Scarlet Heart: Ryeo is a 2016 Korean drama about a 21st century woman who travels back in time to the Goryeo Era.
Synopsis[]
Go Ha Jin is a young woman of the 21st century who, following her break-up with her boyfriend, finds herself by the sea. In trying to save a child from drowning, an eclipse appears and she is transported to the Goryeo Era, during the reign of Taejo, the first king of that era.
She will then have to live under the identity of Hae Soo, cousin of the wife of Wang Wook, the 8th Prince, and will thus be involved in the conflicts between the Wang Princes.[1]
Cast[]
- Lee Joon Gi as Wang So
- Hong Dong Young as Young Wang So
- IU as Go Ha Jin / Hae Soo
- Kang Ha Neul as Wang Wook
- Hong Jong Hyun as Wang Yo
Soundtrack[]
Main Article: Scarlet Heart: Ryeo OST
Episodes[]
Trivia[]
- This drama took over the timeslot previously occupied by "Doctors" and was followed by "Dr. Romantic" on November 7, 2016.[2]
- The drama was based on the Chinese novel "Bu Bu Jing Xin" by Tong Hua (originally published online in 2005 on Jinjiang Original Network).[2]
- The early working title was "Dalui Yeonin" ("Moon Lovers"), which was then changed to "Bobogyungsim: Ryeo" ("Scarlet Heart: Ryeo") before the title was finalized to be "Dalui Yeonin - Bobogyungsim Ryeo" ("Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo").[2]
- First script reading took place on January 8, 2016.[2]
- Filming preparation began in late 2015 and filming finished on June 30, 2016, at a set in Icheon, South Korea.[2]
- Episode 16 was originally scheduled to air on Monday, October 17, 2016, but due to a baseball semifinals game, it aired on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, instead.[2]
Related Drama[]
- China: Scarlet Heart (parent story), Palace: The Lock Heart Jade (remake)
Gallery[]
Official Poster