Season 1
Kkok Du, once a mortal man in ancient Korea, is now an immortal reaper, revisiting the mortal world every 99 years to punish human weaknesses. His millennia-long existence has hardened him, cultivating a ruthless disdain for humans. During his latest visit, Kkok Du inhabits the body of a gifted young doctor named Do Jin Woo. However, his mission becomes intricate when he must perform Jin Woo's medical duties. In an unexpected twist, Kkok Du encounters Han Gye Jeol, a doctor from a lesser-known school, yet harboring enigmatic powers that captivate him. Are their destinies intertwined from a past life, and why does she wield such influence over him? As Kkok Du grapples with his task, he finds himself increasingly drawn to Gye Jeol, facing a daunting choice: fulfill his duty or risk everything for love.
Episodes
1. The Season of Kokdu Begins
Things aren't going great for Gye-jeol. She gets fired at the hospital she is doing her fellowship and nearly falls when a mysterious man saves her. She falls for him the minute she lays eyes on him, but then he disappears. The man turns out to be Professor Do Jin-woo of the Pilseong Medical Center, who hires her. However, there is something suspicious about him.
2. Finally, The Woman Who Can Uncurse Me!
Kokdu, the Deity of the Underworld, has possessed Do Jin Woo's body. However, Gye Jeol has no clue where Do Jin Woo has disappeared and begins to face the repercussions. Without knowing Do Jin Woo has become Kokdu, she finally finds him, only to learn that he wants to kill her.
3. Are We Dating?
A clue that could help uncurse Kokdu appears. Kokdu tries to change his fate by seducing Gye Jeol. However, it's not as easy as he thinks. His first attempt puts him in the gutters, and he needs a better way to disguise his true colours. Maybe money will do the trick? Or how about a clinic?
4. Did We Meet In Our Previous Lives?
Gye Jeol and Kokdu get caught up in a strange, unexplainable car accident with a man who suddenly appears in front of them and then disappears. Meanwhile, Gye Jeol opens her clinic and agrees to date Kokdu. However, will they find their way out through the misunderstandings and secrets and end their date unscathed?
5. Why Is Love So Empty?
Kokdu learns that Han Gye Jeol was Seol Hee all along, and he prepares to propose to her. However, unexpected obstacles get in the way, giving Kokdu a difficult time. Meanwhile, Yi Deun calls Gye Jeol in the middle of the night.
6. Professor, Do You Remember Everything?
Jung Won doubts Jin Woo regained his memories and tells him to prove it by doing a test with her. They go on a date, and Kokdu does whatever he can to deceive her. Later, Gye Jeol and Kokdu get caught up in a new crisis with a patient needing emergency medical aid.
7. I Have No Intention of Covering for Kokdu
Do Jin Woo is back! Kokdu returns to the underworld, where he helplessly watches over Han Gye Jeol and Do Jin Woo. Will he ever get a second chance to return to the human world and break his curse? Meanwhile, Oksin and Gaksin think of a way to get Gye Jeol to wish Kokdu back.
8. Kokdu, Come Back!
Kokdu returns! Gye Jeol realizes that she has feeling for Kokdu as she scours the recycling center for Kokdu's desk. Kokdu hears from Gaksin that Gye Jeol cried for his presence, and he makes his move. Meanwhile, Kokdu finds out who has been trying to get the better of them.