Moon Embracing the Sun

Moon Embracing the Sun (2012)

EndedScripted showDrama, Fantasy, Romance

This show tells the story of a secret love between Lee Hwon Kim Soo Hyun, a fictional king of Joseon, and Wol Han Ga In, a female shaman. Wol was born as Heo Yeon Woo, the daughter of a noble family who won the love of the then crown prince, Hwon. Her enemies, jealous of her family's position in court, schemed against her and wrestled away her rightful place as crown princess and nearly takes her life. Years later, an embittered Hwon meets Wol, now a female shaman who has no recollection of her past.

Streaming

Watch Now

Network
Scheduleevery Wednesday, Thursday at 21:55 (70 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E20The Moon That Embraces the SunMar 15, 2012
S01E19RebellionMar 14, 2012
S01E18Bloody PrecursorMar 1, 2012
S01E17The Sun Embracing the MoonFeb 29, 2012
S01E16True Identity of the MoonFeb 23, 2012
View all episodesView all seasons

Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Moon Embracing the Sun first premiere?

Moon Embracing the Sun first premiered on January 4, 2012.

Who are the main characters in Moon Embracing the Sun?

The main characters in Moon Embracing the Sun are Lee Hwon, Yeon Woo/Wol (later known as Heo Yeon Woo), and Han Ga In.

What is the basic premise of Moon Embracing the Sun?

Moon Embracing the Sun is a love story set in ancient Korea, following the lives of a king, a queen, and a shaman.

Who plays the role of Lee Hwon in Moon Embracing the Sun?

Kim Soo Hyun plays the role of Lee Hwon in Moon Embracing the Sun.

What is the role of the shaman Wol in the story of Moon Embracing the Sun?

The shaman Wol in Moon Embracing the Sun serves as a bridge between the living and the dead, and plays an important role in the story's magical elements.

Who plays the role of Yeon Woo/Wol in Moon Embracing the Sun?

Han Ga In plays the role of Yeon Woo/Wol in Moon Embracing the Sun.

Who is the director of Moon Embracing the Sun?

Moon Embracing the Sun's director is Kim Do Hoon and Lee Seong Joon.

Where was Moon Embracing the Sun filmed?

Moon Embracing the Sun was mostly filmed on location in Korea, with some scenes filmed in neighboring countries such as China.

What is the genre of Moon Embracing the Sun?

Moon Embracing the Sun is a historical drama and a romance.

How many episodes are there in Moon Embracing the Sun?

Moon Embracing the Sun has a total of 20 episodes.

Cast

View all cast

Characters

View all characters

Also known as

  • The Moon Embracing the Sun
  • The Sun and the Moon
  • The Moon That Embraces the Sun
  • 拥抱太阳的月亮 / 月亮怀抱太阳 / 捧日之月 (China)
  • 太陽を抱いた月 (Japan)
  • 해를 품은 달 (Korea, Republic of)
  • Haereul Pum-eun Dal (Korea, Republic of)
  • Haeleul Pum-eun Dal (Korea, Republic of)
  • Hiru Sandu Aadarei (Sri Lanka)
  • Sonsuza Dek (Turkey)

Recently Updated Shows

Recently updated shows that might be of your interest.
Sheriff Country
Running

Sheriff Country

Sheriff Country focuses on straight-shooting sheriff Mickey Fox, the stepsister of Cal Fire's division chief Sharon Leone, who investigates criminal activity as she patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater while contending with her ex-con father, Wes, who is an off-the-grid marijuana grower, and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter.

GenreDrama, Crime
WWE Monday Night RAW
Running

WWE Monday Night RAW

WWE Monday Night RAW is World Wrestling Entertainment's (formerly the WWF and the WWWF before that) premiere wrestling event and brand. Since its launch in 1993, WWE Monday Night RAW continues to air live on Monday nights. It is generally seen as the company's flagship program due to its prolific history, high ratings, weekly live format, and emphasis on pay-per-views. Monday Night RAW is high profile enough to attract frequent visits from celebrities who usually serve as guest hosts for a single live event. Since its first episode, the show has been broadcast live or recorded from more than 197 different arenas in 165 cities and towns in seven different nations: including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom twice a year, Afghanistan for a special Tribute to the Troops, Germany, Japan, Italy and Mexico.

Law & Order
Running

Law & Order

In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate, yet equally important, groups: the police, who investigate crime; and the district attorneys, who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories.

Matlock
Running

Matlock

After achieving success in her younger years, the brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock rejoins the work force at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases and expose corruption from within.

Fire Country
Running

Fire Country

In Fire Country, seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence, young convict Bode Donovan joins a firefighting program that returns him to his small Northern California hometown, where he and other inmates work alongside elite firefighters to extinguish massive blazes across the region.