Ji-won, Shin Jeong-won, Baek Eun-hae, Jeong Young-joo
Episode 12
Dan-sim and Seo-ri's worlds start to collide. Se-gye takes Dan-sim to meet someone important to him, but she reveals that they're running out of time.
Guest stars Kim Gye-rim, Kang Hye-rin, Oh Min-ae, Kim Hae-sook, Baek Ji-won, Baek Eun-hae, Jeong Young-joo, Park Jin-woo
Episode 13
Seo-ri's grandmother's health takes a bad turn. Later, Dan-sim is presented with a difficult ultimatum — that puts her future with Se-gye on the line.
Guest stars Kim Gye-rim, Kang Hye-rin, Oh Min-ae, Kim Hae-sook, Yun Sang-jeong, Shin Jeong-won, Kim Young-woong, Baek Eun-hae
Episode 14
Dan-sim's choice sends her back to the Joseon era, leaving Se-gye heartbroken and alone in the modern world. Will fate allow them to reunite?
Guest stars Kim Gye-rim, Oh Min-ae, Baek Ji-won, Yun Sang-jeong, Shin Jeong-won, Baek Eun-hae, Jeong Young-joo, Cho Yeo-joon
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Im Ji-yeonShin Seo-ri / Kang Dan-sim
Heo Nam-junCha Se-gye / Yi Hyeon
Jang Seung-joChoi Mun-do / King An-jeong
Kim Min-seokBae Gwang-nam
Lee Se-heeYoon Ji-hyo
Yoon Byung-heeSon Jae-han
Yun Ju-sangCha Dal-su
Chae Seo-anMo Tae-hee
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