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Saimdang, Memoir of Colors — Season 1

Just when her life seems to be falling apart, a Korean art historian discovers an old text detailing the life of Joseon era's renowned female artist.

Episodes

  • E01 Episode 1

    Jan 26, 2017 · 1h 1m

    With a full-time professorship in sight, Seo Ji-yoon, a lecturer in Korean art history, gets swept up in a scandal surrounding a monumental painting.

  • E02 Episode 2

    Jan 26, 2017 · 1h 1m

    Ji-yoon shows what she brought back from Bologna to her friend Hye-jeong, a conservation scientist, who tells her that restoration will take a while.

  • E03 Episode 3

    Feb 1, 2017 · 1h 3m

    Lee Gyeom visits Saimdang's parents to seek permission for marriage. King Jungjong sets out to see for himself the woman who won Gyeom's heart.

  • E04 Episode 4

    Feb 2, 2017 · 1h 3m

    Back at the temple, Saimdang witnesses a scene she shouldn't have seen. On the run, she gets hurt, and her belongings land in the hands of another.

  • E05 Episode 5

    Feb 8, 2017 · 1h 1m

    After sending back the presents from Gyeom, Saimdang sets out for her new home in Hanyang, but an unpleasant surprise awaits her.

  • E06 Episode 6

    Feb 9, 2017 · 59m

    The truth behind Saimdang's words hurts Lord Uiseong. However, inspired by watching Saimdang and her children interact, he picks up his brush again.

  • E07 Episode 7

    Feb 15, 2017 · 1h

    In Hanyang, paths cross for Saimdang, Lord Uiseong, Min Chi-hyeong and Hwieumdang. In the present, Professor Min's underlings are on Ji-yoon's tail.

  • E08 Episode 8

    Feb 16, 2017 · 59m

    Hwieumdang scolds Hyeon-ryong for being on the school grounds again. Lord Uiseong hears about Hyeon-ryong's situation and the Mothers Association.

  • E09 Episode 9

    Feb 22, 2017 · 1h 1m

    To support her family, Saimdang decides to make paper, but it's easier said than done. Hwieumdang suggests a mother-son illustrated poetry contest.

  • E10 Episode 10

    Feb 23, 2017 · 59m

    Saimdang gets worried when Hyeon-ryong doesn't come home late into the night. Lord Uiseong tries to find out what happened at Temple Unpyeong.

  • E11 Episode 11

    Mar 1, 2017 · 1h

    Risking retaliation from the vagabonds, Saimdang goes back to her paper workshop. Later, she tells the head of the group why she decided to come back.

  • E12 Episode 12

    Mar 2, 2017 · 1h 2m

    Lord Uiseong's Great Aunt warns him not to dig up the past lest he endanger his and Saimdang's lives. Saimdang needs a sample of true Goryeo paper.

  • E13 Episode 13

    Mar 8, 2017 · 1h 2m

    Hwieumdang calls for an emergency meeting that Saimdang must attend. Meanwhile, Lord Uiseong suggests a hunting outing for the king and the council.

  • E14 Episode 14

    Mar 9, 2017 · 1h 2m

    The king declares a contest to find the best papermaker in Joseon. Lord Uiseong gets authority to investigate the corruption behind the Goryeo paper.

  • E15 Episode 15

    Mar 15, 2017 · 1h 2m

    Soon after they arrive at the site of Temple Unpyeong, Saimdang and Pal-bong are pursued by Hwieumdang's men.

  • E16 Episode 16

    Mar 16, 2017 · 1h 2m

    King Jungjong decides on the proper punishment for Min Chi-hyeong. Meanwhile, the deadline to find the true Goryeo paper is fast approaching.

  • E17 Episode 17

    Mar 22, 2017 · 1h 3m

    For King Jungjong, nothing else matters except finding the real Goryeo paper. Saimdang presses on to decipher the poem from the painting.

  • E18 Episode 18

    Mar 23, 2017 · 1h 2m

    Ji-yoon tries to get Director Sun's help in ensuring the safety of "Mount Kumgang," but Director Sun wants to avoid getting more bad publicity.

  • E19 Episode 19

    Mar 29, 2017 · 1h 2m

    In the present, Ji-yoon gets an alarming call about her husband. In the past, Lord Uiseong hears of the Yangryu Paper Mill from the villagers he helps.

  • E20 Episode 20

    Mar 30, 2017 · 1h

    Saimdang is becoming a prominent figure in the city for her wisdom, benevolence and artistic skills, but trouble brews at home.

  • E21 Episode 21

    Apr 5, 2017 · 1h 1m

    The princess is reported missing. King Jungjong is furious that the crown prince is spending time outside the palace walls with Lord Uiseong.

  • E22 Episode 22

    Apr 6, 2017 · 1h 1m

    The crown prince commissions Lord Uiseong to paint King Jungjong's portrait. Lord Uiseong wishes to recruit new painters for the important project.

  • E23 Episode 23

    Apr 12, 2017 · 1h

    The Confucian scholars protest against Saimdang, and the king plots to use this to his advantage. Min Chi-hyeong is hell-bent on reclaiming his power.

  • E24 Episode 24

    Apr 13, 2017 · 1h 1m

    Lord Uiseong is shocked to learn what King Jungjong ordered Min Chi-hyeong to do. Meanwhile, Hwieumdang has a tearful request for Saimdang.

  • E25 Episode 25

    Apr 19, 2017 · 1h

    While visiting a museum to collect her thoughts, Ji-yoon discovers a note card with a curious portrait that's left behind by a mysterious man.

  • E26 Episode 26

    Apr 26, 2017 · 59m

    With the help of Rade, Ji-yoon and her friends are devising a plan to secure "Mount Kumgang" again when a surprise visitor drops by their hideout.

  • E27 Episode 27

    Apr 27, 2017 · 1h

    Despairing Saimdang asks Ji-yoon what happened to Lord Uiseong. Piecing the clues together, Ji-yoon provides Saimdang with a way to save Lord Uiseong.

  • E28 Episode 28

    May 4, 2017 · 59m

    Director Sun publicly reveals her intentions regarding "Mount Kumgang." Saimdang spends her time with those who matter to her the most.