Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

Lee Joon Gi delivered his role of unwanted, abused, desperate-for- love Prince very well, and IU was very natural in her expressions. Their friendship and romance were slow in developing, but blossomed beautifully when they did, leaving viewers aching for more.

They say a story is only as good its villain. Scarlet Heart has no shortage of villains, all the actors and actresses playing their roles magnificently 'til the end.

Warning: This drama is not for the weak-minded and fainthearted.

Overall: Good acting, good story, good soundtrack, good chemistry between the leads, good fight sequences, good cinematography, based on historical events (but filmed with liberty).

I was hooked from start to finish, left with just one wish... that the director and staff have mercy and finally grace us with those precious deleted scenes!

I am no fan of Korean TV series but I took an exception in watching since the plot was very complicated taking a step back in time. It took me awhile to feel comfortable watching since it took a lot of effort in reading subtitles while internalizing the dialogue. But right after Episode 2, I was totally hooked. I couldn't stop with just 1 episode a night and had the craving to just watch all 20 episodes in 2 nights!! Scarlet Heart Ryeo has just begun airing in the Philippines but I have access to the original version with English subtitle, which I prefer. It was giving me a headache listening to the Tagalog translation. Besides, it was more heart-wrenching hearing their original voices. So, as a fan of the Scarlet Heart Ryeo series, I hope that a Scarlet Heart Ryeo 2 is up for an international showing SOON. It may not have been a hit in South Korea but I hope that the producers seek the comments from the international audience for an unbiased feedback.

I heard so many good feedback about this drama and finally I decided to give it a try. What to say? This drama blows my mind.

The plot is very interesting with so many different characters. Each of these personalities is very important for the whole plot and you never get bored.

The costumes are beautiful, great cinematography. And the music / OST (original soundtrack) is virtuous. I think it is the most beautiful drama music I ever heard. It touches your soul, and you can listen to forever.

Very good choice for the cast. All actors are great. IU (as Hae Soo) and Lee Joon Gi (as 4th Prince) have amazing chemistry.

It is very romantic drama, full of emotions and tears. The 15th episode is very sad. So, the last one, too. You need tissues because you will cry your eyes out.

Most beautiful historical drama I ever watched. I have big interest for history and the drama made me research and read historical books about the Goryeo era.

The drama is unforgettable masterpiece. , 10/10 for it.

When I'm done watching the other korean dramas, I'm in a doubt if I should watch this one. But after I watched this, it hooked me. It's already months ago when this drama ended but I'm here, still searching updates about them and wanting to watch it again. I also watched this on a live stream and I don't understand anything what they're saying but based on their emotions, I feel that I know what's really going on. I'm even more emotional when I watched them like that.

The acting is super b! I'm very impressed to all the actors especially Lee Joon Gi, who I know is very perfect on every korean historical dramas and Kang Ha Neul, who gave me goosebumps with his acting. Also, the other actors did a great job.

The stage production and costumes will make you thought if this is a TV or a film production. 10/10 for me!

When I'm currently watching this, I'm kinda disappointed to myself because I think back then, "Why I am only watching this now? I should watched this before anything else"

That really make me regret back then lol

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If you'll be watching this, brace yourself with a lot of emotions. You may find this a cute love story with a love triangle going on, but when the story goes on, a tragic moments happening and you may curse a lot of people when the Princes begins to battle for the throne. You'll find whose greedy and not. What they priorities most. Love or Power? Family or Love?

I hope you'll enjoy watching this bcoz I never forget this one and it will be remembered as one of the best. On all dramas I watched, they were on my top 3 list.

The ending may not as you expected as similar as the original series "Scarlet Heart" from China. But it's a good ending I think it's better that way that they didn't copy the exact ending happened on the original series.

BTW, Lee Joon Gi mentioned that it's impossible to have a season 2, who knows. Maybe a miracle happened.

This drama absolutely Broke me. I feel Like I will NEVER recover from this show. I Loved it, I Hated it, It Hurt, It completely Broke me But the Love was EVERYTHING. I binge watched this entire show of 20eps in one go. It left me a crying sobbing mess. I cried an ocean of tears. Let me say I went into this Drama knowing absolutely nothing . I wish I would have known beforehand that it wasn't an HEA (by MY Standards), Because then maybe I could have better prepared my heart for all this damage. ( My Drama BFF recommended it to me and ohhhhhh man I should charge her for emotional damage lol) I give it a 9/10 That cliffhanger ending just wasn't fair, I definitely needed more. This ending absolutely destroyed me and I will never be over it or forgive them for doing us this dirty. This Drama pulled so many emotions from me. And for a show to really have such a huge impact on your emotions, to bring out all these feelings an have you so immersed, it's a 10. The Love was pure and unconditional, The relationships were unlike anything I've ever come across. (these bonds were just so special) you really feel the friendship and the love that each of the princes had with HaeSoo, it was very remarkable. The Drama... The Drama was overwhelming and unmatched! The anguish left me broken beyond repair. Y'all this seriously broke me! I was not okay for days. Initially it was a show that gave me a "I can't say that I hated it but I can't say that I loved it" because it seriously put me through a $hit show of emotions. I had the biggest hangover/hangarround from this show, I couldn't get into anything for a bit. It was unforgettable, this show and these characters are just so memorable, and their love will leave a lasting impression on your heart. It's definitely a MUST watch. I highly recommend it. It's a top drama for me with a HUGE Emotional damage warning.