TV series · 2016 · Seoul Broadcasting System
Is Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo is based on the book Bu Bu Jing Xin by Tong Hua (2005).
The TV series premiered in 2016 on Seoul Broadcasting System.
The book behind Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Bu Bu Jing Xin
by Tong Hua · first published 2005 · alternate history, science fiction, historical fiction
2005 novel written by Tong Hua, the title translates as "Startling Every Step".
Other adaptations of Bu Bu Jing Xin
- Scarlet Heart (TV, 2011)
Common questions
Is Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo based on a book?
Yes. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo is based on the book Bu Bu Jing Xin by Tong Hua (2005).
Who wrote the book Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo is based on?
Bu Bu Jing Xin was written by Tong Hua and first published in 2005.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Bu Bu Jing Xin before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.