[Drama 2016] Moon Lovers ❤ Scarlet Heart Ryeo, 달의 연인-보보경심 려 \^0^/ Soompi Kdrama 2016 Winner

[picadrama]

I really enjoyed Moon Lovers, surprisingly more than BBJX, which is saying something for me! 

The last two episodes definitely made me cry my eyes out. The drama gave such depth to supporting cast that I found myself crying for their tragic endings as well! 

This was a good run! 

[makdara]

That little girl better with jung....better they hv child together ...something to remember..other than all the memories that will dissappear only in their mind...if not the end will more sad.

 

 

 

[deerkm]

The BTS is making me feel a little happier ^^

The cast are too cute

[last3pisod3]

After 12 hours of brooding, and rewatching important scenes-without sub tho- i finally am able to accept the ending. I even grow to like it after i try to understand what the scenes tried to tell.

It is tragic and brutal. But it is epic dan deep. The director is consistently ask the viewer to think and interpret. This drama reminds me a lot of Zhang ZiMou's HERO. The cinematography,the use of colour as a language, the use of minimum dialog-more of the power of acting and scenes, what some called as symbolism, and a layers of story-although this one is not prominent in this drama. 

HS pregnancy gave me all explanation i needed. I was shock and then sobbed. She protected what she wanted. I thought she should've talke to Gwangjong the way Lady Oh talked to Taejo. But now i know why she didn't. 

The reconciliation of Gwangjong with Jung is brilliant. It was Soo and her daughter that finally brought them together. At least,GwangJong finally has two people to love for the rest of his life. His brother and his daughter. 

I didn't like the piggyback at first. But then again,i love it now. It's not a happy ending,it was a happy moment to cherish. That's what this drama was all about. Someone mention that this drama is about living the moment. I totally agree. That's somethin i learned from. SEIZE THE DAY,LIVE AND LOVE LIKE IT'S YOUR LAST.

HS knew perfectly that she wouldn't be able to be together with Gwangjong. She wouldn't marry him. She couldn't be a queen. She couldn't change the history. But she was willing to try,live for that moment,give all her love to WangSo, until the day she couldn't anymore. 

I am content. Will download bith versions and enjiy the rewatch while slowly gaining my life back from MLSHR. 

No regrets at all. Love MLSHR and WangSo through and through.

[antiherofans]

I keep staring at the sky trough my window and keep saying the same words over and over again

 

I hope the they can finally be happy, together

 

POST MLSHR EFFECT

[luci13]

56 minutes ago, runitaaa said:

I have made up my mind not to open this forum since Friday, I even uninstall my instagram to avoid any kind of spoiler! But that was worth it, I truly loves the ending, my hope is for the drama to give good ending despite it being happy or sad and boy how they delivers! I might need to pick up pieces of my heart and do rerun before I can wrote a long essay about the ending. 

But all in all, my life was a mess thanks to Scarlet Heart, but it is worth every emotion and tears I pour into this drama, now I can finally have my real life back (and wedding preparation on the way)

 

Aaaawww salute to you for keeping all spoilers away! and yeeaaayyy to the wedding preps takes into priorities again

Wish you all the best!

[CapriGirl13]

1 hour ago, sooji28 said:

 

We can hope for 2 specl episodes. But i don't think they won't give us the so-called special episodes. Even i am pessimistic with the release of DVD and BTS.  

 

AMEN for special episodes!! 

DVD is possible but with BTS or not, well idtk..

[roneddski]

2 hours ago, penforella said:

 

Which idiot decided to omit that scene? No wonder they were saying it was a happy ending. Probably they decided the fans know too much and want to turn the table on us.

This drama gave me hangover like no other.

I think what they meant by happy ending is.. happy ending for them, maybe not so for us lol

Since they left an open ending, they have successfully engaged all the viewers now to actively participate and come up with their different versions of the ending. And when the discussion online is starting to fade off, they will come up with the cut scenes in the DVD release.. and everyone will be curious once more what their original intended ending will be.. thus bringing up the attention on the discussion again.

[krismat]

Hi MoonLovers chingus,  I've keeping quiet just lurking around to read all the wonderful recaps and comments. Well, we have come to the end of the show and now back to reality.  I have to be satisfied with the open ending because of the many many possibilities of the ending.  I love all the characters, their acting, their sets and I guess the Director:)...Hoping for Season 2?  Of course!  But I hope it will be a happy ending.  All the best and good luck to all the wonderful actors for their next project.  Love you all....and love them too.

Edited November 2, 2016 by krismat

[ldwon4]

1 hour ago, megamineko18 said:

The SBS ending left me feeling MEH. The "happy ending flashback" did not make me happy one bit. i would have preferred if they ended with So / GG shot and he he said something like  "we will meet in the next eclipse" or that Hae soo / Ha jin glimpsed upon a wang so look alike. is the international ending the same?

It's the same ending, but they used the ioi ost instead, which made me cringe because it does not do that ending scene justice......I honestly preferred the sbs version....

[smhelen]

13 hours ago, lyserose said:

After 20 episodes, I still could not understand the function of Ji Mong. He has contributed to totally nothing in term of the plot movement, character motivation or growth. So, he really does come from the future but what's his purpose of being transported to Goryeo?

You are not the only one, I am still thinking what his role was for?

[Rose3]

1 hour ago, ilovecoffeeandbooks said:

So the thing that got me as I rewatched episode 20 for like the fourth time (each time is different, I swear!)  is that when Soo was at Jung's and she was drawing on the rock, she drew WS with his mask. Before episode 20, there was a big discussion (I'm too lazy to go back and find the posts) about how she missed the fourth prince and not the king. BUT when she was imagining that WS was there with her writing or drawing, she was picturing GJ. Now, I'm a blubbering mess at this part (well, pretty  much all of it... I'm not ready to say goodbye) but it really showed that she loved ALL of Wang So, not just before he became king... She just wanted any little piece of him that she could get, masked or crowned.

It just makes ending all the more poignant because even if she met him and he didn't remember her, she would still love him... she loves his soul not just his body (heh). I'm going to live in my little bubble and believe that he came back during the eclipse and was waiting to meet her in the museum, copy cat accusations be damned (can I say that word on here?) LA LA LA I CANT HEAR YOUR LOGIC

Thank you everyone for being a part of this thread with me... it has seriously been a journey and I couldn't have made it without you! My husband is so sick of hearing about MLSHR that he sat down and watched it with me and then asked if I was over it now (as if, but hopefully soon!) You are seriously the best!!! Happy Drama Watching!!! 

Excellent observation! I miss this detail..I am a more big picture person. Ugh. I never doubted her love for Wang So/Gwangjong. Her love is pure. The kind of love where she does not want to see Wang So being ruthless, cold and bloodied because that will hurt, kill him on the inside. She leaves the palace not because of Wang So/Gwangjong but because she is not being herself. She can't stand cruelty, palace politics, brothers killing brothers. The palace is lonely and scary. She is a modern person through and through. And she leaving the palace also because of her child. And her principle is no one is to be unfortunate, do good to everyone, everyone is equal and friendship is important. Yet, this very her is the reason why Wang So fells in love with her. Wang So fells in love with her when she sings that "Dear friend" song. 

Yet, this very same everyone is equal and not choosing sides mindset that leaves left Wang So alone and bloodied. She only realizes this when she is back to the modern world and see the lonely Wang So/Gwangjong's portrait where he turned cold, bloodied and he is left alone. 

Her letter to Wang So, that is her essence and her feelings. The SBS version one, it is beautifully and wonderfully translated. The international version nope.

1 hour ago, Silvermaine said:

Okay, now that I think about it, I don't think Hae Soo died believing So hated her. When the gisaeng performed her song, surely it must have been widely known in the artistic circle and even in the streets about this woman the king loved and the song she sang. She died knowing that the king of the nation probably told stories, spread word, or made performers sing this certain song in the palace.

Excellent insight! How can I miss it, I guess I am soaked up by the emotions at that scene. Your insight might be highly true because remember the scene where Wang So says to her mom nearing her death that he will tell a story to the people that her loves him so much and he loves his mom. 

So, he might spread this. How I missed an important point of their love. This is the song where Wang So fells in love with Hae Soo. The selfless, pure, accepting Hae Soo that is nice to everyone even wolf-dog Wang So. 

Girl singer: There was a court lady the king loved. This is the song they say that made him fall in love with her.

Lyrics:

The days that pass by painfully.

In the stillness of the day and wind.

Because I like the sunshine, I smile.

Passing by so busily.

Even among those heartless people.

Because I like my friend, I smile.

If I find a place without loneliness..come with me to that place.

Let us together, friend...

Friend..Thank you for being the way you are... 

 

The translation in the SBS version makes me want to study Korean. Beautiful words. Now, that I realize this, I appreciate how deep and beautiful the drama is. 

Hi @ruizaio. I read a post you translated the SBS version. Did you translate the SBS version for the one being uploaded to Kissasian? 

Edited November 2, 2016 by Rose34

[ldwon4]

29 minutes ago, MAROSA_JIN said:

 

  Reveal hidden contents

http://tvcast.naver.com/v/1213064

BEST FRIENDS IN REAL LIFE! Wang Yo, Wang Wook, and Wang So!

http://www.vlive.tv/video/16350/

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Seohyun IG Update!

   

 

OMG does that mean their last scene was the hand shadow puppets?? SO CUTE <3 <3 <3

[may6]

oh god just when i was in the last stage of acceptance  they hit me with news of an uncut futuristic scene ....way to go director...i will have to extend an apology to the writer because she did wrote it ..i repeat she did wrote it...(maybe with the intension of being broadcasted) bianeee writer-nim  and the letter is not bad ...i needed  subs ...how can i cope with the fact that they omitted so many scenes...that's why i'm blaming the director...writer nim you are back on in my good graces ...i still love the show..ok mainly WS ,but he's all over the place ..so i can like the bitter in betweens

[msgolightly9608]

I am a complete mess after watching both DF and SBS versions. And I really cannot stop watching the scenes when WS finds out about HS's death. When LJG is leaning over the urn and he makes that just heart wrenching sob. It kills me. I don't know how he is able to pull that off, but damn LJG. I bow to you and your amazing acting prowess.

 

Also...was the scene with Wook and his mother really necessary in the international version? I really could have cared less.

[qwenli]

@may6 @magdale

according to twitter news, Jisoo said they cut out a future scene that WS and HS met again.

I dun know what to say...... whoever who make that decision has a twisted mind.....

[junejungki]

5 hours ago, antiherofans said:

I just wake up after not much sleep last night and the first thing I have to do is write this (I have no life because of this drama). I need to get this out of my system . Sorry for the long post.

 

After last night bitter sweet ending, at first I was like so cheated. Not because of the drama but because I totally believe that hoax news PD Nim says that the ending would be happy. Yes, I am that naive and desperate. So, when no future WS in the horizon I was like "Oh no, don't you dare do this to me. This is all a lie. JIMONG. JIMONG." In the middle of the night, I suddenly realize this drama is over and I cry for an hour. Remembering how tragic their life, their love and for me it is an epic love story .

The truth is I like the ending much more than I thought I would. It is bittersweet with a touch of open ending, hollywood style . This is why I like and accept the ending as it is.

 

First, I could not be more glad to find out the reason HS leave the palace. She just do what a mother would do, protect her baby. I am happy they don't go with the miscarriage thing but a survival baby. This is good, writer. Thank you for this. I was crying so hard when WS finally realize it is their baby and choose the right thing for her benefit and safety. Watching her grow from a far. And the beautiful girl that look like her mother so much, is the ultimate proof of their forever love. It must be really hard on him to do that but in the end he choose to honor his true love's wish. I am so proud of you Wang So .

 

Second, Wang Wook. Kang Ha Neul really did a great job to make me hate this character so much . But I really like to see this older & wiser Wook who finally accept Wang So as the king and acknowledge him as the strongest king of Goryeo. He really look old, broken but wiser. And for him seeing Lady Hae on his last moment, I really like that. He finally realize his true love. Thank you Kang Ha Neul for your hard work bringing this character to life .
 

Third, Go Ha Jin remember everything in the future in front of Gwangjong picture. Oh, this scene is so good and sad . I was crying like there is no tomorrow when she says she is sorry for leaving him alone. IU is so good in this scene. It hits me how painful Go Ha Jin must feel when she realize about Wang So, her baby and everything that happen in Goryeo. I can picture she will try to find any information about WS and their baby. This little romantic side of me really hope she can find WS somehow . I know, he is not going to be the same Wang So who she fall in love with but I don't care . I need this a bit to ease the pain.

 

Fourth, ooh this my favorite scene and fav ending. The Lonely King. Gwangjong with the eclipse in front of this palace. I got goosebumps seeing that scene. It is beautifully done and will haunt me for a long time. So dramatic, so powerful and so much meaning. And the way Hae Soo's voice echo to the past during eclipse and he realize she is in different world. And the last look of Wang So with the scar saying he will find her, I got goosebumps just by writing this. It is AMAZING. LJG is born to play Wang So. I cannot praise him enough. LJG as Wang So is going to be in my all time favorite character along with Heath Ledger (Joker), Anthony Hopkins (Hannibal Lecter), Meryl Streep (Miranda Priestly) and Marlon Brando (Vito Corleone). For me, that is the highest praise I can give to actor/actress. Thank you for making our Wang So to be this outstanding, out of this world character, LJG .

 

And the last one, the piggy back WS - HS moment. For me, this is a beautiful goodbye scene to make us remember, they do have a good time together. Despite all the tragedies, the death and the separation, they both always love each other. That is the most important thing for their epic love. This is a beautiful love story, so pure yet so tragic .

 

And I will cherish all the good memories I have with MLSHR and this thread for this 2 months. It is a wonderful journey and now I am crying again

 

I need to get back to my real life .

 

 

 

 

 

You summed everything how I feel. Still, I am not happy about the ending. I feel that for episode 19 and 20, everything was a bit rush and they didnt wrap it up nicely. I am pretty sure I would be less angry and disappointed if they wrap it up nicely even without modern Wang So.

[AryRa]

http://m.vlive.tv/video/16335/이준기-달의연인-막방-미니-팬미팅♥

Fan meeting... already has english sub

 

[berny]

Y-aaaaaa ! why are they there when they were not even included in this particular scene?
It is a "Do-Not-Disturb-Lovey-Dovey-Couple" scene ...were they not informed to not disturb ?  

On and off camera they are meddling with our SoSoo... 

And this...

Why do I have a feeling that these two is in their own world in this photo... 
It is supposed to be a group photo but it seems they are doing a couple-photo- shoot ♥..whaHAHA 

Spoiler

 

 

 

Me and my hangover syndrome....

[penforella]

7 minutes ago, qwenli said:

@may6 @magdale

according to twitter news, Jisoo said they cut out a future scene that WS and HS met again.

I dun know what to say...... whoever who make that decision has a twisted mind.....

 

I sort of torn with this news. Happy because their initial intention for SoSoo to meet again, on the other hand having knowledge of what could have been makes me even more sad.