Title: Bloody Heart, Red Heart, Red Single Heart
Episodes: 16
Genre: Drama, Historical, Romance, Political, Melodrama
Story: 7 out of 10
Characters: 7 out of 10
Cinematography: 8 out of 10
Korean Drama Bloody Heart has an atmospheric cinematography
Story
Lee Tae is the king and his life is all about maintaining his position and battling his court. And to enhance his authority, he has to marry a key player’s daughter. Unfortunately, Lee Tae’s heart belongs to Yoo Jung, a merchant whose family had been wrongly accused as traitors. Yoo Jung believes that the man she meets every fifteen days is a scholar. But things will get complicated when Gye Won, Lee Tae’s enemy, will discover his secret.
Korean Drama Bloody Heart is a political drama with a twisty romance.
The first part was intriguing, with the secret between Yoo Jung and Lee Tae occupying most of the main plot. The political drama was the main focus after that.
And it was interesting for a while, but it got boring towards the ending, as the twists got more and more predictable and it felt like the drama had few surprises to offer.
On the other hand, the relationship between Lee Tae and Gye Won was pretty intriguing. It had its ups and downs, but, overall, was what kept things moving.
As for the romance, it was sweet and intense, though the politics of the palace often made the characters act foolishly.
Characters
Lee Tae is the king. He is ruthless when it comes to getting what he wants and he is cunning and enjoys making plans.
Lee Joon gave an intense performance.
Watch Lee Joon’s other dramas KDrama The Silent Sea and KDrama Bulgasal: Immortal Souls
Gye Won is an aristocrat who has dedicated his life to serving those in power and moving things around according to what he believes what’s right for the empire.
Jang Hyuk was a nice second lead with many layers.
Watch Jang Hyuk in his other works KDrama My Country: The New Age and KDrama Tell Me What You Saw
Yoo Jung is a merchant who comes from an aristocratic family who had been deemed as traitors. She is in love with a scholar who has been visiting her for years every month. She is dreaming of marrying him, but he is secretive and doesn’t appeal to be willing to.
Kang Han Na gave an emotional and strong performance.
Watch Kang Ha Na in her other dramas KDrama My Roommate is a Gumiho, KDrama Start Up, K Drama Familiar Wife, K Drama =Just Between Lovers, and KDrama «Scarlet Heart»
Cinematography
The drama has beautiful cinematography, with excellent lighting and a moody atmosphere.
Overall
My overall rating for the Korean Drama Bloody Heart is 7 out of 10. The drama started strongly and with a beautiful cinematograph, but it had few surprises left in the end.
Also, check out these recommendations
- KDrama The Crowned Clown
- KDrama Mr. Queen
- KDrama My Country: The New Age
- KDrama Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency
- KDrama The Red Sleeve
- KDrama The King’s Affection
- KDrama River Where The Moon Rises
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