The reign of blood begins in Scarlet Heart’s first teaser
by girlfriday
Oh, is it finally time for official teasers? Here’s our first peek at SBS’s time-travel fantasy sageuk Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Goryeo, starring IU as a 21st-century woman who travels back to the early Goryeo era, and Lee Jun-ki as the prince she’ll fall in love with. The teaser, titled “Monarch of Blood,” is stylish and beautiful (and bloody, of course), setting us up for a thrilling, epic battle among princes to inherit a country.
And just by sheer numbers, it’s going to be one very complicated power struggle, with princes Kang Haneul, Hong Jong-hyun, Ji-soo, Nam Joo-hyuk, Baekhyun, and Yoon Sun-woo either vying for power themselves or having to pick a side. The teaser opens with the copy: “Just one position. The one trying to protect vs. the one trying to steal. The war has begun!” As the palace is attacked and Lee Jun-ki fights to protect his kingdom, he says in voiceover: “A place where you die if you trust others, and must doubt those close to you in order to live.”
Park Ji-young (who plays Hong Jong-hyun’s mother) says, “Goryeo must become my son’s,” and it looks like they’ll be an evil mother-son duo, if his eyeliner is anything to go by. I do wish we’d get to see more of the heroine’s introduction to this world, but I’m sure she’ll be featured in upcoming teasers. In this one IU says, “If we’d met in another world, in another time… how nice would it have been?”
Despite some fierce competition from ambitious princes Kang Haneul and Hong Jong-hyun, by the end of the teaser Lee Jun-ki declares, “I want to become emperor no matter what.” Well, you’ve got my vote.
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Goryeo follows Doctors on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning August 29.
Via SBS FunE
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1 Riece
August 1, 2016 at 2:07 AM
I am so ready for this!
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sungjong
August 1, 2016 at 10:30 AM
So damn ready! Though I'm now very very nervous about Bo Gum's show. This is gorgeous and intriguing as opposed to the sweet and subtle romance expected of the other show ( why the hell cant i remember the name!?). Waiting!
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Lizzy
August 2, 2016 at 12:48 AM
Moonlight Drawn by Clouds :p I actually look forward to both, especially because they're pretty different. You always need to have a balanced drama-diet xD but I know what you mean, in Korea it'll air at the same time... won't be easy. I just hope they'll both do well.
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The other Kiara
August 2, 2016 at 4:24 AM
Same here and I agree that they are different, one is a light youth romance and the other is pretty dark.
I do have a soft spot for the underdog though. I tend to stay away from the hype but Scarlet Heart has my oppa so I'll be watching both.
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2 Time
August 1, 2016 at 2:12 AM
And Lee Jung Ki is actually an ancient vampire who play a role in changing many Korean histories and never made it alive to modern era.
Just wonder if we could ever see him in modern drama again.
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anna96
August 1, 2016 at 8:36 AM
So this is why despite his age he looks so young xD
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seoqueen
August 1, 2016 at 11:22 AM
This explains EVERYTHING. Omg.
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elvira
August 1, 2016 at 6:11 PM
The last time he lives in modern-days, he was kinda entangled with a whole complicated situation with daughter, gangster, and time limit.
Will he star in a time-travelling drama? [or has he?]
Because if he has, that means Lee Jun Ki is a vampire that never age, changes Korean history and time travels too.
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3 angieya
August 1, 2016 at 2:13 AM
Here's the teaser with English subs (not the best quality though) http://youtu.be/DcDl_a5eGIA
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Bùi Quốc Khánh
August 1, 2016 at 2:34 AM
Teaser Engsub FHD 1080p: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUa1UFXFw7c
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4 erza
August 1, 2016 at 2:13 AM
I'm still going to be stubborn and stick to the KHN and IU ship.
I will sink with this ship and the end is inevitable but at least there will be some sweet moments between them.
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erratic
August 1, 2016 at 3:52 AM
Truth. Will watch this for Kang Ha Neul and Ji Soo. Not that pairing, though. XD
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mary
August 1, 2016 at 4:02 AM
LMAO
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questions987
August 1, 2016 at 4:17 AM
Spoiler;:::
Well if the source material is any indicator she ends up married to 14th prince but loves 4th prince.
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erza
August 1, 2016 at 5:16 AM
I have my doubts about whether she'll still marry him but that doesn't bother me that much since I love Jisoo too. Either one of them is fine with me tbh and LJK's character isn't that bad either but he comes third for me and I don't see that changing yet.
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echo
August 1, 2016 at 7:29 AM
I don't care if LJK gets the girl or whomever gets the girl... well I take that back it would be nice if ji soo could get the girl for once but what I'm really worried about is the writer decides, for some insane reason, to kill off my ji soo oh man I'm really hoping that doesn't happen I'm watching this drama for ji soo so please show don't fail me
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The other Kiara
August 1, 2016 at 8:05 AM
POSSIBLE SPOILER
If they are following the Chinese version then she will marry the 14th prince (Ji-soo's character) in the end. Doesn't mean she loves him romantically.
Luna Schimidt
August 1, 2016 at 1:27 PM
If she marries the 14th but loves the 4th one will it be a "sad" ending? :O
The other Kiara
August 1, 2016 at 1:35 PM
(SPOILER)
I didn't think it was a sad ending in the Chinese version. They met again in present time. Rouxi and the 4th prince.
gauui
August 1, 2016 at 4:05 PM
@ The other Kiara
I watched the ending (despite not watching like 94% of the drama) because my dad was watching it. Now, he may have just been emotional, but in his opinion the ending was sad even if they did meet again. In fact it actually kind of traumatised him. I remember him grumbling on about "depressing chinese dramas" and "never again" lol.
I thought the ending was quite beautiful though I didn't understand what was going on.
I do hope, though, that this Korean version will do a somewhat different take on the ending.
Blossom
August 1, 2016 at 7:49 PM
The ending was kinda sad tho.. [VERY DETAILED SPOILERS!!!]
I remember being depressed for a whole week after the ending... lol
Dominique Lola
August 1, 2016 at 6:52 PM
I highly doubt that they would follow the chinese version too closely being an adaptation. But it would be interesting to see if she does end up married to him this time round again.
It seems as though in the Korean version, 13th prince seems to have developed romantic feelings for her (when he said 'you are aware of my feelings for you' in the teaser) instead of platonic ultimate bromance. Heaps of people loved their relationship as it was the just the most beautiful friendship, so maybe this would be different with him now too.
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bambi
August 1, 2016 at 7:25 PM
Oh man I was one of those who got so psyched when they didn't make the girl and 13th prince's relationship even vaguely romantic.
Sigh. It was such a good drama. The girl was so smart and adept at manipulating situations from a position of lesser power... I liked all of that so much more than the romance. Kind of sad that they may make this even more romance-focused than the original...
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annie Jang
August 3, 2016 at 7:57 PM
Original is beautiful and riveting-highly recommend.
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sungjong
August 1, 2016 at 10:31 AM
Keep sticking. Am there with you buddy!
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Jessieloo
August 1, 2016 at 12:20 PM
Same. So far, I'm loving the chemistry between Kang Ha Neul and IU both on-screen and in real life. <3
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5 gem28
August 1, 2016 at 2:19 AM
So 4th is outright violent in this version, I liked the Chinese one though, subtle, in control and likes game of chess over sword play. The takeover was fantastic in it. He was cruel, ruled with charisma but not so emotionally volatile.
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Del
August 1, 2016 at 7:43 AM
It's because the original novel and C-version of Scarlet Heart is set during Qing Dynasty whereas K-version brings the setting to Goryeo, in fact early establishment of Goryeo where there was still intense power struggle and therefore the 4th Prince here is a warrior not a scholar. Should they bring the setting during Joseon period, I am sure the K-version of 4th Prince will be similar to the C-version. I am glad that the set up is in Goryeo since LJK been doing so many saeguks but all set-up in Joseon and this is the first one during Goryeo period. Plus, Joseon's kings did not have enough princes unless they created fictional royal family as per Moon That Embraces The Sun.
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sorrynotsorry
August 1, 2016 at 8:04 AM
Yep, I think @Del has pretty much said it. I enjoyed the C-Drama version, but I don't want to watch the same exact story in Goryeo times so they need to rock the boat.
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bips99
August 1, 2016 at 8:30 AM
I'll take the warrior version over the scholar version simply because i love LJK's flowing locks. I'm tired of his scholar from joseon getup with the hats. Let me look at his face unhindered. History can wait dammit!
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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉
August 1, 2016 at 9:09 AM
I actually preferred him with the hats and topknots because they frame his face so beautifully, I don't want hair (even Mane of Glory hair) obscuring my view of oppa's face.
But Mane of Glory WITH blood? I could get behind that.
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gem28
August 1, 2016 at 11:48 AM
Not very sure about Korean History but sure if there was that much power struggle involving blood bath then I guess it makes sense. To be honest, I really liked the subtle power play in the Chinese version. Here, the warrior over scholar may be a good choice to add a bit of action and make it different but still I really liked the in control at all times and work from the shadows mostly but win at the end 4th prince version in the Chinese one.
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Firdhiye
August 1, 2016 at 12:36 PM
Well LJK is playing Wang So who became a powerful king who conquered others, was bloody king to his enemies, the nobles that he has a bloody reign period but he was also given credit making law changes, changing system for slaves, commoners that changed their live even up Joseon period. Commoners would not became scholars before kings like him changed the laws.
So he was a scholar too, not just a bloody warrior.
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Del
August 1, 2016 at 5:58 PM
Oh ya...I read that Wang So who ascended the throne as Gwangjeong of Goryeo also known to be squashing his political rivals and creating an atmosphere of fear within the political realm and there were 3 periods during his reign in order for him to strengthen his power including a purge during the last years of his reign. So you see, you definitely can expect massive bloodiness as in the teaser.
Del
August 1, 2016 at 5:55 PM
Well said @Mohammed
As I said, I like that they shifted the setting to Goryeo era instead of the constricted Joseon period where power struggle is more subtle and all about political foreplay. If the K-version is to feature the exact same version, then there will be no fresh element to bring to the table and for the audiences to enjoy something different. It will just basically a comparing exercise between which version is better off in executing the same thing. Plus, K-version of Scarlet Heart is a "adaptation" and not a "remake". Love, political conflicts, siblings rivalry, blood and tears - all the recipe needed to elevate viewing experience to a whole new level.
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6 PBY
August 1, 2016 at 2:21 AM
Well, this show has a lot going for it (judging from the pictures): pretty boys in makeup looking haughty, pretty boys crying, blood/carnage, and an air of mystery. I'm hooked.
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kdramafan
August 1, 2016 at 4:52 PM
Looking forward to seeing these actors together.
However, I'll be looking at the pretty and closing my eyes and turning off the sound during the slashing scenes. ;)
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7 Dee
August 1, 2016 at 2:22 AM
Why is Lee Jun Ki's face half hidden by either his hair or mask? :(
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DarcyLove
August 1, 2016 at 2:32 AM
Maybe he is also a vigilante..??? Or maybe he has a scar he has to hide?????? maybe??????????
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Jess
August 1, 2016 at 3:46 AM
Like Prince Zuko? lol. Is he trying to get his honour back?
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Sancheezy
August 1, 2016 at 4:55 AM
at least 4th prince never got a task to find a bald cute wise kid that maaayyybeee somehow still alive after a thousand year gone missing.
Zeko redeem himself by finding his real self.
to the relation of the 4th prince, I think he always knew who he is,
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ancientgranpa
August 1, 2016 at 3:30 AM
He is not wearing any mask when he hugs Hae Soo in the teaser.
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aa
August 1, 2016 at 4:48 AM
AHA..so that's person is LJK?! really? Yeaaay!!! :3
Actualy I have been wondering who is that guy who embraces Haesoo. (can not see the clear pic very well from my cellphone -_-)
I am on my ship with 4th prince and Haesoo :3
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Del
August 1, 2016 at 7:46 AM
That was LJK? Ok, I must say that I am dissapointed since I was expecting him to wear black all the time and I don't like white tbh. I should have known that he is LJK since among all the boys, he (except Baekhyun) is the shortest.
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Dominique Lola
August 1, 2016 at 6:54 PM
Maybe it was his PJ's LOL. They always seem to sleep in white...
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deathbychocolate
August 1, 2016 at 3:55 AM
Style. It's called style. Lol.
Regardless, how can this man appear in different sagueks and looks appealing every single time? Just when you thought there could not be anymore way he can look different and then... baaam! So pretty.
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aa
August 1, 2016 at 4:51 AM
exactly what i was thinking
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deathbychocolate
August 1, 2016 at 5:27 AM
Right? I've seen all of his drama and I think this is the most badass character he ever played.
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Nancy
August 1, 2016 at 6:12 AM
Hell Yaa! Bloody and Dark Mysterious and Dangerous and all mine....
Hu
August 1, 2016 at 7:47 AM
He is a goddess....is that even the right word to describe him.
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Rinovi
August 1, 2016 at 1:23 PM
Nothing wrong with the "goddess." It's a great word to describe an actor who is a 100 times prettier and more emotional than any leading lady.
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mary
August 1, 2016 at 4:08 AM
SPOILER
When his character was a kid, the eunuch bought him a very hot meal and left. Young Jun-ki opened it immediately without waiting for it to cool. The meal was a piping hot Subway which popped out of its wrapper and seared Young Jun-ki's face.
Young Jun-ki, in his anger, took out his sword, stabbed the eunuch, and disposed of the body. But the sandwich has left a mark which proves Young Jun-ki as the killer. So he covered up his face to hide the Subway-shaped scar from prying eyes.
END SPOILER
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Peridot
August 1, 2016 at 4:31 AM
Thank you. You just made my day :).
The darn Subway's to blame!
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angieya
August 1, 2016 at 4:42 AM
Bwahaha..that's it, dramabeans has officially turned into dramasubs (not to be confused with subtitles of course) and we're subbies now?
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rentenmann
August 1, 2016 at 5:17 AM
THANK YOU for starting off my Monday right! Bwahahahaha! :-D
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Loolu
August 1, 2016 at 5:45 AM
The Subway craziness must stop! But I can't get enough of these subway jokes! lol!
You never know, they might sneak in a small Subway shack in Goryeo somehow...
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bips99
August 1, 2016 at 8:35 AM
I'm trying to recall the last time i read a post without subway mentions.
DB - you guys should be paid for this.
June
August 1, 2016 at 9:05 PM
Mary, you are the best! Lol
YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
August 1, 2016 at 5:36 AM
For a long time after that, the young prince has a recurring dream. In it, he is awoken by the sound of splashing water in the bath area. He is startled to see the piping hot Subway which popped out of its wrapper and seared his face broodily taking a cold shower. As the prince stares in horror, the subway slowly turns and drones, "I beeee pipingggggg hotttt I beeee takinggggg a colddddddd showerrrrrr..." There the dream ends, and the prince is jolted awake, drenched in sweat...
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wackycashew
August 1, 2016 at 7:36 PM
...only to meet face to face with the young heroine, Haesoo, who had been enticed by the Subway smell as hunger drove her to track down the source centuries away But the last thing she had expected was to encounter the young 4th prince and the other princes bathing with a Subway sandwich.
"Alas!" thought the 4th prince. "Was I not dreaming?!"
Not knowing how to deal with this predicament, Haesoo gave the 4th prince a friendly wave and slight smile, covered her eyes, and retracted several steps before spinning around and breaking into a full run. She will need to make the Subway stop another time!
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Bond. James Bond.
August 1, 2016 at 12:17 PM
I'm hungry. Let's eat subway..
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Nessie
August 1, 2016 at 1:49 PM
Omg Mary hahaha you just totally made my morning!
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Sancheezy
August 1, 2016 at 5:00 AM
he read about the story of Iljimae and thougth it was a cool style to follow, or he has a sharingan...
a curse one, he gets it from his friend that transplated it before the friend pass away in a battle, so he cover it to hide his eyes identity.
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aznative
August 1, 2016 at 12:45 PM
I think he wears an eye patch on the left eye, and the hair covers that.
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Dominique Lola
August 1, 2016 at 6:55 PM
From what I got, he was hiding a scar of sorts his own mother gave him. But I feel like mask + flop over hair is overkill. You only really need one or the other to do the job of covering it up...
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8 rei
August 1, 2016 at 2:30 AM
*hyperventilates*
My most anticipated Korean drama of 2016. *\('o')/*
Please be good and take away some of the hurt from the "downsizing" of Beautiful Mind.
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rei
August 1, 2016 at 2:34 AM
"... it looks like they’ll be an evil mother-son duo, if his eyeliner is anything to go by."
Product Placement, maybe? ;D
Moonshot?
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goodytwoshoes
August 1, 2016 at 3:35 AM
Subway is going to feel a little left out in this.
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Sancheezy
August 1, 2016 at 5:06 AM
not really if IU get struck for timr dimension when she eats out at Subway, accidentally bring a big one to the past.
Then make it as her special recipe on the banquet or the prince's birtdhay....
pass the food name as a simple dish contain anything you need to make you full while imagining the real subway pic in her flashback memories,
then the prince can comment
"eat fresh" or "this is really fresh"
ps: this is not a subway cm or anyway related to their marketing
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Andee
August 1, 2016 at 8:04 AM
I can see it now - IU is just chilling at a Subway, about to take a bite out of her freshly made sub, when all of a sudden the time shenanigans happens in an instant and what used to be the Subway joint is now the battlefield of the bloodiest war possible between the princes.
But then they all see her glorious sandwich. And they put down their swords. Now, their objective is to win the girl's heart so that they could take a bite and learn the secrets of the fresh sub. And thus begins the new era of "eating fresh". Meanwhile, IU is just mad that she can't enjoy her footlong in peace anymore.
...why did I write this
9 Efflorence
August 1, 2016 at 2:30 AM
This looks so good I can't wait.
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scarlett
August 2, 2016 at 12:48 AM
Subway? Sorry, just can't help it after reading all those stuff about Subway.
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10 ⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
August 1, 2016 at 2:32 AM
Kang Ha Neul! IU! Lee Jun Ki!
I really put my lowest expectation on this, so I can enjoy it more. Anyway anyone know how many episode will this be..?
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Shin
August 1, 2016 at 2:38 AM
20 episodes
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bambi
August 1, 2016 at 7:31 PM
Holy smokes. Only 20? Maybe I can do this after all... *ignores long list of dropped 50-episode sageuks*
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sam
August 1, 2016 at 2:38 AM
20
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11 Tanya
August 1, 2016 at 2:34 AM
While halfway through watching the teaser, my downloads finished and a new window popped up with Thomas Paine's the Rights of Man.
Me -
"Screen! I'm watching Lee Jun-ki in all his sageuk long-haired glory. Don't give me a deep and meaningful essay on democracy.....
Give me back Lee Jun-ki!!!!!!!!!"
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PakalanaPikake
August 1, 2016 at 8:20 AM
ROFL! I feel for you!
Couldn't it at least have been Machiavelli's The Prince, or The Thirty-Six Stratagems?!?!
*resumes drooling on keyboard*
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12 seares
August 1, 2016 at 2:38 AM
This sure looks and sounds epic! Screenshot of KHN fighting against LJK scared me though I can only see the white of his eyes.
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13 wackycashew
August 1, 2016 at 2:54 AM
Saw this last night before going to bed and I'm soooooo excited!!!
Here's a cute vid of them for Cosmopolitan Korea:
https://youtu.be/ZLHQfLRVzyk
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Wag-a-muffin
August 1, 2016 at 3:03 AM
Thanks Lisa, that was fun to watch.
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wackycashew
August 1, 2016 at 6:01 AM
You're welcome! I love how close they've become after shooting. ^^
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shikadoo
August 1, 2016 at 5:14 AM
Slightly off topic. If you noticed, Kang Ha Neul pointed at IU for most of the questions. Hahaha. Even to the "If you were the female lead, which prince that you might fall in love with?" question, he still pointed at her. What to do.. I'm shipping them so hard. <3
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wackycashew
August 1, 2016 at 6:02 AM
Haha... I noticed that as well. So funny! I can't wait for all the relationships with the princes to play out. =)
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14 amarawrrr
August 1, 2016 at 3:03 AM
Does anyone know if this will be an exact remake of the chinese version? Or will it be different hence the "Goryeo" in the title?
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silentreader
August 1, 2016 at 3:26 AM
They are based this drama from the original novel, I heard.
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mary
August 1, 2016 at 3:41 AM
Not an exact remake. They had to adapt the story to fit Korean history (I think). But the elements like heroine time travel, princes fighting for throne are kept intact.
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The other Kiara
August 1, 2016 at 8:25 AM
It's not going to be an exact remake. I believe they are following the novel for the most part.
The timeline for the Chinese version and Korea's version are totally different.
Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty reigned from 1661-1722
King Taejo of Goryeo - reigned from 918 -943.
I think they made the best choice with Taejo instead of Joseon's Gwanghaegun who ruled for a short time around the same timeline as the novel.
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Dominique Lola
August 1, 2016 at 6:57 PM
It's an adaptation, so don't expect everything to be the same as many others seem to be.
To be honest, it's better for them to divert away in certain plot lines anyways to keep it more interesting
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amarawrrr
August 3, 2016 at 10:19 AM
Yeah I'm actually really hoping it will divert away from the original! :)
Thanks guys :D
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15 Andee
August 1, 2016 at 3:05 AM
Whoa, I did not expect the teaser to be this dark. Then again, I thought this would focus more on the romance between IU and the many men this show has. Boy, never have I been so wrong.
Hopefully Ji Soo's role in this is less like his other bad guy roles. His acting is great, but I would like a little more variety in the characters he plays. Just my two cents, though.
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gem28
August 1, 2016 at 4:10 AM
If Ji-Soo's character is anything like the 14th prince from the Chinese version, then he is the perfect husband material and a mature, dependable and courageous guy all girls should accept without hesitation over the bad boys.
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Sancheezy
August 1, 2016 at 5:10 AM
but I still feel sad on what he did at the last 2 ep regarding on how ruoxi act outside of palace and her letter...
that just bad timing but I can't stop feel sad that it happen, come on...
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Dominique Lola
August 1, 2016 at 6:59 PM
It honestly feels like his character is closer to the personality of 10th prince instead. He doesn't seem to exude the whole dependable aura that the C-version had. But I suppose differences in character personality are bound to happen
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wackycashew
August 1, 2016 at 6:05 AM
He's supposed to be the cute maknae that everyone loves. So, I hope he will have a happy role instead of the wounded badass puppy role. He is a fighter though. And it'd be nice if he also had qualities of the C-version 14th prince in terms of how he took care of the heroine in the latter part of the show. I actually quite liked the original version's heroine in her relationships with the princes. She loved 8th, then 4th, but was good friends with 10th, BFF with 13th, and showed immense loyalty to 14th.
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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉
August 1, 2016 at 10:46 AM
I wonder if we'll actually get to see her relationships with all the princes, though? Not seen BBJX but somehow I feel like Korean tv might balk at showing her actually in love with more than one guy or marrying another altogether (or tend to dismiss 8 as a 'mistake') etc.
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gem28
August 1, 2016 at 11:45 AM
The Chinese drama was refreshing in one aspect for me, Rouxi didn't have a one true love. She fell in love with one guy, grew apart then found somebody else but even then she had her differences. I hope K-drama isn't afraid of showing that. It was a natural progression for her while she moved from her sister's home to the palace and so on.
Also some of the interesting woman roles have been cut off it seems to give way for power hungry royal concubine story. Its cliched. Roulan, Minghui, Mingyu these were women of substance who had immense growth one way or other. I don't think we will have that in this version.
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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉
August 1, 2016 at 1:25 PM
I'm wondering if they'll water down her relationships with anyone who isn't 4 tbh. And also wondering if this is going to be as strongly from her pov as the original BBJX sounds like.
Dominique Lola
August 1, 2016 at 7:02 PM
I feel so so so sad that they cut off Minghui, because she was such a deep character. She was pretty much the embodiment of what wives were meant to be back then. Complete devotion to their husbands. It wasn't just loyalty she had though, she loved him so so much and never questioned him even when his decisions might've brought their entire family down. She always believed in him.
whimsyful
August 1, 2016 at 7:04 PM
Yeah I kinda sighed when I saw that they've cut down on the number of female characters and made at least one blatantly evil. I mean, the original managed to have women who were in love with/married to the same man and they were still genuinely friendly with each other! And even Mingyu and Minghui who started off as the typical catty second leads were fleshed out so much by the end.
wackycashew
August 1, 2016 at 7:16 PM
Based on the teasers so far, she does seem to be spending time with all the princes, individually and as a group. So, I think they will portray her relationship with the different princes, and of course, centralizing on 8th and 4th. To what extent will be the focus on each prince with her, I really don't know. After all, this is only 20 ep's and the DVD of the C-version is 35. I think the TV broadcasted version had more when I first watched it. I highly recommend BBJX. The production did the novel justice. I'm not sure how this adaptation will turn out because Goryeo history is not something I'm familiar with. I'm just watching because of the cast and because I loved the original. ^^
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16 mystique
August 1, 2016 at 3:14 AM
The teaser of this show just gets my heart racing....no matter how many times i see it. The Chinese one - i must have seen it a thousand times, still i have goosebumps! This one just has me on the edge of my seat. Sword, blood, powerplays.... and so much heart break. It's amazing how little glimpses which do not last for more than a second leaves most of the impact - Jun Ki and Ha Neul bit where they have swords drawn at each other, Ji soo's tiny bit with an intense emotional reaction and ofcourse IU's eyes in tears. Damn, my expectations have reached pluto. Excuse me while i stare at the last picture having a montage of all the pretty people - such poise, grace and dignity reflecting from all.
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17 gaeinalee
August 1, 2016 at 3:18 AM
And, the dilemma begins again just like when watching BBJX. Between the 4th and 8th, which one to choose? Love, love both characters and the actors both C and SK versions. *never ending dilemma*
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bluepants
August 1, 2016 at 3:46 AM
It was 14th for me :3 he was SUCH a scene-stealer, especially in the second half of the drama.
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mystique
August 1, 2016 at 4:23 AM
It somehow makes me excited that Ji Soo is up for the 14th hehe (Yay!) He's actually got a very interesting role, not compromising the puppy image, yet ends up being quite mature later. It can be quite a break away role for him - if it follows the BBJX version.
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gaeinalee
August 1, 2016 at 8:03 AM
Like 14th too, but he is too best friend material to me..
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Dominique Lola
August 1, 2016 at 7:06 PM
I feel like 13th still reigns in the ultimate best friend department. Especially since he kinda understood some of her 21st century views, they discussed about them and he was totally open minded about them all.
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kanz
August 1, 2016 at 4:05 AM
If I could summed up BBJX C-version, 8th Prince is my first love, 4th Prince is the one I admire but never eventually fall in love, 14th Prince is my last love. LOL
So I'd pick 8th/14th to marry.
But in K-ver the actors are my favorites so I can't decide which one I'll eventually choose and ship with IU.
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Hu
August 1, 2016 at 7:52 AM
Ideally, 14th Prince is the best husband material.
But there's always a reason why good girl has the tendency to choose bad boy and bad boy normally gets the girl. He elicit a certain kind of aura, dangerous yet you still want more. And so, I can understand why Haesoo will choose 4th Prince especially that the 4th Prince is as handsome, gorgeous beyond words, sizzling hot badass smexy that is LJK.... I am running out of words to describe him.
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gaeinalee
August 1, 2016 at 8:01 AM
If only polyandry is legal just like in old Tibet, no such dilemma, right @Kanz? ... *sigh*
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Sancheezy
August 1, 2016 at 5:14 AM
in C version, 4th is too scary, 8th is too persistent on hiw own goal,
14th had a hard time understand a context and saw how the 4th had it hard too with his mom, he doesn't try to understand others context much,
so 13th for me, the best man for me with endurance , nice and look past people status, esp at that time
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kanz
August 1, 2016 at 6:12 PM
I honestly think if 13th and Ruoxi love each other, they'd be perfect for each other.
In K-ver however I don't think Nam Joo Hyuk could match Yuan Hong 13th Prince C-version. He's still green acting wise and still have a lot to do to improve.
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Sancheezy
August 1, 2016 at 9:25 PM
the probles are they both believe in love and both of them don't love each other
they just need the love thing
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Dominique Lola
August 1, 2016 at 7:08 PM
I don't really blame 8th prince for not willing to give up the fight for the throne for a girl to be honest. I mean...it was his life's goal. Coveting the throne was all he really had, and it was something he wanted to prove to everyone that despite his mother's low birth status, he could make it up there. I guess it might also had something to do with the mindsets back then. Duty comes before love.
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Sancheezy
August 1, 2016 at 9:24 PM
I agree on the throne,
the persistant thing is about how his relation with the 1st and 2nd wife.
He knew who loves his the most and who that can't love him but he really persistant on what he wants despite the other party's feeling.
so that's why he is too much to me, and that's why I will gladly embrace the 13th prince
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18 loophole
August 1, 2016 at 3:27 AM
More eyeliner, more badass. I'll be checking their eyeliner to know the level of their badass-ry.
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shikadoo
August 1, 2016 at 5:10 AM
Eyeliner PPL is on the way, folks.
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19 voice
August 1, 2016 at 3:31 AM
This looks so great i'm so excited. I'm a sucker for bloody fight scenes and also the romance. and that cinematography!!!
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20 ancientgranpa
August 1, 2016 at 3:44 AM
Monday-Tuesday drama battle will be fierce I suppose, with KBS 'declaring war' (they release new teaser -for Moonlight Drawn by Cloud- too today not long after Moon Lovers).
I kinda nervous for Moon Lovers. It looks good so far tho, esp the cinematography which is A+. From the teaser released or posters, Moon Lovers looks more dark and heavy while Moonlight more light, and cheerful and happy. The A+ for Moonlight is, it has Park Bogum! He looks so good in the teaserXD
Ohh I don't know, I feel I like both of them?
Just... Moon Lovers, *fingers crossed* please do well! ?
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Byul
August 1, 2016 at 7:47 AM
Moonlight always release something on Monday around that time. Their 2nd teaser was released last Monday.
Both dramas do have different vibes. Do well, you two!
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Alexa
August 1, 2016 at 7:55 AM
Nothing against Moonlight especially that I love Kim Yoo Jung and adore Park Bo Gum. But the storyline is kinda cliche and the teaser is not so enticing as Moon Lovers. KBS shifted the airing date to 22nd instead of 15th due to Olympic and I believe, all eyes are on Moon Lovers since it is such a big production and either people going to love it or not, I am sure many will tune in to see if it is actually worth the hype.
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bips99
August 1, 2016 at 8:40 AM
i think it was a stupid decision to shift dates. Before at least they would have had four episodes to reel the audience in.
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Livi
August 1, 2016 at 12:51 PM
Shifting the airing date may not be a good move for the Moonlight drama because its 1st 2 episodes will now have to compete with the last 2 episodes of Doctors for audience.
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Dominique Lola
August 1, 2016 at 7:10 PM
I am slightly intrigued by Moonlight, but I will forever be weirded out by the fact that the damn crown prince cannot tell that she's a girl. I mean...it's one thing to be a flower boy or pretty boy...but it's completely different when it's CLEARLY a girl. Drama logic I guess.
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21 fayyyy
August 1, 2016 at 3:54 AM
Kang ha neul please tell me he gets the girl in the end! That look at 0:32..<333.
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22 youcallitwinter
August 1, 2016 at 3:56 AM
This looks so, so good, the cinematography especially is spectacular. I'm finding it so hard to reconcile this with the goofy BTS cast pictures (which is great, because they all look very in character.) Most people just had seconds worth of introduction, but they were impact-driven, I especially loved the shots of everyone with tears in their eyes. IU, in the last shot, looked absolutely breathtaking. Ah, I'm so excited for this now!! The Chinese teaser showed us a bit of the light side as well, so I'm hoping we get the regular-life bits for the next teaser. Can't wait.
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23 Yuri Yuki
August 1, 2016 at 3:56 AM
I saw a glimpse of Jisoo crying and im already on his side. Bong Pal must protected at all cost !
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24 youcallitwinter
August 1, 2016 at 4:08 AM
IU's eyes looks so beautifully expressive in this teaser.
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25 Nanamony
August 1, 2016 at 4:11 AM
Oh I really do hope it'll be as good as the original vers.. or better..
I cried so much watching the chinese version (along with the moon that embrace the sun at that time) and love the show until this second..
It looks like this version will hv much differences with the original.. let's hope that this show will be another awesome drama for this year..
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26 Matt
August 1, 2016 at 4:15 AM
I'm so pumped for this.
Not to mention that Taeyeon will be singing the main theme for this after 3 years of nothing in KDrama OST World.
I can't wait.
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27 pastmidnite
August 1, 2016 at 4:20 AM
The narrator...isn't it KHN's voice?
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mula
August 1, 2016 at 4:24 AM
Lee Joongi is amazing,always! waiting for 8/29!
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mula
August 1, 2016 at 4:25 AM
the male narrator is Lee Joongi, all male voice is from Lee Joongi
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YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
August 1, 2016 at 7:05 AM
It's Lee Jun-ki's. I know it is because he speaks to me all the time in my dreams.
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Alexa
August 1, 2016 at 7:56 AM
You gave me a good laugh. Really funny and cute.
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loveblossom🌸
August 1, 2016 at 10:15 AM
@YY Hehehee!! You're so cute. ^.^
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meahri
August 1, 2016 at 10:29 AM
LMAO!!! That was the just priceless. ^_^
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kanz
August 1, 2016 at 6:13 PM
LOL... Lee Jun Ki love around here knows no boundaries.
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28 mula
August 1, 2016 at 4:29 AM
Lee joongi fits costume very well,and I love his action and acting,wow~ I repeat this teaser again and again!!
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29 nil
August 1, 2016 at 4:33 AM
I wonder how divine-godly-looking is the king if he has these dashing princes as offsprings
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30 maquis
August 1, 2016 at 4:35 AM
IU looked visually stunning in the last seconds of the trailer. Whoa. Let's hope her acting will be up to par.
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31 aa
August 1, 2016 at 4:48 AM
AHA..so that's person is LJK?! really? Yeaaay!!! :3
Actualy I have been wondering who is that guy who embraces Haesoo. (can not see the clear pic very well from my cellphone -_-)
I am on my ship with 4th prince and Haesoo :3
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32 Almet
August 1, 2016 at 5:16 AM
I thought that the 3rd ,4rd and 14th princes had the some mother I dont remember where i read it though
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kanz
August 1, 2016 at 6:14 PM
In C-ver 4th and 14th had same mother, but their mother is concubine of low status. Not sure with 3rd though.
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wackycashew
August 1, 2016 at 7:18 PM
Yeah, I read that somewhere as well early on when there was news on this drama. Historically, 3rd and 4th do have the same mother for these Goryeo princes.
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33 Sancheezy
August 1, 2016 at 5:20 AM
Scarlet Heart : Action ver
I Hope it did good, I love the calm and dangerous tone in the chinese version and I hope this K version will work out the real charm.
if they follow the history, I remember there are several prince who become a king before the rebellion from the 4th prince.
So idk if I like a rebellion route since the original is like "people just know the surface"
but I still hope it to be greatly exciting.
Throne war is already intriguing without a girl from the future so let's see how it changes because of her ^^
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34 Sancheezy
August 1, 2016 at 5:22 AM
edit typo :
I hope this K version will work out their own charm.
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35 minty
August 1, 2016 at 5:24 AM
...This is going to be painfully beautiful. Or rather beautifully painful? *still not over my BBJX heartbreak*
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36 merrym
August 1, 2016 at 5:52 AM
"Lee Jun-ki declares, “I want to become emperor no matter what.” Well, you’ve got my vote."... Well I like the positive outlook of the post. It shows that maybe, an actual fan of Jun Ki might be the one handling any posts or future recaps (hint hint) to do with Jun Ki's upcoming drama. Wouldn't that be nice? Because at least the criticism would be fair...and even the fangirling will be moderate and not over the top, because of course no one likes that.
I'm just really happy that Jun Ki is working, keeping busy and looks happy for his new drama. I didn't really get to watch his last drama (yet) and I hope I can follow this one the way I followed Joseon Gunman, which was his last drama I supported fully. I'll just have to wait and see. I totally adore Jun Ki but sometimes, not the way his dramas are handled by production and directing. Hopefully the tides change this time. He deserves it and works really hard too.
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37 BROWNCOAT_78
August 1, 2016 at 5:53 AM
I've thought a lot about this drama and everything I (hope) I have to look forward to. But something I just realized for the first time while watching that trailer is how much I think I will really like IU in this role.
She reminds me of Cecilia Liu because of her beauty and litheness and youthfulness. But most of all, IU, like Liu, is a really, really gorgeous cryer and if there is one thing you have to be to play this role, it's a beautiful cryer. IU and Liu are particularly good at the dewy-eyed pre-tear part. Yep, excellent casting.
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youcallitwinter
August 1, 2016 at 8:08 AM
+1 The only time I cried in The Producers was when Cindy cried the time the 2N1D cast visited her at home. That whole scene was shot like a CF and could have looked really unnatural, but her tears felt so raw that it just elevated the scene imo. And the difference in vibe is so palpable even in the crying scenes, Cindy cried like a lonely child who'd been comforted but Haesoo looks like a woman silently grieving. That last shot of her in the trailer is mesmerising.
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Dominique Lola
August 1, 2016 at 7:13 PM
It's what I love about how she's portraying HaeSoo in the teasers. It seems she really understands the character. HaeSoo wouldn't be one to cry out loud and instead grieve quietly and alone because of the burden she bears. The knowledge of the future isn't something she could share easily and it really drags her down.
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youcallitwinter
August 2, 2016 at 1:25 AM
I didn't even know that because I've never seen or read the original Scarlet Heart, so I don't know what kind of character the female lead is supposed to be, but your comment was so interesting, because that is the vibe I got from the teaser, in which case IU did an absolutely commendable job of conveying exactly that in just one or two shots! I'm really interested in knowing how her knowledge of the future affects her dynamics in the past, it sounds fascinating!
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Notintoyou
August 1, 2016 at 10:14 AM
This! Plus Kim Kyu Tae said in TWTWB that he likes to use close up shots. In Producers, IU had close up, slow motion scenes and her emotions in those scenes are so palpable. I think it's her eyes/gaze? I feel like an actress can shine or fail in those types of scenes... when they're supposed to portray emotions through their eyes and make the audience feel something just from that.
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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉
August 1, 2016 at 10:42 AM
If there's one thing IU does really well, it's the eye-acting. She may not be perfect, but damn if she isn't expressive - an ability I feel will stand her in really good stead when matching up to oppa.
A lot depends on the writing too, I don't think she'd survive portraying the kind of clueless dopey damsel-in-distress character that hobbled Lee Yubi during Scholar Who Walks the Night, but she's definitely the kind who'd nail a role that gives her anything to play with.
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38 Bellenelle
August 1, 2016 at 5:54 AM
This looks more like something I could watch. The other video that could be found on Youtube didn't look impressive at all, but I can see myself liking a dark version of BBXJ. That was exactly what I wanted SK to do to the original plot. Trying to go the same route as the Chinese version would be a fail; they have to modify the story to fit what they're best at.
Anyways, looking forward to this now. Hoping it's going to be good! :)
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39 karin
August 1, 2016 at 6:06 AM
I really hope this drama would end up well. I couldn't really finished the last two of Jun Ki's dramas which is very unfortunate because he is such a good actor!
*crossfinger
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karin
August 1, 2016 at 6:19 AM
Does anyone know if the show is going to follow the original novel story???
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aa
August 1, 2016 at 7:47 AM
Yep.. from the news, it's said that they will follow the original novel. So it's kind of remake from the novel not from Chinese drama. But there are still differences though I don't know how much cause its has to fit with Korean history too.
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Dominique Lola
August 1, 2016 at 7:15 PM
I hope they change at least soome things, to keep things fresh and interesting. Apart from obvious changes they needed to make anyways to fit into their own Goryeo Dynasty history
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karin
August 1, 2016 at 10:36 PM
Oh my God... I assume it's going to be all angst then?? I hope I can watch this till the end. *cries
40 enkeys
August 1, 2016 at 6:31 AM
All I notice is how white Junki's face is compared to his neck in the video thumbnail. Oh well, he is still as beautiful as ever <3
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41 LK
August 1, 2016 at 6:49 AM
So excited about this drama! I wonder how important IU's role will be and how much does the time-travelling plays in this plot. Also, what a cast! Seohyun is looking especially bad ass in the trailer! I wonder if she plays an antagonist.
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42 Prettysup
August 1, 2016 at 6:56 AM
Woo LJK spitting blood! Ok I am in.
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43 Suk Bin
August 1, 2016 at 7:39 AM
Lee Jun Ki......you got my vote too either the vote to become the emperor or the vote to win the girl (though I would very much like to keep you for myself :-P). This teaser is intense, moody, dark and mysterious. I love slaying Jun Ki with or without the eye patch. He is going to own this role, I have no doubt about it. Feeling, feeling better be true. I have such a strong feeling that this drama will be a great success and ratings hit and please catapult back my Jun Ki to top of superstardom as he is above all the most deserving.
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44 car148
August 1, 2016 at 8:15 AM
Ahh sooo good. This trailer reminds everyone how amazing an actor LJK is!
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45 time-traveler
August 1, 2016 at 8:16 AM
This hasn't even come out yet and I am already imagining what the sequel set in modern day corporate world (a la BBJQ) with this cast would look like *goes off to dream* Probably one of the few people who liked the concept of BBJQ (although it was executed poorly)
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46 korfan
August 1, 2016 at 8:25 AM
Oh, this looks quite good!
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47 potatodrama
August 1, 2016 at 8:27 AM
Whoa, Lee Jun-ki is totally looking like a korean clone of Aaron Yan!!!!
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48 paroles
August 1, 2016 at 8:53 AM
I can't decide who's got the worst hair. They all seem horrible. Seriously, the hairstyles is probably the biggest reason I don't watch sageuks much. It seems really minor, but it's irritating as hell.
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49 YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
August 1, 2016 at 8:54 AM
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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉
August 1, 2016 at 9:14 AM
Oh wait, this is a sageuk.
BUT
the heroine is a time-traveller, and what greater symbol of ~timeless love can there be than bringing you food across centuries? (and who says being a sageuk has to get in the way of PPL, look at Gu Family Book ;))
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kanz
August 1, 2016 at 6:19 PM
PPL will work here!
I'm sure IU would bring all the comfort from 21st century like smartphones, latte, cake, washing machine, modern clothes etc etc and just introduce them casually as her invention. LMAO
And Subway!! Subway!
Whenever she has a date with 8th or 4th Prince, Subway is the right choice for hungry tummy.
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50 Napkiin
August 1, 2016 at 9:01 AM
Can't wait for this drama to come out! Though from the teaser, it doesn't feel very much like BBXJ at all, but nevertheless very excited!
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