Bloody Heart is a captivating fictional historical drama set in Joseon. The story begins as King Lee Tae ascends the throne following a tumultuous rebellion. His father, with the crucial aid of First Vice-Premier Park Gye Won, overthrew King Sunjong and established a new dynasty, which Lee Tae now inherits. Lee Tae is a ruthless and ambitious ruler who believes any action is justifiable to achieve his ultimate goal: to reign as an absolute monarch.
However, his path to absolute power is fiercely contested by Park Gye Won. Despite his official position, Park Gye Won wields immense influence, arguably even more than the king himself, and vehemently opposes Lee Tae's vision of unchallenged rule. Caught in the escalating royal power struggle is Yoo Jung, a daughter from a distinguished noble family. Lee Tae sets his sights on her as his potential queen, inadvertently drawing her and her family into the dangerous and complex political machinations of the royal court. This entanglement leads to treacherous conflicts and profound personal dilemmas within the palace walls.
Other names: 붉은단심, Bulgeundansim, Red Heart, Red Single Heart
Genres: Drama, Historical, political, Romance