She Slept, They Waited a Lifetime

She Slept, They Waited a Lifetime

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The beloved youngest daughter is framed by a wicked actress and loses her identity as the real heiress. Shunned and mistreated, she quietly protects her family. She joins her brother’s sleep project and enters a capsule. Only after she sleeps do they realize the truth. Regretful, her brothers wait 30 years—until their hair turns gray—to see her again.

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She Slept, They Waited a Lifetime

EP 1-The Sacrificial Sleep

Haerin, the adopted daughter of the Choi family, faces mistreatment and false accusations from the real heiress, Yoo-jin, leading her to volunteer for the high-risk Haerin Eternal Project—a 30-year sleep experiment—to escape her pain and repay her family's kindness, despite the dangers and the fact that her brother, President Choi, is unaware of her participation.Will Haerin's brothers discover her sacrifice before it's too late?
She Slept, They Waited a Lifetime

EP 2-A Painful Birthday

Haerin, the youngest daughter, is suffering from a severe health condition as her nineteenth birthday approaches. Despite her pain, she hides her suffering to avoid worrying her brothers. Meanwhile, her brothers remain oblivious to her true condition, dismissing her symptoms as mere acting, until a sudden episode forces them to rush her to the hospital, revealing the gravity of her situation.Will Haerin's brothers finally realize the truth about her condition before it's too late?
She Slept, They Waited a Lifetime

EP 3-The Sacrificial Decision

Haerin, the beloved youngest daughter, decides to apply for her brother Won-ho's dangerous sleep project, despite her family's concerns, revealing her deep love and willingness to sacrifice for her family.Will Haerin's family discover her secret application before it's too late?
She Slept, They Waited a Lifetime

EP 4-Family Betrayal and Sacrifice

Haerin, the adopted daughter, feels unappreciated by her family and reveals her painful past at the orphanage. Despite her sacrifices, including offering her eyes for her brother Seung-uk's cornea transplant, she is met with hostility. Meanwhile, the family prepares for a banquet celebrating a sleep project named after her, unaware that she is the volunteer applicant.Will Haerin's family ever realize her true worth and the sacrifices she has made for them?
She Slept, They Waited a Lifetime

EP 5-The Broken Promise

Haerin is excited about a potential birthday gift from her family, but is heartbroken when she realizes the shoes were actually meant for Yoo-jin, not her. The family harshly reprimands Haerin, revealing deep-seated resentment and mistrust, especially after accusations of her leaking Yoo-jin's schedule to stalkers.Will Haerin ever find out why her family treats her so differently?
She Slept, They Waited a Lifetime

EP 6-The Forgotten Birthday

Haerin wakes up after being unconscious all night, only to be reminded of her upcoming departure for the Haerin Eternal Project. Despite her brothers' superficial concern, it's clear they prioritize the project and Yoo-jin over her. During the project launch party, President Choi Won-ho announces the renaming of the project to Haejin Eternal Project, effectively erasing Haerin's identity and significance within the family.Will Haerin's sacrifice be remembered, or is she truly erased from her family's legacy?
She Slept, They Waited a Lifetime

EP 7-The Hidden Truth and Betrayal

Haerin faces mistreatment and false accusations from her brothers, who side with Yoo-jin, while she silently endures the pain and tries to protect her bond with Milk, the dog her brother once gave her. The tension escalates when Haerin is forced to apologize for Yoo-jin's condition, revealing deeper layers of manipulation and familial betrayal.Will Haerin's brothers ever discover the truth behind Yoo-jin's schemes and the innocence of their sister?
She Slept, They Waited a Lifetime

EP 8-Family Betrayal and Expulsion

Choi Haerin is falsely accused of stabbing Choi Yoo-jin, leading to her expulsion from the family despite her protests of innocence. The emotional climax occurs when Haerin, feeling betrayed and abandoned, decides to leave the Choi family for good, marking her birthday as the day she says goodbye.Will Choi Haerin ever reunite with her family and clear her name?
She Slept, They Waited a Lifetime

EP 9-The Loneliness and the Portrait

Haerin, the beloved youngest daughter, celebrates her birthday in solitude, mourning the loss of her pet Milk and feeling abandoned by her brothers. Meanwhile, her family debates whether to reconcile with her, revealing lingering regrets and unresolved tensions.Will Haerin's family finally reunite with her, or will the rift between them grow even deeper?
She Slept, They Waited a Lifetime

EP 10-The Forgotten Birthday

The family realizes they forgot Haerin's birthday and rushes to find her, while Yoo-jin reveals her sinister plan to keep Haerin away and asserts her dominance as the only princess of the Choi family.Will the family find Haerin in time to make amends, or has Yoo-jin's manipulation already caused irreversible damage?
She Slept, They Waited a Lifetime

EP 11-Family Ties Severed

Haerin faces rejection and disappointment from her family after being framed, leading her to make the painful decision to sever ties and leave, seeking to no longer burden them.Will Haerin's family ever realize the truth and reconcile with her?
She Slept, They Waited a Lifetime

EP 12-The Dark Secret

The brothers discover Haerin's shabby living conditions and recall her fear of darkness, leading to shocking revelations about her past trauma and Yoo-jin's malicious actions.Will the brothers uncover the full extent of Yoo-jin's cruelty towards Haerin?
She Slept, They Waited a Lifetime

EP 13-The Forgotten Birthday

The brothers realize their cruel prank on Haerin went too far when she disappears after being hurt by their words. They desperately search for her, only to learn she has intentionally left to spend her birthday alone. Filled with regret, they vow to make amends by preparing a grand coming-of-age ceremony for her return, unaware that Haerin has decided to make them experience the pain of waiting, just as she did.Will Haerin ever forgive her brothers for their neglect and cruelty?
She Slept, They Waited a Lifetime

EP 14-The Promise of Sight

The brothers reflect on Haerin's departure as Seung-uk prepares for a corneal transplant surgery, revealing her past promise to donate her eyes to him, while Seung-uk expresses his deep regret and longing for her return.Will Haerin return to see Seung-uk regain his sight?
She Slept, They Waited a Lifetime

EP 15-A Miracle and a Mystery

Seung-uk's successful surgery brings joy to the family, but concerns arise when Haerin stops attending her treatments, hinting at underlying issues.What is the true condition of Haerin, and why is she avoiding treatment?
She Slept, They Waited a Lifetime

EP 16-The Hidden Sacrifice

Haerin's severe pernicious anemia is revealed to have been caused by saving her brother Jae-hoon, a fact that her family was unaware of until now, leading to a moment of shocking realization and regret.Will Haerin's family finally recognize her sacrifices and change their treatment of her?
She Slept, They Waited a Lifetime

EP 17-The Framing of Haerin

The episode reveals the truth behind the attack on Haerin, showing how she was falsely accused of leaking Jae-hoon's schedule by a stalker, leading to her suffering and the family's eventual realization of her innocence.Will Jae-hoon and the family be able to make amends with Haerin after discovering the truth?
She Slept, They Waited a Lifetime

EP 18-The Hidden Devotion

The brothers discover the truth about Haerin's unwavering support and love for Jae-hoon, realizing their long-standing neglect and misunderstanding of her, and vow to make amends for their past mistakes.Will the brothers succeed in making up for the years of neglect and misunderstanding towards Haerin?
She Slept, They Waited a Lifetime

EP 19-The Promise of Paper Cranes

Haerin folds paper cranes in the hopes of restoring her brother Seung-uk's sight, while the brothers reminisce about their childhood with Haerin and vow to never keep her waiting again, rekindling their bond with a heartfelt gift.Will Haerin's wish for her brother's sight come true as she folds the 999th paper crane?
She Slept, They Waited a Lifetime

EP 20-The Wish Box of Memories

The siblings discover Haerin's heartfelt wishes in their childhood wish box, revealing her deep love and sacrifices for them, while they reflect on their past and express their longing for her return.Will the siblings' heartfelt wishes bring Haerin back to them?