Kairos (2020–2020)
ondemandkorea
Plot
Kim Seo-Jin is a man who is driven only to achieve success in his life. Thanks to his efforts, he is the youngest executive at his company. His life is perfect, with his beautiful violinist wife Kang Hyun-Chae and a daughter. His wonderful life comes to a halt when his young daughter is kidnapped. He falls deep into despair. To change the past, when his daughter was kidnapped, he contacts Han Ae-Ri approximately one month in the past. Han Ae-Ri has busy days with her studies and working a part-time job to make enough money to pay for her sick mother's operation. One day, her mother suddenly goes missing. Han Ae-Ri falls into despair, when Kim Seo-Jin from the future contacts her.
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- 01
DevastatedWhile Seo Jin hands out flyers to find his missing daughter, he gets a phone call from the kidnapper. Meanwhile, after Ae Ri’s mom goes to the hospital for the transplant surgery, she hears devastating news from her doctor that her mom’s condition is too bad to have heart transplant surgery and the donated heart will go to the next person on the list. - 02
Call from the FutureWhen Ae Ri goes back to the hospital, she finds that her mom is gone. Meanwhile, Seo Jin realizes that he is living a month ahead of Ae Ri. In order to save his wife and daughter, Seo Jin calls Ae Ri to tell the truth, but Ae Ri doesn’t believe Seo Jin. - 03
Prove It To Me!Ae Ri asks Seo Jin to prove himself being in the future. He shares the winning numbers of the lottery, about her murder of Geon Wook, and in return asks her a favor. As unbelievable as it may seem, Ae Ri slowly starts trusting Seo Jin and visits his office in her time as he requested.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
DisappearedOctober 26, 2020As the director of Yoojoong Constructions, Seo Jin hosts a violin recital where his wife performs in order to enhance the image of the compa - S01E02Season's bestDevastatedOctober 26, 2020While Seo Jin hands out flyers to find his missing daughter, he gets a phone call from the kidnapper. Meanwhile, after Ae Ri’s mom goes to t
- S01E03Call from the FutureOctober 27, 2020When Ae Ri goes back to the hospital, she finds that her mom is gone. Meanwhile, Seo Jin realizes that he is living a month ahead of Ae Ri.
- S01E04Prove It To Me!October 27, 2020Ae Ri asks Seo Jin to prove himself being in the future. He shares the winning numbers of the lottery, about her murder of Geon Wook, and in
- S01E05
The KidnapperNovember 2, 2020Seo Jin receives a call from the police that the culprit has been caught. When he rushes to the police station, he finds out that it was the - S01E06
The MurdererNovember 2, 2020For a minute over the phone, Seo Jin informs Ae Ri of the name of the kidnapper and asks for help. While helping Seo Jin with the matter, Ae - S01E07
The ChaseNovember 3, 2020When Ae Ri knocks on Kim Jin Ho’s door, Jin Ho panics and tries to force her into the house. That’s when Geon Wook shows up to save her, and - S01E08
The MoleNovember 3, 2020Without knowing that someone close to him is hindering his efforts to bring back his family, Seo Jin desperately waits for Ae Ri’s phone cal - S01E09
The SuspicionNovember 10, 2020Although Seo Jin realizes that there must be more people involved in the kidnapping of his daughter, he still needs more information to be c - S01E10
The Crucial PlaceNovember 10, 2020Seo Jin finally gets a phone call from Ae Ri. When he finds out that one of his close people tried to kill Ae Ri a while ago, he decides to - S01E11
The Dead BodyNovember 16, 2020After tracking down Lee Taek Gyu with a secretly planted GPS device, Seo Jin is shocked when he confronts a dead body hanging from some bars - S01E12
The MurderNovember 16, 2020Although he realizes that the dead body is of Ae Ri’s mother, Seo Jin decides to keep his mouth shut, but instead, he informs Ae Ri about th - S01E13
Kim Jin Ho Takes His LifeNovember 24, 2020Kim Seo Jin hears about Kim Jin Ho’s suicide but goes on to further investigate the situation. Meanwhile, Ae Ri’s mother disappears again. F - S01E14
The CluesNovember 24, 2020While Do Kyun is dissatisfied by the fact that Taek Gyu killed Kim Jin Ho, Seo Jin stumbles upon a clue that connects the dots between Do Ky - S01E15
The GapNovember 24, 2020Ae Ri waits for the phone call, but it never reaches her. Worried that something might have happened to Seo Jin, Ae Ri does everything she c - S01E16
The ArrestNovember 24, 2020Ae Ri is arrested as a kidnapper, and Seo Jin from the same timeline misunderstands her as a threat. Feeling frustrated, Ae Ri regrets the f - S01E17
The Cost of HappinessNovember 30, 2020—Seo Jin struggles mentally and physically after what he considers a kidnapping attempt by Ae Ri. At the same time, Ae Ri questions herself w - S01E18
The Only HopeNovember 30, 2020—Despite the misleading, discouraging happening with Seo Jin, Ae Ri admits that only Seo Jin can help her find her mother. At the memorial pa - S01E19
Victim's MessageDecember 1, 2020—Seo Jin visits Taejung Town Collapse Victim’s Association. He finds out that his father is not the kind of person who would commit suicide a - S01E20
Ae Ri's GuessDecember 1, 2020—Ae Ri feels perplexed at Seo Jin’s unfamiliar reactions. She feels something fishy and tries to confirm that the person with the phone is Se - S01E21
The AssistanceDecember 7, 2020—When Seo Jin wakes up in the hospital after the accident, he realizes that he’s being investigated by the police. That’s when Seo Jin receiv - S01E22
Seo Jin's PlanDecember 7, 2020—Seo Jin cooks up a scheme so that he can grasp the situation better. While doing so, Seo Jin lets Ae Ri from her timeline know that there ha - S01E23
Ae Ri's DeathDecember 8, 2020—The dead body turns out to be Ae Ri's. Seo Jin is taken aback when he sees her. Meanwhile, Ae Ri from her timeline realizes that she will di - S01E24
A Phone CallDecember 8, 2020—There is nothing more Ae Ri can do to prevent her upcoming death. Meanwhile, Geon Wook decides to cooperate with Seo Jin to save Ae Ri. When - S01E25
Song Ja Goes MissingDecember 14, 2020—Song Ja asks Jin Ho to return to her what she gave him to hold onto so that she can stand face-to-face with Chairman Yu. In September, Seo J - S01E26
Seo Jin Gets ArrestedDecember 14, 2020—Seo Jin gets arrested, leaving Ae Ri desperately in need of evidence against Chairman Yu before she meets with Lee Taek Gyu. When she meets - S01E27
Do Kyun Threatens Seo JinDecember 15, 2020—Seo Jin and Ae Ri succeed in catching Lee Taek Gyu but the future remains unchanged. What is Seo Jin missing? Meanwhile, Do Kyun reveals his - S01E28
Hyun Chae Tries to Take Her RevengeDecember 15, 2020—Hyun Chae visits Byung Hak to give him what he wants but ends up putting herself in danger. Do Kyun starts to worry as Hyun Chae suddenly go - S01E29
One Mishap After AnotherDecember 21, 2020—Ae Ri’s death is nearing, but Ae Ri and Seo Jin still struggle to find a way to save her. Meanwhile, Ji Ah tells Ae Ri that she saw everythi - S01E30
The PackageDecember 21, 2020—Ae Ri is having a hard time locating the package when Ji Ah asks her for her favorite toy. While at the house looking for the toy, she finds - S01E31
The SacrificeDecember 22, 2020—By sacrificing his life, Seo Jin manages to acquire a voice recording of Chairman Yu’s confession. Now that Seo Jin from a month ahead is go - S01E32
The Last CallDecember 22, 2020—After barely managing to arrest Chairman Yu, Ae Ri and Geon Wook visit Kim Jin Ho upon the news that he’s gained consciousness. That’s when
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