The idealistic Choe In-ha has her work cut out for her when she becomes a broadcast reporter, especially when she suffers from a condition known as “Pinocchio syndrome", which makes her break out into hiccups whenever she tells a lie. Her rookie colleagues include Gi Ha-myeong, whose shabby appearance masks his true eloquence and sharp memory; Seo Beom-jo, a wealthy heir who has had everything handed to him in life; and Yun Yu-rae, whose fangirl knowledge comes in handy in covering the news. The 20-something newbie reporters pursue justice as they try to discover themselves in the process.
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PremieredPinocchio Season 1 released on November 12, 2014.
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Pinocchio
Notorious class clown Choi Dal Po challenges the number one student in the school on a televised quiz show.
The Ugly Duckling
The real reason for Choi Dal Po going on the quiz show is revealed. In Ha continues to support Dal Po despite not knowing why he hates her.
The Snow Queen
Eight years later, In Ha is persistently applying to every broadcasting station in order to follow in her mother's footsteps and become a news reporter.
Romeo and Juliet
In Ha and Dal Po decide to become news reporters together, but only one of them might make the cut.
The King Has Donkey Ears
In Ha tries to reassure Dal Po that she isn't jealous of him being accepted to YGN but to no avail as she is unable to tell him the real reason she is hiccuping. Meanwhile, her mother offers her an internship at MSC with a catch.
Two Years' Vacation
Dal Po and In Ha go head-to-head for a scoop on the same report.
The Frog in the Well
Dal Po is crushed when he realizes that he underestimated his role as a reporter, and potentially hurt someone the way he was hurt as a child.
One Lucky Day
Dal Po meets with a crime suspect who turns out to be his brother, whom he hasn't seen in 13 years.
The Pied Piper
Dal Po's brother, Ki Jae Myung, becomes a national hero after MSC sensationalizes a traffic accident in which he rescues a boy.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
In Ha deals with the aftermath of figuring out Dal Po's real identity and her mother's involvement in his family's tragedy.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Dal Po finally reveals his true identity to Jae Myung, and tries to convince him to turn himself in. In Ha feels helpless when there's nothing she can do for Dal Po.
The Magic Flute
Jae Myung decides to turn himself in, and lets Dal Po get revenge on Anchor Sung in his own way. Out of guilt, Dal Po says goodbye to his former family, and changes his name back to Ki Ha Myung.
The Gift of the Magi
Dal Po has all the ammunition he needs in order to take out Sung Cha Ok for good, but one hiccup from In Ha may change everything. Dal Po must now choose which kind of a reporter he will become.
Hansel and Gretel
Bum Jo begins to suspect his mother isn't as innocent as she seems. A case very similar to the explosion 13 years ago occurs again, but Dal Po is determined not to have history repeat itself.
Don Quixote
Despite MSC and Sung Cha Ok shifting the fire's blame onto Chan Soo, In Ha and Dal Po are determined to prove his innocence.
The Emperor's New Clothes
As soon as YGN finds evidence to clear Chan Soo's name, the Olympics begin and steal the focus from the factory incident.
The Scarlet Letter
When In Ha and Bum Jo confront their mothers about their involvement in past and present incidents, they must choose whether they report them or live with the guilt.
The Red Shoes
While investigating Chairman Park's wrongdoings, Dal Po, In Ha, and Sung Cha Ok become targets in an act of terror.
The North Wind and the Sun
Chairman Park does all she can to dodge persecution, but YGN News refuses to let up. Bum Jo also takes matters into his own hands.
Peter Pan
Thanks to Bum Jo's sacrifice, Dal Po and In Ha can finally bring Chairman Park to justice. In Ha and Dal Po must finally get approval from In Ha's grandfather in order to date.
Pinocchio
Season 1
The idealistic Choe In-ha has her work cut out for her when she becomes a broadcast reporter, especially when she suffers from a condition known as “Pinocchio syndrome", which makes her break out into hiccups whenever she tells a lie. Her rookie colleagues include Gi Ha-myeong, whose shabby appearance masks his true eloquence and sharp memory; Seo Beom-jo, a wealthy heir who has had everything handed to him in life; and Yun Yu-rae, whose fangirl knowledge comes in handy in covering the news. The 20-something newbie reporters pursue justice as they try to discover themselves in the process.
Release Date
PremieredPinocchio Season 1 released on November 12, 2014.
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Sign In to Track ProgressPinocchio
Notorious class clown Choi Dal Po challenges the number one student in the school on a televised quiz show.
The Ugly Duckling
The real reason for Choi Dal Po going on the quiz show is revealed. In Ha continues to support Dal Po despite not knowing why he hates her.
The Snow Queen
Eight years later, In Ha is persistently applying to every broadcasting station in order to follow in her mother's footsteps and become a news reporter.
Romeo and Juliet
In Ha and Dal Po decide to become news reporters together, but only one of them might make the cut.
The King Has Donkey Ears
In Ha tries to reassure Dal Po that she isn't jealous of him being accepted to YGN but to no avail as she is unable to tell him the real reason she is hiccuping. Meanwhile, her mother offers her an internship at MSC with a catch.
Two Years' Vacation
Dal Po and In Ha go head-to-head for a scoop on the same report.
The Frog in the Well
Dal Po is crushed when he realizes that he underestimated his role as a reporter, and potentially hurt someone the way he was hurt as a child.
One Lucky Day
Dal Po meets with a crime suspect who turns out to be his brother, whom he hasn't seen in 13 years.
The Pied Piper
Dal Po's brother, Ki Jae Myung, becomes a national hero after MSC sensationalizes a traffic accident in which he rescues a boy.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
In Ha deals with the aftermath of figuring out Dal Po's real identity and her mother's involvement in his family's tragedy.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Dal Po finally reveals his true identity to Jae Myung, and tries to convince him to turn himself in. In Ha feels helpless when there's nothing she can do for Dal Po.
The Magic Flute
Jae Myung decides to turn himself in, and lets Dal Po get revenge on Anchor Sung in his own way. Out of guilt, Dal Po says goodbye to his former family, and changes his name back to Ki Ha Myung.
The Gift of the Magi
Dal Po has all the ammunition he needs in order to take out Sung Cha Ok for good, but one hiccup from In Ha may change everything. Dal Po must now choose which kind of a reporter he will become.
Hansel and Gretel
Bum Jo begins to suspect his mother isn't as innocent as she seems. A case very similar to the explosion 13 years ago occurs again, but Dal Po is determined not to have history repeat itself.
Don Quixote
Despite MSC and Sung Cha Ok shifting the fire's blame onto Chan Soo, In Ha and Dal Po are determined to prove his innocence.
The Emperor's New Clothes
As soon as YGN finds evidence to clear Chan Soo's name, the Olympics begin and steal the focus from the factory incident.
The Scarlet Letter
When In Ha and Bum Jo confront their mothers about their involvement in past and present incidents, they must choose whether they report them or live with the guilt.
The Red Shoes
While investigating Chairman Park's wrongdoings, Dal Po, In Ha, and Sung Cha Ok become targets in an act of terror.
The North Wind and the Sun
Chairman Park does all she can to dodge persecution, but YGN News refuses to let up. Bum Jo also takes matters into his own hands.
Peter Pan
Thanks to Bum Jo's sacrifice, Dal Po and In Ha can finally bring Chairman Park to justice. In Ha and Dal Po must finally get approval from In Ha's grandfather in order to date.