Snowdrop season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In 1987 at Hosu Women's University dormitory, students navigate strict rules and rare phone calls. Yeong-ro unexpectedly receives a call from her grandmother. Political intrigue unfolds as high-ranking officials, including Nam Tae-il and Eun Chang-su, plot against the opposition party. Meanwhile, the dormitory's student head, Gye Bun-ok, nicknamed "Gizzard," enforces rigid discipline. Suspicion falls on Lim Soo-ho, an economics student, who may be the elusive spy, Taedong River 1. Tension escalates as ANSP officers search the dorm for Soo-ho, suspected to be hiding among the students.

Full Episode S01E01 Recap

### Introduction - **Setting**: Spring 1987, Hosu Women's University dormitory. - **Characters Introduced**: Eun Yeong-ro, Lee Yeon-suk, Ko Hye-ryeong, Gye Bun-ok (nicknamed Gizzard), and other students. ### Dormitory Life - **Scene: Dormitory Phone Calls** - Students scramble to answer phone calls, highlighting the limitation of having only two phones for 360 students. - Yeong-ro receives a rare phone call from her grandmother. - Hye-ryeong, popular for receiving calls, mistakenly thinks a call is for her. - **Scene: Conversation Among Roommates** - Discussion about the strict dorm rules and the nickname "Gizzard" for Gye Bun-ok, the student head of dorm. - Mention of political activism and a comic book about baseball. ### Political and Social Context - **Scene: Political Meeting** - High-ranking officials, including Nam Tae-il (Secretary-General of Aemin Party) and Eun Chang-su (Director of ANSP), discuss a covert operation to discredit the opposition party. - **Scene: Social Gathering of Politicians' Wives** - Wives of political figures, including Hong Ae-ra and Cho Seong-sim, converse about fashion and influence. ### Spy Activities - **Scene: ANSP Office** - Discussion about a dangerous agent known as Black Tiger, who's returned to Korea. - Details about a brutal spy, Taedong River 1, who is a threat to national security. ### Dormitory Intrigue - **Scene: Yeong-ro's Late Return** - Yeong-ro narrowly avoids being caught for breaking curfew, with help from her roommates and Mr. Kim, a helpful figure in the dorm. ### Introduction of Lim Soo-ho - **Scene: Introduction of Lim Soo-ho** - Lim Soo-ho, an economics student, is mentioned in connection with Professor Han I-seop and is suspected to be the spy, Taedong River 1. ### Group Blind Date Setup - **Scene: Planning a Group Blind Date** - Hye-ryeong and her roommates receive an invitation for a group blind date from Oh Gwang-tae and friends. ### Blind Date Event - **Scene: The Blind Date** - The girls meet with the guys, including Soo-ho, at Rome Coffee Shop. They play a game to pair up, leading to various interactions. ### Dramatic Confrontation - **Scene: Dramatic Encounter** - After the blind date, Hye-ryeong confronts Soo-ho, accusing him of deceiving Seong (Bun-ok's alias). Soo-ho denies any wrongdoing. ### Soo-ho's Secret - **Scene: Soo-ho's True Identity** - Soo-ho, revealed to be involved in covert operations, is connected to a secret meeting between South and North Korea. ### Conclusion - **Final Scene: Dormitory Tension** - The episode ends with heightened tension in the dormitory as ANSP officers search for Soo-ho, suspected to be hiding there.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the setting of the drama?

The drama is set in Spring 1987 at Hosu Women's University dormitory.

Who receives a rare phone call in the dormitory?

Eun Yeong-ro receives a rare phone call from her grandmother.

What is Gye Bun-ok's nickname in the dormitory?

Gye Bun-ok is nicknamed "Gizzard."

Who are the high-ranking officials discussing a covert operation?

Nam Tae-il (Secretary-General of Aemin Party) and Eun Chang-su (Director of ANSP).

What is the topic of conversation among the politicians' wives?

The conversation revolves around fashion and its influence in politics.

Who is suspected to be the dangerous spy, Taedong River 1?

Lim Soo-ho is suspected to be the spy, Taedong River 1.

How does Yeong-ro avoid getting caught for breaking curfew?

Yeong-ro narrowly escapes getting caught with the help of her roommates and Mr. Kim.

What event do Hye-ryeong and her roommates get invited to?

They are invited to a group blind date.

How do the participants pair up during the blind date?

They play a game where the girls pick items brought by the guys.

What is the dramatic confrontation after the blind date?

Hye-ryeong confronts Soo-ho, accusing him of deceiving Bun-ok, but Soo-ho denies it.

What secret meeting is connected to Soo-ho?

Soo-ho is connected to a secret meeting between South and North Korea.

What tension arises in the dormitory's final scene?

ANSP officers search the dormitory for Soo-ho, heightening the tension.

Snowdrop season 1 episode 1