iflix has just announced that it has now acquired Korea’s hottest new fantasy drama, The Legend of the Blue Sea, for subscribers to enjoy.
The service will premiere two new episodes every Thursday and Friday, less than 24 hours after their original telecast. Subscribers in the Philippines can stream and download the first eight fully subtitled episodes, as well as new episodes weekly as they become available.
Directed by Jin Hyok and written by Park Ji Eun, The Legend of the Blue Sea tells the story of a genius con artist (Lee Min Ho, Boys Over Flowers) who meets the world’s last remaining mermaid (Jun Ji Hyun, You Who Came From the Stars) as she tries to adapt to life on land. Past and present collide as the pair discovers a connection in their past, unfolding into a charming fantasy drama that leaves viewers believing in fate and destiny. Together with veteran actors Song Dong Il, Mun Soo Ri, Hwang Shin Hae, Na Yong Hi, Choi Chong Wu, the star-studded cast will delight Korean drama fans of all ages across the region.
Country Manager for iflix Philippines, Sherwin de la Cruz commented: “Reception for The Legend of the Blue Sea has been incredible since we first launched the show on iflix. Filipinos are huge fans of K-dramas, and nothing makes me happier than giving our members the content they love for them to enjoy wherever, whenever. Fans of Lee Min Ho and Jun Ji Hyun will surely enjoy this latest drama from their favorite stars!”
The service is priced at only PHP 129 per month in the Philippines for unlimited access with no ads.
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