Moon lovers: scarlet heart ryeo. AKA the definition of tragedy.
hey google. what is the definition of depression? Google: the feeling you get when the last episode of moon lovers ends.if you are a masochist and are indeed looking for a drama that will tear out your heart, and leave it shattered on the grown, leaving you with pain so unreal you want to just die, this is it, if not... -
-DO NOT WATCH!
WARNING POST: DEPRESSION ALERT!
Don't forget to watch the Korean drama moon lovers scarlet heart? you must hear often.
You will see a lot of reviews like this in the group, ''the drama is very good'', ''you should watch it''- with all these...
Many will give you tricks! give suggestions, try to show the drama even force you to see it, Don't forget to watch out for these things.
Remember, all of this is intriguing to the conspirators.
It's not a drama, it's a nightmare. Once you watch the drama, you can't get out of this dilemma. The day/world will not feel any better. You will fall into deep depression. All would seem meaningless. you Will not want to eat rice.
Those who will suggest this drama, remember they are your enemies!
If they like it they will tell you to watch this drama, remember these people are masochists, because they don't want it. Even if you don't want to see, they will show it to you and force it. Don't forget, don't fall into their trap. If anyone wants to discuss this drama with you, just block it immediately!!! (just so you know i am one of those people.)
And if you don't, if you go to see them and watch the drama, then you will regret it. Will want to climb on the roof in the middle of the night and cry alone. The chest will be filled with wailing. Even if you have a boyfriend/girlfriend, you will feel single. And if you aren't single, you will only remember being single. Why do you think again and again about it? If not, how could it be! Nothing will feel good, nothing !!!
after the last episode stops playing you sprawl out on your bed looking at the ceiling with your mouth wide open in shock for five or more minutes just thinking about it like whaaaaaaaa... then you start sobbing just thinking about every tragic part( the whole second half) then fall asleep from crying too hard, then you wake up and you have the worst headache you have ever had in your life, and when you go pee it's practically brown because you're so dehydrated, then the whole next day you will listen to will be back by I'm sun hae( the song that plays after every depressing part) and while listening you will think about it and start bawling again, so you basically bawl all day long, you won't want to eat rice like me.
I said what I had to say. No one can blame me if I don't want to eat rice after watching this drama later. But I was warned before.
now I warn you.
but for me i do not regret it! i will never regret it! i watch and watch over and over again and never regret it!
so... Although it destroyed me, it was amazing! it had an amazing but messed up story, amazing acting, amazing ost and amazing chemistry between all of the couples, and it has such a romance in it that was out of this world! between all the couples! it honestly has such a romance like insane, you get connected to the characters witch makes it worse. you will feel heartbroken, you will ache for them, but it is such a good story and well-made drama so you will just have no other choice but to love it.
if you do love a good cry wait sorry SOB (not son of a b**** sob a SOB BARELY CAN BREATHE COZ YOUR NOSE IS SO CLOGGED SOB) with good acting and amazing romance, chemistry, action, and also comedy, you will absolutely LOVE this
10/10 from me! but a bunch of enemies will recommend remember this. mark my words whoever recommend this to you is your ENEMYS! 0.0
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deserved the hype
i loved it !! i held back from watching it for sooo so long because of all the good reviews and high ratings (+ people BEGGING for season two) and NOW I GET IT . i get WHY.i barely pay attention to the OSTs and MLSHR took a turn for me on that. im obsessed now lol.
the casts are amazing and i loveeed the first few episodes (also the others just those more) because the chemistry between them all was so lovely. wish Haesu stayed a noble throughout the show but :/ circumstances.
i love angst i love it i love everything idk i cant think i just love everything about this show EXCEPT wang so / 4th Prince / Gwangjong's last line. WHY. WHY DID IT GAVE US HOPE FOR SEASON 2 . now ill be in the stage of grief and beg for season 2 from the producers.
if you haven't watched it Go and watch tf!!!
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Music:
The reason why I started to watch Scarlet Heart Ryeo was because of its OST. I was listening to the soundtrack on Spotify and liked all of the songs so much that I decided to watch it immediately. From Punch, Davichi, Taeyeon, AKMU to SG Wannabe, the artist lineup was pretty insane and each OST was perfect for any scene/situation; the songs were incorporated so well that it really took the entire drama to another level.
Story:
If you can't handle ugly crying you really shouldn't watch Scarlet Heart bc it really hits you hard with the feels. Have a box of tissues ready and be prepared to laugh and cry at the same time because you really end up forming a deep connection with the characters.
The story was well-paced - it's not the type of drama where you plant your hands on the right arrow key in case you need to fast forward - you don't want to skip any scene because they're all important, all of the side characters are likable and play an important role to the main story, and no episode is slow or boring. The friendships/relationships between the characters were very touching and strongly built, and the love lines were well developed. The struggles between familial responsibility, loyalty to friendship/love, and personal morals is what makes the story so deep and powerful. I'm glad I watched this after it aired because I honestly don't think I could've handled waiting a week for two episodes. I literally finished Scarlet Heart in two days.
Acting/Cast:
Each and every actor in this drama was a perfect fit for their role - they all portrayed their characters flawlessly.
I was most impressed by Kang Ha Neul's acting in this entire series; his calm composure, cautious and reserved manner, mild facial expressions, and complex emotions were all conveyed brilliantly. The way he showed his affection towards Hae Soo and his character transformation as the 8th prince was perfect and spot on.
Lee Joon Ki also did a great job acting as Wang So. The 4th prince's anger, feelings of frustration and shame, and his passionate, bold, reckless, yet loyal personality was well delivered.
As for IU, her acting was often criticized by people when the drama first came out. Although she wasn't as good as KHN or LJK, I still think that she did a good job. Over time, we can clearly see how Hae Soo's initially carefree and fearless character slowly transforms through each of her experiences.
The King, the Queens, the princes (Hong Jong Hyun, Nam Joo Hyuk, Ji Soo, Baekhyun), and literally every side character (Hae Soo's cousin, court lady Oh, the princess, Chaeyeong, and the general (Sung Dong Il LOL) left lasting impressions because of their realistic acting.
Rewatch Value:
I've rewatched this series like three times and every time I watch it I cry a river and get stuck with the feels for like 5 days. Definitely worth rewatching every once in a while.
After finishing Scarlet Heart Ryeo, I was so attached to it that I literally checked every week to see if there was news of a second season lol. But since that didn't seem possible and because I liked the story so much that I couldn't move on, I ended up watching the Chinese adaptation. It had been around for a while (I think since 2011?) but I could never bring myself to watch it because of the bald dudes. It was actually really good too and I recommend all fans who can't move on from this drama to go on and watch that one. But I liked this one better ㅠㅠ
It's such a shame how this was poorly received in Korea despite the high popularity overseas. But overall, Scarlet Heart Ryeo is really a funny, heartwarming, sad, and unforgettable drama that I definitely hard rec to anyone who hasn't watched it yet.
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Acting/Cast:10/10 Wow! An amazing cast(so many handsome and cute princes and IU(Hae Soo) is just so cute with them :D)This was my first Lee Joon Ki drama and I was just amazed by his role of the 4th Prince(Wang So).He is an amazing actor!!Also the 3rd Prince was perfect as Wang Yo.
This was also the acting debut for EXO's BaekHyun(as the 10th Prince).So EXO-L's don't miss out this one.P.S I love EXO
Overall acting by each character was very good :D
Music:9/10EXO-CBX(Chen,BaekHyun and Xiumin) have one of the tracks as their OST(For you).
My favourite one would be My Love by Lee Hi
Rewatch Value:9.5/10
I've fallen in love with Wang So and Hae Soo
Overall:10/10 Well directed, well produced drama ; great dialogues ,great acting and an amazing cast!Definitely one of the top 3 dramas of 2016. Also,I would look forward to more Lee Joon Ki dramas in the future!
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Scarlet Heart Ryeo. It's packed with an amazing cast, a storyline that just makes you want to scream at your screen, and the soundtrack that could save Goryeo itself. Let's start with the main couple: Hae Soo and Wang So, the couple that ruins you. One is a time traveler essentially that is stuck in Goryeo where power is constantly yearned for by the royal family, or the group of blessed children I like to call. Between all of the handsome brothers, there's the black sheep of the family, Wang So. It may be your casual black sheep with the pretty girl, but Hae Soo's motives turn into the story of the land. Her relationship with Wang So is complicated and tested through their lives. Wang So also struggles with his family that he basically hates. All together, it makes the perfect historical drama with power struggles and a bunch of cupid arrows. If you're into historical dramas, watch this, if not, still watch it because it's that good. I'll admit, this story didn't captivate me until after it aired, but it's a story that's forever embedded into my mind. I highly recommend anyone to watch this drama and give their own opinion of how they liked (And hated) this story of Goryeo. NOTE: I would recommend tissues, just a heads up. (I went through quite a lot unexpectedly cause I didn't read the reviews before watching.)But... I must point out parts of this drama that should probably only be read if you want to read them.
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Let me start with how bitter I am about that cliffhanger. I know the 2nd season (if they ever had one) is suppose to revolve about them meeting in the modern world which was truly a heartbreak for me when I found out it wasn't happening. Wang So and Hae Soo probably could've had a happier ending, but that's what made me cry and love about this drama so much. The cliffhanger was supposed to be continued with a second season I'm sure but it sucks for fans of the series that probably were petitioning (I know I did) and fighting for them to properly end this story. I will admit, I had some second lead syndromes here and there, but was overall a pile of salt when I realized Wang So's tragic ending. More than anyone, I think he got the short end of the stick. I mean after all, he lost the girl he loved because of a whole misunderstanding and didn't even know about his daughter, which also by the way confused me. I interpreted it as him assuming the kid wasn't his, but rather the child of Hae Soo and Wang Jung. All in all, the ending sucked and I wished there was a second season.
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I'll admit I was iffy about the story - I figured this would be like Splash Splash Love, which was cute and all but 20 episodes of that would have bored me sooner or later. At first, it actually does have the same feel about it but it doesn't stay that way for very long! Oh god, I wish I would have enjoyed those moments too because this drama really takes a turn! And it's for that very reason that I fell in love with it!
I think this was a smart drama in how they let the storyline progress from "Oh, I'm a 21st century woman stuck in Goryeo era, what will I do?!" to her adapting to her surroundings and truly fighting for survival in this era.
If you like heartbreak, watch this drama. If you're like me and enjoy characters who have a dark and good side to them, where they continuously seem to fight their worst parts, watch this drama. If you like cute, bickering male leads and bromance, watch this drama.
One of my favorite things about this drama is seeing each character develop and change with the course of events that occur in their life, and it's one of the most heart breaking as well.
I really hope there's a season 2 because I am definitely not ready to let this story go! And I don't think the characters are either! So, here's hoping!!!
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Its a great drama with talented casts and eargasm OST's!
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not as good as i expected
I started this drama with high expectations. I just watched this for the sake of Lee Joon Gi & IU's acting. I'm so sorry to say this but this is the most poorly written kdrama i have ever watched. Everything were a mess. The 4th prince and Hae Soo didn't have any chemistry until the half of the k-drama. And the thing that at the beginning of the show they made 8th prince her love interest when he was still married, gave me a headache. Also they gave almost every princes romantic scenes with Hae Soo was so exhausting. She is supposed to end up with just one person so what was the purpose of making Hae Soo the love interest of almost every prince. What were they expecting, a love polygon?!Was this review helpful to you?
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This is one of the rare times that I will actually say that the drama NEEDED to be longer. AND that I totally believe the writers could have pulled it off. However, how could they have with this being pre-shot? They took a gamble with 20. That's the drawback of doing that, it did make the storyline and pacing pretty awesome. A show with no filler is all my heart truly yearns for. Sadly in Korea from what I Googled later episodes never took off, so I'm sure the people backing it are happy they only did 20 episodes. Which saddens me as it looks else where it had “favorable response”. What's up Korea? (I will not get on my soap box. I will not. ^_-) Apparently one of the bigger reasons for the lack of interest and ratings was due to the actors. Actually, I really only heard grumbling about IU and Byun Baek Hyun. Byun Baek Hyun plays the cheerful and child like 10th Prince. IU the lead female Soo Hae. For me I thought they did a great job, in fact the whole cast was stellar. There wasn't a single performance that didn't move me in some way.
I will address IU. This is not my first time watching her. Nope it's my second. I first watched her in Dream High and I enjoyed her. Clearly it was her first gig, but I enjoyed her and have always meant to see her in some of her other roles. Even in Dream High I knew she would make a great leading lady. The vast difference from her first acting gig to Moon Lovers was awesome. I think IU is a fantastic actress and she had wonderful chemistry with the entire cast. Most importantly all of the Princes. I believed the ones who fell in love with her, how could they resist?
It's hard to emphasis how amazing the actors are. I will make some highlights. Ji Soo as Wang Jeong (14th Prince) was awesome and I loved him with Baek Hyun, they were such a wonderful duo. I do feel like poor Ji Soo's character got back seated again. Kang Ha Neul as Wook (8th Prince) was really good. I'm a fan. Kang Han Na as the 8th Prince's sister did such an amazing job! She may have been more villain, but I did find myself cheering her on. Even if it meant beloved characters got hurt. However, my new actor obsession has been born. Lee Joon Gi. He was A-mazing to watch. His character was so complex that I was blown away by how Lee Joon Gi pulled it all off.
The story at times was predictable, but many times it surprised me! Which I loved. As I mentioned I felt like it could have been longer. Due to how much AWESOME things are in here I felt like certain aspects were overlooked or not developed enough. The one powerful thing about Moon Lovers is that the character development is off the charts! Whether they're "villains" or the good guys. In fact, a lot of times the good guys became villainous. You could understand where everyone was coming from.
There are A LOT of time jumps! Besides the jump to the past!! Ha-ha. Those 20 episodes cover a huge span of time. There are no rooms for fillers. The writers knew the story they had to cover and tried the best they could to convey where everyone was at the times. I was impressed. Sometimes it was hard to tell how much time was actually passing for the non-time-jumps. So that felt a bit off.
There were some annoying tropes used. The first kiss of a certain love pair actually left me feeling hollow and disappointed at first. Yet every time the writers saved it. Some of the characters are so complex and while even in a trope you understood why that particular character would do it. So it eased the blow.
What I loved most is that while the era is romantic and lovely, it's brutal. For a K-drama I thought that the reality and harshness of the time period was done well. Characters die and are even tortured/maimed. I was a little disappointed by when the Princes finally started dying, but only because the show was short did it feel late. In truth I was happy for the time I had with my princes. (No I won't say who goes first or anything. Avoid all spoilers I tell you!)
The romances are so complex and wonderful. I love that Soo Hae doesn't just have one romance. Life is messy and the heart can (and will) fall in love and grow many times. I also love how the writers emphasis all the kinds of different loves there are. Betrayal, choosing who to trust, bravery, courage, kindness, and so on. I love it when things are complex.
The music was a bit odd at first. Like this electronic feel to it mixed with classical Korean. After a while I was quite fond of it and it fit the series well. The OSTs with vocals were wonderful as well and I loved whenever they were utilized.
Will I rewatch it? Um, yeah. In fact, I started rewatching episodes as they aired. More than once.
This is one of those Dramas you will know right away whether you're in or out! Honestly I don't think I can explain enough or write enough about how awesome it all was for me. Character depth and growth, great interactions, writing that most of the time blew me away, even if some tropes were used they were well used, and the princes weren't just man candy. The female characters are amazing and so well developed. Tragically awesome romances and just a heads up: the last episode will probably destroy you. You will cry! So don't late night binge that because you may not function for the next day. Give it time to soak in. Though I would suggest watching this when you have time to binge most of it! Because once Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo grabs hold of you it won't let go. Enjoy the addiction.
(Now I'm super curious about the original drama! Oh, and FYI I actually really liked how it ended.)
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the worst
The storyline was great from the beginning especially with fourth prince . Its just that it took so many detours and so many unimportant scenes just to make iu fit into the story. Omg this is the worse k drama i ever watched . I wasted so much time to watch this . The plot for the brothers are ok but with su ? Omg i cant even put into words how i felt about her character. First of her character was acting way too innocently, like too much of being a cutesy to the point that its so irritating. Second, she was actually causing the brothers to fight . So useless. She acts like a martyr omg . Wth .The final episode , omg they had to make the ending “tragic” but they could have thought of a better way to end it or perhaps the whole developer of the story. In the end the Brothers fought still because of her in the end . Is she the only woman in goryeo???? I would understand if she was . A love triangle is fine but what almost all the princes hahah too much . The story of the brothers was ok but they couldve executed it much better so many scenes that could have been scraped off including the king marrying haesu ??????? So many insignificant scenes to make it longer which i think 12 episodes would have ended the kdrama not 20 . Such a time waster . I am so disappointed. The only saving grace was wanting to know how each prince ended .Was this review helpful to you?
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Lee jun gi/ wang so- perfect role and everything. Heard of him before but havent watched anything with him. Now im gonna stalk him. That mask though it just made him hot and unforgettable. Played the character well
IU/hae soo- she got better as the show progressed. Her googly eyes looked like puss in boots, 4th prince was melting each time
Ha neul/wook- seen a couple of his shows but he never really does it for me. Hes a great 2nd lead and this character was good for him
Wang yo- the villan, though he was ruthless and scary, he was hot. The eyeliner added to his appearance and u just cant help it
Wang eun- the baby prince from my favorite band exo was so cute and playful.
General park- i just love this guy, everything hes in is just awsome. Hes a comedian and his voice is unique
My favorite ost forgetting you by davichi. Played each time something sad or crucial or love scenes appeared. It added to the feels esp last episode, i was balling
Great drama, the whole cast was amazing and the princes were all flower boys.must see. Be ready to be taken on a goryeo ride
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