It’s been two years since this drama aired on August 22 2016 via KBS2TV/KBS WORLD. I’ve always tried my best to watch every episode aired that day. Recently, KBS WORLD didn’t air the latest drama but replayed Love in the Moonlight, so I re-watched it and thought to make this post. I know some people doesn’t like to watch Korean historical drama (saeguk drama) setting, but this one was not too serious (heavy storyline) and still have funny scenes. Especially, the teaser! I fall in love with this drama because of the teaser (well, actually it’s more kind of promotional video). Check it out here.
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| [SPOILER ALERT] King Lee Young first official duty |
As may some of you know that I’m a huge fan of Park Bogum because of this
drama. Yes, I watched this drama first then I watched Reply 1988 and
Cantabile Tomorrow. Park Bogum nailed the Joseon King attribute. He beat
Yoo Seungho, Kim Soohyun, even Song Joongki in my opinion. How about you?
In accordance of 2 years’ anniversary, I wanted to share with all of you my
top 10 favorite scenes from this drama. For some of you who haven’t watch
this drama, this post can be a spoiler. So, go watch this drama and let’s
share your favorite scenes with me! I can’t decide which one is the first
one because all of them are goooodddd! So, it is in appearance order (per
episode).
#1 Mischievous Joseon Prince
I don’t know why I love the scene where Lee Young (Park Bogum) didn’t try his best to be a King. He once woke up late, then his father is on his way checking on him. So, all of his servants busy on hiding the fact the Prince didn’t work hard. The act done smoothly until the wind blew Lee Young’s paper, so his script was blown away to his father and the other ministers. Lee Young got caught on act and his father got mad at him. Watch this part at Episode 1.
#2 I’m Behind You
Raon, Lee Young, and Byungyeon went to the top of the hill to see the Palace from afar. The scene was beautiful. It was taken while the sun almost sets and Raon said something touching.
#3 I’m Always Waiting for You
It is non-Park Bogum scene but, it was a beautiful scene! Finally, the King and Consort Park meet each other after hundreds of secret blank letters. They met in a very romantic and beautiful background throughout the drama. A full moon brightens the night with the classic traditional gazebo behind them.
#4 Graceful Surprise
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| Look at those beautiful hanbok |
#5 Tell Me Your Wish
Raon went out to Lantern Festival, then she met Lee Young there. Lee Young bought a lantern for them and then they fly it. Lee Young started to like Raon since this scene and what he wrote is touching. I want that kind of guy, please! Not long after this scene, the famous :"I do not give permission. He is my person" appeared. I'm so dead.
#6 Joseon’s Three Musketeers
Yunseong, Byungyeon, and Lee Young worked together for the first time to save Raon to be taken to Qing (China). Even though, Yunseong and Lee Young is not in a good term, the saving action was perfect. Lee Young and Byungyeon could save Raon because of Yunseong plan and idea. Oh the fighting scene was made in a very attractive way. Lee Young was charismatic yet funny at the same time. I can’t explain with words. Watch it here by yourself. (if the link doesn't work, click on the embed twitter link down below).
라온을 위해 ...#구르미그린달빛 #6회 pic.twitter.com/CrAyow4OPO— LoveInTheMoonlight (@gurumi2016) September 6, 2016
#7 Profession
The best confession scene in this drama is the puppet show by Raon for helping Ma Eunuch to profess his love to Wolhee. I cried at the end of this scene. Why falling in love is so hard at that time and there are many forbidden love throughout the palace. Anyways, Raon is so smart by creating this puppet show to show people loving someone is not a sin. The puppet dolls are cute too! It looks like the real people.
#8 A Promise
When Lee Young found out that the woman at Master Jeong’s house is Raon’s mother, he made them reunited. Lee Young didn’t know yet the consequences if Raon and her mother reunited what will happen to him. The scene where Raon and her mother reunited is beautiful. It’s almost sunset and their crying act was beyond words.
#9 Trust turns to Fate
There were a lot of fighting scene on the later episodes. But one of my favorite is Lee Young and Yunseong work together (even though Lee Young doesn’t want Yunseong help) to fight the spies and save Raon from them. Yunseong was incredibly cool by holding the swords with his bare hands. I know it’s hurt much, but the scene came out pretty cool. It was one of the most intense scene, but I couldn’t miss out those two guys protecting their love one.
#10 My Person
Placing the last favorite scene for the ending scene. The beautiful pink flower field with Raon in baby pink hanbok and Lee Young in matching hanbok have their ending kiss there. Oh how beautiful it is. I really liked Raon’s hanbok, because it’s pink and it’s look good on Kim Yoojung. Usually K-drama have suck ending, but that’s not the case with this one. I’m so so so so happy with the ending. Oh I’ve mentioned it before that I visited the shooting location of this scene on my Korea travel diary here, so check it out that too.
BONUS: “Myungeun is My Name”
Even the drama writer made her own parody in the drama. At the first few episodes (episode 4/5 if I’m not wrong), when Lee Young finally confessed he is the crown prince to Raon, he said “Lee Young is my name” in the most charming way. On the later episode, Lee Young’s sister, Myungeun said the same sentence to her crush. It was funny to see the brother-sister saying the same sentence. Myungeun and Jung Dukho couple is also a lovey-dovey one.
I still have some lists of my favorite scene of the drama, but I limited it
to 10! For example, “I want to try that forbidden love” scene and Raon and Lee Young lovey dovey scenes, but let’s limit it to 10. So, if you
have different opinion I’m glad to know it! Share your opinion in the
comment box below.
Btw, I made up few subtitles for each favorite scene and
some of them are from the drama. The drama is somehow had lot of romantic
scenes and sentences. I can’t miss out the OST though. Recommended everyone
to hear all of the OST. Sung Sikyung, Baek Jiyoung, Soyou, Hwang Chiyeol,
K-will, and many popular Korean singer participate in this drama OST.
Sandeul also supporting his teammates (Jinyoung) by singing the main theme
OST (Swallowing My Heart). Also, Jinyoung compossed the song sang by Ben
(Foggy Path). He's such a perfect guy.
I’m hoping you enjoyed this post and I’m going to do lot in the near
future! I’m currently obsessed with Park Seojun, so I’m going to make my
top 10 favorite scene/script of Fight for My Way or What’s Wrong with
Secretary Kim.
Until then, see you!
Have a great day!
P.S: All of the picture or recap scene of the drama are NOT mine. All credits to the owner.
