---
title: "Snowdrop"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/snowdrop-2021"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 108291
imdb_id: "tt13304700"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 16
runtime_minutes: 86
community_rating: 8.5
vote_count: 317
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Snowdrop (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/snowdrop-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Snowdrop is a South Korean television series that premiered in 2021. The show is set in Seoul in 1987 and revolves around a female university student. This student treats a male university student who is injured and bleeding after jumping into a women's university dormitory, despite the danger of his situation. The story that unfolds is an enduring love story.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A university student hides a bleeding man who enters her women's dormitory in 1987 Seoul."

### Why Watch
- features a star-studded cast
- set against the 1987 democracy movement

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains intense political themes
- the plot involves dangerous situations
- Tone & Suitability: The series is rated TV-14 and contains themes of war and politics.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, romantic, political, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (16 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 16
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (19%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 13 (81%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Yoo Hyun-mi
- **Networks / Studios**: JTBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jung Hae-in** as *Lim Soo-ho*
- **JISOO** as *Eun Yoeng-ro*
- **Yoo In-na** as *Kang Cheong-ya*
- **Jang Seung-jo** as *Lee Kang-moo*
- **Yoon Se-a** as *Pi Seung-hee*
- **Kim Hye-yoon** as *Kye Boon-ok*
- **Jung Yoo-jin** as *Jang Han-na*
- **Huh Joon-ho** as *Eun Chang-soo*
- **Park Sung-woong** as *Nam Tae-il*
- **Kim Min-gue** as *Joo Gyuk-chan*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Snowdrop released?
The series aired from December 18, 2021, to January 30, 2022.

### Q: How many episodes are in the series?
The series consists of 16 episodes.

### Q: Who are the lead actors?
The series stars Jung Hae-in, Jisoo, Yoo In-na, Jang Seung-jo, Yoon Se-ah, Kim Hye-yoon, and Jung Yoo-jin.

### Q: What is the setting of the show?
The story is set in Seoul during the year 1987.

### Q: What is the premise?
A female student treats a bleeding man who enters her university dormitory during a dangerous time.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*