Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

Promotional poster
Also known as Scarlet Heart
Scarlet Heart: Ryeo
Moon Lovers
Genre
Based on Bu Bu Jing Xin by Tong Hua
Written by Jo Yoon-young
Directed by Kim Kyu-tae
Starring Lee Joon-gi
Lee Ji-eun
Kang Ha-neul
Hong Jong-hyun
Country of origin South Korea
Original language(s) Korean
No. of episodes 20 + 2 specials
Production
Executive producer(s) Jo Jung-ho
Yang Min-suk
Kim Kyu-tae
Producer(s) Baek Choong-hwa
Cinematography Kim Cheon-suk
Park Jang-hyuk
Lee Sang-su
Editor(s) Kim Hyang-suk
Lee Hyun-ju
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time 60 minutes
Production company(s) BaramiBunda inc.[lower-alpha 1]
GT Entertainment[lower-alpha 2]
NBCUniversal International Television
YG Entertainment
Distributor SBS
Release
Original network SBS
Picture format 1080i (HDTV)
Audio format Dolby Digital
First shown in South Korea
Original release August 29 – November 1, 2016
Chronology
Related shows Scarlet Heart
External links
Website
Korean name
Hangul 달의 연인 - 보보경심 려
Hanja 달의戀人 - 步步驚心 麗
Revised Romanization Dar-ui yeon-in - Bobogyeongsim ryeo
McCune–Reischauer Tar-ŭi yŏnin - Popokyŏngsim ryŏ

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) is a South Korean television series based on the Chinese novel Bu Bu Jing Xin by Tong Hua. It aired from August 29, 2016 to November 1, 2016 on SBS every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST) for 20 episodes.[1][2][3][4]

Despite its ensemble cast, extensive publicity and US$13 million production budget, the series only averaged single-digit audience rating of 7.59% in South Korea and received criticism for its directing and acting.[5][6][7][8] A commercial failure domestically, it drew a more favorable response in other parts Asia.[9][10][11][12]

Plot

During a total solar eclipse, a 25-year-old 21st century woman, Go Ha-jin (Lee Ji-eun), is transported back in time to Goryeo Dynasty. She wakes up in the year 941, in the body of Hae Soo and there, she encounters the many royal princes of the ruling Wang family. She initially falls in love with the gentle and warm 8th Prince Wang Wook (Kang Ha-neul), and later Wang So (Lee Joon-gi), the fearsome 4th Prince who hides his face behind a mask and is given the derogatory label "wolf dog". Meanwhile, rivalry and politics ensue among the princes, in a fight for the throne, as Hae Soo finds herself unwittingly caught between it all.

Cast

Main cast

Goryeo royal household

Other supporting casts

Production

The first script reading took place in January 2016 and filming began on January 27 in Gangwon Province, with some palace scenes shot at Baekje Cultural Complex.[16][17][18][19] Scenes were also recorded at Cheonjuho lake (천주호) in Pocheon and Ondal Tourist Park (온달관광지) in Danyang, North Chungcheong. The traditional hanok scenery of the Nampyeong Moon clan residence in Daegu was also used as a background.[20] Filming ended on July 1, 2016.[21]

Original soundtrack

Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo OST
Soundtrack album by Various Artists
Released October 25, 2016
Genre K-pop, soundtrack
Language Korean, English
Label CJ E&M Music, Nyam Nyam Entertainment
Lee Joon-gi, Lee Ji-eun and Kang Ha-neul at the drama's press conference on August 24, 2016
CD 1
No. TitleArtist(s) Length
1. "For You" (너를 위해)
 3:18
2. "Say Yes"  
 3:46
3. "I Love You, I Remember You" (사랑해 기억해)I.O.I 4:05
4. "Forgetting You" (그대를 잊는다는 건)Davichi 3:12
5. "All With You"  Taeyeon 3:54
6. "Can You Hear My Heart" (내 마음 들리나요)
 4:08
7. "A Lot Like Love" (사랑인 듯 아닌 듯)Baek A-yeon 3:23
8. "Confess" (고백합니다)SG Wannabe 3:40
9. "Will Be Back" (꼭 돌아오리)Im Sun-hye 3:25
10. "My Love" (내 사랑)Lee Hi 3:40
11. "Wind" (바람)Jung Seung-hwan 3:38
12. "Be With You"  Akdong Musician 3:06
CD 2
No. TitleArtist(s) Length
1. "Goodbye" (안녕)Im Do-hyuk 4:28
2. "The Prince"  Various artists 2:02
3. "Agonal Howl"  Various artists 2:56
4. "Hae Soo"  Various artists 2:05
5. "Wraith"  Various artists 2:29
6. "One for Me"  Various artists 2:40
7. "Wing of Goryeo"  Various artists 4:32
8. "Appassionata"  Various artists 2:11
9. "Vendetta"  Various artists 1:53
10. "Be Your Love"  Various artists 2:55
11. "Gesture of Resistance"  Various artists 4:39
12. "Love of Hae Soo"  Various artists 3:00
13. "Pastoral Morning"  Various artists 2:45
14. "Great Nebula"  Various artists 4:03
15. "The Sorrow of Prince"  Various artists 2:28
16. "Battle Bobo"  Various artists 2:28

Charted songs

Ratings

Episode # Original broadcast date Average audience share
TNmS Ratings[33] AGB Nielsen[34]
Nationwide Seoul National Capital Area Nationwide Seoul National Capital Area
Special I August 27, 2016 3.7% (NR) 4.2% (NR) 3.6% (NR) 4.0% (NR)
1 August 29, 2016 7.9% (NR) 9.1% (13th) 7.4% (18th) 8.0% (18th)
2 August 29, 2016 8.9% (18th) 10.0% (10th) 9.3% (12th) 10.4% (11th)
3 August 30, 2016 7.1% (18th) 7.8% (19th) 7.0% (19th) 8.0% (15th)
4 September 5, 2016 6.1% (NR) 6.7% (NR) 5.7% (NR) 6.3% (NR)
5 September 6, 2016 6.2% (NR) 6.8% (NR) 6.0% (NR) 7.3% (18th)
6 September 12, 2016 5.1% (NR) 7.7% (NR) 5.7% (NR) 6.8% (NR)
7 September 13, 2016 5.2% (NR) 6.4% (NR) 5.8% (NR) 6.6% (NR)
Special II September 14, 2016 (NR) (NR) 3.4% (NR) (NR)
8 September 19, 2016 5.3% (NR) 5.8% (NR) 6.9% (NR) 8.6% (13th)
9 September 20, 2016 6.1% (NR) 6.4% (NR) 6.2% (NR) 7.9% (15th)
10 September 26, 2016 6.4% (NR) 7.4% (19th) 7.1% (NR) 8.2% (16th)
11 September 27, 2016 6.5% (20th) 6.7% (19th) 7.5% (19th) 8.5% (15th)
12 October 3, 2016 6.8% (NR) 7.1% (NR) 7.9% (20th) 8.8% (15th)
13 October 4, 2016 7.3% (18th) 7.5% (15th) 8.2% (18th) 9.3% (9th)
14 October 10, 2016 6.5% (NR) 7.2% (NR) 6.8% (NR) 7.5% (19th)
15 October 11, 2016 8.7% (15th) 9.2% (10th) 8.2% (13th) 9.2% (9th)
16 October 18, 2016 5.8% (NR) 6.2% (NR) 5.9% (NR) 6.8% (19th)
17 October 24, 2016 9.9% (11th) 10.6% (6th) 9.8% (8th) 10.6% (6th)
18 October 25, 2016 10.7% (7th) 10.6% (7th) 10.1% (8th) 11.2% (5th)
19 October 31, 2016 9.0% (15th) 10.1% (6th) 9.0% (9th) 9.8% (7th)
20 November 1, 2016 10.8% (5th) 11.8% (5th) 11.3% (5th) 12.2% (4th)
Average 7.32% 8.08% 7.59%8.63%

Note: Episode 16 didn't air as scheduled (Monday, October 17) due to a baseball game.[35]

International broadcast

The series aired at the same time as its Korean broadcast on Youku in China, LeTV in Hong Kong, ONE TV ASIA in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia under the title Scarlet Heart, and HTV2's official YouTube channel streamed it in Vietnam under the title Người Tình Ánh Trăng from September 30.[36][37][38][39] In Japan, it aired on KNTV starting September 17, 2016 under the title Bright ~Eight Flower Princes (麗＜レイ＞～花萌ゆる8人の皇子たち～).[40] The drama aired in greater Los Angeles area on LA 18 KSCI-TV with English subtitles, starting September 26 to November 29, 2016.[41] In Thailand, the drama aired in Channel 3's 3 Family, starting October 27, 2016.[42] Due to its simultaneous broadcast and extensive publicity campaign, including a fan-meeting with Kang Ha-neul before the premiere, the drama was well-received in Singapore and Malaysia, and has 2.4 billion cumulative views on China's biggest video platform, Youku.[43][44]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2016 Korea Brand Awards K-Culture Pride Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo Won [45]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ The production company behind the 2013 SBS drama That Winter, the Wind Blows (Geu gyeo-ul, baram-i bunda), which was also directed by Kim Kyu-tae
  2. ↑ Kim Kyu-tae's production company

References

  1. ↑ ‘보보경심’ 측 “SBS 편성확정..8월 29일 첫방”[공식입장] (in Korean). May 5, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  2. ↑ "YG Entertainment joins 'Scarlet Heart' production". January 25, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Universal Studio's First Coproduction of Korean Drama". Kofice.
  4. ↑ "Chinese remake 'Moon Lovers' to premiere". Korea Times.
  5. ↑ "IU's Suffers From Worst Acting Controversy". Naver.
  6. ↑ "EXO Baekhyun's Acting In 'Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo' Receives Criticism". International Business Times.
  7. ↑ "Acting Limits of Idol Actors". Segye.
  8. ↑ "After Moon Lovers' Flop, What's Lee Joon Gi's Next Move?". Newspim.
  9. ↑ "Moon Lovers Ratings Dropped, In Last Place Again". Daum.
  10. ↑ "Moon Lovers Decline in Ratings Again". Nate.
  11. ↑ "Moon Lovers-Scarlet Heart: Lee Joon Gi disappointed with drama's ratings". International Business Times.
  12. ↑ "The Failure of Pre-produced Dramas". TV Daily.
  13. ↑ For creative license; Wang Wook's actual wife was Lady Yoo (later "Queen Seon'ui" as Wang Wook was posthumously granted the title "King Daejong" (대종대왕)). Lady Yoo's heritage is complicated (as a result of Taejo's policy):
    • Father/father-in-law: King Taejo
    • Mother: Queen Jeongdeok (who is also the mother of Wang Eun & Wang Jung's wife)
    • Mother-in-law/step-mother: Queen Shinjeong (who is also the mother of Gwangjong's wife Queen Daemok)
    • Husband/half-brother: Wang Wook
  14. ↑ For creative license; Wang Eun's actual wife is Princess Heungbang. As per Taejo's half-sibling marriage policy, her heritage is thus:
    • Father/father-in-law: King Taejo
    • Mother: Queen Shinmyeongsunseong
    • Mother-in-law/step-mother: Queen Jeongdeok (who is also the mother of Wang Wook's wife Lady Yoo (see above))
    • Husband/half-brother: Wang Eun
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  16. ↑ '보보경심: 려' 고사 현장, 이준기 필두로 총출동. TV Daily (in Korean). February 11, 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
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  18. ↑ '보보경심:려' 이준기 아이유 첫 공개, 고독한 황자와 상큼한 억척녀. News1 (in Korean). February 15, 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
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  21. ↑ 이준기, '달의연인' 촬영 끝.."시원섭섭..사랑받았으면" 소감. Naver (in Korean). July 4, 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
  22. ↑ Cumulative sales for "For You":
  23. ↑ Cumulative sales for "Say Yes":
  24. ↑ Cumulative sales for "I Love You, I Remember You":
  25. ↑ Cumulative sales for "Forgetting You":
  26. ↑ Cumulative sales for "All With You":
  27. ↑ Cumulative sales for "Can You Hear My Heart":
  28. ↑ Cumulative sales for "A Lot Like Love":
  29. 1 2 "Gaon Download Chart - Week 40". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
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  31. ↑ Cumulative sales for "Wind":
  32. ↑ Cumulative sales for "Be With You":
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  34. ↑ "AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Retrieved June 20, 2016.
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  40. ↑ KNTV ドラマ 麗＜レイ＞～花萌ゆる8人の皇子たち～ (in Japanese). Retrieved September 18, 2016.
  41. ↑ "Scarlet Heart - LA18 Mon-Tues Korean Drama" (in Korean). Retrieved 2016-09-26.
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  44. ↑ "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo excels internationally; Garners 1.1 billion views in China". IBTimes.
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