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A story of a 25-year-old Go Hajin who is transported back in time to the Goryeo Dynasty. She then wakes up in the body of Lady Hae Soo and finds herself amongst the ruling princes

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 1 - Traveling Back to Goryeo
    8.2/10(262 votes)

    #1 - Traveling Back to Goryeo

    S1:E1

    After seemingly drowning in the present day, Go Hajin wakes up in the Goryeo era, assuming the body of Lady Hae Soo. The princes of the palace nervously await the return of their brother, 4th Prince Wang So.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 2 - So's Real Face
    8.6/10(222 votes)

    #2 - So's Real Face

    S1:E2

    Hajin's feisty behavior gets her into trouble with 10th Prince Wang Eun, as well as the mysterious and dangerous So. The spiritual ritual ceremony arrives.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 3 - The One Behind
    8.4/10(204 votes)

    #3 - The One Behind

    S1:E3

    So and 8th Prince Wang Wook realize something troubling in the forest. Hajin tries to more convincingly assume her new identity.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 4 - Staying in Songak
    8.6/10(198 votes)

    #4 - Staying in Songak

    S1:E4

    Lady Hae Myeong feels as though she has not fulfilled her duties as a wife to Wook. Hajin begins to better understand So.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 5 - The First Time I Met You
    8.3/10(194 votes)

    #5 - The First Time I Met You

    S1:E5

    Hajin tries to push aside her feelings for Wook, while Lady Hae tries to push the two closer together. So adjusts to his new life in the palace, though not everyone is delighted by his presence.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 6 - Hae Soo Cut Her Wrist
    8.5/10(190 votes)

    #6 - Hae Soo Cut Her Wrist

    S1:E6

    Hajin is informed that she will be getting married. She is reluctant, but her betrothed is a man whose grasp is difficult to escape.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 7 - A Court Lady in Damiwon
    8.5/10(186 votes)

    #7 - A Court Lady in Damiwon

    S1:E7

    Hajin's new life as a court lady presents more challenges than expected. The palace celebrates Eun's birthday.

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  8. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 8 - The Ritual Ceremony
    8.8/10(192 votes)

    #8 - The Ritual Ceremony

    S1:E8

    Hajin discovers the real reason Court Lady Oh Sooyeon is so strict with her. A rain ritual is planned to help end the drought.

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  9. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 9 - He is King Gwangjong
    8.6/10(184 votes)

    #9 - He is King Gwangjong

    S1:E9

    Hajin realizes which prince will become King Gwangjong and wonders if she can change the future. A royal marriage is determined.

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  10. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 10 - The Proposal
    8.9/10(209 votes)

    #10 - The Proposal

    S1:E10

    Wook begins to feel threatened by So's relationship with "Soo". News of the Crown Prince's family causes trouble for him within the palace.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 11 - Begging for Forgiveness
    9.1/10(246 votes)

    #11 - Begging for Forgiveness

    S1:E11

    Hajin is placed under arrest for poisoning So, and Wook must prove her innocence before it is too late.

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  12. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 12 - Assassinate the King
    8.6/10(182 votes)

    #12 - Assassinate the King

    S1:E12

    Hajin is demoted to a water maid while So is sent away to Later Jin. One year later, the peace gathering approaches.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 13 - The Rebellion
    8.6/10(167 votes)

    #13 - The Rebellion

    S1:E13

    The king sends Hajin on an imperative mission, but to succeed, she must learn who she can and cannot trust.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 14 - Opening Up
    8.8/10(176 votes)

    #14 - Opening Up

    S1:E14

    So must make a sacrifice for the sake of the king and his daughter. The princes are stunned to reunite with a familiar face.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 15 - Looking for Eun and His Wife
    8.4/10(177 votes)

    #15 - Looking for Eun and His Wife

    S1:E15

    King Jeongjong sends So after Eun for "plotting treason," and Hajin is again unsure of who she can trust.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 16 - A Test
    8.7/10(172 votes)

    #16 - A Test

    S1:E16

    Eun and Park Soondeok try to escape the Damiwon. So decides that he must become King of Goryeo, which means he must make sacrifices.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 17 - Goryeo's 3rd King
    8.2/10(164 votes)

    #17 - Goryeo's 3rd King

    S1:E17

    3rd Prince Wang Yo's mental and physical health continue to dwindle, and So takes advantage. Princess Hwangbo Yeonhwa and Queen Hwangbo come up with a new plan for the future of their family.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 18 - The Empress
    8.4/10(169 votes)

    #18 - The Empress

    S1:E18

    So is pressured to marry Yeonhwa. Queen Yoo falls ill upon hearing that 14th Prince Wang Jeong is being punished.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 19 - Leaving the Palace
    8.3/10(172 votes)

    #19 - Leaving the Palace

    S1:E19

    13th Prince Wang Baeka is chosen to lead soldiers in pacifying the slaves of Hubaekje. Jeong reveals to So his plan to marry Hajin and take her away from the palace.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 20 - The Letters
    8.9/10(203 votes)

    #20 - The Letters

    S1:E20

    Hajin leaves the palace to live with Jeong, but her condition worsens. Will she and So reunite before it's too late?

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Traveling Back to Goryeo" is the best rated episode of "Scarlet Heart: Ryeo" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 262 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/29/2016. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "So's Real Face".