The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016)
Korean · Comedy / Drama · 60 min
★ 7.5 Early — still settling 221 ratings
▸ Worth a watch
Released 16 Nov 2016
Page updated 27 Sept 2026
The Legend of the Blue Sea is streaming in Indonesia on iflix, HBO Max.
The verdict
The Legend of the Blue Sea has pulled the kind of numbers most Korean series never see. It's sitting at 7.5/10 on TMDB across 221 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 60 minutes. In Indonesia you can stream it on iflix, HBO Max.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Korean comedy, leaning drama. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- It rates 7.5/10 on 221 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want real stakes underneath the jokes
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
A mermaid from the Joseon period ends up in present-day Seoul, where she crosses paths with a swindler who may have ties to someone from her past.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~60 min per episode |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Park Ji-eun
Cast

Gianna Jun
Shim Cheong / Se-hwa

Lee Min-ho
Heo Joon-jae / Kim Dam-ryung

Lee Hee-jun
Jo Nam-doo / Park Moo

Shin Won-ho
Tae-oh

Shin Rin-a
Seo Yoo-na

Shin Hae-sun
Cha Shi-ah
Where to watch in Indonesia
iflixHBO Max
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All iflix titles in Indonesia
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is The Legend of the Blue Sea worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 7.5/10 on audience ratings. This is a first season — Korean comedy, leaning drama. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
Where can I watch The Legend of the Blue Sea?
You can stream The Legend of the Blue Sea in Indonesia on iflix, HBO Max.
What language is The Legend of the Blue Sea in?
The Legend of the Blue Sea is a Korean series (Comedy / Drama).
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