Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016)

Summary

Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo follows Go Ha-jin (played by IU), a 25-year-old woman from the modern era, who is transported back to the Goryeo Dynasty during a solar eclipse. She inhabits the body of Hae Soo, a young woman caught in the royal palace’s tangled web of love, politics, and rivalry among King Taejo’s sons. Initially attracted to the kind and gentle eighth prince Wang Wook (Kang Ha-neul), Hae Soo’s heart turns to the brooding and misunderstood fourth prince Wang So (Lee Joon-gi), who later becomes King Gwangjong.

As Hae Soo navigates the treacherous life of the court, she becomes embroiled in the fierce battle for the throne among the princes, who must confront their ambitions, loyalties and affections. Her presence not only alters the fate of those around her, but also challenges her own notions of love and destiny.

Press

• SBS Drama Awards 2016:
  • Special Acting Award for an Actress in a Fantasy Drama – Seohyun
  • Actor in a fantasy drama – Kang Ha-neul
  • Best Couple Award: Lee Joon-gi and IU
  • New Star Award – Baekhyun

Appearance/Cast

• Lee Joon-gi – Wang So (4th prince)
• IU – Ha-jin/Hae Soo
• Kang Ha-neul – Wang Wook (eighth prince)
• Nam Joo-hyuk – Wang Baek-ah (13th prince)
• Baekhyun (EXO) – Wang Eun (10th Prince)