‘Lovers of the Red Sky’ Episode 9: Is Ahn Hyo Seop Proposing to Kim Yoo Jung? + Viewership Rating Bounces Back to 9.6%
"Lovers of the Red Sky" showcases a series of heartfelt moments between Ahn Hyo Seop and Kim Yoo Jung.
At the same time, the latest episode also highlights Gong Myung's feelings towards the royal painter.
'Lovers of the Red Sky' Viewership Rating
Following the surprising twists and turns and revelation among the characters, "Lovers of the Red Sky" viewership rating showed a modest increase compared to its previous episode.
According to Nielsen Korea, the October 4 episode rebounded with a 0.7 percentage increase, earning an average nationwide rating of 9.6 percent.
Amid the fluctuating rating, "Lovers of the Red Sky" is still the leading Kdrama on its time slot.
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'Lovers of the Red Sky' Episode 9 Highlights: Hong Cheon Gi Witnessed Ha Ram's Transformation
In episode 9, Hong Cheon Gi (Kim Yoo Jung) saw how Ha Ram (Ahn Hyo Seop) turned into a scary beast after visiting the royal pavilion; this means that Ma Wang or the water demon has manifested on him.
With the demon reigning in Ha Ram's body, he suddenly attacked Cheon Gi causing major commotion inside the palace.
Fortunately, the Tiger Goddess, also known as the palace protector, appeared and helped contain Ma Wang, leaving Ha Ram unconscious and unable to remember everything that happened.
After checking out at Cheon Gi, Prince Yang Myeong (Gong Myung) told her that supervisor Ha needs to be inspected by the bureau for acting like a madman.
The grand prince explained to Cheon Gi that will also protect not just the palace but also her and Ha Ram.
Hong Cheon Gi's Honest Thoughts About Ha Ram
Despite what Ha Ram did to her, she still chose to be by his side and took care of him, ensuring he recovered fast.
As she looked at him, who was still unconscious, she realized and admitted to herself that Ha Ram was a very special person to him.
Ha Ram Gave Hong Cheon Gi a Special Gift
After recovering, Ha Ram thanked the female painting for staying by his side.
To express his gratitude, he gave her a unique jade ring which made Cheon Gi stunned by how beautiful it was.
"Lovers of the Red Sky" episode 9 highlights Ha Ram's confession to the female painter.
He admitted his feelings telling Cheon Gi that he loves her.
The Chosen Painter
During her talk with the grand prince, Hong Cheon Ki was told about the palace's secret.
Prince Yangmyeong spills the details regarding the royal painting and the responsibility of the divine painter.
She was surprised to know that her responsibility was to seal the demon inside the painting.
It was explained by the King himself, telling Cheon Gi that the demon was near them, waiting for his right moment to attack the palace
