Encounter
“Sometimes I look at you and wonder how I got to be so lucky.”
Following a chance encounter overseas, a woman with much to lose and a man with little to his name meet again as employer and employee.
Where to watch Encounter in United States
Netflix
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Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open Encounter there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Encounter streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| South Korea | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, TVING | — |
About Encounter
Encounter is a 2018 Korean-language drama series created by Yu Young-ah. The cast is led by Song Hye-kyo, Park Bo-gum, Jang Seung-jo. It spans 1 season and 16 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Encounter was produced by Bon Factory and Studio Dragon and made in Cuba and South Korea. It was first aired on November 28, 2018, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Park Shin-woo
- Created by
- Yu Young-ah
- Writers
- Yu Young-ah
- First aired
- November 28, 2018
- Last aired
- January 24, 2019
- Original language
- Korean
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (16 episodes)
- Network
- tvN
- Country
- Cuba, South Korea
- Production
- Bon Factory, Studio Dragon
Encounter cast & crew
Encounter was created by Yu Young-ah and written by Yu Young-ah.
The cast features Song Hye-kyo as Cha Su-hyeon, Park Bo-gum as Kim Jin-hyeok, Jang Seung-jo as Jung U-seok, Ko Chang-seok as Nam Myeong-sik, Shin Jung-keun as Kim Jang-su, and Nam Kee-ae as Jin Mi-ok.
Is Encounter worth watching?
Encounter holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 72 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.
With 1 season and 16 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy drama, Encounter is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Encounter
In United States, you can stream Encounter on Netflix, Rakuten Viki, and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Encounter
Song Hye-kyo
Cha Su-hyeon
Park Bo-gum
Kim Jin-hyeok
Jang Seung-jo
Jung U-seok
Ko Chang-seok
Nam Myeong-sik
Shin Jung-keun
Kim Jang-su
Nam Kee-ae
Jin Mi-ok
Baek Ji-won
Ju Yeon-ja
Pyo Ji-hoon
Kim Jin-myeong
Moon Sung-keun
Congressman Cha Jong-hyeon
Kwak Sun-young
Jang Mi-jin
Cha Hwa-yeon
Kim Hwa-jin
Lee Si-hoon
Park Han-gil
Encounter — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Encounter in United States?
Encounter is streaming on Netflix, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Encounter on Netflix?
Yes — Encounter is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Encounter in?
Encounter is originally in Korean, with audio tracks including Korean, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Encounter are there?
Encounter has 1 season with 16 episodes in total.
▸What is Encounter rated?
Encounter is rated PG. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 72 ratings.
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