# The Mermaid King Begged Me to Return

> Ryla gave up godhood for Mermaid King Aiden, enduring five lonely years. On their son's fifth birthday, Aiden arrived with another woman, and their son wished she'd stop being his mother. Heartbroken, she left and agreed to marry the God King. Only then did Aiden and their son realize they'd lost the most irreplaceable person in their lives.

- Type: short drama (vertical series)
- Page: https://staging.shortdramadb.com/dramas/1561-the-mermaid-king-begged-me-to-return
- Episodes: 40
- Released: 2026-09-24
- Language: en
- Platforms: Dramabox and GoodShort
- Tags: Family Bonds, Love After Marriage, Fantasy, Second-chance Love, Romance

## Where to watch

- [Dramabox](https://www.dramaboxdb.com/ep/42000028785_the-mermaid-king-begged-me-to-return/701672981_Episode-1)
- [GoodShort](https://www.goodshort.com/episode/the-mermaid-king-begged-me-to-return-31001788042/001-67135834)

## Cast

No cast added yet.

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Source: ShortDramaDB v2, https://staging.shortdramadb.com/dramas/1561-the-mermaid-king-begged-me-to-return. Last updated 2026-11-15.