While there were viral rumors in late 2025 regarding a potential
," a compelling focus for 2021 was the revelation of the . Despite the drama's 2016 release, 2021 saw a massive resurgence in interest when lead actor Lee Joon-gi confirmed that a scene where his character (Wang So) meets IU's character (Hae Soo) in the modern era was indeed filmed but cut from the final broadcast. moon lovers scarlet heart ryeo sugarx 2021
: During a 2021 interview, Lee Joon-gi discussed the drama’s cult status, reigniting hope that the legendary "modern-day reunion" scene—which was filmed but never aired—might finally be released. While there were viral rumors in late 2025