Wang So is the Father of Hae Soo‘s Daughter in Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Let‘s address the biggest question for fans of the hit 2016 K-drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo – who is the father of Hae Soo‘s daughter? Based on the drama‘s storyline and finale, the father is clearly the 4th Prince Wang So, played by top Korean actor Lee Joon Gi.
As a quick recap – the show tells the tale of Go Ha-jin, a 21st century woman who accidentally travels back in time to Goryeo era Korea. She assumes the name Hae Soo and winds up entangled in the palace power struggles, eventually finding love with the complicated 4th Prince.
The Star-Crossed Romance of Wang So and Hae Soo
Wang So and Hae Soo shared an undeniable bond, but their romance faced immense obstacles:
- Wang So‘s cruel upbringing left him distrustful and isolated
- His scarred face made people judge him as frightening and beast-like
- Hae Soo was believed to be of low status as a court lady
- Meddling and machinations from political rivals
Despite seemingly impossible odds, the two grew closer over shared trauma and found solace in each other. The scenes of Wang So gently wiping Hae Soo‘s tears away after she had been whipped on false accusations remain seminal romantic moments in K-drama history.
Their romance was sadly not meant not last in the treacherous Goryeo court. But the product of Wang So and Hae Soo‘s love – their daughter – lived on after her mother‘s death to link back to this storied affair.
Wang So Confirmed as Father Based on Finale and Beyond
Fans watched breathlessly as a dying Hae Soo gave birth in the drama‘s final episodes. While the daughter‘s father was not explicitly named, there are several clear indicators that Wang So was the only man Hae Soo loved and had relations with:
- Hae Soo was completely loyal to Wang So despite other temptations
- No room for ambiguity based on storyline and romantic scenes depicted
- Continued moody longing from Wang So for his lost love afterwards
- Actress IU and showrunners confirming Wang So as father
The birth of Hae Soo‘s daughter caused a frenzy of speculation on social media at the time of the finale. But ultimately the show‘s trajectory leaves no doubt on her parentage.
As Hae Soo says a tearful goodbye to Wang Jung, she tells him to care for her child with Wang So – essentially directly confirming the lineage!
The Significance of Hae Soo‘s Daughter
While Hae Soo‘s daughter appears only briefly at the drama‘s conclusion, her birth and existence bear great symbolic importance.
As the product of the show‘s core romance, she serves to emotionally link the star-crossed Wang So and Hae Soo even in death.
Some key impacts stemming from Hae Soo having Wang So‘s daughter:
- Living reminder for Wang So of his doomed first love
- Continues Hae Soo‘s impact and memory long after her death
- Connects the plot‘s central themes of passion prevailing over dynastic politics
Additionally, Hae Soo‘s daughter has huge implications for the royal lineage…
So in summary, based on all evidence from the drama as well as materials outside the official show, Wang So fathering Hae Soo‘s daughter is indisputable fact. This daughter then serves as the final bittersweet coda to their tragically doomed romance.
What other lingering questions do Scarlet Heart fans have about Hae Soo‘s enigmatic daughter? Let me know in comments below!
