Durian's Affair

Durian's Affair

A strange yet beautiful fantasy romance.

2023 · 1 season · 16 eps · ★ 3.1 · Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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Two women from a noble family in Joseon Dynasty get to time-travel and meet some men living in 2023. An eclipse happens when the two women mysteriously show up at the grand party in the Dan family's vacation home. The two women's appearance leads the Dans into a strange yet beautiful story transcending time and space. Du Ri-an and So-jeo are pure and elegant women from Joseon, and they're mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. Their story develops as they get to meet Baek Do-yi and rich men from the Dans. How will this unique time-traveling story unfold?

Created by Im Sung-han, Shin Woo-chul

Network: TV Chosun

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