Lovers of the Red Sky (2021) s01e10 Episode Script

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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.)
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 colour 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.
As much as the number of stars in the sky.
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 honoured.
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 rumours,
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 rumours
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 rumour 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 rumour 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 rumours 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 favour to ask.
A favour?
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 colour?
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!
(Lovers of the Red Sky)