Kang Tae-oh's Pivotal Choice in 'Lovers of the Red Sky' as Revenge Hits a Snag

Crown Prince Lee Kang (Kang Tae-oh) has begun to unveil his grand revenge plot against Grand Vizier Kim Han-cheol (Jin Goo) in MBC's Friday-Saturday drama 'Lovers of the Red Sky'.

For a long time, Lee Kang feigned ignorance and indulgence, hiding his meticulous preparations for vengeance against Kim Han-cheol, who seized control of the royal court and caused the deaths of Lee Kang's mother and beloved.

His plan was to prove that the Gyesa Year incident, which led to the mysterious deaths of the former royal family, was a poisoning, and to expose Kim Han-cheol, the owner of the 'Jimjok' (mysterious bird), as the mastermind and traitor.

Even amidst the body-swapping predicament with Park Dal-i (Kim Se-jeong), Lee Kang remained focused on his revenge. He utilized Park Dal-i's body to conceal his identity while tracking down clues related to the Jimjok. With the assistance of Lee Woon (Lee Shin-young), the son of a Jimjok merchant, and crucial information from Kim Woo-hee (Hong Soo-joo), Kim Han-cheol's daughter, the path to revenge seemed imminent.

However, when Park Dal-i was cornered by the Jimjok and faced imminent death, Lee Kang made a difficult choice. To save Park Dal-i, he unhesitatingly fired a fire arrow, killing the Jimjok. This decision shocked everyone, as capturing the bird was essential proof to expose Kim Han-cheol as the true owner and the culprit behind the Gyesa Year incident. With this evidence gone, Lee Kang's plan returned to square one.

Lee Kang's romantic decision to prioritize Park Dal-i's life over his long-sought revenge resonated deeply with viewers. With his revenge plans faltering, anticipation is high for his next move against Kim Han-cheol. The drama airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:40 PM.

Netizens are commenting, 'Kang Tae-oh's choice, it's romance but so heartbreaking,' 'He got rid of the crucial evidence... I'm even more curious about what happens next,' and 'Kang Tae-oh's acting is amazing.' They eagerly await the upcoming episodes.