The Girl Who Sees Smells: Review, Story, Cast, Episodes, Release Date, Budget & More

The Girl Who Sees Scents

“The Girl Who Sees Smells,” also known as “Sensory Couple,” is a 2015 South Korean drama adapted from the KTOON webtoon by Seo Soo-kyung. Starring Park Yoo-chun, Shin Se-kyung, Namgoong Min, and Yoon Jin-seo, it aired on SBS from April 1 to May 21, 2015, for 16 episodes. This unique romantic thriller blends supernatural elements with crime investigation, creating something refreshingly different from typical K-drama formulas. Available on Netflix and Viki, the series became the top of the Contents Power Index rankings for the most influential dramas during its run. The show skillfully balances intense murder mystery with comedic relief through a quirky comedy troupe storyline, creating tonal shifts that keep viewers engaged. With its outlandish premise executed surprisingly well, the drama offers both heart-pounding thriller moments and laugh-out-loud comedy, proving that even the most unconventional concepts can work when handled creatively.

The Girl Who Sees Smells: Release Date, Story, Plot, Episodes, Cast, Actors Salary, Actors Net Worth, Budget, OTT Response, Trailer, Songs, Awards, Review, Ratings & More

InfoThe Girl Who Sees Smells
GenreRomance
Supernatural
LanguageKorean
Directed byBaek Soo-chan
Oh Chung-hwan
Star CastPark Yoo-chun
Shin Se-kyung
Namkoong Min
Yoon Jin-seo
Production
companies
SBS Plus
Written byLee Hee-myung
CinematographyLee Gil-bok
Jung Min-gyun
Edited byJang Si-yeon
CountrySouth Korea
Original networkSBS TV
Original release1 April  – 21 May 2015
Running time65 minutes

The Girl Who Sees Smells Storyline

After witnessing her parents’ brutal murder by a barcode serial killer, Choi Eun-seol falls into a six-month coma. Upon waking, she has complete amnesia, a mysteriously blue left eye, and an extraordinary ability, she can visualize smells as colorful patterns and shapes floating in the air. Renamed Oh Cho-rim and adopted by a kind restaurant owner, she pursues comedy performance dreams while unknowingly crossing paths with Detective Choi Moo-gak, who lost his younger sister, also named Eun-seol—to the same killer that night. Moo-gak has lost his senses of taste, smell, and pain due to trauma. When they discover their tragic connection, Cho-rim’s unique ability becomes crucial in tracking the elusive barcode murderer who destroyed both their families.

The Girl Who Sees Scents Cast, Crew, Role, Salary, Remuneration & Net Worth

Here are the complete details of actors and actresses names in the Web Series.

1.Park Yoo-chun as Detective Choi Moo-gak

Park Yoo-chun as Detective Choi Moo-gak
InfoDetective Choi Moo-gak
Real NamePark Yoo-chun
Salary Per Web Series$100,000 to $1 million
Net Worth$5 million

2.Shin Se-kyung as Oh Cho-rim/Choi Eun-seol

Shin Se-kyung as Oh Cho-rim/Choi Eun-seol
InfoOh Cho-rim/Choi Eun-seol
Real NameShin Se-kyung
Salary Per Web Series$99,900
Net Worth$1 million- $5 million

3.Namkoong Min as Chef Kwon Jae-hee/Jay Kwon Ford

Namkoong Min as Chef Kwon Jae-hee/Jay Kwon Ford
InfoChef Kwon Jae-hee/Jay Kwon Ford
Real NameNamkoong Min
Salary Per Web Series$73,000
Net WorthNot Known

4.Yoon Jin-seo as Yeom Mi

Yoon Jin-seo as Yeom Mi
InfoYeom Mi
Real NameYoon Jin-seo
Salary Per Web SeriesNot Known
Net WorthNot Known

5.Jung In-gi as Oh Jae-pyo

Jung In-gi as Oh Jae-pyo
InfoOh Jae-pyo
Real NameJung In-gi
Salary Per Web SeriesNot Known
Net WorthNot Known

6.Nam Chang-hee as Jo In-bae

Nam Chang-hee as Jo In-bae
Infohee as Jo In-bae
Real NameNam Chang
Salary Per Web SeriesNot Known
Net WorthNot Known

7.Oh Cho-hee as Eo Woo-ya

Oh Cho-hee as Eo Woo-ya
InfoEo Woo-ya
Real NameOh Cho-hee 
Salary Per Web SeriesNot Known
Net WorthNot Known

8.Jung Chan-woo as Wang Ji-bang

Jung Chan-woo as Wang Ji-bang
Info Wang Ji-bang
Real NameJung Chan-woo
Salary Per Web Series$170,000 to $248,000
Net Worth$2 million

9.Park Jin-joo as Ma Ae-ri

Park Jin-joo as Ma Ae-ri
InfoMa Ae-ri
Real NamePark Jin-joo
Salary Per Web SeriesNot Known
Net WorthNot Known

10.Lee Won-jong as Kang Hyuk

Lee Won-jong as Kang Hyuk
InfoKang Hyuk
Real NameLee Won-jong
Salary Per Web Series$250,000
Net WorthNot Known

The Girl Who Sees Smells Web Series Awards

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The Girl Who Sees Smells Review

“The Girl Who Sees Smells” starts incredibly strong with a gripping premise and excellent execution. Park Yoo-chun delivers solid work as the traumatized detective, while Shin Se-kyung brings charm to the quirky heroine despite some viewers finding her acting inconsistent. However, Namgoong Min absolutely steals the show as the chilling villain Chef Kwon, his calm, sophisticated menace creates one of K-drama’s most memorable antagonists. The first half balances thriller intensity with delightful comedy perfectly, particularly scenes involving their slapstick comedy troupe. Unfortunately, the drama loses momentum after episode twelve with frustrating plot conveniences, characters making illogical decisions, and a disappointing lack of backstory for the fascinating villain. The ending feels rushed and somewhat unsatisfying after such promising buildup. Despite these flaws, it remains an entertaining watch worth trying for its unique concept and stellar villain performance.

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