Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid
Korean title: 고래별
Channel
tvN 21:10 KST
Episodes
12
Premiere
2027-06-05
Finale estimate
2027-07-11
Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid
Korean title: 고래별
Synopsis
A sweeping period romance set in 1926 Gunsan under Japanese colonial rule. Heo Su-a, the servant of a pro-Japanese landowner, is a girl who loves the sea and believes she is a fish — until her voice is stolen from her. Crossing paths with Kang Ui-hyeon, an independence activist hiding behind a photo studio, she risks everything for him. The drama reimagines Hans Christian Andersen’s ‘Little Mermaid’ through the lens of Korean resistance.
At a Glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Channel & Time | tvN Sat·Sun 21:10 KST |
| Programming Slot | Saturday-Sunday Prime |
| Episodes | 12 episodes |
| Premiere | 2027-06-05 |
| Finale (estimated) | 2027-07-11 |
| Production | Studio Dragon, Take One Studio |
Crew
- Director: Hur Jin-ho
- Writer: Lee Han-eul
Cast
- Choi Woo-shik
- Moon Ga-young
- Heo Nam-jun
Schedule Audit
- Premiere: 2027-06-05
- Finale estimate: 12 episodes ÷ 2/week = 6 weeks → premiere + 36 days = 2027-07-11
- Confidence:
high— actual finale may shift ±1–3 weeks due to special programming, preemptions, or season splits.
Source: industry programming records.
Last updated: 2026-04-28
Schedules subject to change without notice.