IU (a singer first, actress second) struggles in the first half. Her wide-eyed, bubbly portrayal feels more childlike than clever, and her crying scenes initially lack nuance. She improves significantly around episode 10, but the early criticism was valid.
The “time travel” premise is dropped almost entirely after episode 1 (she time-travels during a solar eclipse, but it’s never explained or revisited). Also, history buffs will cringe—the drama plays very loose with Goryeo-era politics, ages, and timelines. Moon Lovers- Scarlet Heart Ryeo - Season 1 Comp...
Lee Joon-gi’s eyes, the OST, and a finale that will haunt you for weeks. IU (a singer first, actress second) struggles in