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.

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

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E20The Moon That Embraces the Sunmars 15, 2012
S01E19Rebellionmars 14, 2012
S01E18Bloody Precursormars 1, 2012
S01E17The Sun Embracing the Moonfévr. 29, 2012
S01E16True Identity of the Moonfévr. 23, 2012
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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.

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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)

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