Lovers of the Red Sky (2021) s01e09 Episode Script
Physiognomy Of The Immortal
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(Lovers of the Red Sky)
(Lovers of the Red Sky)
(This drama is fictional and
people or stories are not tied to reality.)
(Gyeongwon Pavilion)
(Prince Yangmyeong Lee
Yul, King Seongjo's third son)
Stay here.
Scholar Ha, are you all right?
(Mi Su, Seongjucheong's 4th head priestess)
Your Highness!
Your Highness!
Wake up. Your Highness!
Are you okay?
Your Highness!
Sir.
My eyes.
This
This isn't Ha Ram.
Don't come close.
Don't come close.
You have my eyes.
My eyes!
Ram.
It's me, Cheon Gi.
Please wake up.
Ha Ram!
Tiger Spirit.
Demon. This is the King's palace.
You have no power here.
Tiger Spirit.
Return.
To where you were sealed.
How dare you?
I will get them back.
Madam, what is the matter?
The Demon lost his power.
This means
someone is containing him.
Within the Palace.
Are you all right? Are you hurt?
Scholar Ha. Are you okay?
He will recover soon.
Scholar Ha.
Scholar Ha.
Sir.
Sir.
Sir.
(Episode 9: Physiognomy Of The Immortal)
Sir. What happened to you this time?
Don't worry. I had the
King's physician see him.
Thank you, Your Highness.
What if he doesn't wake up?
What happens then?
The King's physician said
he'll wake up in the morning.
Let's give it some time.
Does Scholar Ha faint this often?
Pardon? What do you mean by that?
I was suddenly reminded of the day
he went missing on Mount Inwang.
That day too,
he suddenly passed out,
and I didn't believe it.
Scholar Ha, are you all right?
On my way to Mount
Inwang's observatory last night,
I fell unconscious in the litter.
I don't remember anything after that.
Is Scholar Ha involved with
the dead soldiers we found on Mount Inwang?
Is your neck okay?
Pardon?
Yes, it's fine.
I'm more worried about Scholar Ha.
What is the matter?
- It's nothing.
- It's not nothing.
Why is your face so pale
and your eyes so dazed?
It's so strange.
What is?
In a divine place where
the kings portraits are kept,
how could something like this happen?
As soon as Scholar Ha wakes up,
I'll take him to the Police
Bureau's Inspection Office
and have him questioned.
The Inspection Office?
Isn't that where dead bodies are examined?
The Inspection Office
doesn't just examine corpses.
They investigate many cases,
and keep records of
births, deaths, and illnesses.
They can give us some hints as
to what's wrong with Scholar Ha.
Are you saying you'll look inside his body?
If it comes to that, we must.
What other choice do we have?
Scholar Ha acted like a madman,
and he hurt you and the guards.
You could have died.
Also,
this is how we can help Scholar Ha too.
I don't think this is
purely about Scholar Ha.
Something happened to me
too in Gyeongwon Pavilion.
Before investigating Scholar Ha,
shouldn't you investigate
Gyeongwon Pavilion first?
Scholar Ha is just a
sick man who cannot see.
Please reconsider your plans.
I will think about what
the best thing to do is.
Until then, no one can know what happened.
I will keep quiet, Your Highness.
You're not coming?
I'd like to stay with
Scholar Ha just a little longer.
Very well, then.
Do you know that?
You are
a very special person to me.
I need you to wake up.
Why am I so sleepy?
(Old lady Samsin: Gave life
since the beginning of time)
For a while, the Demon
won't be able to come out.
Why are you resorting to
such cumbersome tactics?
The Demon spent eternity like this.
He cannot be destroyed in one go.
This child must soon open her divine eyes.
I need her to create a vessel
that will hold the Demon in forever.
That darned vessel
It's only something these two can do.
- Sir.
- Miss Hong.
Are you up?
Sir?
What is the matter?
No.
No, he's Ha Ram right now.
Are you back to normal?
Yes.
Good.
- I apologize.
- Stay there.
What happened in Gyeongwon Pavilion?
Do you not remember anything?
I don't.
So
Your eyes spun around
My eyes spun?
No, they didn't spin. I mean
Your eyes turned a blackish red,
your fingernails grew longer
My fingernails grew? What do you mean?
And with those hands, you strangled me.
You got really strong,
like a freakish monster.
You had a dream?
What?
What can I say when you
don't remember anything?
Tell me the details.
Never mind.
The more I say,
the more you'll think I'm crazy.
That's why I want to know the details.
Are you
cornering the person who
looked after you all night?
Who's cornering whom?
You are. You're berating me.
It's like saving a drowning man
then getting sued for losing a bag.
Very well.
Tell me the story slowly.
For free?
For free?
I've been feeling hungry for a while.
I'll need some fuel in
me if I'm to tell a story.
Eat up.
Thank you.
Where did the handkerchief go?
Sir. The cut on your neck is healed.
It had healed
when I woke up.
It healed overnight?
Yes.
I have the handkerchief.
I didn't think you'd still have it.
It meant a lot to you.
I wanted to return it
to you long ago but
I'm truly grateful.
Let's eat before the food goes cold.
Okay.
Last night in Gyeongwon
Pavilion, you acted like a madman
as if you were possessed by something.
And the colour of your eyes
were blackish-red.
Blackish-red eyes.
Sir.
Did you find out about the Demon?
We have reports from all over.
But they're inconclusive
gossip that sounds more like
what travelling minstrels would spread.
What do they say?
That the Demon is a powerful evil spirit
that existed for a long time.
And the ceremony from 26
years ago that sealed the Demon
has something to do with
King Youngjong's portrait.
The Demon was sealed in a ceremony?
What is Prince Joohyang up to?
Nothing much.
It's time to willingly meet him.
As Ilwolseong.
What happened?
A divine power that
protects the King's palace
contained the Demon's energy.
I believe the totems put
into the buildings were used.
I've been looking for the
Demon for over 20 years.
Look into every single detail.
Your Highness.
If the King's plan is
to restore King Youngjong's
portrait to seal the Demon again,
why not wait and watch
until the portrait is restored?
Are you saying my father knows
where the Demon is?
If that's not the case,
why else would he want to have
the portrait restored?
However, a restored portrait
won't bring out the Demon on its own.
That's why I say we must wait
and see what the King has prepared.
If Seongjucheong goes into action,
we will lose our opportunity.
We must move first.
Enough!
That's enough.
- Yes, Your Highness.
- Yes, Your Highness.
Have someone follow Yangmyeong.
I need to know what
happened at Gyeongwon Pavilion.
And then
send word to Ilwolseong.
(To send a note or letter)
Why do you wish to see Ilwolseong?
There are those who
read and interpret the stars,
and those who put them in the sky.
You are you enjoy the sight of the stars.
Remain among them.
That is how you will stay safe.
Whether my father has
noticed what I am planning.
I must check.
What happened to you last night?
I do not
remember much.
You do not remember
Do you know how much
trouble you put us through?
The guards and I were thrown down,
and Painter Hong hurt her neck.
What happened to her?
How did she hurt her neck?
I lost my consciousness when I
fell, so I didn't see what happened.
But she had a bruise.
It was very dark.
I lost my memory
and Cheon Gi got hurt.
I can't believe it.
I understand.
If you don't remember
what happened last night,
I won't say any more.
Come with me to the Police
Bureau and have you looked over.
What do you mean?
Let's have your whole
body checked for any diseases.
But I really
Until we determine the cause,
I would like you to stay
away from Painter Hong.
- Your Highness.
- This is
for your sake as well.
Is he really okay?
A white tiger?
Wait.
Who are you?
Wait. Who are
Where did she go?
Who are you?
Why are you dressed like
Do you see me?
Of course. Why wouldn't I see you?
You really see me.
Get off me!
I knew it. You have magic eyes.
"Magic eyes"?
Why? Are you curious?
Then bring me some delicious tea.
What? Hey!
You look younger than me.
How old are you?
My age? I'm not sure.
I stopped counting after I hit 500.
Five
How did you get in here? Tell me!
Don't you know I saved your life?
You saved
This is why I shouldn't bother
with foolish humans.
(One whose actions are foolish and naive)
This is a place not just anyone can enter.
Kid!
Child. Bring me some tea already.
Chrysanthemum petal tea.
It was something they had sitting about.
I think.
Either way, you brewed it for me.
Child.
You finished your tea.
If you're done, can you please leave?
Listen to what I say.
It's time to break up with the Demon.
Pardon?
He almost
killed you last night.
What are you saying?
Samsin might tell me off for it,
but I'll tell you one more thing.
Forget the Samsin or the Demon.
Will you go home already?
I'll get someone to chase you away.
Who are you talking to?
Hello, sir.
This kid over here
- Where?
- This kid here
Where did she go? Where
Your eyes
will be returned to their rightful owner.
Did you hear that?
She was sitting right
here, drinking some tea.
- She had white hair
- Stop right there.
You're scaring me.
Here, take these.
Finish these by next week.
We need two copies of each.
But
Is she gone?
That day 19 years ago.
Your Highness!
Gyeongwon Pavilion caught fire
and King Youngjong's
portrait was destroyed.
The dragon rainmaking ritual was held.
There was a mishap and
Scholar Ha lost his sight.
What happened to you last night?
I do not
remember much.
King Youngjong's portrait
holds a secret.
What are you doing here this late?
I came by to ask something urgent.
What do you wish to know?
The divine painter who will
restore King Youngjong's portrait
fainted while she was
at Gyeongwon Pavilion.
- Is that so?
- That's not all.
Outside Gyeongwon Pavilion, Scholar Ha
acted like he was possessed,
scaring everyone there.
What I saw that night
reminded me of 20 years ago
when Joohyang had an outburst.
I started to wonder if
King Youngjong's portrait
in the pavilion has a
secret I do not know of.
- Yul.
- Yes?
I guess
the day has come for you to know the truth.
Have you
heard of "the Demon"?
"The Demon"?
He existed since the beginning of time.
He's the embodiment of evil.
His return devastates nature,
and the human world
becomes overrun by death.
When he enters the body
of a royal, it begins a revolt
and much blood is shed.
That is what caused your
grandfather's heinous actions.
(Late king Youngjong)
My father knew the Demon was in his body,
so he had a divine
painter paint his portrait.
Then he sealed the Demon in it.
Grandfather
The portrait must be
restored to seal the Demon within.
Father, are you all right?
Father.
This
cannot be done easily.
No one must know about this.
And it must not fall through.
You have a heavy responsibility.
Make it a success
by any means necessary.
I shall
bear that in mind.
Father.
When you draw a
portrait, you should start
by taking your subject into your heart.
It is because a portrait should
show the subject's characteristics
and his personality as well as his looks.
The fate of this nation's
royal family is in your hands.
I shall pull this through at all costs
with you by my side.
Use constant thickness
strokes to draw creases in the attire.
You should only describe its natural shape.
If it stands out, it would
weaken the subject's aura.
When drawing a portrait,
it is important to
describe the facial structure
by drawing the five hills
and the four rivers realistically.
The five hills are the forehead,
nose, chin, and cheekbones.
And the four rivers refer to
Now, try to tell the differences
in the appearances, personalities,
and auras of the three of them.
I can feel different auras
from them as you explained.
My grandfather, King
Youngjong, whom you have to draw
had eyes like a phoenix.
When he was angry, his eyes
looked fierce as if they were flaming.
Draw his face as you
imagine from what you heard.
Keep the lines clean
and smooth. Stay focused.
(Han Geon, Expert of Gohwawon)
Why is that line
The thickness of the line
It's not constant.
I maintained the same
pressure on the brush. Then why
You do not simply draw
lines. You create them.
You should also describe his
aura and personality with your lines.
I understand that it is not easy.
However
Try again.
Yes, sir.
I am sorry.
Gosh, I'm tired.
Why would they make me do this?
I might even die at this rate.
I see the Big Dipper too.
Do you remember that?
How could I forget that? It
was the first star I had drawn.
Why on earth
can't I draw lines properly?
Why does it have to be this hard?
- Master Choi.
- Hey.
What are you doing still up?
Oh, dear. You know that what
we do is like never-ending work.
Earlier in the afternoon,
Eun O came to himself for a brief moment.
Is that true?
I guess Chungsimwon did work.
Master Choi.
Father.
(Hong Eun O, ex-Gohwawon
painter, Hong Cheon Gi's father)
Father.
It's me, Cheon Gi. Your daughter is here.
My daughter is a little kid.
Of course I know that.
That little kid grew up like this.
It's nice. What did you draw?
Would you like a painting?
No, that is not necessary.
I saw and drew more than
enough paintings at Gohwawon today.
(Gohwawon: An office
in charge of paintings)
Gohwawon?
I've been training to restore the
former King's portrait you drew.
The King's portrait?
You must not draw
the King's portrait. Never!
Father. What is the matter?
You must never draw the King's portrait.
Not the King's portrait.
You must not draw it.
- No!
- Father.
What is it? Father, what is wrong?
- Eun O. Please
- Father.
Please come to your senses.
Father.
Why did you tell him this
time to make him panic like that?
I told him that I've been
drawing at Gohwawon.
By the way, Master Choi.
I heard that my father
might have fallen mentally ill
while drawing the former King's portrait.
Is it true?
Who said such nonsense?
Prince Yangmyeong did.
To tell you the truth
I cannot say that it
is true or that it is not.
But why
Why did you bring that up suddenly?
It crossed my mind
that I heard it. That is all.
Please never mind.
Han Geon did not make you
draw the King's portrait, did he?
Must I not draw the King's portrait?
Drawing the King's portrait
requires a great deal of effort.
If you dedicate yourself to that
Hwacha would come to see you.
In a nutshell, you would go crazy.
Never mind. Forget what I said.
- Pardon?
- Anyway,
if Geon makes you do
that, you should tell me.
Never draw the King's
portrait. Do you understand?
Scholar.
Yes, it's me.
Are you feeling better now?
What should I say first?
I cannot bring myself to speak.
Yes, I got much better thanks to you.
That is a great relief.
I am sensing concerns from your voice.
Did something happen?
No, nothing happened.
I am just a bit frustrated.
Let's have a talk over some tea.
Please sit.
Yes.
What kind of tea is this?
It is jakseol tea.
(Jakseol tea: High-quality
tea made of young leaves)
It is offered at a new harvest
ritual in February every year.
(New harvest ritual: Held to offer
newly harvested food to the deity)
It sounds rare and
valuable. Thank you for this.
Gosh, it's too hot
Are you all right?
Enjoy the aroma before
drinking and take little sips.
By the way, why did you
sound so worried before?
The truth is
Actually,
I've been training to draw
the King's portrait every night.
It is quite difficult to understand
terms like "physiognomy".
On top of everything, I
cannot draw clean, smooth lines.
Since I have to draw a portrait,
and it is different from
drawing a landscape painting,
I think I need to study physiognomy.
There is a long line here.
If that is what you need, I
know someone who can help you.
He is Im Chang Hyun, the
nation's best physiognomist
who predicted that King
Haejo was to become king.
Now, I will explain to
you while reading faces.
Yes.
Eyes like hers are called a peacock's eyes.
Eyes as big as a peacock's
with deep eyelid creases
that looks intense with a clear shape
are called peacock's eyes.
I do not know who you are, but
you have nothing to worry about.
You will never worry
about wealth in your entire life.
His eyebrows are a good
example of a dragon's eyebrows.
They look powerful just like a dragon.
Slightly curved and
thick eyebrows like his
are called a dragon's eyebrows.
What characteristics do people
with a dragon's eyebrows have?
It is known that they are
good at writing and very wise
and they will rise to a high position.
Welcome.
Jung Seon Rye?
Sir, what does that man's face say?
He has an evil, greedy face.
That is a face of a spiteful person
who tends to seek revenge
and tries to get even with
anyone who wronged him.
I knew it.
Hello.
I'm thinking of opening
up a gambling place.
I wonder if I can make a fortune.
- Can you read my face?
- I hope you won't.
Sure.
- Are you uncomfortable?
- Pardon?
He is the cruellest and vicious man
in the whole country as far as I know.
Would you like me to teach him a lesson?
No. That is not necessary.
Thank you for everything.
My pleasure.
Scholar Ha, please spare me a few moments.
- I shall be back shortly.
- Yes.
Next.
My child suddenly went blind.
I thought I might find out why.
So I came here to see the physiognomist.
Leave.
Please let us meet him
just once. I am begging you.
If you really want to meet him,
at least bring a handsome amount of money.
Are you all right?
How could you do that to a
lady who came with her sick child?
- What did you say?
- Stand up.
Does your master know
that you treat people who
come to see him like this?
How dare you? Who are you?
I will teach you a lesson
Do you wish to lose your hand?
Who is this jerk?
Do you want to know who I am?
Must you go through a sudden misfortune
to come to your senses?
(Sudden misfortune: A misfortune
that happens in an unexpected way)
My apologies. Please forgive me.
Hey, you. You should not
go in there without permission.
Are you all right?
Why did you get involved and cause trouble?
The lady came with her child who is blind.
He mistreated the poor, sick people,
and I could not turn a blind eye.
I am sorry.
Even so, you could have been hurt.
Be careful from now on.
I will do that. Thank you, Scholar.
There are several kites flying in the sky.
How pretty.
- Kites?
- Yes.
They're probably flying those kites
to prevent misfortune
before the year's first full moon.
Would you like to fly one too?
Pardon?
Why? Do you think I cannot do it?
I used to be quite good at it as a child.
Please give it to me. I'll
untangle the string for you.
It is a bit hard because I
haven't done this since I went blind.
I know. Please wait a little while.
I will give it back to
you once it floats in the air.
Yes.
Scholar. Here it is.
Thank you.
How does it feel?
Can you feel how the wind moves around?
How high is my kite?
Your kite is flying
higher than everyone else's.
I'm impressed.
"Success is 70 percent
skill and 30 percent luck."
You need luck to fly a kite too.
You mean, "70 percent
luck and 30 percent skill".
(A saying that means that
success depends on luck.)
Pardon?
Yes. "70 percent luck
and 30 percent skill".
That's what I said.
It was just a mistake.
Please stop laughing.
I'm sorry. I think I laughed too loudly.
What is the little boy
you met as a child like
in your memories?
Back then, I was blind.
I imagined you as a
little boy with a runny nose.
Do I look different from what you imagined?
Yes. You look like a tall, handsome man.
Then do you like that boy
because he's handsome?
Goodness. Please do not say that.
Who knows? You might have
been a little boy with a runny nose then.
If you don't see me for a few days,
do not worry.
I promise I will be back.
What do you mean by that?
Because of what happened
at Gyeongwon Pavilion,
I will go to the inspection
office with Prince Yangmyeong.
Nothing bad will happen,
but it may take several
days. So I want you to know.
His Highness decided
to take you there after all.
Since it happened in King's
palace, it cannot be ignored.
That isn't all.
You could have been hurt too.
But I did not
I am fine.
Do not worry about me. I'll be
freed if nothing is wrong with me.
What happened?
Your kite string snapped.
I'm sorry. It was a mistake.
There's no need to worry.
That's what you do when you
fly a kite to prevent misfortune
so that the kite flies away
with all possible bad luck.
- Is that so?
- Yes.
I will break my kite string
and let my kite fly away.
Our kites are flying away together.
I'm sure they're taking
away all our misfortune.
Miss.
Yes?
This is for you.
What is this?
It's a jade ring that my
father gave to my mother.
There's none like it in the world.
I want you to hold on to it for
longer than the handkerchief.
Why are giving me such a precious thing?
I'm not sure if I should take this.
I
I love you.
Why are you late?
I went to the marketplace to
learn about different face shapes
and different types of
facial bone structure.
My apologies.
Did it help you understand
better about drawing a portrait?
I found reading faces fascinating.
I see.
By the way, Your
Highness, I have a question.
You can ask me any questions.
Why did you choose me as the
painter to draw the King's portrait
instead of officially appointed
the King's portrait painter?
Only a chosen painter like
your father has the ability
to restore the King's portrait.
I do not understand what
"a chosen painter" means.
Let us go out for some fresh air.
You are here, Your Highness.
We finally meet.
That is a bizarre mask.
Please have a seat.
What brings you here today?
I have an important question.
Are you ready to pay for it?
Of course.
Then how about we
play the game of go tonight?
It's a board for the blind. He would not
Playing one game with
you is enough for the price?
Yes. Let's play the game instead today.
Unlike other painters,
your father had divine power.
Just like how your painting
attracted butterflies
at the painting contest.
Then
is every king's portrait
painted by a divine painter?
No.
Only King Youngjong's
portrait requires one.
Especially that portrait
needs divine power in it.
Did you hear the rumour
that the Crown Prince
will ascend the throne soon?
You want to know when you
can achieve a major weapon
that will determine your victory.
Isn't that what you're here for?
Yes.
If so, you can simply
place your stone in the center.
Then why haven't you
placed yours in the center?
Everything requires a proper preparation.
Your stone
is placed in the center now.
What did you just do? That is foul play.
In the game of go, the
players hide their intentions
while trying to figure out each other's
and calculate the necessary moves.
Who would dare to accuse
anyone of cheating in this game?
What could be a major weapon to you?
Wouldn't that be a chance of a lifetime
that you might not able to get
even if you get rid of your rival?
Get rid of my rival?
One of the ten key points to
winning the game of go is to take a risk.
That is, you must throw away
something that you cherish
in order to move forward.
Is he saying that I should get rid of Yul?
Yes. Make your desire bigger,
and have a dream that you must never have.
That will be my revenge
against the royal family.
That is a brilliant move.
(Brilliant move: A great
move that is hard to think of in go)
Your Highness, I have a question too.
What is it? I am willing
to pay for your advice
as much as you deserve.
Your Highness.
What is the Demon?
Have you ever heard "the Demon"?
What on earth is it?
It is a chaos that should
never come out to our world,
and an evil spirit that lives on greed.
The Demon?
Yes, Your Highness. I said, "the Demon".
Why are you looking for the Demon?
Do you
want to join forces with
me to take this to the end?
Had I not thought of you as my king,
I wouldn't even have
showed up in front of you.
I must find the Demon
to take the royal throne.
(Throne seat: The king's seat)
The former King once said
that the world is always precarious,
and the throne can never be eternal.
Remnants from the former
dynasty are still waiting for a chance
to divide the land in rural
areas and claim it theirs forever.
And the King's palace is full
of those who are hard to tell
if they're loyal or not
behaving frivolously.
(To behave without
thinking just as one pleases)
Hence,
I
must become king.
Before my grandfather passed away,
he had his portrait painted
and sealed the Demon in it
to prevent calamity in the future.
But the portrait was burned.
The Demon disappeared on that day,
and there hasn't been a way
to restore his portrait ever since.
Because your father,
Painter Hong Eun O, went crazy.
That's why my father reacted that way.
You must never paint the King's portrait.
Never draw the King's portrait.
That's why Master Choi
was against it so strongly.
Now you're the only person
who can restore his portrait.
Does it mean
that the portrait that I will paint is
- the one to use
- That is correct.
Father.
The former King's portrait
will be used to seal the Demon.
The Demon
is near us.
What can I do to help you?
Do you know
Scholar Ha of Seomungwan?
(Seomungwan: An office in charge
of astronomy, weather, and calendar)
I heard that he's an
astronomer that the King is fond of.
Scholar Ha.
Inside of his body,
the Demon is sealed.
(We thank Jeon Kook
Hwan for his guest appearance.)
(Lovers of the Red Sky)
I heard that the King's
portrait I will paint
will be used to seal the Demon.
There's a rumour that
whoever draws a king's portrait
ends up being cursed by Hwacha.
What? Did you say "Hwacha"?
The goblin that is crazy about paintings?
I won't let anyone touch my painter.
Is it possible that I'll get in
trouble while drawing the portrait?
I shall keep you safe
no matter what it takes.
Is there any way to drive
out the evil spirit in my body?
Never meet Painter Hong again.
Miss Hong, I have a favour to ask of you.
A favour?
If I ever see you with her again,
I shall not forgive you.
(Lovers of the Red Sky)
(Lovers of the Red Sky)
(This drama is fictional and
people or stories are not tied to reality.)
(Gyeongwon Pavilion)
(Prince Yangmyeong Lee
Yul, King Seongjo's third son)
Stay here.
Scholar Ha, are you all right?
(Mi Su, Seongjucheong's 4th head priestess)
Your Highness!
Your Highness!
Wake up. Your Highness!
Are you okay?
Your Highness!
Sir.
My eyes.
This
This isn't Ha Ram.
Don't come close.
Don't come close.
You have my eyes.
My eyes!
Ram.
It's me, Cheon Gi.
Please wake up.
Ha Ram!
Tiger Spirit.
Demon. This is the King's palace.
You have no power here.
Tiger Spirit.
Return.
To where you were sealed.
How dare you?
I will get them back.
Madam, what is the matter?
The Demon lost his power.
This means
someone is containing him.
Within the Palace.
Are you all right? Are you hurt?
Scholar Ha. Are you okay?
He will recover soon.
Scholar Ha.
Scholar Ha.
Sir.
Sir.
Sir.
(Episode 9: Physiognomy Of The Immortal)
Sir. What happened to you this time?
Don't worry. I had the
King's physician see him.
Thank you, Your Highness.
What if he doesn't wake up?
What happens then?
The King's physician said
he'll wake up in the morning.
Let's give it some time.
Does Scholar Ha faint this often?
Pardon? What do you mean by that?
I was suddenly reminded of the day
he went missing on Mount Inwang.
That day too,
he suddenly passed out,
and I didn't believe it.
Scholar Ha, are you all right?
On my way to Mount
Inwang's observatory last night,
I fell unconscious in the litter.
I don't remember anything after that.
Is Scholar Ha involved with
the dead soldiers we found on Mount Inwang?
Is your neck okay?
Pardon?
Yes, it's fine.
I'm more worried about Scholar Ha.
What is the matter?
- It's nothing.
- It's not nothing.
Why is your face so pale
and your eyes so dazed?
It's so strange.
What is?
In a divine place where
the kings portraits are kept,
how could something like this happen?
As soon as Scholar Ha wakes up,
I'll take him to the Police
Bureau's Inspection Office
and have him questioned.
The Inspection Office?
Isn't that where dead bodies are examined?
The Inspection Office
doesn't just examine corpses.
They investigate many cases,
and keep records of
births, deaths, and illnesses.
They can give us some hints as
to what's wrong with Scholar Ha.
Are you saying you'll look inside his body?
If it comes to that, we must.
What other choice do we have?
Scholar Ha acted like a madman,
and he hurt you and the guards.
You could have died.
Also,
this is how we can help Scholar Ha too.
I don't think this is
purely about Scholar Ha.
Something happened to me
too in Gyeongwon Pavilion.
Before investigating Scholar Ha,
shouldn't you investigate
Gyeongwon Pavilion first?
Scholar Ha is just a
sick man who cannot see.
Please reconsider your plans.
I will think about what
the best thing to do is.
Until then, no one can know what happened.
I will keep quiet, Your Highness.
You're not coming?
I'd like to stay with
Scholar Ha just a little longer.
Very well, then.
Do you know that?
You are
a very special person to me.
I need you to wake up.
Why am I so sleepy?
(Old lady Samsin: Gave life
since the beginning of time)
For a while, the Demon
won't be able to come out.
Why are you resorting to
such cumbersome tactics?
The Demon spent eternity like this.
He cannot be destroyed in one go.
This child must soon open her divine eyes.
I need her to create a vessel
that will hold the Demon in forever.
That darned vessel
It's only something these two can do.
- Sir.
- Miss Hong.
Are you up?
Sir?
What is the matter?
No.
No, he's Ha Ram right now.
Are you back to normal?
Yes.
Good.
- I apologize.
- Stay there.
What happened in Gyeongwon Pavilion?
Do you not remember anything?
I don't.
So
Your eyes spun around
My eyes spun?
No, they didn't spin. I mean
Your eyes turned a blackish red,
your fingernails grew longer
My fingernails grew? What do you mean?
And with those hands, you strangled me.
You got really strong,
like a freakish monster.
You had a dream?
What?
What can I say when you
don't remember anything?
Tell me the details.
Never mind.
The more I say,
the more you'll think I'm crazy.
That's why I want to know the details.
Are you
cornering the person who
looked after you all night?
Who's cornering whom?
You are. You're berating me.
It's like saving a drowning man
then getting sued for losing a bag.
Very well.
Tell me the story slowly.
For free?
For free?
I've been feeling hungry for a while.
I'll need some fuel in
me if I'm to tell a story.
Eat up.
Thank you.
Where did the handkerchief go?
Sir. The cut on your neck is healed.
It had healed
when I woke up.
It healed overnight?
Yes.
I have the handkerchief.
I didn't think you'd still have it.
It meant a lot to you.
I wanted to return it
to you long ago but
I'm truly grateful.
Let's eat before the food goes cold.
Okay.
Last night in Gyeongwon
Pavilion, you acted like a madman
as if you were possessed by something.
And the colour of your eyes
were blackish-red.
Blackish-red eyes.
Sir.
Did you find out about the Demon?
We have reports from all over.
But they're inconclusive
gossip that sounds more like
what travelling minstrels would spread.
What do they say?
That the Demon is a powerful evil spirit
that existed for a long time.
And the ceremony from 26
years ago that sealed the Demon
has something to do with
King Youngjong's portrait.
The Demon was sealed in a ceremony?
What is Prince Joohyang up to?
Nothing much.
It's time to willingly meet him.
As Ilwolseong.
What happened?
A divine power that
protects the King's palace
contained the Demon's energy.
I believe the totems put
into the buildings were used.
I've been looking for the
Demon for over 20 years.
Look into every single detail.
Your Highness.
If the King's plan is
to restore King Youngjong's
portrait to seal the Demon again,
why not wait and watch
until the portrait is restored?
Are you saying my father knows
where the Demon is?
If that's not the case,
why else would he want to have
the portrait restored?
However, a restored portrait
won't bring out the Demon on its own.
That's why I say we must wait
and see what the King has prepared.
If Seongjucheong goes into action,
we will lose our opportunity.
We must move first.
Enough!
That's enough.
- Yes, Your Highness.
- Yes, Your Highness.
Have someone follow Yangmyeong.
I need to know what
happened at Gyeongwon Pavilion.
And then
send word to Ilwolseong.
(To send a note or letter)
Why do you wish to see Ilwolseong?
There are those who
read and interpret the stars,
and those who put them in the sky.
You are you enjoy the sight of the stars.
Remain among them.
That is how you will stay safe.
Whether my father has
noticed what I am planning.
I must check.
What happened to you last night?
I do not
remember much.
You do not remember
Do you know how much
trouble you put us through?
The guards and I were thrown down,
and Painter Hong hurt her neck.
What happened to her?
How did she hurt her neck?
I lost my consciousness when I
fell, so I didn't see what happened.
But she had a bruise.
It was very dark.
I lost my memory
and Cheon Gi got hurt.
I can't believe it.
I understand.
If you don't remember
what happened last night,
I won't say any more.
Come with me to the Police
Bureau and have you looked over.
What do you mean?
Let's have your whole
body checked for any diseases.
But I really
Until we determine the cause,
I would like you to stay
away from Painter Hong.
- Your Highness.
- This is
for your sake as well.
Is he really okay?
A white tiger?
Wait.
Who are you?
Wait. Who are
Where did she go?
Who are you?
Why are you dressed like
Do you see me?
Of course. Why wouldn't I see you?
You really see me.
Get off me!
I knew it. You have magic eyes.
"Magic eyes"?
Why? Are you curious?
Then bring me some delicious tea.
What? Hey!
You look younger than me.
How old are you?
My age? I'm not sure.
I stopped counting after I hit 500.
Five
How did you get in here? Tell me!
Don't you know I saved your life?
You saved
This is why I shouldn't bother
with foolish humans.
(One whose actions are foolish and naive)
This is a place not just anyone can enter.
Kid!
Child. Bring me some tea already.
Chrysanthemum petal tea.
It was something they had sitting about.
I think.
Either way, you brewed it for me.
Child.
You finished your tea.
If you're done, can you please leave?
Listen to what I say.
It's time to break up with the Demon.
Pardon?
He almost
killed you last night.
What are you saying?
Samsin might tell me off for it,
but I'll tell you one more thing.
Forget the Samsin or the Demon.
Will you go home already?
I'll get someone to chase you away.
Who are you talking to?
Hello, sir.
This kid over here
- Where?
- This kid here
Where did she go? Where
Your eyes
will be returned to their rightful owner.
Did you hear that?
She was sitting right
here, drinking some tea.
- She had white hair
- Stop right there.
You're scaring me.
Here, take these.
Finish these by next week.
We need two copies of each.
But
Is she gone?
That day 19 years ago.
Your Highness!
Gyeongwon Pavilion caught fire
and King Youngjong's
portrait was destroyed.
The dragon rainmaking ritual was held.
There was a mishap and
Scholar Ha lost his sight.
What happened to you last night?
I do not
remember much.
King Youngjong's portrait
holds a secret.
What are you doing here this late?
I came by to ask something urgent.
What do you wish to know?
The divine painter who will
restore King Youngjong's portrait
fainted while she was
at Gyeongwon Pavilion.
- Is that so?
- That's not all.
Outside Gyeongwon Pavilion, Scholar Ha
acted like he was possessed,
scaring everyone there.
What I saw that night
reminded me of 20 years ago
when Joohyang had an outburst.
I started to wonder if
King Youngjong's portrait
in the pavilion has a
secret I do not know of.
- Yul.
- Yes?
I guess
the day has come for you to know the truth.
Have you
heard of "the Demon"?
"The Demon"?
He existed since the beginning of time.
He's the embodiment of evil.
His return devastates nature,
and the human world
becomes overrun by death.
When he enters the body
of a royal, it begins a revolt
and much blood is shed.
That is what caused your
grandfather's heinous actions.
(Late king Youngjong)
My father knew the Demon was in his body,
so he had a divine
painter paint his portrait.
Then he sealed the Demon in it.
Grandfather
The portrait must be
restored to seal the Demon within.
Father, are you all right?
Father.
This
cannot be done easily.
No one must know about this.
And it must not fall through.
You have a heavy responsibility.
Make it a success
by any means necessary.
I shall
bear that in mind.
Father.
When you draw a
portrait, you should start
by taking your subject into your heart.
It is because a portrait should
show the subject's characteristics
and his personality as well as his looks.
The fate of this nation's
royal family is in your hands.
I shall pull this through at all costs
with you by my side.
Use constant thickness
strokes to draw creases in the attire.
You should only describe its natural shape.
If it stands out, it would
weaken the subject's aura.
When drawing a portrait,
it is important to
describe the facial structure
by drawing the five hills
and the four rivers realistically.
The five hills are the forehead,
nose, chin, and cheekbones.
And the four rivers refer to
Now, try to tell the differences
in the appearances, personalities,
and auras of the three of them.
I can feel different auras
from them as you explained.
My grandfather, King
Youngjong, whom you have to draw
had eyes like a phoenix.
When he was angry, his eyes
looked fierce as if they were flaming.
Draw his face as you
imagine from what you heard.
Keep the lines clean
and smooth. Stay focused.
(Han Geon, Expert of Gohwawon)
Why is that line
The thickness of the line
It's not constant.
I maintained the same
pressure on the brush. Then why
You do not simply draw
lines. You create them.
You should also describe his
aura and personality with your lines.
I understand that it is not easy.
However
Try again.
Yes, sir.
I am sorry.
Gosh, I'm tired.
Why would they make me do this?
I might even die at this rate.
I see the Big Dipper too.
Do you remember that?
How could I forget that? It
was the first star I had drawn.
Why on earth
can't I draw lines properly?
Why does it have to be this hard?
- Master Choi.
- Hey.
What are you doing still up?
Oh, dear. You know that what
we do is like never-ending work.
Earlier in the afternoon,
Eun O came to himself for a brief moment.
Is that true?
I guess Chungsimwon did work.
Master Choi.
Father.
(Hong Eun O, ex-Gohwawon
painter, Hong Cheon Gi's father)
Father.
It's me, Cheon Gi. Your daughter is here.
My daughter is a little kid.
Of course I know that.
That little kid grew up like this.
It's nice. What did you draw?
Would you like a painting?
No, that is not necessary.
I saw and drew more than
enough paintings at Gohwawon today.
(Gohwawon: An office
in charge of paintings)
Gohwawon?
I've been training to restore the
former King's portrait you drew.
The King's portrait?
You must not draw
the King's portrait. Never!
Father. What is the matter?
You must never draw the King's portrait.
Not the King's portrait.
You must not draw it.
- No!
- Father.
What is it? Father, what is wrong?
- Eun O. Please
- Father.
Please come to your senses.
Father.
Why did you tell him this
time to make him panic like that?
I told him that I've been
drawing at Gohwawon.
By the way, Master Choi.
I heard that my father
might have fallen mentally ill
while drawing the former King's portrait.
Is it true?
Who said such nonsense?
Prince Yangmyeong did.
To tell you the truth
I cannot say that it
is true or that it is not.
But why
Why did you bring that up suddenly?
It crossed my mind
that I heard it. That is all.
Please never mind.
Han Geon did not make you
draw the King's portrait, did he?
Must I not draw the King's portrait?
Drawing the King's portrait
requires a great deal of effort.
If you dedicate yourself to that
Hwacha would come to see you.
In a nutshell, you would go crazy.
Never mind. Forget what I said.
- Pardon?
- Anyway,
if Geon makes you do
that, you should tell me.
Never draw the King's
portrait. Do you understand?
Scholar.
Yes, it's me.
Are you feeling better now?
What should I say first?
I cannot bring myself to speak.
Yes, I got much better thanks to you.
That is a great relief.
I am sensing concerns from your voice.
Did something happen?
No, nothing happened.
I am just a bit frustrated.
Let's have a talk over some tea.
Please sit.
Yes.
What kind of tea is this?
It is jakseol tea.
(Jakseol tea: High-quality
tea made of young leaves)
It is offered at a new harvest
ritual in February every year.
(New harvest ritual: Held to offer
newly harvested food to the deity)
It sounds rare and
valuable. Thank you for this.
Gosh, it's too hot
Are you all right?
Enjoy the aroma before
drinking and take little sips.
By the way, why did you
sound so worried before?
The truth is
Actually,
I've been training to draw
the King's portrait every night.
It is quite difficult to understand
terms like "physiognomy".
On top of everything, I
cannot draw clean, smooth lines.
Since I have to draw a portrait,
and it is different from
drawing a landscape painting,
I think I need to study physiognomy.
There is a long line here.
If that is what you need, I
know someone who can help you.
He is Im Chang Hyun, the
nation's best physiognomist
who predicted that King
Haejo was to become king.
Now, I will explain to
you while reading faces.
Yes.
Eyes like hers are called a peacock's eyes.
Eyes as big as a peacock's
with deep eyelid creases
that looks intense with a clear shape
are called peacock's eyes.
I do not know who you are, but
you have nothing to worry about.
You will never worry
about wealth in your entire life.
His eyebrows are a good
example of a dragon's eyebrows.
They look powerful just like a dragon.
Slightly curved and
thick eyebrows like his
are called a dragon's eyebrows.
What characteristics do people
with a dragon's eyebrows have?
It is known that they are
good at writing and very wise
and they will rise to a high position.
Welcome.
Jung Seon Rye?
Sir, what does that man's face say?
He has an evil, greedy face.
That is a face of a spiteful person
who tends to seek revenge
and tries to get even with
anyone who wronged him.
I knew it.
Hello.
I'm thinking of opening
up a gambling place.
I wonder if I can make a fortune.
- Can you read my face?
- I hope you won't.
Sure.
- Are you uncomfortable?
- Pardon?
He is the cruellest and vicious man
in the whole country as far as I know.
Would you like me to teach him a lesson?
No. That is not necessary.
Thank you for everything.
My pleasure.
Scholar Ha, please spare me a few moments.
- I shall be back shortly.
- Yes.
Next.
My child suddenly went blind.
I thought I might find out why.
So I came here to see the physiognomist.
Leave.
Please let us meet him
just once. I am begging you.
If you really want to meet him,
at least bring a handsome amount of money.
Are you all right?
How could you do that to a
lady who came with her sick child?
- What did you say?
- Stand up.
Does your master know
that you treat people who
come to see him like this?
How dare you? Who are you?
I will teach you a lesson
Do you wish to lose your hand?
Who is this jerk?
Do you want to know who I am?
Must you go through a sudden misfortune
to come to your senses?
(Sudden misfortune: A misfortune
that happens in an unexpected way)
My apologies. Please forgive me.
Hey, you. You should not
go in there without permission.
Are you all right?
Why did you get involved and cause trouble?
The lady came with her child who is blind.
He mistreated the poor, sick people,
and I could not turn a blind eye.
I am sorry.
Even so, you could have been hurt.
Be careful from now on.
I will do that. Thank you, Scholar.
There are several kites flying in the sky.
How pretty.
- Kites?
- Yes.
They're probably flying those kites
to prevent misfortune
before the year's first full moon.
Would you like to fly one too?
Pardon?
Why? Do you think I cannot do it?
I used to be quite good at it as a child.
Please give it to me. I'll
untangle the string for you.
It is a bit hard because I
haven't done this since I went blind.
I know. Please wait a little while.
I will give it back to
you once it floats in the air.
Yes.
Scholar. Here it is.
Thank you.
How does it feel?
Can you feel how the wind moves around?
How high is my kite?
Your kite is flying
higher than everyone else's.
I'm impressed.
"Success is 70 percent
skill and 30 percent luck."
You need luck to fly a kite too.
You mean, "70 percent
luck and 30 percent skill".
(A saying that means that
success depends on luck.)
Pardon?
Yes. "70 percent luck
and 30 percent skill".
That's what I said.
It was just a mistake.
Please stop laughing.
I'm sorry. I think I laughed too loudly.
What is the little boy
you met as a child like
in your memories?
Back then, I was blind.
I imagined you as a
little boy with a runny nose.
Do I look different from what you imagined?
Yes. You look like a tall, handsome man.
Then do you like that boy
because he's handsome?
Goodness. Please do not say that.
Who knows? You might have
been a little boy with a runny nose then.
If you don't see me for a few days,
do not worry.
I promise I will be back.
What do you mean by that?
Because of what happened
at Gyeongwon Pavilion,
I will go to the inspection
office with Prince Yangmyeong.
Nothing bad will happen,
but it may take several
days. So I want you to know.
His Highness decided
to take you there after all.
Since it happened in King's
palace, it cannot be ignored.
That isn't all.
You could have been hurt too.
But I did not
I am fine.
Do not worry about me. I'll be
freed if nothing is wrong with me.
What happened?
Your kite string snapped.
I'm sorry. It was a mistake.
There's no need to worry.
That's what you do when you
fly a kite to prevent misfortune
so that the kite flies away
with all possible bad luck.
- Is that so?
- Yes.
I will break my kite string
and let my kite fly away.
Our kites are flying away together.
I'm sure they're taking
away all our misfortune.
Miss.
Yes?
This is for you.
What is this?
It's a jade ring that my
father gave to my mother.
There's none like it in the world.
I want you to hold on to it for
longer than the handkerchief.
Why are giving me such a precious thing?
I'm not sure if I should take this.
I
I love you.
Why are you late?
I went to the marketplace to
learn about different face shapes
and different types of
facial bone structure.
My apologies.
Did it help you understand
better about drawing a portrait?
I found reading faces fascinating.
I see.
By the way, Your
Highness, I have a question.
You can ask me any questions.
Why did you choose me as the
painter to draw the King's portrait
instead of officially appointed
the King's portrait painter?
Only a chosen painter like
your father has the ability
to restore the King's portrait.
I do not understand what
"a chosen painter" means.
Let us go out for some fresh air.
You are here, Your Highness.
We finally meet.
That is a bizarre mask.
Please have a seat.
What brings you here today?
I have an important question.
Are you ready to pay for it?
Of course.
Then how about we
play the game of go tonight?
It's a board for the blind. He would not
Playing one game with
you is enough for the price?
Yes. Let's play the game instead today.
Unlike other painters,
your father had divine power.
Just like how your painting
attracted butterflies
at the painting contest.
Then
is every king's portrait
painted by a divine painter?
No.
Only King Youngjong's
portrait requires one.
Especially that portrait
needs divine power in it.
Did you hear the rumour
that the Crown Prince
will ascend the throne soon?
You want to know when you
can achieve a major weapon
that will determine your victory.
Isn't that what you're here for?
Yes.
If so, you can simply
place your stone in the center.
Then why haven't you
placed yours in the center?
Everything requires a proper preparation.
Your stone
is placed in the center now.
What did you just do? That is foul play.
In the game of go, the
players hide their intentions
while trying to figure out each other's
and calculate the necessary moves.
Who would dare to accuse
anyone of cheating in this game?
What could be a major weapon to you?
Wouldn't that be a chance of a lifetime
that you might not able to get
even if you get rid of your rival?
Get rid of my rival?
One of the ten key points to
winning the game of go is to take a risk.
That is, you must throw away
something that you cherish
in order to move forward.
Is he saying that I should get rid of Yul?
Yes. Make your desire bigger,
and have a dream that you must never have.
That will be my revenge
against the royal family.
That is a brilliant move.
(Brilliant move: A great
move that is hard to think of in go)
Your Highness, I have a question too.
What is it? I am willing
to pay for your advice
as much as you deserve.
Your Highness.
What is the Demon?
Have you ever heard "the Demon"?
What on earth is it?
It is a chaos that should
never come out to our world,
and an evil spirit that lives on greed.
The Demon?
Yes, Your Highness. I said, "the Demon".
Why are you looking for the Demon?
Do you
want to join forces with
me to take this to the end?
Had I not thought of you as my king,
I wouldn't even have
showed up in front of you.
I must find the Demon
to take the royal throne.
(Throne seat: The king's seat)
The former King once said
that the world is always precarious,
and the throne can never be eternal.
Remnants from the former
dynasty are still waiting for a chance
to divide the land in rural
areas and claim it theirs forever.
And the King's palace is full
of those who are hard to tell
if they're loyal or not
behaving frivolously.
(To behave without
thinking just as one pleases)
Hence,
I
must become king.
Before my grandfather passed away,
he had his portrait painted
and sealed the Demon in it
to prevent calamity in the future.
But the portrait was burned.
The Demon disappeared on that day,
and there hasn't been a way
to restore his portrait ever since.
Because your father,
Painter Hong Eun O, went crazy.
That's why my father reacted that way.
You must never paint the King's portrait.
Never draw the King's portrait.
That's why Master Choi
was against it so strongly.
Now you're the only person
who can restore his portrait.
Does it mean
that the portrait that I will paint is
- the one to use
- That is correct.
Father.
The former King's portrait
will be used to seal the Demon.
The Demon
is near us.
What can I do to help you?
Do you know
Scholar Ha of Seomungwan?
(Seomungwan: An office in charge
of astronomy, weather, and calendar)
I heard that he's an
astronomer that the King is fond of.
Scholar Ha.
Inside of his body,
the Demon is sealed.
(We thank Jeon Kook
Hwan for his guest appearance.)
(Lovers of the Red Sky)
I heard that the King's
portrait I will paint
will be used to seal the Demon.
There's a rumour that
whoever draws a king's portrait
ends up being cursed by Hwacha.
What? Did you say "Hwacha"?
The goblin that is crazy about paintings?
I won't let anyone touch my painter.
Is it possible that I'll get in
trouble while drawing the portrait?
I shall keep you safe
no matter what it takes.
Is there any way to drive
out the evil spirit in my body?
Never meet Painter Hong again.
Miss Hong, I have a favour to ask of you.
A favour?
If I ever see you with her again,
I shall not forgive you.