moon embracing the sun is a South Korea drama released in 2012 rated 8.4/10 with 20 episodes. This historical series has been watched by 53,652 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | HistoricalRomanceSupernaturalPolitical |
| Year | 2012 |
| Episodes | 20 |
| Duration | 01:05:00 |
| Rating | 8.4/10 |
| Director | Lee Sung Joon, Kim Do Hoon |
| Main Cast | Han Ga In, Kim Soo Hyun, Jung Il Woo, Kim Min Seo |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
Thirteen-year-old Heo Yeon Woo, the daughter of a high-ranking official, accompanies her mother to the royal palace to attend her brother, Heo Yeom's civil service examination congratulatory ceremony. By chance, she comes across Crown Prince Lee Hwon. They fall in love and Yeon Woo is chosen as the Crown Princess of Joseon. Before they can marry, however, the Dowager Queen secretly orders her death, in order to install Yoon Bo Gyeong, the daughter of a family clan, as Crown Princess, thus securing more power for herself. She orders the head shaman to cast a spell on Yeon Woo to strike her with an unknown sickness. After dying, Yeon Woo is resurrected from her grave but loses her memories. All believe her to be dead, including Crown Prince Lee Hwon, who refuses to love another. Eight years later, Yeon Woo returns as a shaman named Wol (meaning moon). Meanwhile, the young king begins to investigate the death of his love after seeing the grown-up Wol. But he is fighting against time because the queen's powerful political clan wants him removed from power. ~~ Adapted from the novel by Jung Eun Gwol.
Critical Reception
moon embracing the sun has received excellent reviews with a rating of 8.4/10 based on 24,542 ratings. It is ranked #639 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of moon embracing the sun?
moon embracing the sun has a rating of 8.4/10 based on 24,542 ratings.
How many episodes does moon embracing the sun have?
moon embracing the sun has 20 episodes, each approximately 01:05:00 long.
What genre is moon embracing the sun?
moon embracing the sun is a Historical, Romance, Supernatural, Political drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in moon embracing the sun?
The main cast of moon embracing the sun includes Han Ga In, Kim Soo Hyun, Jung Il Woo, Kim Min Seo.
When was moon embracing the sun released?
moon embracing the sun was released in 2012 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.