Lovers of the Red Sky (2021–…): Season 1, Episode 10 - Episode #1.10 - full transcript
(This drama is fictional and people or stories are not tied to reality.)
Scholar Ha.
(Prince Joohyang Lee Hoo, King Seongjo's second son)
The Demon is sealed in his body.
I do not understand...
I will tell you the rest next time.
We shall have a long talk.
Yes, Your Highness.
Now, you are the only person who can store the King's portrait.
Does it mean...
that the King's portrait that I will paint will be used...
That is correct.
Father.
The former King's portrait will be used to seal the Demon.
The Demon...
is near us.
Scholar Ha.
Your face shows more than one person's fate.
I see both divine and evil auras inside you.
What do you mean by "evil aura"?
The two different auras inside me...
You were passed out on the side of a path.
Your clothes were torn too.
On the day the incident happened at Mount Inwang...
I heard you lost memories.
Did you walk here through the night?
Is it really inside of me?
Is that what caused me to lose my memories?
I still remember nothing right after the rainmaking ritual...
19 years ago.
Some pieces of my memory are missing.
I do not remember much.
I don't remember a thing.
Scholar Ha. Inside of his body,
the Demon is sealed.
That cannot be true. I simply cannot believe it.
There is something inside me that I do not even know.
Did you get any new information...
(Newly acquired information)
on the Demon?
No, sir. I've been looking into it in every way possible, but...
Look into the King's portrait...
(Moo Young: Ha Ram's bodyguard)
used at the Sealing Ceremony.
Find out what happened...
to the painters who drew it after finishing the job.
I want all the details.
Hence, as a divine painter,
try to restore his portrait as soon as possible.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I shall dedicate myself to completing your command.
Yes.
I truly hope...
you will succeed.
(Episode 10: The Painter of The King's Portrait)
Your Highness.
I have something to ask you.
Go ahead.
The King's portrait that I'll paint...
is not a regular portrait, is it?
So?
Is it possible...
that I'll end up falling ill while painting the portrait...
just like my father did?
I do not have a clear answer to that.
I cannot assure you that nothing bad will happen to you either.
But I shall keep you safe no matter what it takes.
But...
if something happens to me, my father...
I promise you.
I shall protect your father as well as you.
Why would you make such a promise to me?
Do you fear I might not be able to keep the promise?
That is not what I meant.
Why would you take care of me and my father?
It is because...
I love you.
Please do not make such a joke.
All right. I admit...
that it was a bad joke.
We are here. I will go in now, Your Highness.
I will see you tomorrow.
Yes, Your Highness.
You'd better give up on her, Your Highness.
You and that girl are not meant to be.
Who are you? Reveal yourself.
(Wol Sun: Seongjucheong's 5th head priestess)
I am Wol Sun, the head priestess of Seongjucheong, Your Highness.
Oh, dear.
Changing one's fate...
would never be easy.
"Fate"?
The moon is unusually bright tonight.
They were not red as they are now.
The color of your eyes was blackish-red.
Do my eyes turn blackish-red...
whenever I lose my memory?
Do you not remember anything?
Do you not remember any of it?
No.
Could it be the reason why I lost my memory at Mount Inwang?
Man Soo.
Yes, Sir Scholar.
Do you remember the incident that happened at Mount Inwang?
How could I forget it?
I heard a loud noise like a thunder before it happened.
I turned around and saw the roof of the litter soaring up to the sky.
It was crazy.
I looked inside the litter while it was all happening.
I do not know what happened, but you had disappeared.
I still dream about it sometimes.
That monster.
A monster?
Yes.
The monster in black clothes that popped out of the litter.
Is that...
the Demon inside of me?
The Demon?
What is going on?
What should I do?
Should I ask Scholar Ha about it?
I must have lost my mind.
He would think I'm a lunatic if I go to see him at this hour.
What the heck.
That's weird.
I thought I heard Cheon Gi's voice.
Was I mistaken?
I guess you were.
Was I...
I am here to buy a painting.
I said, I am here to buy a painting.
Goodness.
Why would you ask for a painting at such a late hour?
Oh, my. He's here again.
He asks for Cheon Gi whenever he comes here.
I need Painter Hong's painting.
(Hong Eun O, ex-Gohwawon painter, Hong Cheon Gi's father)
I will tell Cheon Gi to draw one...
I will not leave without a painting tonight.
Let me meet Painter Hong.
Kan...
Kan Yoon Guk?
My goodness. You lost it again.
Why would you bring up Kan Yoon Guk all of a sudden?
Kan...
Kan Yoon Guk. My gosh.
Sir, what is the matter?
Painter Kan.
I didn't know you were alive.
That...
is not Kan Yoon Guk.
What are you talking about?
Hwacha.
That's Hwacha.
What? The goblin that is crazy about paintings?
While we were drawing the King's portrait,
Hwacha entered Kan Yoon Guk's body.
Kan Yoon Guk.
Kan Yoon Guk is here. He is here.
Where is the painter I'm looking for?
Should I go in?
No, I don't think I should.
What?
Who are you?
Pardon?
Oh, my. Painter Hong, are you all right?
Yes.
Why is Cheon Gi here?
What brings you here at this hour?
I think I should find her myself.
Goodness.
If that's the painting goblin...
Is he going to harm Cheon Gi?
Now tell me.
I had something to ask you about.
And I wanted to see you too.
Is it wrong of me to see you because I want to see you?
No.
I guess you did not want to see me.
That is not true.
I missed you.
How much did you miss me?
Like the stars...
The stars?
Please continue.
Like the stars miss the sun.
Really?
Yes, it's true.
By the way, is everything okay?
The thing is...
I heard something horrifying...
I heard that the King's portrait I'll paint can be very dangerous.
I am not sure,
but it seems that my father...
went crazy while drawing the King's portrait.
Now I am afraid to draw...
the King's portrait. I am terrified.
Your father fell ill while painting it? What do you mean?
By any chance,
have you ever heard "the Demon"?
Pardon?
I found out...
that the portrait I will draw will be used...
to seal the Demon, a very powerful evil spirit, in it.
I think...
that my drawing skills may not be enough.
But who...
told you this?
His Majesty did.
Did you meet His Majesty?
Yes.
So the King knew about the Demon as well.
Come to think of it, I think that the evil spirit was...
the cause of the fire at Gyeongwon Pavilion...
and the reason why the portrait was burned.
Maybe the evil spirit that remained there...
made you act strange when we went to Gyeongwon Pavilion.
I lost track of time.
I understand.
I will ponder on it as if it is my own concern.
It is getting late. You should go home now.
I don't want to leave just yet,
but it's getting too late to say that I will stay a little longer.
Yes, I will leave.
Wait. You hurt your leg before. Are you all right now?
Oh, that... I am fine.
It's just a little uncomfortable to walk. That is all.
Why didn't you tell me?
I let you stand out here without knowing that.
I will lend you my litter. Ride it home.
No, that's okay.
Actually, I feel sick when I ride a litter.
The last time I rode yours, I felt nauseous and dizzy.
And the people whom I live with would find it weird.
If so, would you like to stay here tonight?
But I don't want to cause you any trouble...
There are many extra rooms here. Stay comfortably.
Then instead of staying for the night,
I will stay for a while to rest.
I will show you the way.
Yes.
Oh, that painting...
That is the tiger painting that you left here before.
It has finally met its owner again.
They say that even a painting has its own will.
I suppose it's true.
What kind of will?
The will to choose its own owner.
I am honored.
It was painted by the winner of the painting contest.
Please have some.
Thank you.
Do you play geomungo?
I play it once in a while to pass time.
You do know how to enjoy yourself.
Since we're talking about it, can you play it for me?
At the dragon rainmaking ritual 19 years ago,
as the King's portrait was burned,
the Demon that had been sealed in it was released.
That day, the fate of this nation's royal family changed.
What does it mean?
On the day of the dragon rainmaking ritual,
The fate of the two princes...
who went to Gyeongwon Pavilion on the day of the ritual.
And the fate that began that day when the child...
who was supposed to die as the sacrifice came back alive.
Are you suggesting that Scholar Ha and King Youngjong's portrait...
have some sort of connection?
You saw his power when you saw him at Gyeongwon Pavilion.
That kind of power doesn't belong to a living person.
Then are you saying that the Demon entered...
Scholar Ha's body on the day of the ritual?
That is how I see it.
You said that I should give up on Painter Hong.
What did you mean by that?
The divine painter is destined to be with someone else.
Is Scholar Ha the one that she's destined to be with?
What are you doing?
I apologize.
I saw tears falling down your face.
I am fine.
All right.
I think I was carried away because of the excitement.
I will play a mellow song next time.
That painter has an aura that clashes with yours.
If you get deeply involved with her, you shall suffer great misfortune.
How dare you?
Do not speak of such an ominous thing.
You must avoid it while you can.
You are destined to become the great one to lead this nation.
This is the fate given to you.
I shall not avoid it.
Whatever ordeal I may face,
I shall not avoid it.
You said that my fate is already decided.
But I shall overcome it...
to protect all that I cherish.
Both Painter Hong and this nation.
(Mi Su: Seongjucheong's 4th head shaman)
Is it true that there are signs of a manifestation?
Yes, Your Highness.
There has been a divine revelation.
A manifestation? That is so sudden. How can it be possible?
The deity's plan cannot be predicted.
However, it's a full moon tonight, and it strengthens the Yin energy.
What happens after it manifests?
Before that happens,
I will try to communicate with the Demon.
If you'd like to meet the Demon with me,
you must remember what you heard at Gyeongwon Pavilion 19 years ago.
Now...
I shall begin.
My eyes. They are near here.
That energy...
It came from a divine painting.
The Demon, my Lord.
Sir Scholar?
Those blackish-red eyes...
The ones I saw at Gyeongwon Pavilion.
Om chaina romamurudu.
Om chaina romamurudu.
No one can hurt my painter.
I'm sure it was Hwacha.
Why on earth would he attack me?
"Hwacha"?
Who was that?
It was...
Tell me everything!
He returned the curse...
(Returning a curse: Sending a curse back to the one who cast it)
Hey. What's wrong?
We don't have any detailed information...
about Scholar Ha Ram of Seomungwan.
He is the son of Lord Ha Sung Jin who was the head of Jokyeokjeon.
The King suddenly appointed him...
as the senior eighth rank at Seomungwan.
His family originated from Yangju.
He has no official records and was appointed directly by the King.
Is anyone there?
Yes, Your Highness.
(Go Pil: the head servant for Prince Yangmyeong's family)
I need you to go to Yangju.
Who are you?
Scholar.
Miss?
Yes.
What on earth are you doing in my chamber?
Do you not remember anything again?
Remember what?
Wait. That's not important.
Why did you come to my chamber?
This is where I was sleeping.
Why am I here?
You really don't remember, do you?
How did I get here?
I should be asking that question.
Last night...
Yes?
Last night, you suddenly came into this room.
And then you fell asleep.
I was so surprised.
Is that true?
Did I do something horrible to you...
and lose my memory again?
Only the bad thing you did...
was to come in here. It's true.
Did you have a dream or anything like that?
No.
I did not have any dreams.
I'm pretty sure that the same thing that happened...
at Gyeongwon Pavilion happened again last night.
My clothes...
No. Do not look at me.
Please don't look at me either.
You know that I can't see anyway...
Please turn around.
Okay.
Miss.
I said, do not turn around.
Okay.
Painter Hong, are you awake?
Breakfast is ready.
Where did Lord Ha go? He was not in his chamber.
That cannot be true. His shoes were still there.
What should I do?
If anyone sees us, would this cause a misunderstanding?
Why wouldn't it?
I will be out shortly after I get dressed.
Yes. Please take your time.
Please do not wait out there as it makes me uncomfortable.
I know where to go.
Yes. I understand.
Please hurry up and get up.
Did you just hit me?
Are you picking a fight with me?
Please stand up.
Okay.
Excuse me.
This is my jeogori. What are you doing with it?
What's wrong with your attire?
Sir.
Let me look out first.
You should put your head down.
Okay, let's go.
Okay.
Oh, my!
I...
Sir, please be quiet.
Sir.
What's going on?
We are in a double bind.
I mean...
You don't need to pretend you didn't see us. You can greet us.
This is not what it looks like. I don't know what you're thinking,
but we just came out for a walk because the weather was great.
But it was too warm.
Miss Hong.
I'm fine.
Excuse me?
What's fine about looking like that?
Just give that back to me.
Please take care of him.
Nothing happened. Don't make her feel uncomfortable.
Yes, we didn't misunderstand anything.
You're saying nothing happened, right?
I knew you'd understand, Man Soo.
Which hairpin would you like to give her?
I'm telling you that's not it.
Yes, we know that's not it.
Will we be able to get a hairpin at this time?
According to the rumors, the accessory shop...
Yeonjeong has everything.
It is a misunderstanding.
It is a misunderstanding.
Come here, you two.
I told you to come here.
I'm telling you it's not like that!
Did you get it?
I asked around regarding King Youngjong's portrait,
but other than the painter who painted the king's portrait,
there was one more painter.
There was one more person?
It's Painter Kan Yoon Guk, who was in Gohwawon.
Kan Yoon Guk?
And we thought King Youngjong's portrait...
was just an important painting used for the Sealing Ceremony.
But...
But what?
Tell me.
King Youngjong's portrait is said to be a sacred object...
that was used when sealing up the Demon inside King Youngjong.
(Sacred object)
Are you saying King Youngjong also had the Demon inside him?
Yes.
It was meant to be sealed up in the painting.
So what Miss Hong said was true?
It seemed like he didn't know anything.
My eyes.
My eyes.
What's going on?
(Cha Young Wook and Choi Jung)
Hey, Troublemaker.
Hey.
Hey, where were you last night?
Shut it!
What were you doing?
That Troublemaker...
What was she up to all night?
So to summarize what you said,
you received an order to restore King Youngjong's portrait.
And that portrait was the painting her father painted,
but it was actually...
a painting that was like a talisman to seal up evil spirits?
Yes.
I think...
my father went mad while painting that portrait.
I need to do it because it's the king's order,
but what if I turn out that way too?
Shut it. That shouldn't happen.
Why risk your life to paint a portrait? No.
First of all, just avoid it.
What comes next?
You need to figure that out on your own.
Easy for you to say. you're not the one who has to paint it.
What else should I do?
Do you want me to paint it for you?
Yes! That's it.
Will you paint it for me?
What nonsense!
Hey, that's ridiculous.
If you get caught, you'll all be buried alive.
What should I do then?
I can't live like that because of my father.
Dear heavens...
Han Geon! I'm going to kill you!
Master Choi!
Master Choi!
Please stop, Master Choi.
Move out of my way!
Didn't I tell you to tell me if anything like that happened?
Han Geon, that jerk!
Master Choi, it's the king's order.
I'm telling you it's not just a simple matter!
Let go of me!
Master Choi.
Please stop. You'll only make it worse for Cheon Gi.
Why, that jerk!
Get out of my way!
Master Choi.
Move out of my way!
Cheon Gi.
We'll have to find a way to get you out of Gohwawon.
But Master Choi,
did my father turn out that way because of the king's portrait?
There's no need to talk about that.
Let's look for a way to avoid the king's order.
Will there be a way?
But for now, if you go to Gohwawon,
just tell them you're feeling sick and come back right away.
You have to must not pain the king's portrait.
(King's portrait)
I understand.
Didn't you see his power at Gyeongwon Pavilion?
That's not the power of a living person.
Are you saying the Demon is inside Scholar Ha's body?
I lost consciousness in the litter on the way to the observatory.
it doesn't look like it was done by a person.
Scholar Ha...
I've come to ask you something.
Yes, Prince Yangmyeong. Please ask.
Is there proof...
that the Demon is inside Scholar Ha's body?
(Proof: Any material that proves something is true or real)
Please take a seat.
Let me show you the proof.
My eyes.
Ha Ram.
Is the Demon really inside Scholar Ha?
It's not a being I can drive out with my power.
But why does the Demon inside Scholar Ha show itself...
only when he's around Painter Hong?
The reason why the Demon keeps appearing around a divine painter...
must not be a coincidence.
It's not a coincidence?
Then what?
They are connected by the thread of destiny.
Either one of them will meet its end.
If Cheon Gi finishes the painting,
will she be able to drive out the Demon in me?
There are new rumors about King Youngjong's portrait.
I looked for Kan Yoon Guk, who was the other painter...
who painted the king's portrait with Hong Eun O.
No one knows if he's dead or alive.
Among the painters,
there's a rumor that whoever paints it will be cursed by Hwacha.
Hwacha's curse?
Yes, all the painters that painted the portrait died or went mad,
which is how the rumor came to be.
If Cheon Gi finishes the portrait, she'll be in danger too.
Are you worried Painter Hong will be in danger?
They're only rumors for now.
For Cheon Gi,
I need to find out the truth as soon as possible.
There's still one person alive...
who took part in the Sealing Ceremony.
Who is it?
It's Madam Mi Su.
Scholar Ha, Prince Yangmyeong is here to see you.
There's only you and me here,
so let me ask you directly.
Yes, Prince.
Have you thought...
if the recent Gyeongwon Pavilion incident...
is related to what happened in Mount Inwang?
Yes, I have.
I'd like to know your opinion.
Before I give my answer,
I'd like to ask a question too.
When you store King Youngjong's writing,
is it because you're trying to lock up...
the Demon again?
How do you know...
the palace secret about the Demon?
Did you hear it from Painter Hong?
No.
Then where?
I found out while I was investigating...
the Gyeongwon Pavilion incident.
Did you also know it is inside your body?
Yes.
In that case,
do you also know that you are a danger to Painter Hong?
Yes, sir.
Don't ever meet Painter Hong again...
until the painting is finished.
If the one with the Demon and the one trying to lock it up meet,
what do you think will happen?
it will lead to death.
If I ever catch you meeting her again...
If it happens,
I will never forgive you.
I'll be going now.
Sir,
what are you planning...
to do with me?
When the king's portrait is finished,
a Sealing Ceremony will soon take place.
You'll have to lay low until then.
Is the only way to drive away the Demon in my body...
is to restore King Youngjong's portrait...
and sealing the Demon in there?
As far as I know, yes.
Is there nothing...
I can do?
There is nothing we can do with human ability,
until a talented painter finishes the painting...
and it gets sealed up there.
I'd like to know
why you're so sure that's the only way.
It's because my grandfather, King Youngjong,
has fought against that all his life.
And it's the only way he found to get rid of the Demon.
If we leave things this way, your body won't be...
able to handle the Demon and it will be destroyed into pieces.
I'll find you a place for you to lay low
until the king's portrait is done.
Please stay there until then.
To drive out the Demon in me, I need Cheon Gi's painting.
The painter who finishes the king's portrait could get cursed.
You must never draw the King's portrait.
No!
Not the King's portrait. You must not draw it.
The painter of the king's portrait will face a tragedy.
But it's the king's command.
Will I be able to refuse painting the king's portrait?
Why isn't Scholar Ha coming?
No,
I can't put Cheon Gi in danger.
Sir, you came.
Miss Hong.
Yes.
I have a favor to ask.
A favor?
Could you draw me a portrait?
Pardon?
A portrait?
He's someone you should be very thankful for.
Who is it?
You'll know when you see him.
Painting isn't hard.
Don't worry.
I'll pay you handsomely for the portrait.
I wasn't asking about the payment.
I was just curious why you suddenly asked me.
Who is this person and where is he from?
How about we paint outside since the weather's nice today?
Is there a place you have in mind?
What about Mureung Stream?
It's a great place with fresh air and clear waters.
I know that place too.
I went there when painting outdoors back in Baekyu Painters Society.
You knew that place too?
It's on the way to the observatory.
(Observatory: Place where they observe stars)
Would tomorrow be okay?
Sure, sounds good.
Your Highness.
So did you get any information?
I heard she came by at the Map Restoration Room.
Then could she be sick?
What do you think? Do I look good?
These are valuable clothes, and Ms. Gyeonju lent them to me.
How could you be so cheerful after disobeying the king's orders?
Aren't you even worried?
Hey, is anything going to change if I am worried?
And of course, I am worried.
I'm just trying not to think about it.
What do you think of this color?
What if they come find me?
Nuisance and I thought about it,
and we'll have to say you have a fever or something.
Sounds good.
Enough of that. Are you going to Mureung Stream...
for real?
What do you mean? Of course I'm going.
I don't have time to do this.
Hey.
Don't get ahead of yourself.
He may actually be only asking for a portrait.
No, I don't think she has the wrong idea.
A man gave her a ring...
and he asked her to meet somewhere.
It's pretty obvious, don't you think?
You think so?
Stop looking at it. It might get worn out.
But your father must be happy.
His daughter is finally getting married.
Why, you...
Let me take a look.
Of what?
The ring.
Be careful with it.
Isn't this fake?
Hey.
It's fake.
What? Give it to me.
Get it if you can.
I said give it to me.
Give it back!
Take it if you can.
Why, you! I said give it back!
I said give it back to me!
Take it if you can.
Is there anybody inside?
Sir.
Why did you come all the way here?
I don't think you should be asking that when you didn't come to paint.
I apologize.
I wasn't feeling very well today,
so I couldn't go paint.
You should've told me if you were sick.
I was worried.
I'm sorry.
Here's your punishment.
You will paint the background of the king's portrait,
which consists of a carpet, a dragon...
and a footrest.
Pardon?
I mean, how am I supposed to paint all that in one day?
You're sick because you're distracted by other things.
When you paint repetitive patterns,
you'll be able to focus your mind.
Sir,
it's too much for me to paint by myself in one day.
I feel like I haven't fully recovered yet.
And I'm not that talented either.
Why are you...
trying so hard to lie?
That's not it.
You know,
when I wanted something, I always obtained it.
Don't think that only applies to paintings.
I will wait.
If you don't come, I'll come and look for you.
If Prince Yangmyeong finds out, he won't let it slide.
I don't know. Let's not think about it now.
(As the moon rises brightly, the lover looks beautiful)
(Seeing the melancholy appearance,)
This is enough.
(I also feel nervous)
She'll come today, right?
Come here I'll carry you on my back and play
Your highness.
Hello.
I'm back.
Did you find anything out in Yangju?
Yes, Your Highness.
What?
Scholar Ha.
Miss Hong, you're here.
Did you wait for a long time?
No. I'm glad you came.
So, who am I supposed to paint?
Me.
You shouldn't have done this.
You said he's someone I should feel thankful for.
I'm the one you should feel most thankful for. Am I not right?
All right.
I should be paid handsomely for the portrait today.
Don't worry about it.
Scholar Ha.
What are you doing?
Stay still. I want to teach you how to do this.
Do you think it would work?
Trust me and do as I do.
Are we done?
Yes, we finished the portrait.
This is how I look.
I appreciate it.
Do you?
Then, now that we're done with the portrait,
I'm going to need payment.
What's...
this?
Right after we go back home,
go to Mapo Port with your father.
If you give this letter at the entrance,
you'll be able to get on a ship headed to Yeon.
To Yeon?
That's right.
With your father,
you should leave this country.
I don't understand what you're talking about.
The other day,
you said you're worried about painting the king's portrait.
You wondered if your father went mad after completing the portrait.
So?
The Demon...
is inside me.
If I lose my memory,
I might...
strangle you again.
We...
just not...
meant to be together.
You must be joking.
Leave.
Leave far away from me.
Please.
Your Highness.
As a suspect for the murder of the palace guards in Mount Inwang,
Scholar Ha, you're under arrest.
No, you can't do this.
There must be a misunderstanding.
Back off.
Your Highness, how can you?
I told you to back off.
I won't.
How dare you!
(Lovers of the Red Sky)
The Demon is inside Ha Ram's body.
I will paint the king's portrait.
You'll be in danger if you complete the king's portrait.
I have to take the Demon out of your body.
I heard the painter who completes the king's portrait will be cursed.
It's a royal command and also my destiny.
If the king's portrait puts you in danger...
That ring is...
Scholar Ha gave it to me.
You should forget Scholar Ha.
If you're reading this letter,
it means something has happened to me.
Scholar Ha, it's finally completed.
A terrible thing happened, your highness. Painter Hong...
Cheon Gi!
Cheon Gi!
Goodness. Cheon Gi!
Cheon Gi!
Scholar Ha.
(Prince Joohyang Lee Hoo, King Seongjo's second son)
The Demon is sealed in his body.
I do not understand...
I will tell you the rest next time.
We shall have a long talk.
Yes, Your Highness.
Now, you are the only person who can store the King's portrait.
Does it mean...
that the King's portrait that I will paint will be used...
That is correct.
Father.
The former King's portrait will be used to seal the Demon.
The Demon...
is near us.
Scholar Ha.
Your face shows more than one person's fate.
I see both divine and evil auras inside you.
What do you mean by "evil aura"?
The two different auras inside me...
You were passed out on the side of a path.
Your clothes were torn too.
On the day the incident happened at Mount Inwang...
I heard you lost memories.
Did you walk here through the night?
Is it really inside of me?
Is that what caused me to lose my memories?
I still remember nothing right after the rainmaking ritual...
19 years ago.
Some pieces of my memory are missing.
I do not remember much.
I don't remember a thing.
Scholar Ha. Inside of his body,
the Demon is sealed.
That cannot be true. I simply cannot believe it.
There is something inside me that I do not even know.
Did you get any new information...
(Newly acquired information)
on the Demon?
No, sir. I've been looking into it in every way possible, but...
Look into the King's portrait...
(Moo Young: Ha Ram's bodyguard)
used at the Sealing Ceremony.
Find out what happened...
to the painters who drew it after finishing the job.
I want all the details.
Hence, as a divine painter,
try to restore his portrait as soon as possible.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I shall dedicate myself to completing your command.
Yes.
I truly hope...
you will succeed.
(Episode 10: The Painter of The King's Portrait)
Your Highness.
I have something to ask you.
Go ahead.
The King's portrait that I'll paint...
is not a regular portrait, is it?
So?
Is it possible...
that I'll end up falling ill while painting the portrait...
just like my father did?
I do not have a clear answer to that.
I cannot assure you that nothing bad will happen to you either.
But I shall keep you safe no matter what it takes.
But...
if something happens to me, my father...
I promise you.
I shall protect your father as well as you.
Why would you make such a promise to me?
Do you fear I might not be able to keep the promise?
That is not what I meant.
Why would you take care of me and my father?
It is because...
I love you.
Please do not make such a joke.
All right. I admit...
that it was a bad joke.
We are here. I will go in now, Your Highness.
I will see you tomorrow.
Yes, Your Highness.
You'd better give up on her, Your Highness.
You and that girl are not meant to be.
Who are you? Reveal yourself.
(Wol Sun: Seongjucheong's 5th head priestess)
I am Wol Sun, the head priestess of Seongjucheong, Your Highness.
Oh, dear.
Changing one's fate...
would never be easy.
"Fate"?
The moon is unusually bright tonight.
They were not red as they are now.
The color of your eyes was blackish-red.
Do my eyes turn blackish-red...
whenever I lose my memory?
Do you not remember anything?
Do you not remember any of it?
No.
Could it be the reason why I lost my memory at Mount Inwang?
Man Soo.
Yes, Sir Scholar.
Do you remember the incident that happened at Mount Inwang?
How could I forget it?
I heard a loud noise like a thunder before it happened.
I turned around and saw the roof of the litter soaring up to the sky.
It was crazy.
I looked inside the litter while it was all happening.
I do not know what happened, but you had disappeared.
I still dream about it sometimes.
That monster.
A monster?
Yes.
The monster in black clothes that popped out of the litter.
Is that...
the Demon inside of me?
The Demon?
What is going on?
What should I do?
Should I ask Scholar Ha about it?
I must have lost my mind.
He would think I'm a lunatic if I go to see him at this hour.
What the heck.
That's weird.
I thought I heard Cheon Gi's voice.
Was I mistaken?
I guess you were.
Was I...
I am here to buy a painting.
I said, I am here to buy a painting.
Goodness.
Why would you ask for a painting at such a late hour?
Oh, my. He's here again.
He asks for Cheon Gi whenever he comes here.
I need Painter Hong's painting.
(Hong Eun O, ex-Gohwawon painter, Hong Cheon Gi's father)
I will tell Cheon Gi to draw one...
I will not leave without a painting tonight.
Let me meet Painter Hong.
Kan...
Kan Yoon Guk?
My goodness. You lost it again.
Why would you bring up Kan Yoon Guk all of a sudden?
Kan...
Kan Yoon Guk. My gosh.
Sir, what is the matter?
Painter Kan.
I didn't know you were alive.
That...
is not Kan Yoon Guk.
What are you talking about?
Hwacha.
That's Hwacha.
What? The goblin that is crazy about paintings?
While we were drawing the King's portrait,
Hwacha entered Kan Yoon Guk's body.
Kan Yoon Guk.
Kan Yoon Guk is here. He is here.
Where is the painter I'm looking for?
Should I go in?
No, I don't think I should.
What?
Who are you?
Pardon?
Oh, my. Painter Hong, are you all right?
Yes.
Why is Cheon Gi here?
What brings you here at this hour?
I think I should find her myself.
Goodness.
If that's the painting goblin...
Is he going to harm Cheon Gi?
Now tell me.
I had something to ask you about.
And I wanted to see you too.
Is it wrong of me to see you because I want to see you?
No.
I guess you did not want to see me.
That is not true.
I missed you.
How much did you miss me?
Like the stars...
The stars?
Please continue.
Like the stars miss the sun.
Really?
Yes, it's true.
By the way, is everything okay?
The thing is...
I heard something horrifying...
I heard that the King's portrait I'll paint can be very dangerous.
I am not sure,
but it seems that my father...
went crazy while drawing the King's portrait.
Now I am afraid to draw...
the King's portrait. I am terrified.
Your father fell ill while painting it? What do you mean?
By any chance,
have you ever heard "the Demon"?
Pardon?
I found out...
that the portrait I will draw will be used...
to seal the Demon, a very powerful evil spirit, in it.
I think...
that my drawing skills may not be enough.
But who...
told you this?
His Majesty did.
Did you meet His Majesty?
Yes.
So the King knew about the Demon as well.
Come to think of it, I think that the evil spirit was...
the cause of the fire at Gyeongwon Pavilion...
and the reason why the portrait was burned.
Maybe the evil spirit that remained there...
made you act strange when we went to Gyeongwon Pavilion.
I lost track of time.
I understand.
I will ponder on it as if it is my own concern.
It is getting late. You should go home now.
I don't want to leave just yet,
but it's getting too late to say that I will stay a little longer.
Yes, I will leave.
Wait. You hurt your leg before. Are you all right now?
Oh, that... I am fine.
It's just a little uncomfortable to walk. That is all.
Why didn't you tell me?
I let you stand out here without knowing that.
I will lend you my litter. Ride it home.
No, that's okay.
Actually, I feel sick when I ride a litter.
The last time I rode yours, I felt nauseous and dizzy.
And the people whom I live with would find it weird.
If so, would you like to stay here tonight?
But I don't want to cause you any trouble...
There are many extra rooms here. Stay comfortably.
Then instead of staying for the night,
I will stay for a while to rest.
I will show you the way.
Yes.
Oh, that painting...
That is the tiger painting that you left here before.
It has finally met its owner again.
They say that even a painting has its own will.
I suppose it's true.
What kind of will?
The will to choose its own owner.
I am honored.
It was painted by the winner of the painting contest.
Please have some.
Thank you.
Do you play geomungo?
I play it once in a while to pass time.
You do know how to enjoy yourself.
Since we're talking about it, can you play it for me?
At the dragon rainmaking ritual 19 years ago,
as the King's portrait was burned,
the Demon that had been sealed in it was released.
That day, the fate of this nation's royal family changed.
What does it mean?
On the day of the dragon rainmaking ritual,
The fate of the two princes...
who went to Gyeongwon Pavilion on the day of the ritual.
And the fate that began that day when the child...
who was supposed to die as the sacrifice came back alive.
Are you suggesting that Scholar Ha and King Youngjong's portrait...
have some sort of connection?
You saw his power when you saw him at Gyeongwon Pavilion.
That kind of power doesn't belong to a living person.
Then are you saying that the Demon entered...
Scholar Ha's body on the day of the ritual?
That is how I see it.
You said that I should give up on Painter Hong.
What did you mean by that?
The divine painter is destined to be with someone else.
Is Scholar Ha the one that she's destined to be with?
What are you doing?
I apologize.
I saw tears falling down your face.
I am fine.
All right.
I think I was carried away because of the excitement.
I will play a mellow song next time.
That painter has an aura that clashes with yours.
If you get deeply involved with her, you shall suffer great misfortune.
How dare you?
Do not speak of such an ominous thing.
You must avoid it while you can.
You are destined to become the great one to lead this nation.
This is the fate given to you.
I shall not avoid it.
Whatever ordeal I may face,
I shall not avoid it.
You said that my fate is already decided.
But I shall overcome it...
to protect all that I cherish.
Both Painter Hong and this nation.
(Mi Su: Seongjucheong's 4th head shaman)
Is it true that there are signs of a manifestation?
Yes, Your Highness.
There has been a divine revelation.
A manifestation? That is so sudden. How can it be possible?
The deity's plan cannot be predicted.
However, it's a full moon tonight, and it strengthens the Yin energy.
What happens after it manifests?
Before that happens,
I will try to communicate with the Demon.
If you'd like to meet the Demon with me,
you must remember what you heard at Gyeongwon Pavilion 19 years ago.
Now...
I shall begin.
My eyes. They are near here.
That energy...
It came from a divine painting.
The Demon, my Lord.
Sir Scholar?
Those blackish-red eyes...
The ones I saw at Gyeongwon Pavilion.
Om chaina romamurudu.
Om chaina romamurudu.
No one can hurt my painter.
I'm sure it was Hwacha.
Why on earth would he attack me?
"Hwacha"?
Who was that?
It was...
Tell me everything!
He returned the curse...
(Returning a curse: Sending a curse back to the one who cast it)
Hey. What's wrong?
We don't have any detailed information...
about Scholar Ha Ram of Seomungwan.
He is the son of Lord Ha Sung Jin who was the head of Jokyeokjeon.
The King suddenly appointed him...
as the senior eighth rank at Seomungwan.
His family originated from Yangju.
He has no official records and was appointed directly by the King.
Is anyone there?
Yes, Your Highness.
(Go Pil: the head servant for Prince Yangmyeong's family)
I need you to go to Yangju.
Who are you?
Scholar.
Miss?
Yes.
What on earth are you doing in my chamber?
Do you not remember anything again?
Remember what?
Wait. That's not important.
Why did you come to my chamber?
This is where I was sleeping.
Why am I here?
You really don't remember, do you?
How did I get here?
I should be asking that question.
Last night...
Yes?
Last night, you suddenly came into this room.
And then you fell asleep.
I was so surprised.
Is that true?
Did I do something horrible to you...
and lose my memory again?
Only the bad thing you did...
was to come in here. It's true.
Did you have a dream or anything like that?
No.
I did not have any dreams.
I'm pretty sure that the same thing that happened...
at Gyeongwon Pavilion happened again last night.
My clothes...
No. Do not look at me.
Please don't look at me either.
You know that I can't see anyway...
Please turn around.
Okay.
Miss.
I said, do not turn around.
Okay.
Painter Hong, are you awake?
Breakfast is ready.
Where did Lord Ha go? He was not in his chamber.
That cannot be true. His shoes were still there.
What should I do?
If anyone sees us, would this cause a misunderstanding?
Why wouldn't it?
I will be out shortly after I get dressed.
Yes. Please take your time.
Please do not wait out there as it makes me uncomfortable.
I know where to go.
Yes. I understand.
Please hurry up and get up.
Did you just hit me?
Are you picking a fight with me?
Please stand up.
Okay.
Excuse me.
This is my jeogori. What are you doing with it?
What's wrong with your attire?
Sir.
Let me look out first.
You should put your head down.
Okay, let's go.
Okay.
Oh, my!
I...
Sir, please be quiet.
Sir.
What's going on?
We are in a double bind.
I mean...
You don't need to pretend you didn't see us. You can greet us.
This is not what it looks like. I don't know what you're thinking,
but we just came out for a walk because the weather was great.
But it was too warm.
Miss Hong.
I'm fine.
Excuse me?
What's fine about looking like that?
Just give that back to me.
Please take care of him.
Nothing happened. Don't make her feel uncomfortable.
Yes, we didn't misunderstand anything.
You're saying nothing happened, right?
I knew you'd understand, Man Soo.
Which hairpin would you like to give her?
I'm telling you that's not it.
Yes, we know that's not it.
Will we be able to get a hairpin at this time?
According to the rumors, the accessory shop...
Yeonjeong has everything.
It is a misunderstanding.
It is a misunderstanding.
Come here, you two.
I told you to come here.
I'm telling you it's not like that!
Did you get it?
I asked around regarding King Youngjong's portrait,
but other than the painter who painted the king's portrait,
there was one more painter.
There was one more person?
It's Painter Kan Yoon Guk, who was in Gohwawon.
Kan Yoon Guk?
And we thought King Youngjong's portrait...
was just an important painting used for the Sealing Ceremony.
But...
But what?
Tell me.
King Youngjong's portrait is said to be a sacred object...
that was used when sealing up the Demon inside King Youngjong.
(Sacred object)
Are you saying King Youngjong also had the Demon inside him?
Yes.
It was meant to be sealed up in the painting.
So what Miss Hong said was true?
It seemed like he didn't know anything.
My eyes.
My eyes.
What's going on?
(Cha Young Wook and Choi Jung)
Hey, Troublemaker.
Hey.
Hey, where were you last night?
Shut it!
What were you doing?
That Troublemaker...
What was she up to all night?
So to summarize what you said,
you received an order to restore King Youngjong's portrait.
And that portrait was the painting her father painted,
but it was actually...
a painting that was like a talisman to seal up evil spirits?
Yes.
I think...
my father went mad while painting that portrait.
I need to do it because it's the king's order,
but what if I turn out that way too?
Shut it. That shouldn't happen.
Why risk your life to paint a portrait? No.
First of all, just avoid it.
What comes next?
You need to figure that out on your own.
Easy for you to say. you're not the one who has to paint it.
What else should I do?
Do you want me to paint it for you?
Yes! That's it.
Will you paint it for me?
What nonsense!
Hey, that's ridiculous.
If you get caught, you'll all be buried alive.
What should I do then?
I can't live like that because of my father.
Dear heavens...
Han Geon! I'm going to kill you!
Master Choi!
Master Choi!
Please stop, Master Choi.
Move out of my way!
Didn't I tell you to tell me if anything like that happened?
Han Geon, that jerk!
Master Choi, it's the king's order.
I'm telling you it's not just a simple matter!
Let go of me!
Master Choi.
Please stop. You'll only make it worse for Cheon Gi.
Why, that jerk!
Get out of my way!
Master Choi.
Move out of my way!
Cheon Gi.
We'll have to find a way to get you out of Gohwawon.
But Master Choi,
did my father turn out that way because of the king's portrait?
There's no need to talk about that.
Let's look for a way to avoid the king's order.
Will there be a way?
But for now, if you go to Gohwawon,
just tell them you're feeling sick and come back right away.
You have to must not pain the king's portrait.
(King's portrait)
I understand.
Didn't you see his power at Gyeongwon Pavilion?
That's not the power of a living person.
Are you saying the Demon is inside Scholar Ha's body?
I lost consciousness in the litter on the way to the observatory.
it doesn't look like it was done by a person.
Scholar Ha...
I've come to ask you something.
Yes, Prince Yangmyeong. Please ask.
Is there proof...
that the Demon is inside Scholar Ha's body?
(Proof: Any material that proves something is true or real)
Please take a seat.
Let me show you the proof.
My eyes.
Ha Ram.
Is the Demon really inside Scholar Ha?
It's not a being I can drive out with my power.
But why does the Demon inside Scholar Ha show itself...
only when he's around Painter Hong?
The reason why the Demon keeps appearing around a divine painter...
must not be a coincidence.
It's not a coincidence?
Then what?
They are connected by the thread of destiny.
Either one of them will meet its end.
If Cheon Gi finishes the painting,
will she be able to drive out the Demon in me?
There are new rumors about King Youngjong's portrait.
I looked for Kan Yoon Guk, who was the other painter...
who painted the king's portrait with Hong Eun O.
No one knows if he's dead or alive.
Among the painters,
there's a rumor that whoever paints it will be cursed by Hwacha.
Hwacha's curse?
Yes, all the painters that painted the portrait died or went mad,
which is how the rumor came to be.
If Cheon Gi finishes the portrait, she'll be in danger too.
Are you worried Painter Hong will be in danger?
They're only rumors for now.
For Cheon Gi,
I need to find out the truth as soon as possible.
There's still one person alive...
who took part in the Sealing Ceremony.
Who is it?
It's Madam Mi Su.
Scholar Ha, Prince Yangmyeong is here to see you.
There's only you and me here,
so let me ask you directly.
Yes, Prince.
Have you thought...
if the recent Gyeongwon Pavilion incident...
is related to what happened in Mount Inwang?
Yes, I have.
I'd like to know your opinion.
Before I give my answer,
I'd like to ask a question too.
When you store King Youngjong's writing,
is it because you're trying to lock up...
the Demon again?
How do you know...
the palace secret about the Demon?
Did you hear it from Painter Hong?
No.
Then where?
I found out while I was investigating...
the Gyeongwon Pavilion incident.
Did you also know it is inside your body?
Yes.
In that case,
do you also know that you are a danger to Painter Hong?
Yes, sir.
Don't ever meet Painter Hong again...
until the painting is finished.
If the one with the Demon and the one trying to lock it up meet,
what do you think will happen?
it will lead to death.
If I ever catch you meeting her again...
If it happens,
I will never forgive you.
I'll be going now.
Sir,
what are you planning...
to do with me?
When the king's portrait is finished,
a Sealing Ceremony will soon take place.
You'll have to lay low until then.
Is the only way to drive away the Demon in my body...
is to restore King Youngjong's portrait...
and sealing the Demon in there?
As far as I know, yes.
Is there nothing...
I can do?
There is nothing we can do with human ability,
until a talented painter finishes the painting...
and it gets sealed up there.
I'd like to know
why you're so sure that's the only way.
It's because my grandfather, King Youngjong,
has fought against that all his life.
And it's the only way he found to get rid of the Demon.
If we leave things this way, your body won't be...
able to handle the Demon and it will be destroyed into pieces.
I'll find you a place for you to lay low
until the king's portrait is done.
Please stay there until then.
To drive out the Demon in me, I need Cheon Gi's painting.
The painter who finishes the king's portrait could get cursed.
You must never draw the King's portrait.
No!
Not the King's portrait. You must not draw it.
The painter of the king's portrait will face a tragedy.
But it's the king's command.
Will I be able to refuse painting the king's portrait?
Why isn't Scholar Ha coming?
No,
I can't put Cheon Gi in danger.
Sir, you came.
Miss Hong.
Yes.
I have a favor to ask.
A favor?
Could you draw me a portrait?
Pardon?
A portrait?
He's someone you should be very thankful for.
Who is it?
You'll know when you see him.
Painting isn't hard.
Don't worry.
I'll pay you handsomely for the portrait.
I wasn't asking about the payment.
I was just curious why you suddenly asked me.
Who is this person and where is he from?
How about we paint outside since the weather's nice today?
Is there a place you have in mind?
What about Mureung Stream?
It's a great place with fresh air and clear waters.
I know that place too.
I went there when painting outdoors back in Baekyu Painters Society.
You knew that place too?
It's on the way to the observatory.
(Observatory: Place where they observe stars)
Would tomorrow be okay?
Sure, sounds good.
Your Highness.
So did you get any information?
I heard she came by at the Map Restoration Room.
Then could she be sick?
What do you think? Do I look good?
These are valuable clothes, and Ms. Gyeonju lent them to me.
How could you be so cheerful after disobeying the king's orders?
Aren't you even worried?
Hey, is anything going to change if I am worried?
And of course, I am worried.
I'm just trying not to think about it.
What do you think of this color?
What if they come find me?
Nuisance and I thought about it,
and we'll have to say you have a fever or something.
Sounds good.
Enough of that. Are you going to Mureung Stream...
for real?
What do you mean? Of course I'm going.
I don't have time to do this.
Hey.
Don't get ahead of yourself.
He may actually be only asking for a portrait.
No, I don't think she has the wrong idea.
A man gave her a ring...
and he asked her to meet somewhere.
It's pretty obvious, don't you think?
You think so?
Stop looking at it. It might get worn out.
But your father must be happy.
His daughter is finally getting married.
Why, you...
Let me take a look.
Of what?
The ring.
Be careful with it.
Isn't this fake?
Hey.
It's fake.
What? Give it to me.
Get it if you can.
I said give it to me.
Give it back!
Take it if you can.
Why, you! I said give it back!
I said give it back to me!
Take it if you can.
Is there anybody inside?
Sir.
Why did you come all the way here?
I don't think you should be asking that when you didn't come to paint.
I apologize.
I wasn't feeling very well today,
so I couldn't go paint.
You should've told me if you were sick.
I was worried.
I'm sorry.
Here's your punishment.
You will paint the background of the king's portrait,
which consists of a carpet, a dragon...
and a footrest.
Pardon?
I mean, how am I supposed to paint all that in one day?
You're sick because you're distracted by other things.
When you paint repetitive patterns,
you'll be able to focus your mind.
Sir,
it's too much for me to paint by myself in one day.
I feel like I haven't fully recovered yet.
And I'm not that talented either.
Why are you...
trying so hard to lie?
That's not it.
You know,
when I wanted something, I always obtained it.
Don't think that only applies to paintings.
I will wait.
If you don't come, I'll come and look for you.
If Prince Yangmyeong finds out, he won't let it slide.
I don't know. Let's not think about it now.
(As the moon rises brightly, the lover looks beautiful)
(Seeing the melancholy appearance,)
This is enough.
(I also feel nervous)
She'll come today, right?
Come here I'll carry you on my back and play
Your highness.
Hello.
I'm back.
Did you find anything out in Yangju?
Yes, Your Highness.
What?
Scholar Ha.
Miss Hong, you're here.
Did you wait for a long time?
No. I'm glad you came.
So, who am I supposed to paint?
Me.
You shouldn't have done this.
You said he's someone I should feel thankful for.
I'm the one you should feel most thankful for. Am I not right?
All right.
I should be paid handsomely for the portrait today.
Don't worry about it.
Scholar Ha.
What are you doing?
Stay still. I want to teach you how to do this.
Do you think it would work?
Trust me and do as I do.
Are we done?
Yes, we finished the portrait.
This is how I look.
I appreciate it.
Do you?
Then, now that we're done with the portrait,
I'm going to need payment.
What's...
this?
Right after we go back home,
go to Mapo Port with your father.
If you give this letter at the entrance,
you'll be able to get on a ship headed to Yeon.
To Yeon?
That's right.
With your father,
you should leave this country.
I don't understand what you're talking about.
The other day,
you said you're worried about painting the king's portrait.
You wondered if your father went mad after completing the portrait.
So?
The Demon...
is inside me.
If I lose my memory,
I might...
strangle you again.
We...
just not...
meant to be together.
You must be joking.
Leave.
Leave far away from me.
Please.
Your Highness.
As a suspect for the murder of the palace guards in Mount Inwang,
Scholar Ha, you're under arrest.
No, you can't do this.
There must be a misunderstanding.
Back off.
Your Highness, how can you?
I told you to back off.
I won't.
How dare you!
(Lovers of the Red Sky)
The Demon is inside Ha Ram's body.
I will paint the king's portrait.
You'll be in danger if you complete the king's portrait.
I have to take the Demon out of your body.
I heard the painter who completes the king's portrait will be cursed.
It's a royal command and also my destiny.
If the king's portrait puts you in danger...
That ring is...
Scholar Ha gave it to me.
You should forget Scholar Ha.
If you're reading this letter,
it means something has happened to me.
Scholar Ha, it's finally completed.
A terrible thing happened, your highness. Painter Hong...
Cheon Gi!
Cheon Gi!
Goodness. Cheon Gi!
Cheon Gi!