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The Red Sleeve Season 1

17 Episodes First aired Nov 12, 2021

Sung Deok-Im is a court lady. She gets involved with Crown Prince Lee San and he falls in love with her. The crown prince eventually becomes King Jeongjo. He now desires Sung Deok-Im to become his concubine, but she refuses. Sung Deok-Im wants to live her life freely, something that will not be possible as a concubine. She also knows that life of a royal concubine does not generally bring about happiness. Yet, Sung Deok-Im becomes the concubine of King Jeongjo.

Episodes

E1
1. The Crown Prince Is My Master
Nov 12, 2021 · 1h 13m

A young maid Duk Im is ordered to visit the late Royal Noble Consort Yeong’s funeral. There she meets the Crown Prince who also secretly came to say goodbye to his grandmother. Duk Im learns about the forbidden book…

E2
2. Lee San’s Scheme
Nov 13, 2021 · 1h 13m

The tiger is on a killing spree within the palace. Unlike any other animal, it is smart. It knows exactly when to run, stop, and hunt. Although Lee San struggles with hunting this tiger, he unintentionally gets help…

E3
3. The Tiger And The Dragon
Nov 19, 2021 · 1h 12m

All the young maids start to panic when they see the tiger. Duk Im comes up with a way to help the maids escape safely. San saves Duk Im, who’s in danger, but for mobilizing the military in the palace without the King’s…

E4
4. Princess Hwawan’s Punishment
Nov 20, 2021 · 1h 13m

Duk Im is shocked to find out San’s true identity. She gets upset as she thinks he fooled her on purpose, and therefore, she tries her best to stay away from him. However, with her outstanding skills and cleverness, she…

E5
5. Coming-of-Age Ceremony
Nov 26, 2021 · 1h 12m

Just as the Prince’s Lecturer orders to kill Duk Im, San appears to save her. Claiming that he was clearly mistaken, the Lecturer begs forgiveness and San lets this incident slide for now. Today is the day of the…

E6
6. Duk Im’s Wisdom
Nov 27, 2021 · 1h 12m

Lee San’s confinement still takes place. Despite the long boring time without books, Duk Im’s company helps him to stay sane. Lee San needs an ally who can closely advise the King. As Duk Im has sworn an oath to serve…

E7
7. The Affection of a King
Dec 3, 2021 · 1h 8m

After the incident at the bathtub, San happens to eavesdrop on the conversation of the court maids. From that conversation, he learns something that truly makes him happy. Meanwhile, something is not well with the King…

E8
8. Memories of the King
Dec 4, 2021 · 1h 8m

After an inspection of the court maids, a royal book that belongs to Consort Yeong has emerged from Duk Im’s belongings. Although it is a gift from the King himself, she is suspected of theft and undergoes questioning…

E9
9. The Red Sleeve
Dec 10, 2021 · 1h 8m

The King orders San to go on a trip to visit the royal tomb on his behalf. When the court ladies from Gwanghan Palace hear this news, they realize they have to get rid of San as soon as possible. Meanwhile, Duk Im and…

E10
10. The Secret Gate
Dec 11, 2021 · 1h 9m

The King suspects that San is plotting treason for bringing the soldiers to Royal Temporary Palace when he was the one who had been attacked. Now that Duk Im knows Lady Seo was forced to join Gwanghan Palace by Head…

E11
11. Secret Document
Dec 17, 2021 · 1h 9m

King Yeongjo orders to confine San in his chambers. Duk Im desperately wants to help San get out of the trouble and starts to think hard to come up with an idea. Duk Im happens to learn about a secret document that the…

E12
12. The New King
Dec 18, 2021 · 1h 10m

The dispute over the throne finally comes to an end. Aware of his current weakness, the King admits that his current status is no longer fit to rule a country. With the help of Duk Im, the King remembers the promise he…

E13
13. The Weight Of The Crown
Dec 24, 2021 · 1h 9m

Not everyone is happy with San becoming King. Late night, an attack is made on San’s life. Although San survives thanks to his Royal guard, he finds out that his stepbrother is a part of the treason. Regardless of the…

E14
14. The Missing Maids
Dec 25, 2021 · 1h 28m

Wonbin suddenly falls into critical condition. Although she has absolutely no problems with her health, she suddenly meets her death at a young age. Despite Duk Ro’s great grief for losing his younger sister, he still…

E15
15. New Royal Concubine
Dec 25, 2021 · 1h 11m

San orders Duk Im to leave the palace. After one year, Duk Ro and Duk Im run into each other at the street market, and Duk Ro suggests to her that she should run away with him. Meanwhile, San happens to stay the night…

E16
16. To Consort Hwa’s Chambers
Jan 1, 2022 · 1h 26m

Consort Hwa is infuriated with jealousy, and she tries to sabotage Duk Im with the help of Queen Dowager. Consort Hwa frames Duk Im for having relations with a man and makes Queen Dowager interrogate her. Therefore, all…

E17
17. The Moment of ForeverSeason Finale
Jan 1, 2022 · 1h 40m

The Crown Prince did not manage to survive the sickness. Although Duk Im and San fall into great grief, they regain their strength quickly for the sake of the country and their unborn baby. However, due to the plague…