Amantes da Lua (2016)

The story itself when compared to the Chinese version of scarlet heart, is very lacking. But then again the Chinese version is also much longer than the Korean version. The story itself was acceptably good, but since I have watched the Scarlet Heart (CN version) I found it hard to accept the story. It is very mediocre compared the CN one, the CN one had many scenes where everything broke my heart, this one is more "cutesy" and it is too easy to do some of the things like raiding the castle. While the development of the characters could be extreme and somewhat inaccurate, this is still quite a good drama to watch. The music is amazing and has a perfect mix of modern and ancient. I would rewatch this, simply because it is less heart wrenching than the other version.

Leia Mais

one word for those of you who HAVEN'T watched it: PAIN.

when i tell you this drama is NOT for the faint of heart I MEAN IT. This drama will LITERALLY WRENCH YOUR HEART INTO PIECES, gently sew it back together just a little, ONLY TO WRENCH IT INTO PIECES AGAIN! you have been warned, watch at your own discretion if you are up for it. The OST's are gorgeous tho so i definitely recommend checking them out.

now to my friends who HAVE watched the drama: ..why?
i'm sorry i'm still crying i can't take it, this was just (⁠╥⁠﹏⁠╥⁠) (*bawling*)
i mean the character development was so unreal (as is to be expected froma political drama i suppose). like they would evolve, devolve, evolve again devolve again and the cycle went on and on, to no end.

i could never do that again. im sorry. never again. the emotions would probably kill me if i did that agin. in the beginning their brotherhood and closeness to each other and then the way they killed each other and died in the end, i could never look at it the same way ever again.

Leia Mais

Do not underestimate the angst.

I knew that Moon Lovers was one of the saddest dramas out there, and because i wasn’t able to avoid spoilers, I was also aware of certain events, despite all of it, it still took me by surprise and was intensely painful to watch. What I loved the most about this drama was how they’ve stuck to history and brought about the important events by making them revolve around/influenced by a character who may or may not have existed.

The first half of Moon Lovers is quite playful, it builds the set up, it lets you get attached to these characters who you know are going to suffer. Its from the latter part of eight episode that things really start to get intense. There are time skips as the episodes progress, some are well done and some could have been better paced out. The character development and the acting of the older Princes is too notch. IU’s acting was a bit botchy in the beginning but as the episodes start to get sadder, she seems to have levelled up. It’s in episode 11 that she really shines! And of course, it’s the episode with the umbrella scene which one can watch uncountable times!

The last few episodes promise you constant sadness and angst. What hurts you more is that their happy moments feel momentary and don’t give you any hope. “I came to sit by water. However the clouds had come.” Are the lines told by Wang So to Hae Soo, and it seems to perfectly represent them. They yearn to be together but things don’t quite allow them to be so. Even in their happier moments, there’s a sense of uncertainty.

The drama ends making you wish for a future, not quite promising or leaving you with hope. I can see why fans of this drama are still hung up over it — I’m a part of them now.

From love, greed, politics, bloodshed, well wrapped plot, great character development, layered antagonists, this drama is packed to serve.

Leia Mais

This was a drama I had heard about - or, rather, read about a lot - in the past, though at that point I really did not pay much attention to it so when I decided to watch Moon Lovers over a year later since it first came out it was on a whim (and completely blind, since I hadn't spoiled myself). I binge-watched this, by the way, in the span of 2 days and it did kill me, yes.

Cast/Acting
Beforehand I was a bit wary of this drama due to it's cast. Now, I don't judge actors and whatever kind of background they may have, but idols (or singers, for that matter) who decide to act are often either really lacking or turn out to be surprisingly talented. In this case I was extremely positively surprised by IU's acting skills!  I have never listened to her music or seen any other film/series in which she stars in, so if I hadn't known before that she was a singer I would definitely have mistaken her as a pure actress! Besides her I also genuinely loved the entire cast in this drama! The acting was superb on everyone's part and all of the characters they portrayed were just so so great and insteresting. I honestly felt like I was part of the world, which really doesn't happen that often.

Story
Story-wise this drama was a whole rollercoaster of feelings. In the beginning I thought, oh alright it's picking up the pace here we go, and then, yes, this is good! and then came the point were I believed we would get the ultimate happy end .. and suddenly the entire drama pulled a 90° turn. It made me happy, sad, giggle around due to all of the sweet scenes and cry like a baby throughout the entire 80% of the series.  Personally I'd say if someone likes romance and tragedy than this is quite a nice watch, even though there are some reeeeeeeealllly tiny moments of comedy too, though those were really nice rays of sunshine in between all of the more sad and heavy scenes.

OST
Now, the most important thing of this drama for me was it's OST. I have to admit that I often don't even pay attention to the music playing in the background of certain scenes mostly because it's just ... lacking something. But here everytime the soundtrack came on, especially - that- song (you know which if you have watched the drama) my heart stopped, because I knew  1) I'd probably start to cry again and the scene that would come on would be really impactful. While as a whole I loved the drama I still think that this soundtrack has made a juwel into a diamond. I don't normally by OST's of any kind of media, may it be film, series or similar but for Moon Lover I will make an exception because I need this music in my life.

In the end I finished this drama within two days and while I started it not expecting much it turned into the most memorable 48hours of laughcrying  I had ever the joy of torturing myself with. The story, the characters and the world as a whole grew on me so much within this short time span and I'll probably be stuck thinking about this series for a while before I can start watching another drama again. I'll definitely rewatch this, and that probably more than only just one time.

Leia Mais

There is something about Scarlet Heart Ryeo that I was just hooked at the first episode. I binge watched it till the final episode, only stopping once to sleep. I was really expecting this to be a cheesy drama filled with bad love songs and cringe-worthy dialogue- boy was I wrong!

The story was 10/10. The plot kept me compelled to watch to the very end. The story was executed so beautifully that I hadn't realized I spent 20 hours watching this. The writers let the characters feel like real people, the backstories made sense to the plot, and decisions the characters made were understandable. This drama was just so well done that I won't be able to forget the plot or details anytime soon.

The Actors were absolutely excellent. Lee Joon Ki's performance was probably the high point of all of this. He mad me feel bad for the 4th prince, fall for him, hate his guts, laugh, and sob like a baby. I won't spoil anything, but this man is the at crying. He makes it so realistic that just makes your heart ache. He is so romantic in this it made my heart flutter too! I just couldn't help but smile.
IU, I wish her character was a bit stronger, she was amazing as an actress, but I felt that her character was slightly lacking in competence.
But the love story is just SO GOOD! You could feel the love radiating off both of them. It was just so heartwarming ad gorgeous that I instantly loved them together.

The sound track was SO unbelievably good. The original background songs like Wing of Goryeo were just beautiful and conveyed the mood of the show wonderfully. That song is just beautiful and the vocals were captivating. And the songs like "Can You Hear My Heart" just had be smiling every time it was on. The music is just amazing and helps convey the story and the emotion so well!

I have already re-watched this once (with my roommate, who doesn't usually like Korean dramas but had us up bingeing it till 1am in the morning because she just adored it). It is just a must watch. I pray that they make a second season to this masterpiece because we NEED one desperately.

The only bad thing I have to say about it is that it left me crying so hard I started choking on my tears both times I watched it. I ran out of tissues... But I so recommend this to anyone even if you don't normally enjoy historical dramas.

Leia Mais

Very confusing and poorly adapted plot (SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH, IS VERY BAD)

I watched the Chinese version, and I say that Moon Lovers doesn’t get along, I can’t deny that the protagonists´ performances surprised me but the story didn’t contribute to that, I thought they killed many characters, the story gradually became very predictable, the ascent of the 4th prince to the throne very tiring. There were 20 episodes, they managed to deliver the best tray drama, but they failed a lot. Regarding the costumes, it showed how the clothes used in the Goryeo Dynasty were, but it did not match the time, the same with the sets, palaces, etc., that did not allude to Goryeo.

Leia Mais

Frustrating in later episodes

Watched this drama because of previous recommendations. For me it didn't meet the hyped up expectations. Had to fast forward parts in episodes 15 onwards. FL's character was frustrating. IU's acting was at times hard to watch. The later storylines felt like it was a mish mash of trying to put things together so that an ending can be made.

The political back and forth is to be expected as its based in the palace but there was too much focus on FL non action than other character stories. The love triangle got tired.

I've decided to do a pros and cons based on my opinion:

PROs
The Princes - nice eye candy
Lee Joon GI - good acting and eye candy
Costumes
Quality of Actors - experienced actors who were able to portray believable characters

CONs
Lengthy drama - could've stopped at 16 episodes
FL - IU's acting - not good

Leia Mais

Moon lovers: scarlet heart ryeo. AKA the definition of tragedy.

hey google. what is the definition of depression? Google: the feeling you get when the last episode of moon lovers ends.

if you are a masochist and are indeed looking for a drama that will tear out your heart, and leave it shattered on the grown, leaving you with pain so unreal you want to just die, this is it, if not... -
-DO NOT WATCH!
WARNING POST: DEPRESSION ALERT!
Don't forget to watch the Korean drama moon lovers scarlet heart? you must hear often.
You will see a lot of reviews like this in the group, ''the drama is very good'', ''you should watch it''- with all these...
Many will give you tricks! give suggestions, try to show the drama even force you to see it, Don't forget to watch out for these things.
Remember, all of this is intriguing to the conspirators.
It's not a drama, it's a nightmare. Once you watch the drama, you can't get out of this dilemma. The day/world will not feel any better. You will fall into deep depression. All would seem meaningless. you Will not want to eat rice.
Those who will suggest this drama, remember they are your enemies!
If they like it they will tell you to watch this drama, remember these people are masochists, because they don't want it. Even if you don't want to see, they will show it to you and force it. Don't forget, don't fall into their trap. If anyone wants to discuss this drama with you, just block it immediately!!! (just so you know i am one of those people.)
And if you don't, if you go to see them and watch the drama, then you will regret it. Will want to climb on the roof in the middle of the night and cry alone. The chest will be filled with wailing. Even if you have a boyfriend/girlfriend, you will feel single. And if you aren't single, you will only remember being single. Why do you think again and again about it? If not, how could it be! Nothing will feel good, nothing !!!
after the last episode stops playing you sprawl out on your bed looking at the ceiling with your mouth wide open in shock for five or more minutes just thinking about it like whaaaaaaaa... then you start sobbing just thinking about every tragic part( the whole second half) then fall asleep from crying too hard, then you wake up and you have the worst headache you have ever had in your life, and when you go pee it's practically brown because you're so dehydrated, then the whole next day you will listen to will be back by I'm sun hae( the song that plays after every depressing part) and while listening you will think about it and start bawling again, so you basically bawl all day long, you won't want to eat rice like me.
I said what I had to say. No one can blame me if I don't want to eat rice after watching this drama later. But I was warned before.
now I warn you.
but for me i do not regret it! i will never regret it! i watch and watch over and over again and never regret it!

so... Although it destroyed me, it was amazing! it had an amazing but messed up story, amazing acting, amazing ost and amazing chemistry between all of the couples, and it has such a romance in it that was out of this world! between all the couples! it honestly has such a romance like insane, you get connected to the characters witch makes it worse. you will feel heartbroken, you will ache for them, but it is such a good story and well-made drama so you will just have no other choice but to love it.
if you do love a good cry wait sorry SOB (not son of a b**** sob a SOB BARELY CAN BREATHE COZ YOUR NOSE IS SO CLOGGED SOB) with good acting and amazing romance, chemistry, action, and also comedy, you will absolutely LOVE this
10/10 from me! but a bunch of enemies will recommend remember this. mark my words whoever recommend this to you is your ENEMYS! 0.0

Leia Mais

deserved the hype

i loved it !! i held back from watching it for sooo so long because of all the good reviews and high ratings (+ people BEGGING for season two) and NOW I GET IT . i get WHY.

i barely pay attention to the OSTs and MLSHR took a turn for me on that. im obsessed now lol.

the casts are amazing and i loveeed the first few episodes (also the others just those more) because the chemistry between them all was so lovely. wish Haesu stayed a noble throughout the show but :/ circumstances.

i love angst i love it i love everything idk i cant think i just love everything about this show EXCEPT wang so / 4th Prince / Gwangjong's last line. WHY. WHY DID IT GAVE US HOPE FOR SEASON 2 . now ill be in the stage of grief and beg for season 2 from the producers.

if you haven't watched it Go and watch tf!!!

Leia Mais