Mr. Sunshine (2018)
Mr. Sunshine is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, TVING.
The verdict
Mr. Sunshine landed among the stronger Korean series of its release window. It's sitting at 8.4/10 on TMDB across 199 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 75 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, TVING.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Korean drama, not one for younger kids. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- It rates 8.4/10 on 199 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
Set in the early 1900s, this drama tells the story of a young man from Korea who grows up in the United States. When he returns to Korea as a US Marine Corps officer, he meets and falls in love with a noblewoman who is fighting for Korean independence. Their romance is complicated by social class and political ideology.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~75 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Lee Eung-bok
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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