Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016)

Scarlet Heart Ryeo 

Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (달의 연인 – 보보경심 려) is a 2016 South Korean historical fantasy romance drama based on the Chinese novel Bu Bu Jing Xin by Tong Hua.

Key Details:

Aired: August 29 – November 1, 2016

Episodes: 20 (+ 2 special episodes)

Genre: Historical, Romance, Fantasy, Time-travel

Main Cast:

IU (Lee Ji-eun) as Go Ha-jin / Hae Soo

Lee Joon-gi as 4th Prince Wang So

Kang Ha-neul as 8th Prince Wang Wook

Hong Jong-hyun as 3rd Prince Wang Yo

Nam Joo-hyuk as 13th Prince Baek-ah

Baekhyun as 10th Prince Wang Eun

Plot Summary:

Go Ha-jin, a modern-day woman, is transported back to the Goryeo Dynasty during a total solar eclipse. She wakes up in the body of Hae Soo, a noble lady, and becomes entangled in the political and romantic rivalries among the royal princes. Amid love, betrayal, and palace intrigue, she develops a deep bond with the scarred yet charismatic 4th Prince Wang So, who is destined to become King Gwangjong.

Significance:

Known for its star-studded cast and emotional storytelling.

Gained massive popularity internationally despite mixed domestic ratings.

Soundtrack and cinematography received high praise.

Where You can watch this Drama with Eng Sub:

You can watch Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo with English subtitles on these platforms:

Viki (Rakuten Viki) – Official licensed streaming with high-quality subs.

Kocowa – Available in some regions (mainly North & South America).

SBS World TV (YouTube) – Some episodes and clips are available for free with subs.

Netflix – In certain countries, it’s included in the library.

Disney+ Hotstar – Available in a few Asian regions.

👉 Availability depends on your country. If it doesn’t show up, you may need a VPN to access Viki or Netflix libraries where the drama is available.