Let us talk about one of the most popular Kdrama of all time as people want to know did Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo have a sad ending? Before going deep into the question, let us get to know all about the beautiful Kdrama that still does not let the fans move on. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo is a Historical Korean drama that shows the story of love, revenge, power, fantasy, and melodrama. It was released from August 29, 2016, to November 1, 2016, having a total of 20 episodes along with two special episodes. The drama is one of the most beloved dramas of all time, and not just that, it also made international fans attracted to the historical Kdramas and their culture.
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo has made viewers go through one of the biggest emotional roller coaster rides ever. The series is a beautiful blend of comedy, romance, melodrama, suspense, historic elements, and tear-jerking moments. To make the drama all the more exciting, the cast was filled with popular stars like Lee Joon Gi, IU, Kang Ha Neul, Nam Joo Hyuk, Baekhyun, Kim Ji Soo, and many more. The series is also popular because there were many things we could learn from the series. What was most striking was how we could relate the historical happenings to the present world. For example, people closest to us could always betray us, but there were many people who never left our sides, and of course, we saw love from a new angle. So, did Scarlet Heart Ryeo have a sad ending? Let us find out in the article.
What is the Show All About?
Before getting to know did Scarlet Heart Ryeo have a sad ending, it is important to know what the story of the Kdrama is so that we can relate to the ending. The story kicks off when a normal girl of the twenty-first century suddenly got transported to the Goryeo Dynasty during a total solar eclipse. This girl was none other than our female lead Go Ha Jin (IU). She wakes up in that era, in Hae Soo’s body, and finds out that it was the reign of King Taejo. At first, she falls in love with Prince Wang Wook, the 8th Prince, who is very kind-hearted and warm, but things do not work out with him. She later develops a relationship with Wang So, the 4th Prince, who always used to hide his face behind a mask due to his scar.
The story then brings many twists and turns along with palace politics. Hae Soo is stuck in all this fight between the brother for the thirst for power and the throne. She witnesses many things along the way- from people supporting her till their death to her closest friend betraying her. But our female lead tries her best to survive and we can see great character development in her. But, as there are several fights, there is also a lot of bloodbaths in the Kdrama, which will make you cry your eyes out.
Did Scarlet Heart Ryeo have a sad ending? (Spoilers)
Now to the question which many people want to know the answer for- did Scarlet Heart Ryeo have a happy ending or a sad ending? We know how the characters of the Kdrama had many misunderstandings and the last episode of the series was the biggest one. Hae Soo dies after giving birth to her baby because of an illness. When Wang So finds this out, and is utterly shocked and immersed in sadness and realizes his true feelings for her.
Hae Soo wakes up in the present as Ha Jin but she could not recall her memories, but she has dreams about a man hiding his face with a mask. But she then visits a museum where she sees a painting about the Goryeo Dynasty which makes her retain her memory. The painting was of Wang So in front of the palace, which makes her cry her eyes out. She also apologizes that she left him alone. A final scene was shown where Wang So hears Hae Soo’s and he starts having flashbacks of their past when they were happy together. So, we can say that Scarlet Heart Ryeo had a sad ending or had one of the biggest cliffhangers and thus, fans are still desperately waiting for a season 2 of Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo.
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