S1 E1 - Export Ban on Rice

Baek I-hyeon returns home from studying abroad. As the townspeople's fury against the government grows, Jeon Bong-jun plans an uprising.

Apr 26, 2019 • 35m

S1 E2 - New District Magistrate of Gobu

Yi Kang loses a fight with Deok Ki. Ja In goes to Bong Jun to buy some medicine. The new district magistrate of Gobu lifts the banggongnyeong, and Baek Ga gets anxious because he can’t make any money. Therefore, he orders Yi Kang to kill the district magistrate.

Apr 26, 2019 • 35m

S1 E3 - Baek Ga Getting Attacked By The Donghak Followers

When his father is injured, Baek I-gang brings him to safety and finds reluctant help from Song Ja-in. Bong-jun and his followers blow up a dam.

Apr 27, 2019 • 35m

S1 E4 - Yi Hyun Coming Back To Gobu

Yoo Wol begs Bong Jun to save Yi Kang’s life. Yi Hyun comes back to Gobu to find Baek Ga. A new district magistrate comes to Gobu. Si Hyung comes to Bong Jun and tells him to give up the revolt. Ja In gets caught by the officials. Meanwhile, Baek Ga comes back to Gobu.

Apr 27, 2019 • 35m

S1 E5 - Yi Kang Taking Over Baek Ga's Position

As I-gang struggles to accept a loss, he's handed a new role in his family. A powerful supporter of the Donghak movement is imprisoned.

May 3, 2019 • 35m

S1 E6 - Donghak Followers Burn Down the Rice Store

Yi Kang and Yoo Wol have dinner with Baek’s family. Yi Hyun tells Yi Kang to be different from Baek Ga. Ms. Chae prepares to greet Myung Sim as her daughter-in-law, and Donghak followers burn down the Baek’s rice store.

May 3, 2019 • 35m

S1 E7 - Yoo Wol Being Falsely Accused

Yi Kang tells Baek Ga that he doesn’t want to take over Baek Ga’s position. Yi Kang plans to leave Gobu with Yoo Wol. Baek Ga puts the blame on Yoo Wol to make Yi Kang take over his position. Yi Hyun gets to know Baek Ga’s plan, and he runs away with Yoo Wol.

May 4, 2019 • 35m

S1 E8 - Yi Kang and Yoo Wol's Reunion

Bong Jun asks Yi Hyun to join the Donghak followers, but Yi Hyun refuses. Ja In discovers unconscious Yi Kang. Yi Hyun goes back to his home and tells his family that he killed Yoo Wol. Yi Kang and Yoo Wol finally meet, and they go to Ja In’s hostel.

May 4, 2019 • 35m

S1 E9 - Yi Hyun Gets Enlisted To The Army

I-hyeon's sudden conscription stuns the Baek family. Meanwhile, I-gang shows up at the Donghak camp with a request for Bong-jun.

May 10, 2019 • 35m

S1 E10 - Yi Kang Gets Accepted As a Donghak Member

Bong Jun goes to see Seok Ju, but Seok Ju acts distant and cold to Bong Jun. Baek Ga asks Yi Kang to bring Yi Hyun back and suggests to Yi Kang to live as they used to. However, Yi Kang refuses to go back to the old days. Meanwhile, Bong Jun accepts Yi Kang as a Donghak member.

May 10, 2019 • 35m

S1 E11 - Yi Kang Becomes A Donghak Member

In Bong-jun's army, I-gang has a long way to go to earn the others' trust. I-hyeon finds out who was responsible for sending him to war.

May 11, 2019 • 35m

S1 E12 - The Ambush

When the provincial army enters Hwangto-hyun, they are ambushed by the Donghak army. After the ambush, Yi Hyun confronts Hong Ga about the gyosaengan and learns that it was Lord Hwang who had him conscripted. Later in the night, the Donghak army ambushes the provincial army one more time.

May 11, 2019 • 35m

S1 E13 - Yi Hyun Comes Back Home

When Ja-in is captured by Donghak soldiers, she and I-gang finally meet again. I-hyeon comes back with full intent to marry Hwang Myeong-sim.

May 17, 2019 • 35m

S1 E14 - The Day Before The Wedding

Yi Kang leaves the Donghak army after hearing that it was Lord Hwang who had Yi Hyun enlisted and is now missing. And when Ja In gets released, she heads straight for Gobu knowing that Yi Kang would be there. Meanwhile, Yi Hyun prepares for his wedding day and visits Seok Ju.

May 17, 2019 • 35m

S1 E15 - The Weapon To Defeat The Joseon Army

I-gang refuses to return to his family. I-hyeon steps into his father's place. After a battle, the king sends a message to Bong-jun and his army.

May 18, 2019 • 35m

S1 E16 - A Message From The King

Ja In feels guilty thinking that she takes privilege from the weak people. Baek Ga tells Yi Hyun to run away so that he won’t be conscripted again, but Yi Hyun tells Baek Ga that he will become an official. Seok Ju tells Myung Sim to get over Yi Hyun. Meanwhile, the King sends a message to console Donghak army.

May 18, 2019 • 35m

S1 E17 - Yi Hyun Goes Into the Battlefield

As Donghak forces take over Jeonju, Hwang Seok-ju agrees to lead the conscripted army. With a rifle on his back, I-hyeon goes with him.

May 24, 2019 • 35m

S1 E18 - Yi Hyun Gets Appointed as the New Boss

For being a marksman with a merciless rifle, Yi Hyun is ordered to kill General Nokdu on sight. And when the battle rages on Mount Wan, he takes aim and fires, severely injuring General Nokdu. Yi Kang takes him out of harm's way, and later gets appointed as the new boss. Meanwhile, a reward notice for the death of Jeon Bong Jun is put up for Donghak members to see.

May 24, 2019 • 35m

S1 E19 - Beon Gae’s Death

While hunting for the enemy marksman, I-gang's friend is wounded. The Qing army arrives, and with it another — and wholly unwanted — surprise.

May 25, 2019 • 35m

S1 E20 - The Treaty Of Tianjin

Ja In thinks she has a possible solution, and as she presents it to her father, she asks him to spare Yi Kang's life. Worried of the Qing army's presence, Yi Hyun entreats his commanding officer to read the Treaty of Tianjin. Meanwhile, the Japanese army lands in Jemulpo.

May 25, 2019 • 35m

S1 E21 - Ja In and Bong Jun's Deal

To try and save her loved ones' lives, Ja-in delivers Bong-jun's peace treaty to Kim Hak-jin. I-gang accompanies her, and looks for I-hyeon.

May 31, 2019 • 35m

S1 E22 - Bong Jun Suggests the Peace Treaty to Joseon Army

Baek Ga goes to Seok Ju and tells him to wait for Yi Hyun’s return, but Seok Ju refuses. Hak Jin accepts the peace treaty. However, Bong Jun hesitates to sign the treaty because Gae Nam adamantly opposes. After his consideration, Bong Jun decides to sign the treaty. Meanwhile, Gye Hoon tells Yi Hyun to kill Bong Jun.

May 31, 2019 • 35m

S1 E23 - Gye Hoon Incites Yi Hyun To Assassinate Bong Jun

As Bong-jun and Hak-jin come together at one table to sign the treaty, I-hyeon is given a secret mission. The Donghak followers celebrate their win.

Jun 1, 2019 • 35m

S1 E24 - Yi Hyun Gives Bong Jun Help With The Reform Bill

Ja In’s father says that he will go to Hanyang to meet Minister Min Hyun Joon, but Ja In stops him. Yi Kang gets to encounter Yi Hwa and treats her a meal. Yoo Wol packs her stuff to leave for Gobu. Yi Kang confesses his love to Ja In. Yi Hyun comes to Bong Jun and tells him that he wants to help Bong Jun with the reform bill.

Jun 1, 2019 • 35m

S1 E25 - Yi Kang Heads To Hanyang

Bong-jun sends I-gang to Hanyang. I-hyeon grows suspicious when unexpected visitors come to Bong-jun with a strange proposal.

Jun 7, 2019 • 35m

S1 E26 - Yi Kang Finally Meets Park Dong Jin

Ja In decides to go to Hanyang to find Yi Kang, so she goes to her father to get his consent. Yi Hyun tells the aristocrats to eliminate their slave documents. Bong Jun comes to see Seok Ju, but Seok Ju refuses to see him. Myung Sim tells Yi Hyun that she will wait for him. Meanwhile, Yi Kang finally meets Park Dong Jin.

Jun 7, 2019 • 35m

S1 E27 - Lord Daewon Delivers Bong Jun's Letter To The King

While Japan seeks to meddle with Korea, the king is urged to listen to Bong-jun's plea for nationwide reforms. Ja-in meets Takeda Yosuke.

Jun 8, 2019 • 35m

S1 E28 - Ja In And Yi Kang Encounter Again

Monk Hae tells Beo Dul to tell Yi Kang that she has feelings for him, but Beo Dul refuses. Ja In meets Takeda and she is suspicious of him. Yi Kang gets to meet Ja In in Hanyang. Meanwhile, Japan prepares to start a war in Joseon, and Lord Daewon tells Yi Kang to bring Bong Jun to Hanyang.

Jun 8, 2019 • 35m

S1 E29 - The King Surrenders to Japan

Enraged by Myeong-sim's forced marriage, I-hyeon snaps. When the Japanese army invades the palace, Ja-in is tasked by the queen to act as a spy.

Jun 14, 2019 • 35m

S1 E30 - Ja In Becomes Takeda's Business Partner

Bong Jun gets to know that the Japanese army invaded the palace. Ja In is called before the queen. The queen wants Ja In to be the business partner with Takeda to spy on Japan’s movement. Ja In visits Takeda and tells him that she wants to accept the deal that he suggested before.

Jun 14, 2019 • 35m

S1 E31 - Takeda's Suggestion To Yi Hyun

I-gang doesn't give up on rescuing a fellow Donghak follower who's been taken by the Japanese. Yosuke wants I-hyeon to join hands with him.

Jun 15, 2019 • 35m

S1 E32 - Yi Hyun's Decision To Join Hands With Takeda

Yi Hyun decides to join hands with Takeda. Kim Ga tells Bong Jun that the ogre is Yi Hyun. Baek family starts to make straw shoes for a living. Yi Kang comes back to Jeonju with Secretary Lee. Secretary Lee delivers the King’s message to Bong Jun. Meanwhile, Bong Jun asks Yi Kang about the ogre.

Jun 15, 2019 • 35m

S1 E33 - Yi Kang Gets Expelled from the Donghak Army

I-gang stands trial for hiding his brother's identity as the feared marksman. Meanwhile, I-hyeon starts anew as the leader of the Tenyukyo.

Jun 21, 2019 • 35m

S1 E34 - Ja In's Offer to Bong Jun

Bong Jun actually is planning to raise an army. Doo Hwang visits Takeda to bribe him, and he is surprised to see Yi Hyun there. Yoo Wol gets attacked by a masked gang, and Yi Kang saves her. Yi Kang warns Seok Ju to get along with the Jipgangso. Meanwhile, Ja In visits Bong Jun to offer him help.

Jun 21, 2019 • 35m

S1 E35 - Bong Jun's Preparation For War

At the king's orders, Bong-jun begins to raise an army to fight the Japanese. A dead body placed in front of the palace causes a stir.

Jun 22, 2019 • 35m

S1 E36 - Yi Kang Comes Back To The Donghak Army

Yoo Wol tells Yi Kang to go back to Bong Jun and serve him. Yi Hyun gets to encounter Hong Ga and tells him to be his subordinate. Meanwhile, Yi Kang tells Bong Jun that he wants to work for Bong Jun again. And Bong Jun tells Yi Kang to help Ja In to prepare for war.

Jun 22, 2019 • 35m

S1 E37 - The Correlation Between Straw Shoes and War

In Jeonju, I-gang and I-hyeon meet again. I-hyeon looks into what Bong-jun is hiding, and I-gang is reinstated as a Donghak army leader.

Jun 28, 2019 • 35m

S1 E38 - Yi Hyun Notices Bong Jun's Plan

Yi Hyun comes to the Jeonju Hostel to hide, and Deok Ki locks him in the barn. Yi Hyun gets to discover a pile of straw shoes in the barn and notices that Ja In is on Bong Jun’s side. Yi Kang gets reinstated as the boss of the detached force. Meanwhile, Seok Ju decides to raise an army to fight against the Japanese.

Jun 28, 2019 • 35m

S1 E39 - The King's Instruction Letter To The Loyal Soldiers

The king is forced to issue a statement that reflects not his wishes, but Japan's. Ja-in's plans to get to Samnye place her in danger.

Jun 29, 2019 • 35m

S1 E40 - Japan's Strategy To Defeat The Loyal Army

Bong Gil tells Deok Ki that he should stop his plan if he wants to save Ja In’s life. Seok Ju tells Bong Jun that he wants to participate in the loyal army to help them defeat the Japanese army. Bong Jun waits for Ja In, but she doesn’t show up. Meanwhile, Deok Ki comes to Bong Jun and tells what happened to Ja In.

Jun 29, 2019 • 35m

S1 E41 - Battle of Ugeumchi

The Donghak army and its allies engage in a mismatched battle against the Japanese. Bong-jun grapples with whether to keep going or to disband.

Jul 5, 2019 • 35m

S1 E42 - The Loyal Army's Miserable Defeat

The loyal army suffers a crushing defeat in the battle, and they consider whether to disperse or not. Bong Jun asks Yi Kang what to do, and Yi Kang suggests him that he should listen to the loyal soldiers’ opinions. Meanwhile, Ja In looks for Yi Kang everywhere at the battlefield, and she encounters Deok Ki.

Jul 5, 2019 • 35m

S1 E43 - Baek Ga Supports Yi Hyun's Act of Betrayal

The Japanese legation orders all Donghak followers to be killed. While I-hyeon returns to his family in Gobu, I-gang searches for fellow survivors.

Jul 6, 2019 • 35m

S1 E44 - Yi Kang and Yoo Wol's Reunion

Kim Ga offers shelter to Bong Jun and Kyeong Sun. The government announces to the public that there will be a reward for someone who reports Bong Jun’s whereabouts, and Kim Ga happens to hear that. Meanwhile, Yi Kang comes to Ja In to ask for money, and Ja In lets Yi Kang meet Yoo Wol.

Jul 6, 2019 • 35m

S1 E45 - Bong Jun Never Succumbs To The Japanese

I-gang and his fellow soldiers intend to keep on fighting. Before his trial, Bong-jun speaks to I-hyeon. A traitor is given his dues.

Jul 12, 2019 • 35m

S1 E46 - Yi Hyun Is Appointed As A District Magistrate

Kim Ga asks for forgiveness, but Beo Dul punishes him. Yi Hyun is appointed as a new district magistrate of Gobu. Yi Hyun gets to know that Takeda is planning to take over Joseon as Japanese territory. Meanwhile, Baek Ga goes to Myung Sim and tells her to leave Gobu.

Jul 12, 2019 • 35m

S1 E47 - Beo Dul Performs Her Duty to the End

Soon after I-hyeon is appointed as Gobu's new magistrate, I-gang's presence in town gets found out. The brothers bid each other farewell.

Jul 13, 2019 • 35m

S1 E48 - The Mung Bean Flowers That Follow Bong Jun in His Footstep

Baek Ga tells Yi Kang to take his own life for Yi Hyun’s sake. Yi Hyun wants Myung Sim to understand his difficulties, but Myung Sim tells him that the Yi Hyun that she loved doesn’t exist any longer. The day before Yi Kang's execution, Yi Hyun comes to Yi Kang to say goodbye.

Jul 13, 2019 • 35m