Scarlet Heart: Ryeo: Season 1
2016 · 20 episodes · ★ 8.7
What Season 1 of Scarlet Heart: Ryeo
During a solar eclipse, Ko Ha-jin, a 25-year-old woman from the 21st century, wakes up in the year 941, in the middle of the Goryeo Dynasty. She takes over the body of Hae Soo, a 21-year-old girl who lives in the Wang family palace, where many princes live under the reign of King Taejo. To avoid raising suspicion, Ha-jin pretends to have lost her memory and learns to navigate a court where every word carries weight. At first she is drawn to Wang Wook, the eighth prince, but rivalry for the throne and for love shapes every decision. Her actions lead her into a confrontation that endangers those around her.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Traveling Back to Goryeo
After seemingly drowning in the present day, Go Hajin wakes up in the Goryeo era, assuming the body of Lady Hae Soo. The princes of the palace nervously await the return of their brother, 4th Prince Wang So.
1x02 So's Real Face
Hajin's feisty behavior gets her into trouble with 10th Prince Wang Eun, as well as the mysterious and dangerous So. The spiritual ritual ceremony arrives.
1x03 The One Behind
So and 8th Prince Wang Wook realize something troubling in the forest. Hajin tries to more convincingly assume her new identity.
Starring: Byeon Woo-seok, Jang Hae-min
1x04 Staying in Songak
Lady Hae Myeong feels as though she has not fulfilled her duties as a wife to Wook. Hajin begins to better understand So.
1x05 The First Time I Met You
Hajin tries to push aside her feelings for Wook, while Lady Hae tries to push the two closer together. So adjusts to his new life in the palace, though not everyone is delighted by his presence.
1x06 Hae-soo Cut Her Wrist
Hajin is informed that she will be getting married. She is reluctant, but her betrothed is a man whose grasp is difficult to escape.
1x07 A Court Lady in Damiwon
Hajin's new life as a court lady presents more challenges than expected. The palace celebrates Eun's birthday.
1x08 The Ritual Ceremony
Hajin discovers the real reason Court Lady Oh Sooyeon is so strict with her. A rain ritual is planned to help end the drought.
1x09 He Is King Gwangjong
Hajin realizes which prince will become King Gwangjong and wonders if she can change the future. A royal marriage is determined.
1x10 The Proposal
Wook begins to feel threatened by So's relationship with "Soo". News of the Crown Prince's family causes trouble for him within the palace.
1x11 Begging for Forgiveness
Hajin is placed under arrest for poisoning So, and Wook must prove her innocence before it is too late.
1x12 Assassinate the King
Hajin is demoted to a water maid while So is sent away to Later Jin. One year later, the peace gathering approaches.
1x13 The Rebellion
The king sends Hajin on an imperative mission, but to succeed, she must learn who she can and cannot trust.
1x14 Opening Up
So must make a sacrifice for the sake of the king and his daughter. The princes are stunned to reunite with a familiar face.
Starring: Lee Chae-mi
1x15 Looking for Eun and His Wife
King Jeongjong sends So after Eun for "plotting treason," and Hajin is again unsure of who she can trust.
1x16 A Test
Eun and Park Soondeok try to escape the Damiwon. So decides that he must become King of Goryeo, which means he must make sacrifices.
1x17 Goryeo's 3rd King
3rd Prince Wang Yo's mental and physical health continue to dwindle, and So takes advantage. Princess Hwangbo Yeonhwa and Queen Hwangbo come up with a new plan for the future of their family.
1x18 The Empress
So is pressured to marry Yeonhwa. Queen Yoo falls ill upon hearing that 14th Prince Wang Jeong is being punished.
1x19 Leaving the Palace
13th Prince Wang Baeka is chosen to lead soldiers in pacifying the slaves of Hubaekje. Jeong reveals to So his plan to marry Hajin and take her away from the palace.
1x20 The Letters Season Finale
Hajin leaves the palace to live with Jeong, but her condition worsens. Will she and So reunite before it's too late?
Starring: Seo Eun-sol
Season 1 Cast
Hong Jong-hyunWang Yo (3rd Prince)20 episodes
BaekhyunWang Eun (10th Prince)20 episodes
Kim Ji-sooWang Jeong (14th Prince)20 episodes
Yoon Sun-wooWang Won (9th Prince)20 episodes
Kim San-hoWang Mu (Crown Prince / 1st Prince)20 episodes
SeohyunPrincess Woo-hee20 episodes
Z.HERAPark Soon-deok20 episodes
Sung Dong-ilGrand General Park Soo-kyung20 episodes
Kim Sung-kyunChoi Ji-mong20 episodes
Jo Min-kiWang Geon / King Taejo20 episodes
Kim Kang-ilShincheon Kang20 episodes
Park Ji-youngQueen Yoo20 episodes
Park Jeong-hakWang Sik-ryeom20 episodes
Woo Hee-jinCourt Lady Oh Soo-yeon20 episodes
Park Si-eunLady Hae Myung-hee20 episodes
Jung Kyung-soonQueen Hwangbo20 episodes
Choi Byung-moPark Young-gyu20 episodes
Lee Ho-jungAera20 episodesWhere to Watch Season 1 of Scarlet Heart: Ryeo
It is currently not available on the major streaming platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 have?
Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 has 20 episodes.
When did Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 premiere?
Premiered on August 29, 2016.
Where to watch Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1?
Currently not available on the major subscription platforms (availability may vary by country).