If You Wish Upon Me
A convict who finds himself staring into the abyss is ordered to work at a facility for the terminally ill. Will the experience help reverse his unhappy destiny?
Episodes
Team Genie
The former captain of Team Genie is facing his last moments of life. To grant his final wish, Tae-shik and Yeon-joo take him to his hometown, the East Sea. On the way there, they run into Gyeo-re who is running away from his enemies. Although they meet by accident, their fate binds them together at the hospice hospital.
The Awful Driver
The new volunteer who will be driving the ambulance is Gyeo-re. Although Yeon-joo does not like the idea, Tae-shik brings him here so he can learn a lesson. The first patient he will be driving is Mr. Pyeon, who might die in a week. Team Genie brings him to his old home as he wishes to face his last moment where he has his most beautiful memories.
Unbearable Pain
Yong-ho now faces the last moments of his life. Watching him pass makes Gyeo-re feel something he never felt before. A young patient fights extreme pain due to cancer. For the girl who is not sure whether to live in pain is better than dying, Tae-shik tries his best to grant her final wish.
Se-hee's Last Wish
Although Tae-shik’s attempt to persuade Gyu-tae seems meaningless, Gyu-tae suddenly changes his mind for some reason. Hence, the preparations for Se-hee’s musical officially begin. Meanwhile, Gyeo-re is still obsessed with what is in Room 403. Although he knows that the ghost is a lie, he is still curious.
The Suspicion
Se-hee’s final wish ends with a success. Her musical brings her loved ones together and also helps Gyu-tae to repent. Meanwhile, Gyeo-re finds some suspicious things about Mr. Kang. Although Team Genie is a charity group, he sees Mr. Kang receive money from Se-hee’s parents.
Seo-jin's Revenge
Jun-kyung is now out of prison. Although Seok-jun finds her to get to Gyeo-re, she is also unable to reach him. Seo-jin’s boyfriend becomes the victim of a hit-and-run case. Not knowing when he might die, he whispers his final wish to Seo-jin. As the wish is something Tae-shik refuses to do, she acts on her own with some help from Gyeo-re.
Yeon-joo and Gyeo-re
Gyeo-re expresses his feelings toward Yeon-joo for the first time. Although the timing is not intentional, he still means what he said. However, Jun-kyung is close to finding Gyeo-re. She visits Jin-gu but leaves empty-handed. As Seok-jun and Jun-kyung are in the brisk of finding Gyeo-re, tension surrounds the hospice hospital.
Farewell Sonny
It is now time for Sonny to have his final wish. Although Gyeo-re thought that Sonny wants to take revenge on his previous owner, he realizes that it is not what Sonny wants. After his death, Gyeo-re pursues happiness at the hospice hospital. Sonny and the people at the hospital teach him what it is like to have a family.
Brother And Sister
Jun-kyung finds Gyeo-re at the hospital. By threatening him that she will die, he follows her against his will. Even without saying goodbye, Gyeo-re leaves the hospital and breaks Yeon-joo’s heart. Although the brother and sister live together as a family now, every day is nothing but torment for the both of them.
Back Home
Gyeo-re is able to escape Jun-kyung and come back home safely thanks to Yeon-joo. As he returns to the hospital, he becomes certain that this is where he belongs. Tae-shik’s cancer is getting worse. Yeon-joo is worried that he might not have much time left and that he is still unaware of the secret of Room 403.
Tae-shik's Cancer
On the way to Mokpo to fulfill Chang-woo’s final wish, Tae-shik collapses because of his cancer. Although he is fine for now, he promises Gyeo-re and Yeon-joo that he will receive chemotherapy once they return to the hospice. Meanwhile, the secret behind the patient in Room 403 starts to uncover itself slowly.
The Children Left Behind
Jae-yeon and Ho-yeon are scared that they will be left alone if their grandmother passes. However, Gyeo-re feeds them and gives them work to do in the hospice. Meanwhile, the man in Room 403 wakes up and talks to Gyeo-re. He wishes to leave the hospital once he gets his memories back.
Father And Son
Jae-yeon and Ho-yeon’s grandmother passes. Although Gyeo-re wishes to take them in, they already have an Auntie who wants to take care of them. Meanwhile, it turns out that Yoon Ki-chun has never lost his memories in the first place. Without anyone knowing, he plans an evil scheme in the hospital.
Ill-Fated Relationship
Yoon Ki-chun calls upon his gang to the hospital. He is still the man he used to be and plans to take away everything that Tae-shik loves. Meanwhile, Tae-shik helps Jun-kyung to be free from despair. With his help, she learns the truth behind the reason why she ended up in an orphanage.
A Real Family
Ki-chun and Tae-shik become hospitalized. While Ki-chun is bleeding out, Tae-shik’s cancer becomes worse as his body is severely injured. Meanwhile, Gyeo-re finally ends his relationship with Ki-chun. With nobody to bother him anymore, he goes back to where he truly belongs in Woori Hospice Hospital.
The Little Captain
The time for Tae-shik’s final wish has come. Although Gyeo-re thought it is to hold Tae-shik’s early funeral, it is actually a different event for Gyeo-re. After Tae-shik’s passing, his will to help those in need does not change. The hospital makes a foundation that helps Team Genie to grant people’s wishes more actively.
About If You Wish Upon Me
- Cast
- Ji Chang-wook, Sooyoung Choi, Sung Dong-il, Won Ji-an, Nam Tae-hoon, Yang Hee-kyung
- Genres
- Drama
- Content rating
- NR
- Original language
- Korean
- Production countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Ended
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