Romance is in the air in Lovers of the Red Sky episode 7 as Gong Myung develops an interest in Kim Yoo Jung.
Unfortunately, this means that the flourishing friendship between the two will leave Ahn Hyo Seop heartbroken.
Lovers of the Red Sky Viewership Rating
Amid the heightening love triangle between Ha Ram (Ahn Hyo Seop,) Hong Cheon Gi (Kim Yoo Jung,) and Prince Yang Myung (Gong Myung,) the current episode's viewership rating slightly dwindled compared to its episode 6.
According to Nielsen Korea, the "Lovers of the Red Sky" episode 7 garnered an average nationwide rating of 9.3 percent; this is a slight decrease from the previous with a 10.2 percent nation rating.
Despite this, it is safe to say that this is only a minor setback from the SBS historical drama and will regain its status in the coming episodes.
IN CASE YOU MISSED: 'Lovers of the Red Sky' Episode 6: Ahn Hyo Seop and Kim Yoo Jung's First Kiss Under the Moonlight + Remains the Leading Drama on Its Time Slot
Lovers of the Red Sky Episode 7 Highlights: Ha Ram Saves Hong Cheon Gi
The Monday and Tuesday night drama began with Hong Cheon Gi's father, Hong Eun Oh (Choi Kwang Il), making a scene at the awarding of the competition.
His father unintentionally attacked Prince Joo Hyang (Kwak Shi Yang) and even mentioned Ma Wang's name.
Cheon Gi immediately saw this and asked the royal for forgiveness; however, he asked the female painter if she would pay the price for his father's mess, to which she agreed.
As a result, the grand prince wanted to cut off her hands, but his younger brother, Prince Yang Myeong intervened. Unfortunately, he disregarded his plea and set to continue the punishment for Cheon Gi.
Just when his soldier is about to whack her hands, Ha Ram meddles and negotiates that instead of giving the 300 sacks of rice to the female painter, he will give it to the royal as an apology.
Luckily, the prince accepted it but left Cheon Gi with a warning.
Prince Yang Myeong Convinced Hong Cheon Gi to Join the Painting Bureau
Hong Cheon Gi was invited to be a part of the Painting Bureau; unfortunately, this means that she will leave her sick father behind.
Of course, she did not agree and promised to take care of her father.
Surprisingly, Prince Yang Myeong got the news and personally went to Cheon Gi's home to persuade her.
The grand prince promised her that they would look after Eun Oh, and she could still visit him after her duty at the palace.
"Lovers of the Red Sky" episode 7 is the start of Cheon Gi living her dream after she finally agreed to join the Painting Bureau.
Moreover, the royal also revealed to the female painter that it was her father who made his grandfather's painting, adding that they are searching for the descendant of the said paintier, which surprises Cheon Gi.
The Love Triangle
After hearing that Prince Yang Myeong is interested in getting to know Cheon Gi, this sparked jealousy on Ha Ram.
In the latter part of Lovers of the Red Sky episode 7 showcases the love triangle between Hong Cheon Gi, Ha Ram, and the royal.
After her talk with Ha Ram at his house, heavy rain poured in, which left Cheon Gi soaked under the rain.
Luckily, the grand prince came to rescue and carried her at his back.
As soon as they were about to leave the area, they bumped into Ha Ram.
"Forgive me, Your Highness. She had promised me first," he mentioned, raising the tension between their love triangle.
