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Set during the Joseon era, Hong Cheon Ki is a female painter with a genius like painting talent. She is picked as the first female painter of the Dohwaseo. Hong Cheon Ki also has a beautiful appearance and a bright personality. For her, painting is everything. One day, she meets Ha Ram.
Set in the fictional Joseon dynasty, this fantasy romance drama tells the story of Hong Cheon-gi, a talented female painter, and Ha Ram, a blind astrologer. Cheon-gi possesses a divine artistic gift, while Ha Ram can perceive the sky. Their lives become intertwined through a mysterious celestial event and a forbidden romance, as they navigate court intrigue and supernatural forces.
Lovers of the Red Sky was a popular drama in South Korea and internationally, particularly praised for its stunning visuals, compelling storyline, and the chemistry between its lead actors. It received good viewership ratings and was noted for its creative blend of historical elements with fantasy and romance.
Praised for its exquisite cinematography and production design that brought the fictional Joseon era to life.
The strong chemistry and performances of Kim Yoo-jung and Ahn Hyo-seop were frequently highlighted as a major draw.
Appreciated for its imaginative fantasy elements interwoven with a captivating historical romance plot.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally reflect positive sentiment, often commending the beautiful aesthetics, engaging romantic storyline, and the actors' portrayals. The drama's unique premise and visually rich world were frequently cited as enjoyable aspects.
Won multiple awards at the SBS Drama Awards 2021, including Top Excellence Award for an Actress (Kim Yoo-jung), Excellence Award for Actor (Ahn Hyo-seop), and Best Supporting Actor (Kwak Si-yang).
The drama is based on a historical novel of the same name by Jung Eun-gwol, who also wrote the novels that inspired the hit dramas 'Sungkyunkwan Scandal' and 'The Moon Embracing the Sun'.
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A poor fantasy that failed to establish a reasonable foundation from the very beginning, it even did a worse job with its brittle world building. The low budget visual effects weren't helping its case either. The cast may seems to be fine o...