The chemistry between Kim So Hyun and Lee Ji Hoon starts to change in the forthcoming "River Where the Moon Rises" episodes.

Warning! There will be spoilers below!

In "River Where the Moon Rises" Episode 8, Go Geon (Lee Ji Hoon) was turned down by Princess Pyeonggang after he finally admitted his true feelings to her. In the newly unveiled stills of the ongoing series, Go Geon is seen to be facing a new problem in the palace. Pyeonggang was also by his side in the middle of the mountain and warmly embraced her.

Princess Pyeonggang Starts to Show Her Sincerity to Go Geon

Go Geon's head is also bleeding upon his unexpected encounter with the princess. Even though she rejected him, Pyeonggang still shows her genuine friendship with Go Geon. The two were also seen in tears while talking to each other.

The series of photos give new hints of why the two ended up in such a scenario. Go Geon's expression is occupied with distress, as if he is worrying about something else despite being caught off guard of princess Pyeonggang's warm and comforting hug.

After the photos were released, viewers are already interested to know more about the current status of Go Geon and Pyeonggang. Some are also curious why Go Geon's head is covered in blood.

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Clash Between On Dal and Go Geon Expected to Arise

Meanwhile, KBS new drama has been receiving good viewership ratings these past few weeks. "Mr. Queen's" star Na In Woo has already made his first appearance in Episode 7 - it was after Ji Soo stepped down from his role as On Dal.

In the upcoming Episode 9, the tension between On Dal and Go Geon will become more interesting as these two characters are about to break barriers in order to prove their genuine love for Princess Pyeonggang.

Recently, the "River Where the Moon Rises" production team continued to experience challenges within the project. After Ji Soo's departure due to his school violence controversy, other actors in the drama protested about the small salary that they have been receiving, far from their minimum wages.

On the other hand, some of the main leads Lee Ji Hoon, Choi Yu Hwa, and Wang Bit Na, showed their sincerity to the director by agreeing to re-shoot the scenes for free.

The production is already taking their responsibility of the matter.

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To know more of how Go Geon and Pyeonggang ended up embracing each other, make sure to watch "River Where the Moon Rises" Episode 9 on March 15 ast 9:30 p.m (KST)!

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Written by Shai Collins