About this season
The 1950s were an era filled with desire and aspiration, despite the aftermath of the Korean War. Jeongnyeon, a girl with a gifted voice, embarks on a journey to become the best actor of gukgeuk, or Korean female classical opera, where she encounters competition, solidarity, and growth.
Episodes (12)
1. Act 1
Aired 12 October 2024 • 71 min
Jeong-nyeon is a gifted singer. Desperate to escape her life, she discovers the world of gukgeuk.
2. Act 2
Aired 13 October 2024 • 68 min
Jeong-nyeon is accepted into Maeran Gukgeukdan and must now prove she deserves to stay.
3. Act 3
Aired 19 October 2024 • 71 min
As she struggles to play a character, Jeong-nyeon faces a sudden crisis during her first performance.
4. Act 4
Aired 20 October 2024 • 70 min
It's discovered that Jeong-nyeon works at the coffee shop. She then discovers Young-seo's secret.
5. Act 5
Aired 26 October 2024 • 72 min
Jeong-nyeon is shocked about her mother's secret and Jong-kook's ill intent right before her debut.
6. Act 6
Aired 27 October 2024 • 62 min
Jeong-nyeon feels strange about Joo-ran and Young-seo getting closer and makes a huge mistake on stage.
7. Act 7
Aired 2 November 2024 • 72 min
Banned from performing, Jeong0nyeon realizes her mistake. Meanwhile, Joo-ran is unexpectedly injured.
8. Act 8
Aired 3 November 2024 • 63 min
The pressure from the audition becomes too much for Jeong-nyeon, and she makes a dangerous choice.
9. Act 9
Aired 9 November 2024 • 67 min
Jeong-nyeon collapses and several issues within and out of Maeran jeopardize the joint performance.
10. Act 10
Aired 10 November 2024 • 69 min
So-bok and Young-seo pour out their feelings in Mokpo. Yong-rye makes a brave decision for Jeong-nyeon.
11. Act 11
Aired 16 November 2024 • 69 min
Jeong-nyeon returns to a troupe in disarray. So-bok collapses and Joo-ran makes an announcement.
12. Act 12
Aired 17 November 2024 • 75 min
Curtains rise on Jeong-nyeon and Young-seo's final competition to decide the new gukgeuk prince.