Korean Drama TV Series: Shine or Go Crazy (2015)

“Shine or Go Crazy” is based on a novel of the same name by Hyun Go-woon. It was prophesied that a princess from Balhae would help a prince of Goryeo ascend to the throne and become king.

If you have not already watched this series, then add “Shine or Go Crazy” (alternate title: “Shine or Be Mad”) to your watch list. It’s 24 episodes. Talk about palace intrigue. It’s loaded with murder by poison, spies who spy on the spies, and warriors on different sides.

• The good guy warriors or the “Righteous” wear BLACK.
• The bad guy warriors wear RED.

It is set during the period BEFORE the Joseon era when the country was called Goryeo. The main character is Wang So (played by Jang Hyuk) and he the cursed Prince of Goryeo who is destined to become the emperor (or king). But! Will he be a good emperor or a bad emperor? That is the question.

The reason the series is called “Shine or Go Crazy” is because when his future or fate was read, it was determined that he was born with both a light and fire. That means he will either shine bright like a star OR he’ll be a mad man. We won’t know until the last episode. LOL.