Synopsis Korean Drama Mirror of the Witch

A historical fantasy drama about a young man who finds his way and loves a forgotten princess. Heo Jun, an illegitimate son, is discriminated against and abandons his natural talents, intelligence and passion for science. He succumbs to the limits of his social status and tries to earn as much money as he can use his good looks and witty charm. Meanwhile, Queen Sim can not imagine and she seeks the help of a shaman whose black magic makes it possible to have twins - a boy and a girl. However, the daughter Seo Ri is under a curse and deep in the mountains where she meets Heo Jun one day. The curse of the abandoned princess is that anyone who falls in love with her will die. Seo Ri tries to find a cure for her curse and creates magical treatments along the way to help heal sick people. Unfortunately, Heo Jun accidentally sets fire to the magic book and stays with Seori in the mountains to help heal the sick in a mountain village. As Heo Jun's passion for medicine grows, he decides to become a doctor. Seeing Seo Ri fight her fate, his affinity with her grows and he begins to believe that he can change his destiny.
(Source: JTBC)

Native titles: 마녀 보감
Also known as: Manyeo Bogam, witches Bogam, witches mirror, witch example, secret healer
Writers: Yang Hyuk Moon
directors: Jo Hyun Taek
Genres: Historical, Comedy, Romance, Medicine, Fantasy, Supernatural, Tragedy
keywords: witches Joseon Dynasty, Magic, Black magic, Curse, Nice Male Lead, Violence, Male Chases Female First, Female antagonist, Hardworking female leadership