I just felt like they were back at square one by the end of episode 18. Thinking about the fallout between Hae-Soo and 4th Prince, I admit that I initially understood why Hae-Soo wanted to leave the 4th Prince. Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016) – Another Tim Burton Classic With a Surprising Cameo, The Scholar Who Walks the Night Review – An Underrated and Romantic Vampire Period Drama Series. I was totally confused and blindsided by Woo Hee’s suicide! Yay! Thanks for your thoughtful post on Scarlet Heart! I mean, I WAS falling in love with him lol! Perhaps he did. I’ve started reviewing K-dramas recently, and of course, I review books and movies and such. Oh this show. Firstly, IU has done a really spectacular job in portraying Hae Soo’s character. The dialogues of Wang. Every evil plan to occupy that seat came from his mind: Mercury in Crown Prince’s bath, telling the third prince about Wang Eun’s hide out place that could have saved them. That scene itself told me how promising he is as an actor. He orders 8th Prince’s execution for giving him a symbol of treason. I mean, is that it??? there are much more scenes that broke my heart and some made me go lol. BUT WE DIDN’T GET TO SEE IT!!!!! When the queen mother told him to write a will mentioning Wang Jung as king, the pain in his eyes was heartbreaking. And that’s just about the side characters. Definitely the best drama of the year 2016. I feel like quitting already. There is not even a single flaw I can point out in his character. Thank you!! , Faith, ok so I watched this finally (thanks to your recaps always reminding me to start…honestly whatever you start to recap is what i’ll end up watching….tho I think goblin is next for me?!?!) Inspired designs on t-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. You can unsubscribe at any time. Furthermore, Hae-Soo’s daughter could’ve been a big part of the story, but instead was tacked almost as an afterthought. Meanwhile, 14th Prince gives the King a document from the previous (evil 3rd Prince) King, who promised marriage for Hae-Soo and 14th Prince. Scarlet heart ryeo. Heck, she could’ve been angry that he hadn’t told her about it before killing Chae-Ryung, yet she never mentions it. I’ve been looking for a good discussion to vent on , Jessica @ http://www.ramblingsonreadings.com/. That their handwriting is similar and then what??? I totally felt like we were at square one again with the OTP. Most importantly, each episode was completely capable of giving me mini heart attacks every week. It was the perfect explanation of how powerful that throne is! High quality Scarlet Heart Ryeo gifts and merchandise. also I just saw Goblin (loved it) and then I watched Coffee Prince because of Goblin and IT WAS SO GOOD OMY GOD. In the end, he was again all alone, and in much more pain than before ’cause he never experienced the feeling of being loved by someone, but later on, he felt those but was left all alone. I agree with so many things. The logic is missing, though. What am I supposed to do with my life right now? Lee Joon-Ki was fabulous as the tortured, angsty, and romantic 4th Prince. Another SHR fan! It’s the present only you can give me”. Hae-Soo begs the King for 8th Prince’s life. Yeon-Hwa, who decided to not help her brother in hopes of having 4th Prince’s heir, blames Hae-Soo for turning 8th Prince into what he is. Wang Eun, Beak Ah, Wang Jung, Wang Yo and everyone else were amazing. In all I had so many problems with this drama but still I cried a lotttt. [I’m sure we’ve ALL rewritten the ending to this drama in our heads. After Hae-Soo’s daughter is born, her health worsens. The poverty and mistreatment of the people from Baekje, her former nation, troubles 13th Prince’s lover, Woo-Hee. Her love of Korean dramas started a few years ago when she binge-watched a 62 episode period K-drama and fell in love. Even if she would have died with him it would have been tolerable but they had to separate them completely. Meanwhile, the King remains distant from the queen, Yeon-Hwa, and their son. This blog post was done on October 20, 2016. I did not know this was based on a novel, and honestly was no expecting the really tragic ending. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (Hangul: 달의 연인 - 보보경심 려; hanja: 달의戀人－步步驚心 麗; RR: Dar-ui yeon-in - Bobogyeongsim ryeo) Even his mother hated him. However, all the supporting actors did a spectacular job. I agree that LJK’s acting was just exquisite; he’s a real talent. Thank you so much for your lovely review! Loved this drama to the core! Are you heartbroken over the finale as well? It wasn’t a dream. Get our insider's email today and become a romantic rebel like us! That’s why even when almost four weeks have passed after this drama ended, I am still under the trauma of sad ending, and in the hope of second season. Also, the original story doesn’t leave a poor child out in limbo land with no parents. Sadly, I’m thinking it won’t as K-dramas very rarely have second seasons and also the ratings for the show weren’t very good until the end. There was so much rushed in the last two episodes that really frustrated me as well. Required fields are marked *. Korean celebrities known to be bestfriends! Meanwhile, the King spies on the couple and mistakes their laughter for marital joy. The fact that HAE SOO regretted her decision of leaving WANG SO alone is very touching. 14th Prince begs the King not to take her to the palace as this was Hae-Soo’s last wish. So it felt like she left him because he slayed Chae-Ryung, who was technically a killer. I wanted to write all of that. Those all went to KBS2’s Moonlight Drawn By the Clouds, which managed to garner more than double the amount of viewers of its rival historical K-drama before ending earlier this week. In all these hardship and hurdles life was throwing at her, she was so strong, and her will to live her life uncontrolled by others was something that we as fans should learn from this character. He’s gold. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Later, he’s grown the sudden urge for the throne, saying that he has to get Hae Soo back. I did not like that character from the beginning. I’m thankful I enjoyed this wild, dramatic, and sweeping story of time travel and romance in ancient Goryeo! Lack of communication drives me batty. Arrggghhh! Why the director didn’t think to show a buildup of Woo-Hee’s suicidal thoughts is beyond me! May your next drama be less heartbreaking but just as romantic and thrilling!! I still loved Kang Ha Neul’s acting. YES – why the “I’ll find you” and then they don’t even show it to us??? The drama genre is a historical romance, which is different from other Korean historic romance dramas. Still, she has a sweet little innocence that was fun to see onscreen. In the past, 4th Prince, now entirely without friends in the palace, stares at an eclipse in the sky. Nevertheless, I would like to bemoan that the ending of Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo’s was marred by the Episode 20, In My Humble Opinion. I did not expect this not at all. Scarlet Heart Ryeo was such a wild, emotional and romantic ride for me! Again, this has been a problem that Scarlet Heart Ryeo has struggled with since the beginning. I don’t know whether to blame the directing or the editing, though I feel both are at fault for the constant time jumps, flashbacks, lack of fluidity, and an insane amount of close up shots. I think the writers were just like, hey Baek Ah has had it WAY too easy this entire show, we have to make him miserable before we end everything. WHAT OMG. There are so many unanswered questions in these last few episodes. Shop our range of T-Shirts, Tanks, Hoodies, Dresses, and more. Or because 8th Prince was his archenemy? Problem is, there are almost too many things to fix to know where to start. When he got some people he wanted to cherish for life, he had to lose them all for a seat on the throne. I love each character, the acting, and the direction. He’s beside himself and shows up at 14th Prince’s house, crying her name. Yep. They happily stroll about in nature together, and 4th Prince gives a tired Hae-Soo a piggyback ride home. When Lady Hae died, she had a chance to marry the king and live her life in his shelter, but she chose to scar her wrist in order to stop this marriage. I know that he has no love for Yeon-Hwa, but it’s still his son! How could they do that to us?? She wonders at her dream and the tears on her face. We're on a mission to help you find the best period dramas, romance movies, shows, books, & more. Seriously, there are so many things that the ending could’ve done better. When Hae Soo needed him the most, he turned his back on her showing he cared about his family more. Understandably, the heart of the novel and original C-drama is a tragedy; the separation of a couple that loved each other dearly but couldn’t be together. I was actually disappointed with the ending, but after some time, I realized that it was the most appropriate way to end the drama. I just got the courage up to finish this show last night, and I think I cried for pretty much the entire two hours. Like, was Jung indirectly testing So if he would open a letter that “is written by his brother”; clueless, that it was really from Hae Soo? Learn how your comment data is processed. Glad you loved Goblin and Coffee Prince too! Sigh. On top of that, previews shown never lost my interest in looking forward for the next episode. That’s how it ends in my book, folks! A Literary Halloween: 20 Female Book Characters to Dress Up As. I actually haven’t seen Coffee Prince. Scarlet Heart’s ending does seem to be rushed! Looking at the story as a whole, Scarlet Heart Ryeo was an unabashed romance with a hero that was difficult not to root for. It could’ve been worse (they all can be worse), but it’s certainly not what we would’ve hoped to see at the end of this … Continue reading "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo: Episode 20 (Final)" and then WHY do a whole “i’ll find you” thing and then WE DON’T SEE HIM FIND HER. 13th Prince remains optimistic despite his lack of military training and promises Woo-hee to marry her when he returns. That too is my opinion only. We must not have wished hard enough for an ending that would magically solve the issues endemic to this production, since I can think of no other reason why this happened. there are much more scenes that broke my heart and some made me go lol. Sadly, Hae-Soo didn’t verbally stress those things as much as the audience probably needed to hear. After a long conversation between me and a Scarlet Heart Ryeo, fanfic author in the comments section of their fanfic, I actually began to formulate some thoughts on the ending (these aren’t very eloquent since I was at work and on my phone anxiously trying to reply with very little time ), and the various decisions that lead up to the heart-breaking ending between Hae Soo and Wang So. How will that help her people? I actually really enjoyed a lot of the direction, so it’s interesting to hear an opposing opinion on that. Except the South Korean viewers. Your email address will not be published. In a romantic drama, we would usually see a happy ending. Did he genuinely think she still loved 8th Prince? I think the writers were afraid of showing that 4th Prince had moved on from Hae-Soo, but I think they could’ve found a way to balance it. Firstly, I thought his father brought him back just to protect the crown prince as everyone used him or threw him away according to their convenience without realizing his pain. I’m watching this drama in 2020. –girlfriday] By Lilsweetie There have been a lot of things said about Moon Lovers: … Continue reading "[Alternate Endings] Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo: Take 2" The night before, they were playing with the boats like children. Yeon-Hwa gets 8th Prince to tell the King about his and Hae-Soo’s former relationship, hoping that the King will get rid of her. This devastates him and Hae-soo.13th Prince grows distant from the King. I don’t blame their decision of leaving him alone as they came to know that they will just drag him down and give his opponents a chance to destroy him. Elsewhere, the 8th Prince gives the King a hawk for a gift. That’s why even when almost four weeks have passed after this drama ended, I am still under the trauma of sad ending, and in the hope of second season. They pre-produced the show, and they had plenty of time to edit. I’m tired watching this drama. Maybe as the last scene ended, he raced into the museum where Hae-Soo was and embraced her. And to tease us about it! One thing that truly irritates me is the reason why Jung forged Hae Soo’s handwriting at the front of each letter she sent to So. I love this drama like crazy. I just got through binging this show and omg all the feels, I feel like I’ve been put through the wringer! Many of the show’s big climactic points seemed like the writer hastily crossed off a checklist of plot points from the novel. And come to think of it… all the brutalness happened perhaps due to Soo’s existence in that time… causing a change in the history. It’s perfect. Then there was 4th Prince’s rage over Hae-Soo and 8th Prince’s former romance. 2.2K likes. www.justwaytooboss.blogspot.com. In 14th Prince’s house, Hae-Soo lives quietly. Meet the ‘Running Man’ Cast For Free at Globe Kmmunity PH LIVE! Because of the ending, I’m now doing a small project for the fans of Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo… details would be disclosed soon. That was not easy for her as she was missing him every second. Sure he maybe could have gone about it better, but cut the guy some slack. Specifically all the motivation behind So and Soo’s conflict. Her decision of leaving Wang So alone–at first, I couldn’t digest that but now as I see IT, she was so right in her place. A reckoning comes as the Scarlet Heart Ryeo ending reminds us that though life is brief, love never dies. I am disappointed how 8th prince got away with all the evil things he had done. If she seriously didn’t want him to see her die, she could’ve waited for him to leave for Baekje! What’s the point of making this story with two different time… goryeo time n modern korea. AHhhhh!!!! His acting was good that most of us got so attached to his character, WANG SO, and that most of us were literally aching after each episode. . A scene with him really explaining why he was so angry that he threw her out of the palace would’ve helped. #GlobeKmmunityPH, NETFLIX To Feature BLACKPINK for First Ever Kpop Documentary. HOW COULD THEY NOT SHOW US IT…. I thought the catalyst of Chae-Ryung’s death should’ve been darker. I finally finished Scarlet Heart Ryeo this evening and I wanted to thank you for your reviews. Honestly, I binged it till the last episode just in the hope of some happiness and almost gave up when Hae Soo died. I’m still laughing that the director had no idea how to use the zoom on a camera. I loved each and every dialogue of him. IU Classic T-Shirt. What’s crazier is Lee Joon Ki told everyone that they actually filmed a scene where Hae Soo and 4th Prince met. Other times, I was wearied by her depressing stares, inability to take action, and forgiveness of one person’s evil only to detest someone else who had done the same thing. That was a brave decision. 2 monsters 8th prince n 4th prince. Sound off below…, Period Drama Reviews: A Collection Sorted by Time Period. Problem is, there are almost too many things to fix to know where to start. Though the Scarlet Heart Ryeo ending left us with no happy ending, I took 4th Prince’s last words to heart. We discuss the conclusion of Scarlet Heart Ryeo, the time travel romance Korean Drama series. I wouldn’t have considered 4th Prince super evil or without the right to execute her, and this would’ve given Hae-Soo a more substantial reason to be upset. Now she spends her time working, Hae-Soo was sometimes a contradiction to me; I loved her for her compassion, strength, and selflessness. As for LJK, he proved that this drama is worth watching in his introduction. 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