Hey Lovers, Moon Lovers: scarlet heart ryeo, is one of the famous SBS Korean drama. Which is based on Chinese novel ‘Bu Bu Jing Xin' created by Tong Hua Scriptwriter for this mini-series is Jo Yoon-young and is directed by Kim kya-tae. It was released on 29 August and was aired till 1 November 2016.
Scarlet heart ryeo dragged two awards into his account. Best Ensemble and Best Historical Drama, awards were given to this series. The drama genre is a historical romance, which is different from other Korean historic romance dramas.
- My first leap (but certainly not my last) into the world of Sageuks and the fascinating near-475-year history of the Goryeo Dynasty was Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo. As one of my favorite Kdramas, Moon Lovers has inspired me to start a multi-article series that delves into the show, its multi-dimensional characters, and the rich history of some of the show's most notable historic figures.
- Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo was chosen as the most anticipated series of the second half of 2016 in China, reaching 300 million views after the first three episodes on the online streaming platform Youku. The series reaching more than a billion views after episode 9, and two billions after episode 18.
- Scarlet heart ryeo is the story of a 21-century woman who somehow travels back in time. Go ha-jin is the women who travel back in Goryeo Era and becomes unconscious. When she wakes up, she finds out that she is in the body of 16 years old Hae Soo.
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In a romantic drama, we would usually see a happy ending. But that's not the case here, scarlet heart ryeo is known for his complicated and mysterious end.
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Storyline: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Scarlet heart ryeo is the story of a 21-century woman who somehow travels back in time. Go ha-jin is the women who travel back in Goryeo Era and becomes unconscious. When she wakes up, she finds out that she is in the body of 16 years old Hae Soo. Hae Soo is the cousin of 8th prince of Goryeo era, prince Wang Wook's wife.
Everything is happy and delightful.
As the story continues, she accepts her new reality. And later on, after some events take place. She falls in love with the kind and gentle, charming prince Wang Wook. But their pet doesn't last forever and later on. Hae Soo and king Wang So, the 4th king of Goryeo empire fall for each other.
Both the kings differ entirely from each other while, king Wang Wook was known for his kindness. King So was known for his cruelty.
Things began to change
Life of Hae Soo becomes miserable as royals use her for the throne. She gets herself nearly killed. Hae Soo loves king Wang So but now she wants to leave the palace. The only way she could go to the court was to marry king Wang Jeong. Wang So sends a spy and finds out that both king Wang Jeong and Hae Soo are living a happy life. What he don't knows is that Hae Soo is pregnant. With his child due to which she is getting weak day by day.
During the last moments of Hae Soo, she asks Wang Jeong to send Wang So a letter. So that she can describe her feelings to him, she also asks him for a promise. That her child would never go to Wang So's Palace and after that she passes away.
When king Wang So finds out that his beloved Hae Soo had passed away. He reads all the letters sent from her, which summarises to the fact that she never betrayed him. She just wanted to give her child a peaceful life. When she dies in the Goryeo era, she returns to her original timeline as Go Ha-jin. When Go Ha-jin returns, she forgets everything about the Goryeo era. But as the time passes by she gradually remembers everything and cries on the fact that she left her beloved king, Wang So.
Before time travel of Go Ha-jin in history. King Wang So was known for his mercilessness and ruthlessness fearsome. After her time travel when she returns, she finds out that the history of king Wang So is changed for better.
And the sequel ends here. Hey, I know this is a bitter ending of a romantic drama. But that's what Moon Lovers: Scarlet heart ryeo is famous for.
Release Date: Season 2, will there be a happy ending?
Scarlet heart ryeo had a tremendous colossal fanbase, and it's fans are waiting for an update from SBS, networks regarding the second sequel. Some diehard fans even sent petitions to SBS for the renewal of the show.
SBS is even advised to keep the main cast in its second sequel by the fans of Scarlet heart ryeo.
Screencast Lee Joon Gi gave some hints for season 2 of scarlet heart ryeo with costar Li Ji-Eun. Both of these stars are the main character leads in this fictional romantic drama.
Majorly season 2 was going to be released. Still, the only thing that kept it from releasing is low television rating in Korea. Cast and crew even didn't seem to be optimistic for the second sequel that eventually leads in its cancellation.
So overall speaking there will be no happy ending to this show and fans have to compromise with a bitter end. However, if there seem to be any chances of its release, we will keep you updated.
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Cast: Scarlet heart ryeo
Li Ji-Eun
She is the main character of the show. Li Ji-Eun plays the role of Go Ha-jin, who travels back in time. And the role of Hae Soo is played by her too who is a 16 years old girl. When Go Ha-jin travels back in the Goryeo era, she wakes up in the body of Hae Soo. She accepts her new reality and falls in true love with merciless king Wang So.
Lee Joon Gi
He is the ruthless king for whom Hae Soo had fallen. Lee Joon Gi is the 4th king of the Goryeo Empire. He was named Wang So (Emperor Gwangjong) who keeps his face hidden with a mask, which gave him the tag of ‘Wolf Dog'. This character is known for his cruelty and is a reticent man.
Kang Ha-neul
He plays the role of 8th prince of Goryeo Empire, Prince Wang Wook, his nature and behaviour is different from king Wang So. He is kind and gentle in heart. Although his marriage with lady Hae was not true love rather, it was a political marriage.
Hong Jong-Hyun
Plays the role of 3rd prince Wang Yo his character is too power-hungry. Though he has a sharp mind, he is very ambitious and never misses an opportunity to achieve what he wants.
English Subtitles
Unfortunately, dubbing in English has not been made for this series. If you want to watch this show, you can watch it with English subtitles from vimeo.com
Trailer
If you loved the storyline, you could watch it's the trailer from here.
My first leap (but certainly not my last) into the world of Sageuks and the fascinating near-475-year history of the Goryeo Dynasty was Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo. As one of my favorite Kdramas, Moon Lovers has inspired me to start a multi-article series that delves into the show, its multi-dimensional characters, and the rich history of some of the show's most notable historic figures. [WARNING: this article may contain spoilers]
The time-travel drama, based on the Chinese novel Bu Bu Jing Xin by Tong Hua, is captivating with its dynamic spin on some of Korea's prolific monarchs. It near seamlessly infused the struggle of the internal family battle between the 4th Queen Consort, Queen Shinjeong (whose counterpart in Moon Lovers is known as Empress Hwangbo, played by Jung Kyung-soon) of the Hwangju Hwangbo clan, and the 3rd Queen Consort, Queen Shinmyeongsunseong of the Chungju Yoo clan (known in the series as Empress Dowager Yoo, played by Park Ji-young).
By extension, the vie for power between the two consorts were inherited by their children with 3rd Prince Wang Yo (Emperor Jeongjong; played by Hong Jong-Hyun), Princess Yeon Hwa (Queen Daemok; played by Kang Han-Na), and later 8th Prince Wang Wook (also known as Daejong) continuing the seemingly endless corruption.
Perhaps the biggest highlights of the show are the unique character traits of each of the royal family members; in some ways (while speculative) an echo to their true historical counterparts, the acting for each of these characters enhanced the show's storyline—and could almost make up for its faults. Jamie lee curtis knives out.
Wang So (Emperor Gwangjong; played by by Lee Joon-ki) for example, is a prime example of this complexity. The character starts off as regal, cold and withdrawn due to his horrific background as an abused royal hostage to the Kang family. Being a pariah to society only fueled his hostility to the world and his ambition to return to Kaesong and be a part of the family that had initially cast him out. This dynamic is perhaps the most compelling arc of the whole show—to see the relationship between Wang So, his brothers, and the spiteful mother who hated him. In upcoming articles, I plan to go even deeper into reviewing and discussing the characters and their historical counterparts.
The chilling execution of the reveal of Gwangjong as well as the Eclipse is one of the prime examples of the beautiful cinematography, special effects, and the talented actors and actresses who portrayed the royal family. Combined, they created a tension-filled, beautiful, and emotional atmosphere.
However, none of this would've come together as beautifully if it weren't for the makeup and wardrobe, which reflected each of the characters well and highlighted the actors' appearances to better resemble the historical royalty. The prime example of this can be seen with Jo Min-ki (Emperor Taejo) and Kim San-ho (Wang Mu).
While the paintings appear to show the figures a little older (at least from my perspective), the makeup and wardrobe in Moon Lovers beautifully bring out the subtle similarities between the drama's characters and historical figures.
Although Moon Lovers has many amazing aspects, it also has cons that pulled me out of the story. The royal family (and the incredible performances given by the actors) consistently kept me engaged. However, the one character I struggled with was Hae Soo (portrayed by IU). Hae Soo, also known as Go Ha-jin, is a young woman from the 21st Century. After drowning in a lake at a local park, she travels back to the 24th year of Emperor Taejo Wang Geon's reign (941 AD) and gets thrown into the chaotic political war between the Princes' and their families.
And the sequel ends here. Hey, I know this is a bitter ending of a romantic drama. But that's what Moon Lovers: Scarlet heart ryeo is famous for.
Release Date: Season 2, will there be a happy ending?
Scarlet heart ryeo had a tremendous colossal fanbase, and it's fans are waiting for an update from SBS, networks regarding the second sequel. Some diehard fans even sent petitions to SBS for the renewal of the show.
SBS is even advised to keep the main cast in its second sequel by the fans of Scarlet heart ryeo.
Screencast Lee Joon Gi gave some hints for season 2 of scarlet heart ryeo with costar Li Ji-Eun. Both of these stars are the main character leads in this fictional romantic drama.
Majorly season 2 was going to be released. Still, the only thing that kept it from releasing is low television rating in Korea. Cast and crew even didn't seem to be optimistic for the second sequel that eventually leads in its cancellation.
So overall speaking there will be no happy ending to this show and fans have to compromise with a bitter end. However, if there seem to be any chances of its release, we will keep you updated.
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Cast: Scarlet heart ryeo
Li Ji-Eun
She is the main character of the show. Li Ji-Eun plays the role of Go Ha-jin, who travels back in time. And the role of Hae Soo is played by her too who is a 16 years old girl. When Go Ha-jin travels back in the Goryeo era, she wakes up in the body of Hae Soo. She accepts her new reality and falls in true love with merciless king Wang So.
Lee Joon Gi
He is the ruthless king for whom Hae Soo had fallen. Lee Joon Gi is the 4th king of the Goryeo Empire. He was named Wang So (Emperor Gwangjong) who keeps his face hidden with a mask, which gave him the tag of ‘Wolf Dog'. This character is known for his cruelty and is a reticent man.
Kang Ha-neul
He plays the role of 8th prince of Goryeo Empire, Prince Wang Wook, his nature and behaviour is different from king Wang So. He is kind and gentle in heart. Although his marriage with lady Hae was not true love rather, it was a political marriage.
Hong Jong-Hyun
Plays the role of 3rd prince Wang Yo his character is too power-hungry. Though he has a sharp mind, he is very ambitious and never misses an opportunity to achieve what he wants.
English Subtitles
Unfortunately, dubbing in English has not been made for this series. If you want to watch this show, you can watch it with English subtitles from vimeo.com
Trailer
If you loved the storyline, you could watch it's the trailer from here.
My first leap (but certainly not my last) into the world of Sageuks and the fascinating near-475-year history of the Goryeo Dynasty was Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo. As one of my favorite Kdramas, Moon Lovers has inspired me to start a multi-article series that delves into the show, its multi-dimensional characters, and the rich history of some of the show's most notable historic figures. [WARNING: this article may contain spoilers]
The time-travel drama, based on the Chinese novel Bu Bu Jing Xin by Tong Hua, is captivating with its dynamic spin on some of Korea's prolific monarchs. It near seamlessly infused the struggle of the internal family battle between the 4th Queen Consort, Queen Shinjeong (whose counterpart in Moon Lovers is known as Empress Hwangbo, played by Jung Kyung-soon) of the Hwangju Hwangbo clan, and the 3rd Queen Consort, Queen Shinmyeongsunseong of the Chungju Yoo clan (known in the series as Empress Dowager Yoo, played by Park Ji-young).
By extension, the vie for power between the two consorts were inherited by their children with 3rd Prince Wang Yo (Emperor Jeongjong; played by Hong Jong-Hyun), Princess Yeon Hwa (Queen Daemok; played by Kang Han-Na), and later 8th Prince Wang Wook (also known as Daejong) continuing the seemingly endless corruption.
Perhaps the biggest highlights of the show are the unique character traits of each of the royal family members; in some ways (while speculative) an echo to their true historical counterparts, the acting for each of these characters enhanced the show's storyline—and could almost make up for its faults. Jamie lee curtis knives out.
Wang So (Emperor Gwangjong; played by by Lee Joon-ki) for example, is a prime example of this complexity. The character starts off as regal, cold and withdrawn due to his horrific background as an abused royal hostage to the Kang family. Being a pariah to society only fueled his hostility to the world and his ambition to return to Kaesong and be a part of the family that had initially cast him out. This dynamic is perhaps the most compelling arc of the whole show—to see the relationship between Wang So, his brothers, and the spiteful mother who hated him. In upcoming articles, I plan to go even deeper into reviewing and discussing the characters and their historical counterparts.
The chilling execution of the reveal of Gwangjong as well as the Eclipse is one of the prime examples of the beautiful cinematography, special effects, and the talented actors and actresses who portrayed the royal family. Combined, they created a tension-filled, beautiful, and emotional atmosphere.
However, none of this would've come together as beautifully if it weren't for the makeup and wardrobe, which reflected each of the characters well and highlighted the actors' appearances to better resemble the historical royalty. The prime example of this can be seen with Jo Min-ki (Emperor Taejo) and Kim San-ho (Wang Mu).
While the paintings appear to show the figures a little older (at least from my perspective), the makeup and wardrobe in Moon Lovers beautifully bring out the subtle similarities between the drama's characters and historical figures.
Although Moon Lovers has many amazing aspects, it also has cons that pulled me out of the story. The royal family (and the incredible performances given by the actors) consistently kept me engaged. However, the one character I struggled with was Hae Soo (portrayed by IU). Hae Soo, also known as Go Ha-jin, is a young woman from the 21st Century. After drowning in a lake at a local park, she travels back to the 24th year of Emperor Taejo Wang Geon's reign (941 AD) and gets thrown into the chaotic political war between the Princes' and their families.
The time travel concept in and of itself wasn't a problem—in fact when done right such as in BBC's Doctor Who—it can be wonderful. However, as a viewer with a writing background, the problem with Hae Soo's character is the lack of consistency, depth, and the consequences she faces for her actions in the show. While I do not claim to have extensive knowledge of Korean history or their customs, there are elements that should be common knowledge if the individual had a basic understanding of the country and society of that time.
Realistically, Hae Soo's actions throughout the series would've been punishable by exile or execution. The best and briefest examples of this could be seen when Hae Soo assaults 10th Prince Wang Eun (played by Baekhyun) or when she tries to get out of the royal marriage with Emperor Taejo. Both instances would've been met with heavy retribution, not just for her but the Hae family by extension. While Emperor Taejo was known as a good and wise king, he could be stern and unwavering when required. Hae Soo's actions, in the context of the time period, would have reflected badly, not only on her but the rest of the family as well.
Compared to other characters in the show who face harsher consequences, most of the conflicts she is presented with seemed to be solved with one Deus Ex Machina after the next without any believable explanation or reason. Her consistency in decisions seemed motivated solely by what is needed for the plot, i.e. how she trusts Wang So with information concerning the Emperor's health—after the Emperor explicitly orders her not to reveal his condition—to suddenly distrusting Wang So about Wang Eun's location despite So telling her he wants to protect the Emperor and his wife.
Her visions seem to appear out of nowhere without any real explanation or prior setup other than what the Astronomer Choi Ji Mong mentions. Between that and the clumsy romance in the show between her, Wang So, Wang Jung, and Wang Wook (played by Kang Ha-neul)—and how almost everyone except for the show's antagonists likes or loves her without any real context or reason—her character looks more of a function or 'plot' character than a real fully fleshed out protagonist like Wang So, or Wang Baek Ah, (played by Nam Joo-hyuk).Hence, if you can skip over most, if not all, of Hae Soo's scenes or removed her from the story completely and you still get a cohesive solid story, there's really a big problem with the character design.
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The other aspect of the show that felt jarring was the K-pop. On its own the songs weren't bad, frankly, the performances were well done, however, Sageuk fusion or not, the over usage of K-pop seemed jarring and out of place. It could be said that it was a memento of the anachronism Hae Soo. However, when it's used in scenes she's not in, it feels unsuited for the tone of the show and the period it's set in.
Shows such as Seven Day Queenand Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People utilized aspects of modernized music with ancient history more fluidly—and in some scenes rather beautifully.
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Overall, Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo is a wonderful series if watched for the historical fiction elements and the royal family. The performance of these actors made this book adaption memorable and beautiful. Despite the show's few flaws, its beautiful, nuanced and moving performances, as well as the stunning cinematography consistently outshine them—and that's truly saying something.
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In the next installment of this feature series, I will discuss the characters and their historical counterparts.
