"Lovers of the Red Sky," starring Kim Yoo Jung and Ahn Hyo Seop, intensifies as the drama nears its ending.
Interestingly episode 14 delivered a slight increase in terms of viewership rating as compared to its previous episodes.
'Lovers of the Red Sky' Viewership Rating
With only two episodes left, the SBS historical fantasy drama showed a modest rise after garnering recorded average viewership ratings of 9.3 percent.
The said figure continues to show development from episode 13 with ratings of 8.9 percent.
Due to this, "Lovers of the Red Sky" episode 14 remained the most-watched drama from its time slot across all channels.
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'Lovers of the Red Sky' Episode 14 Highlights: Hong Cheon Gi and Ha Ram Runaway from Prince Joo Hyang
After the failed sealing ritual, Prince Yang Myeong (Gong Myung) stopped the demon king from attacking the divine painting by stabbing Ma Wang using a ritual sword to reseal the demon king to Ha Ram's body.
Unfortunately, because of the sword's power, it left the grand prince unconscious.
Meanwhile, Hong Cheon Gi woke up Ha Ram and heard that Pring Joo Hyang ordered his men to arrest the two.
Fortunately, Ha Ram's group, led by Moo Young, infiltrated the failed ceremony to help Hong Cheon Gi and the astrologer runway from the royal army.
However, since the prince is eager to kill either Ha Ram or Cheon Gi, Moo Young sacrificed his life to save the duo.
Royal Army Arrests the People at Baekgyu Institute
Luckily, Ha Ram and Cheon Gi found a safe place where they could hide and rest.
However, this is just the beginning of their battle with the greedy prince as "Lovers of the Red Sky" episode 14 highlights the ambition and hunger of Prince Joo Hyang for the crown and power.
The following day, they received news that the people at the Baekgyu Institute were held captive by the palace due to their involvement with Hong Cheong Gi's crime of faking masterpieces under Pring Yang Myeong's wing.
The group was sentenced to execution, but Ha Ram explained to Cheon Gi that this was just another trap of Pring Joo Hyang.
Hong Eun Oh's Heartbreaking Death
Since the prince is determined to get Ma Wang's soul, he plans a plot that would make Cheong Gi suffer.
"Lovers of the Red Sky" episode 14 showcases a heartbreaking moment for Hong Cheon Gi and her father.
It came after Prince Joo Hyang used Cheong Gi's father to make her agree to his plan of painting another portrait of the late King Young Jong.
Initially, the divine painter resisted the prince's will but forcefully said yes after they threatened to kill her father.
While being held captive, Ha Ram's men sneaked into the area to help escape Hong Cheon Gi.
As soon as they got her and her father, they tried to escape the palace but were caught by the royal army.
Unfortunately, Prince Joo Hyang used a poisoned arrow to kill Hong Eun Oh. She watched her father slowly die from the injury, leaving a special message telling his daughter not to restore the royal painting.
The Return of the King
Amid the unfortunate fate of Ha Ram and Cheon Gi, "Lovers of the Red Sky" episode 14 surprised the viewers with an interesting twist.
Despite the chaos inside the palace, King Sung Jo miraculously woke up and spoke to Ha Ram.
The upcoming episode might showcase the King's role to prevent Prince Joo Hyang from his evil plan.
