moon lovers: scarlet heart ryeo is a South Korea drama released in 2016 rated 8.7/10 with 20 episodes. This historical series has been watched by 126,089 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | HistoricalRomanceFantasyMelodrama |
| Year | 2016 |
| Episodes | 20 |
| Duration | 01:00:00 |
| Rating | 8.7/10 |
| Director | Kim Kyu Tae |
| Main Cast | Lee Joon Gi, IU, Kang Ha Neul |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
When a total eclipse of the sun takes place, Go Ha Jin is transported back in time to the start of the Goryeo Dynasty of Korea during King Taejo's rule. She wakes up in the body of the 16-year-old Hae Soo and finds herself living in the house of the 8th Prince Wang Wook, who is married to Hae Soo's cousin. She soon befriends several of the princes and meets the ostracized 4th Prince, Wang So. Although knowing she should not get involved in palace intrigues over the succession to the throne, she inadvertently becomes a pawn in the struggle, as several of the Princes fall in love with her. (Source: MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the novel “Bu Bu Jing Xin” (步步惊心) by Tong Hua (桐华). ~~ There are 2 versions of this series, please read the FAQ thread for more info.
Critical Reception
moon lovers: scarlet heart ryeo has received excellent reviews with a rating of 8.7/10 based on 62,298 ratings. It is ranked #207 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of moon lovers: scarlet heart ryeo?
moon lovers: scarlet heart ryeo has a rating of 8.7/10 based on 62,298 ratings.
How many episodes does moon lovers: scarlet heart ryeo have?
moon lovers: scarlet heart ryeo has 20 episodes, each approximately 01:00:00 long.
What genre is moon lovers: scarlet heart ryeo?
moon lovers: scarlet heart ryeo is a Historical, Romance, Fantasy, Melodrama drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in moon lovers: scarlet heart ryeo?
The main cast of moon lovers: scarlet heart ryeo includes Lee Joon Gi, IU, Kang Ha Neul.
When was moon lovers: scarlet heart ryeo released?
moon lovers: scarlet heart ryeo was released in 2016 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.