Serendipity’s Embrace episode 1 premiered on Monday, July 22, 2024, on tvN. The new K-drama features Kim So-Hyun as Lee Hong-Ju and Chae Jong-Hyeop as Kang Hu-Yeong, exploring the intricate themes of fate and coincidence in romance.
In her final year of high school, Lee Hong-Ju experienced her first love, which ended in heartbreak. This painful experience left her deeply skeptical about love. A decade later, she is now an animation producer.
Fate steps in when Lee Hong-Ju reunites with her former crush, Hu-Yeong, in a cafe. Hu-Yeong, who has returned from the United States as a 29-year-old financial planner, triggers a wave of emotions in both of them.
The drama, based on a webtoon, follows Hong-Ju’s journey from her high school crush on Hu-Yeong to their unexpected reunion. The question remains whether they will find a new chance at romance or if their past will continue to overshadow their future.
Serendipity’s Embrace Episode 1: Recap
Serendipity’s Embrace’s first episode begins with both Hong-Ju and Hu-Yeong facing disappointing blind dates. On his way home, Hu-Yeong receives a call from a friend in the US. The friend advises him to reconnect with those he cares about before leaving his hometown for good, prompting Hu-Yeong to think of Hong-Ju.
While waiting at a bus stand, Hu-Yeong recalls a flashback to high school. Young Hong-Ju, holding a love card adorned with hearts, nervously extends it to him. Surrounded by cheering classmates, she asks if he will not take the card. After some hesitation, Hu-Yeong accepts it, and Hong-Ju requests a response. The memory ends, highlighting their past connection.
Their seemingly coincidental reunion takes another turn when Hu-Yeong spots Hong-Ju again. This time, he approaches her at a street food stall. Hong-Ju initially ignores him, which confuses Hu-Yeong. When he asks if she remembers him, she responds nonchalantly, “I do. You are Kang Hu-Yeong.” Their brief bickering leads to Hong-Ju agreeing to help Hu-Yeong reconnect with their high school friends.
Back at home, Hu-Yeong anxiously waits for Hong-Ju’s text, feeling restless and sulking about the encounter. A flashback reveals their awkward yet memorable first meeting in high school, where Hu-Yeong felt a spark of attraction despite the initial awkwardness.
Serendipity’s Embrace Episode 2: Release Date
Serendipity’s Embrace Episode 2 will be coming out on July 23rd, 2024, at 8:40 PM KST for viewers in South Korea. The episode will be available to watch on Hulu & Disney+. Release times for other countries are as follows:
- USA (Eastern Standard Time, EST): July 23rd, 2024, at 7:40 AM
- Canada (Eastern Standard Time, EST): July 23rd, 2024, at 7:40 AM
- Germany (Central European Time, CET): July 23rd, 2024, at 1:40 PM
- UK (Greenwich Mean Time, GMT): July 23rd, 2024, at 12:40 PM
- Australia (Australian Eastern Standard Time, AEST): July 23rd, 2024, at 4:40 PM
Serendipity’s Embrace Episode 2: Streaming Guide
People residing in South Korea can stream Serendipity’s Embrace on tvN at 8:40 PM KST. International fans can catch all new episodes of the drama on Viki or TVING, with a subscription to either platform.
