Lovers of the Red Sky

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.

Lovers of the Red Sky (2021) is a South Korean historical fantasy romance miniseries created by Jang Tae-yoo for SBS, a sixteen-episode sageuk that unfolds in Joseon-era Korea. Kim You-jung plays Hong Chun-gi, a gifted and cheerful female painter who is chosen as the first woman admitted to the royal painting bureau, where her talent for capturing the world on canvas becomes both a dream and a danger. Ahn Hyo-seop plays Ha Ram, an astrologer whose path crosses hers and pulls her into a fated bond tied to celestial signs. Gong Myoung and Kwak Si-yang appear as royal princes whose rivalry over the court adds political pressure to the story. Prince An-pyeong and Prince Su-yang embody the court intrigue that surrounds the painter's rise. The engine of the series is her determination to keep painting while greed, secrets, and supernatural forces press in on every side. Each episode mixes palace maneuvering with fantasy elements and a slow-building romance. Told as one continuous story across a single season, it is a colorful period piece with a dreamy, romantic atmosphere. Fans of Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo and Mr. Sunshine will find resonance in its blend of royal court drama, destiny, and historical costume spectacle.

• Mr. Sunshinejoseon era court intrigue, fantasy romance with a painter heroine
• Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeoperiod romance with fantasy elements and a royal court setting
• Hwarangfated romance with supernatural elements in a historical korean setting

Created by

Jang Tae-yoo

Release Date

2021-08-30

Episode runtime

70 min

Rating

7.6 / 10 (40)

What is Lovers of the Red Sky about?

A gifted female painter in Joseon-era Korea is drawn into a fated romance and a supernatural conflict at the royal court.

What is Lovers of the Red Sky like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Lovers of the Red Sky as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Lovers of the Red Sky violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Lovers of the Red Sky as mild.

Which shows are like Lovers of the Red Sky?

Shows with a similar feel include Mr. Sunshine, Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, and Hwarang.

How long is Lovers of the Red Sky?

Lovers of the Red Sky: 1 season, 16 episodes.

Is Lovers of the Red Sky still running?

No, Lovers of the Red Sky has ended.