TV series
Encounter
2018–2019, Korean, on tvN. Created by Yu Young-ah.
Sometimes I look at you and wonder how I got to be so lucky.
Following a chance encounter overseas, a woman with much to lose and a man with little to his name meet again as employer and employee.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 16
- Episode length
- 69 min
- Status
- Ended in 2019
Worth the Hype
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7.8/10 from 81 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Encounter
Encounter is streaming on Netflix and WeTV in India.
Netflix
WeTVLatest episode
S1 E16: I’ll Wait in My Place
Aired 24 January 2019
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Yu Young-ahCreator
- Song Hye-kyoCha Su-hyeon · 16 ep
- Park Bo-gumKim Jin-hyeok · 16 ep
- Jang Seung-joJung U-seok · 16 ep
- Ko Chang-seokNam Myeong-sik · 16 ep
- Shin Jung-keunKim Jang-su · 16 ep
- Nam Gi-aeJin Mi-ok · 16 ep
- Baek Ji-wonJu Yeon-ja · 16 ep
- P.OKim Jin-myeong · 16 ep
- Moon Sung-keunCongressman Cha Jong-hyeon · 16 ep
- Kwak Sun-youngJang Mi-jin · 16 ep
- Cha Hwa-yeonKim Hwa-jin · 16 ep
- Lee Si-hoonPark Han-gil · 16 ep
Details
- First aired
- 28 November 2018
- Last aired
- 24 January 2019
- Network
- tvN
- Original title
- 남자친구
- Language
- Korean
- Country
- South Korea
- Type
- Scripted
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Encounter: quick answers
Is Encounter worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 81 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Encounter are there?
Encounter has 1 season and 16 episodes, about 69 minutes each.
Is Encounter finished?
Yes. Encounter ended in 2019, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Encounter on?
Encounter is streaming on Netflix and WeTV in India. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
Encounter parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Encounter yet.
What shows are like Encounter?
If you liked Encounter, try Parenthood, Brothers and Sisters, Something in the Rain.
Who created Encounter?
Encounter was created by Yu Young-ah and stars Song Hye-kyo, Park Bo-gum, Jang Seung-jo.