---
title: "The Girl Who Sees Smells"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-girl-who-sees-smells-2015"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 62301
imdb_id: "tt4583316"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 16
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 45
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Girl Who Sees Smells (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-girl-who-sees-smells-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Girl Who Sees Smells is a 2015 South Korean television series broadcast on SBS that blends comedy, sci-fi, fantasy, drama, and crime genres. The story follows Detective Tae Ho, who lost his younger sister in a barcode murder case and simultaneously lost his ability to taste, smell, and feel pain, as he teams up with Oh Cho Rim, the sole witness to the case who possesses the ability to see smells.

Running for sixteen episodes from April 1, 2015, to May 21, 2015, the standard series features cast members including Park Yoo-chun, Shin Sae-Kyeong, Yoon Jin-seo, and Namgoong Min. The narrative combines elements of mystery, romance, and the supernatural, centering on the joint effort to track down the serial killer responsible for their shared tragedy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A pain-insensitive cop and a synesthetic woman team up to hunt a dangerous serial killer."

### Why Watch
- Features a unique investigative partnership involving a cop who has lost his sense of pain and a young woman with synesthesia.
- Combines multiple genres including comedy, sci-fi and fantasy, drama, crime, and mystery.
- Follows a high-stakes serial killer investigation connected to past tragedy.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It may not appeal to viewers who dislike crime and mystery elements tied to serial killer cases.
- Tone & Suitability: The series spans sixteen episodes with a runtime of sixty minutes per episode, mixing comedy, drama, and crime elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #synesthesia-investigation, #barcode-murder-mystery, #supernatural-crime, #pain-insensate-cop, #comedy-drama-crime

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kocowa Amazon Channel, Kocowa | Rakuten Viki | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kocowa | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kocowa | Rakuten Viki | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kocowa | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (16 Episodes)
Officer Choi Mu-gak lost his younger sister to a barcode-murder case and consequently lost his ability to taste, smell, and feel pain. During his investigations, he meets a young woman named Oh Cho-rim, who possesses a special sixth sense that allows her to see smells. Oh Cho-rim is also the sole witness to the barcode-murder case that devastated Mu-gak's family. Together, they navigate a world involving crime, mystery, and supernatural elements as part of a story that blends comedy, sci-fi, fantasy, drama, and crime genres. The series originally aired in South Korea on the SBS network from April 1, 2015, to May 21, 2015, spanning 16 episodes with a standard duration of 60 minutes per episode. The production features cast members including Park Yoo-chun, Shin Sae-Kyeong, Yoon Jin-seo, and Namgoong Min, and is also known under the alternate title The Girl Who Sees Scents.

**Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S1)**:
- Officer Choi Mu-gak lost his younger sister to a barcode-murder case.
- As a result of his trauma, Officer Choi Mu-gak lost his ability to taste, smell, and feel pain.
- Oh Cho-rim is the only witness to the barcode-murder case.
- Oh Cho-rim possesses a special sixth sense, which is the ability to see smells.

## 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**: Man Chwi, Lee Hee-myung
- **Networks / Studios**: SBS

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Park Yoo-chun** as *Choi Mu-gak*
- **Shin Sae-kyeong** as *Oh Cho-rim / Choi Eun-seol*
- **Namkoong Min** as *Kwon Jae-hui*
- **Yoon Jin-seo** as *Yeom Mi*
- **Song Jong-ho** as *Cheon Baek-gyeong*
- **Lee Won-jong** as *Kang Hyeok*
- **Choi Tae-joon** as *Ye Sang-gil*
- **Jo Hee-bong** as *Gi Chung-do*
- **Kim So-hyun** as *Choi Eun-seol*
- **Yu Jae-seok** as *Running Man MC (Cameo)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Girl Who Sees Smells?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms listing current providers, such as The Movie Database.

### Q: Is The Girl Who Sees Smells worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy crime mysteries featuring supernatural elements like synesthesia and a cop unable to feel pain.

### Q: What is the binge duration of the series?
The series consists of sixteen episodes, each with a duration of sixty minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes to watch?
All sixteen episodes broadcast between April 1, 2015, and May 21, 2015, comprise the standard series run.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Girl Who Sees Smells — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/62301)
- [The Girl Who Sees Smells (TV Series 2015) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4583316/)
- [The Girl Who Sees Smells Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/13103-the-girl-who-sees-scents/cast)
- [The Girl Who Sees Smells (TV Series 2015) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/62301/cast)

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