Season 1 Plot
It all started with an encounter between a young, ordinary man and a woman whose life has been designed by her influential parents. May it be fate or sheer coincidence, it was a picturesque sunset-lit evening in Cuba that brought them together. And as if they were put under a spell, they were drawn to each other despite the hardships and agony that they were meant to face inevitably. To those around them, the man’s actions and words may seem like nothing but of a young, foolish man’s youthful infatuation, but to them, it is love.
Encounter Season 1 aired on November 28th, 2018.
Season 1 Episodes
1. Enchanted
While in Havana on a business trip, Cha Su-hyeon meets Kim Jin-hyeok, a tourist she spends an impromptu romantic evening with around the city.
2. We Sincerely Welcome You
Upon learning Jin-hyeok is a new employee at her hotel, Su-hyeon looks through his file. Later, she proposes they grab a meal together.
3. Yearning
After photos of herself and Jin-hyeok together make the news, Su-hyeon asks Jung U-seok to speak to his meddling mother.
4. That's Why I'm Trying to Stop
Jang Mi-jin shows up in Jin-hyeok's neighborhood with a message. A false online post threatens to turn Su-hyeon's employees against her.
5. I’m Good at Holding Back
To protect Su-hyeon, Jin-hyeok makes a bold move in front of their coworkers. The pair plays hooky from work to enjoy an afternoon together.
6. It’s Already Spring for Us
Su-hyeon and Jin-hyeok put a name to their relationship. On the day of the opening of a new hotel, Kim Hwa-jin has nasty words for Jin-hyeok.
7. Sudden Personnel Appointment
Su-hyeon's gutsy announcement to the world comes with consequences for both herself and Jin-hyeok. Cho Hye-in warns Jin-hyeok to be careful.
8. Party Must Go On
Jin-hyeok and Su-hyeon bid each other a temporary farewell as he's transferred to another office. At the hotel, a masquerade ball rings in the new year.
9. Don’t Be Afraid
With his identity revealed as Su-hyeon's boyfriend, Jin-hyeok faces new challenges. U-seok makes a heartfelt proposal.
10. It Proves That I Was the First to like You
A plot to hurt Su-hyeon's standing places her efforts to buy a property at risk. To fix the situation, Jin-hyeok books a plane ticket back to Cuba.
11. My Heart Is Full of You
Jin-hyeok returns to the Seoul office, Su-hyeon searches for answers and U-seok sends an incriminating video to his mother's lackey.
12. I Cherish You Very Much
Intent on getting his way, U-seok has himself named the co-CEO of the hotel. Su-hyeon must make a difficult choice between heart and duty.
13. I Can No Longer Live Without You
A surprise confession halts the company board's vote. Meanwhile, not everyone in Jin-hyeok's family feels comfortable with him dating Su-hyeon.
14. It’s Your First Love Too
Su-hyeon grapples with the future of her relationship with Jin-hyeok. Elsewhere, her father makes an unanticipated move in his political career.
15. I’m Sorry
Su-hyeon believes she's doing the right thing by ending it with Jin-hyeok. Heartbroken, he struggles to understand her decision.
16. I’ll Wait in My Place
Su-hyeon's father does the only thing he can to truly free his daughter from Taegyeong Group's grasp. Jin-hyeok prepares a meaningful gift for Su-hyeon.
