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Encounter

TV·2018–2019·1 season, 16 episodes·tvN·Drama·1h 9m·7.9·Created by Yu Young-ah

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Following a chance encounter overseas, a woman with much to lose and a man with little to his name meet again as employer and employee.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Encounter S01E01EnchantedS01E01 · 10.0While in Havana on a business trip, Cha Su-hyeon meets Kim Jin-hyeok, a tourist she spends an impromptu romantic evening with around the city.
  2. 02Encounter S01E02We Sincerely Welcome YouS01E02 · 10.0Upon learning Jin-hyeok is a new employee at her hotel, Su-hyeon looks through his file. Later, she proposes they grab a meal together.
  3. 03Encounter S01E03YearningS01E03 · 10.0After photos of herself and Jin-hyeok together make the news, Su-hyeon asks Jung U-seok to speak to his meddling mother.

Castfull cast & details

Song Hye-kyoSong Hye-kyoCha Su-hyeonPark Bo-gumPark Bo-gumKim Jin-hyeokJang Seung-joJang Seung-joJung U-seokKo Chang-seokKo Chang-seokNam Myeong-sikShin Jung-keunShin Jung-keunKim Jang-suNam Kee-aeNam Kee-aeJin Mi-okBaek Ji-wonBaek Ji-wonJu Yeon-jaPyo Ji-hoonPyo Ji-hoonKim Jin-myeong

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode16Episodes2018–19Aired 10.0Season avg
  1. S01E01Encounter S01E01Season's bestEnchantedNovember 28, 2018 10.0While in Havana on a business trip, Cha Su-hyeon meets Kim Jin-hyeok, a tourist she spends an impromptu romantic evening with around the cit
  2. S01E02Encounter S01E02We Sincerely Welcome YouNovember 29, 2018 10.0Upon learning Jin-hyeok is a new employee at her hotel, Su-hyeon looks through his file. Later, she proposes they grab a meal together.
  3. S01E03Encounter S01E03YearningDecember 5, 2018 10.0After photos of herself and Jin-hyeok together make the news, Su-hyeon asks Jung U-seok to speak to his meddling mother.
  4. S01E04Encounter S01E04That's Why I'm Trying to StopDecember 6, 2018—Jang Mi-jin shows up in Jin-hyeok's neighborhood with a message. A false online post threatens to turn Su-hyeon's employees against her.
  5. S01E05Encounter S01E05I’m Good at Holding BackDecember 12, 2018—To protect Su-hyeon, Jin-hyeok makes a bold move in front of their coworkers. The pair plays hooky from work to enjoy an afternoon together.
  6. S01E06Encounter S01E06It’s Already Spring for UsDecember 13, 2018—Su-hyeon and Jin-hyeok put a name to their relationship. On the day of the opening of a new hotel, Kim Hwa-jin has nasty words for Jin-hyeok
  7. S01E07Encounter S01E07Sudden Personnel AppointmentDecember 19, 2018—Su-hyeon's gutsy announcement to the world comes with consequences for both herself and Jin-hyeok. Cho Hye-in warns Jin-hyeok to be careful.
  8. S01E08Encounter S01E08Party Must Go OnDecember 20, 2018—Jin-hyeok and Su-hyeon bid each other a temporary farewell as he's transferred to another office. At the hotel, a masquerade ball rings in t
  9. S01E09Encounter S01E09Don’t Be AfraidJanuary 2, 2019—With his identity revealed as Su-hyeon's boyfriend, Jin-hyeok faces new challenges. U-seok makes a heartfelt proposal.
  10. S01E10Encounter S01E10It Proves That I Was the First to like YouJanuary 3, 2019—A plot to hurt Su-hyeon's standing places her efforts to buy a property at risk. To fix the situation, Jin-hyeok books a plane ticket back t
  11. S01E11Encounter S01E11My Heart Is Full of YouJanuary 9, 2019—Jin-hyeok returns to the Seoul office, Su-hyeon searches for answers and U-seok sends an incriminating video to his mother's lackey.
  12. S01E12Encounter S01E12I Cherish You Very MuchJanuary 10, 2019—Intent on getting his way, U-seok has himself named the co-CEO of the hotel. Su-hyeon must make a difficult choice between heart and duty.
  13. S01E13Encounter S01E13I Can No Longer Live Without YouJanuary 16, 2019—A surprise confession halts the company board's vote. Meanwhile, not everyone in Jin-hyeok's family feels comfortable with him dating Su-hye
  14. S01E14Encounter S01E14It’s Your First Love TooJanuary 17, 2019—Su-hyeon grapples with the future of her relationship with Jin-hyeok. Elsewhere, her father makes an unanticipated move in his political car
  15. S01E15Encounter S01E15I’m SorryJanuary 23, 2019—Su-hyeon believes she's doing the right thing by ending it with Jin-hyeok. Heartbroken, he struggles to understand her decision.
  16. S01E16Encounter S01E16I’ll Wait in My PlaceJanuary 24, 2019—Su-hyeon's father does the only thing he can to truly free his daughter from Taegyeong Group's grasp. Jin-hyeok prepares a meaningful gift f

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