Scarlet Heart: Ryeo
"I'll be waiting for you, even if it's for a thousand years."
Overview
A story of a 25-year-old Go Hajin who is transported back in time to the Goryeo Dynasty. She then wakes up in the body of Lady Hae Soo and finds herself amongst the ruling princes of the Wang Family.
The historical fiction genre often leans into grand aesthetics, but this series centers on the internal state of a modern woman dropped into the Goryeo Dynasty. As Go Hajin navigates the unfamiliar politics of the Wang family, her bewilderment grounds the show. The narrative pivots on her struggle to survive amidst high-stakes rivalry and shifting palace alliances.
Relationships drive the tension, particularly the shifting loyalties between the princes and the forbidden love that complicates their shared path to the throne. Lee Joon-gi anchors the drama as the protagonist deals with both the internal discord of the royal brothers and the weight of established history. The result is a blend of war, politics, and personal loss that forces the characters to choose between affection and the pursuit of power.
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- First Aired
- August 29, 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Episode Runtime
- 60 minutes
- Origin
- KR
- TMDB Votes
- 568