The Tale of Nokdu (2019)
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The Tale of Nokdu is streaming in South Korea on wavve.
What the audience says
The Tale of Nokdu is a dependable Korean series — it does what it sets out to do. It's sitting at 7.1/10 on TMDB across 91 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Korean comedy with a drama streak, not one for younger kids. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- 7.1/10 from 91 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you're in the mood for something with weight
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
While on the run for his life, a young man discovers that the best place to lie low is in a village of widows — disguised as a woman.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~35 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Hye Jin-yang
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 28 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All wavve titles in South Korea
Trailer
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