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Limited Series

16 episodes · 2025

The drama follows the adventurous life and many trials of Ae-sun (IU), a poor girl wanting to become a poet who was born in Jeju in 1951, and Gwan-sik (Park Bo-gum), a young man who cherishes and loves her. The drama is narrated by their daughter, Yang Geum-myeong.

  1. 1

    Spring in a Heartbeat

    Mar 7, 202558 min★ 8.4

    Raised by a tenacious mother, a young, bright-eyed Ae-sun has dreams bigger than her village — until an unexpected tragedy changes everything.

  2. 2

    Sassy First Love

    Mar 7, 202554 min★ 8.5

    As love blossoms between Ae-sun and Gwan-sik, they make their first bold move together. But their romantic adventure hits a snag.

  3. 3

    Yesterday Was Your Spring

    Mar 7, 202563 min★ 9.0

    After a dramatic rescue, Ae-sun and Gwan-sik return to Jeju. Soon, Ae-sun resigns herself to a sad fate — leaving Gwan-sik devastated.

  4. 4

    The Blazing Summer Sunshine

    Mar 7, 202560 min★ 9.1

    Summer brings joy as the newlyweds start a life together, but living with Gwan-sik's family tests their happiness — can they find a path to peace?

  5. 5

    A Midsummer Night's Full Nets

    Mar 14, 202561 min★ 8.8

    As Gwan-sik struggles to find work, Ae-sun worries for her family — until a lifeline appears. Soon after, Ae-sun sets her ambitions higher in Jeju.

  6. 6

    Life Goes on and On

    Mar 14, 202557 min★ 9.3

    Just as Ae-sun and Gwan-sik taste the joys of their new life, a summer storm changes everything — testing their will to carry on.

  7. 7

    A Fruitful Fall

    Mar 14, 202564 min★ 8.0

    As the village chief election approaches, Ae-sun faces corrupt opposition. Geum-myeong receives an unusual request that tests her morals.

  8. 8

    The Moon Wanes, Yet the Young Heart Remains

    Mar 14, 202563 min★ 8.6

    When Geum-myeong receives a chance to study in Japan, dreams take flight. Now Ae-sun and Gwan-sik must make a tough decision.

  9. 9

    The Wind Goes Whoosh, My Heart Goes Boo-Hoo

    Mar 21, 202549 min★ 8.3

    Life in a small apartment tests Ae-sun and Gwan-sik as they struggle to parent Yang Eun-myeong. Meanwhile, Geum-myeong juggles love and life in Seoul.

  10. 10

    The Storm Sweeps My Heart, the Love Rocks My Heart

    Mar 21, 202557 min★ 8.7

    While Geum-myeong grows closer to her quirky colleague, Ae-sun's troubling dreams stir real concerns. Do they hold any meaning?

  11. 11

    My Love by My Side

    Mar 21, 202563 min★ 8.8

    As Geum-myeong's engagement moves toward marriage, her heart fills with doubt — will her first love story find its happy ending like her mother's?

  12. 12

    A Glistening Winter

    Mar 21, 202559 min★ 8.9

    Back in Jeju, Geum-myeong mends her heart in familiar surroundings. Ae-sun treasures sweet moments with her loved ones.

  13. 13

    Such an Uneven Love

    Mar 28, 202562 min★ 9.2

    While facing a career setback during an economic downturn, Geum-myeong encounters a familiar face — sparking an unexpected new beginning.

  14. 14

    Spread Your Wings and Fly

    Mar 28, 202565 min★ 9.0

    Ae-sun and Gwan-sik grapple with Yang Eun-myeong's misfortune, sacrificing everything they can to help him. But Eun-myeong's self-confidence takes a hit.

  15. 15

    A Spring Every Day

    Mar 28, 202569 min★ 9.1

    Between new business ventures and career changes, the family faces separate hurdles on their paths — drawing strength from their bond to press ahead.

  16. 16

    Here's to All You've Been Through

    Mar 28, 202585 min★ 9.5

    As the Yang family finally enjoys the fruits of their labor, sudden agony strikes — testing their resolve and the strength of their enduring love.