Appearance of Joon-gi and IU On ‘Scarlet Heart Ryeo’
If you are a fan of Korean dramas, you are definitely no stranger to the drama titled Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, starring famous artists from South Korea, Lee Joon-gi and IU. Aside from starring Lee Joon-gi and IU, this drama also features Kang Ha-neul and Hong Jonghyun. The drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryo was quite a popular drama in 2016 that was aired on SBS. Before this drama, Lee Joon-gi and IU’s relationship was not very familiar, but after this drama, their relationship got even closer, so some netizens speculated that they are dating in real life as well.
At a press conference for the drama, Lee Joon-gi has said that he was impressed by IU’s acting. He has also said that he started having a lot more trust in IU’s acting after filming started. IU was able to make the role completely her own. He even said that he was able to lean on IU as an actress, which gave him an opportunity to focus on his character while they were working on the 2nd and 3rd episode. He is really grateful to her.
This drama tells a story about what happens when a total solar eclipse occurs. A woman from the 21st century, Go Ha-jin (IU), goes back in time to the Goryeo Dynasty. She awakens in the body of a 16-year-old teenage girl named Hae-soo. There, she falls in love with the 8th prince Wang Wook (Kang Ha-neul), then with the 4th prince Wang So (Lee Joon-gi), who hides his face behind a mask and has the nickname “dog-wolf,” making other people afraid of him. Love, competition, politics, and friendship occur between the handsome princes who fight for the throne, friendship, and love.
Well, are you curious about Lee Joon-gi and IU’s affection in the drama? Check this out!
Lee Joon-gi and IU’s Romantic Moments in Scarlet Heart Ryo
As mentioned earlier, the drama revolves around the story of a 25-year-old woman, Go Ha-jin (IU), from the 21st century who gets transported back in time to the Goryeo Dynasty, during a total solar eclipse. She wakes up in the year of 941 in the body of Hae Soo, among the many royal princes of the ruling Wang family. She originally falls in love with the gentle and warm-hearted 8th Prince Wang Wook (Kang Ha-neul), but later, she falls in love with Wang So (Lee Joon-gi), the fearsome 4th Prince who hides his face behind a mask and is given the derogatory label of “wolf dog.” As the story develops, Hae Soo finds herself unwittingly caught between the rivalry and politics among the princes in the fight for the throne.
Besides its unique storyline, this drama also stars famous artists from South Korea, such as Lee Joon-gi, IU, Kang Ha-neul, and Hong Jonghyun. In this drama too, the affection of Lee Joon-gi and IU has been a hot topic of conversation, even speculated to be a couple in real life. IU has also said that she felt comfortable with Lee Joon-gi, Lee Joon-gi always helped and supported her. Their relationship got even closer after the drama ended.
This scene shows Lee Joon-gi and IU making eye contact with each other and IU smiles staring at Lee Joon-gi. This scene really warmed the audience’s hearts because their interaction is very romantic and seems quite natural. Using the traditional clothes of the Ryeo dynasty, Lee Joon-gi and IU both look very charming. Lee Joon-gi looks very handsome and IU is very beautiful.
Next, this scene shows Lee Joon-gi sleeping in IU’s lap with IU gently stroking Lee Joon-gi’s hair. IU’s sweet laughter makes her appear very beautiful and charming. This scene can really make anyone jealous, right?
This photo will also make your heart warm, right? Lee Joon-gi is looking at IU warmly and lovingly. IU seems to be pointing at something, but Lee Joon-gi is only focused on looking at IU very lovingly. What do you think?
This scene can definitely make anyone go hysterical, right? It’s a still of Lee Joon-gi kissing IU gently. One of Lee Joon-gi’s and IU’s kiss scenes in this drama, it is one of the most popular kissing scenes in the 2016 dramas. Jealous, right?