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S1 • E1
Joseon stands firm against U.S. incursion. Yu Jin survives in America, as Eugene. Ae Shin knows that great change is afoot with global ramifications.
S1 • E2
The Empress has been murdered: For Ae Shin, words are useless against rapacious foreign powers; she'll take up arms instead. Eugene gets a new post.
S1 • E3
In an age of imported coffee and fashions, Ae Shin prefers her German gun, but wonders what the English word "love" means and whether Eugene is a friend.
S1 • E4
Suspicions run deep as U.S. troops lose a gun on a train. Ae Shin shows Dong Mae compassion, Hui Seong returns to Joseon, and Eugene considers revenge.
S1 • E5
Ae Sin meets Hui Seong for coffee at the hotel. Eugene deals with Japanese troops at the U.S. legation, and wants to know why Ae Shin defends Joseon.
S1 • E6
Ae Shin gets a new mission. Eugene, Dong Mae and Hui Seong have something in common. Eugene delves into his past, and finally gives Ae Shin his answer.
S1 • E7
Ae Shin learns love's real meaning and crushes a thug. Emperor Gwangmu asserts Joseon's authority. Eugene reveals his Korean name to Ae Shin.
S1 • E8
Despite being advised to lay low as a noble lady, Ae Shin undertakes a dangerous operation. Eugene makes a surprising move and Hui Seong probes his past.
S1 • E9
Eugene wants to know why Ae Shin can't pull back, but her path is with the Righteous Army. Hui Seong disagrees with Ae Shin and offers an alternative.
S1 • E10
The Emperor seeks Eugene's aid. Hui Seong visits the tailor. Ae Shin feels conflicted after hearing Eugene's story, but later sees him on a snowy night.
S1 • E11
Ae Shin apologizes to Eugene, but he hopes that she'll keep fighting for her Joseon. Hui Seong takes a streetcar ride with Ae Shin and proposes a plan.
S1 • E12
Re-affirming her commitment, Ae Shin stands by her decision and settles on an unforeseen pact over castella cake. Eugene investigates an old photograph.
S1 • E13
Ae Sin and Eugene take a ride out to the sea. A nefarious traitor shows great interest in Hui Seong and Eugene. Lord Go Sa Hong meets with Hui Seong.
S1 • E14
Eugene gets devastating news, Dong Mae is apprehended, Ae Shin asks Hina for help and Hui Seong comes to the rescue when Eugene finds himself cornered.
S1 • E15
A disquieting sight vexes Emperor Gwangmu. Ae Shin defies Lord Go, Eugene refuses to forgive, and Hui Seong visits the Go family estate.
S1 • E16
Hui Seong starts a newspaper and makes a personal sacrifice. Lord Go marshals support, Ae Shin imagines a different life, and Eugene goes to the palace.
S1 • E17
After giving up that which means the most to him, Hui Seong gets a friend a gift. Lord Go leads an urgent appeal, and Ae Shin faces Japanese troops.
S1 • E18
Eugene contends with a viperous imperialist. Seeing Lord Go's incarceration, Hui Seong publishes a special edition. Ae Shin snubs a Japanese official.
S1 • E19
Lady Ae Shin loses a part of herself. Lord Go counters mounting imperialist schemes, Hui Seong avenges Ae Shin and Emperor Gwangmu strikes down a snake.
S1 • E20
The Righteous Army retaliates against Japanese troops and Ae Shin seeks justice. War breaks out in Joseon and Eugene gets orders to return to the U.S.
S1 • E21
Called an American imperialist, Eugene later asks Ae Shin why she persists in a futile cause. Hui Seong helps Ae Shin out of a bind. An ally joins Ae Shin.
S1 • E22
Emperor Gwangmu tries to shield the nation but is thrust into an impasse. Finding herself behind the eight ball, Ae Shin concedes that words have power.
S1 • E23
Seeing the explosion, Hui Seong, Dong Mae and Eugene fear the worst. The world's indifference dismays Emperor Gwangmu, but Joseon's defiance gets bolder.
S1 • E24
Joseon remains steadfast. The Righteous Army perseveres on its course. Ae Shin keeps her flame ablaze, while Hui Seong, Dong Mae and Eugene try to help.
Eugene Choi
Go Ae Shin
Goo Dong Mae
Kim Hui Seong
Kudo Hina
Il Shik
Ah Beom
Choon Shik
Emperor Gwangmu
Jang Seung-goo