Episode
Dear Hongrang: The Most Authentic Replica
Overview
After Hongrang's act of heroism, Jae-yi begins to question her doubts. Sim Mu-jin schemes to expose Hongrang's identity at his birthday celebration.
Details
- Series
- Dear Hongrang
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 2025-05-16
- Runtime
- 59 min
Episode context
The Most Authentic Replica is Episode 3 in Season 1 of Dear Hongrang. It aired on 2025-05-16. The runtime is 59 min.
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Episode 2: The One Who Stole Our World
Jae-yi and Hongrang separately search for a ghost rumored to be abducting children. In their search, peril strikes Jae-yi — but Hongrang is at her rescue.
Episode 4: Our Reflective Scars
Learning of Min Yeon-ui's plans, Sim Yeol-guk devises a counterattack. Hongrang struggles with his conscience after being assigned a terrible task.
More episodes from this season
Episode 1: Rainbow Hong, Shining Rang - My Brother Hongrang
Twelve years after Sim Hongrang's sudden disappearance, a man seeming to be him appears — passing all the tests. Yet Sim Jae-yi remains unconvinced.
Episode 5: The Thicker the Veil, the Clearer the Heart
As she learns more about Hongrang's past, Jae-yi begins to care for him. Later, Hongrang and Mu-jin suspect Lady Min’s scheme to marry Jae-yi off.
Episode 6: Nothing Mu, Finished Jin - Brother Mu-jin
As plans to stop Jae-yi's arrangement fail, she finds herself in a dangerous bind. The opposition between Yeol-guk and Yeon-ui reaches a boiling point.
Episode 7: Roaring Waves
As Mu-jin's fate remains dire, Jae-yi attempts to do whatever it takes to save him. Later, news of a dead child returning spreads, alarming Hongrang.
Episode 8: Imperfect Jae, Departing Yi - My Name Is Jae-yi
Jae-yi decides to leave with Mu-jin despite her feelings for Hongrang. Yeol-guk initiates damage control after discovering a conspiracy against him.
Episode 9: The Living Offering
A manhunt for Hongrang and Jae-yi ensues, putting them in grave danger. As they hide, their bond deepens, facing threats and challenges together.
Episode 10: A Bittersweet Farewell
With Hongrang captured, Yeol-guk attempts to restore the guild in his name. But Grand Prince Hanpyeong wastes no time putting his grand plan into motion.
Episode 11: Forever and After
The truth about Hongrang is revealed, but enemies remain. In the end, will he be able to save Jae-yi and free himself from the shackles of his past?