Series synopsis
The Moon Embracing the Sun, also known as 해를 품은 달 is a South Korean drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on MBC on January 4, 2012. It ended on March 15, 2012. It stars Kim Soo-hyun, Yeo Jin-goo, Han Ga-in and Kim You-jung.
Years after she's assumed dead by the palace, a young noblewoman, now trained as a shaman, returns to court to reclaim her rightful position as queen.
Premise
Years after she's assumed dead by the palace, a young noblewoman, now trained as a shaman, returns to court to reclaim her rightful position as queen.
Premise: Don't come close! But don't go far...
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kim Soo-hyun as King Lee Hwon
- Yeo Jin-goo as Lee Hwon (young)
- Han Ga-in as Heo Yeon-woo / shaman Wol
- Kim You-jung as Heo Yeon-woo (young)
- Jung Il-woo as Prince Yang-myung
- Lee Tae-ri as Yang-myung (young)
- Kim Min-seo as Yoon Bo-kyung
- Kim So-hyun as Yoon Bo-kyung (young)
Supporting cast
- Sunwoo Jae-duk as Heo Young-jae
- Song Jae-hee as Heo Yeom
- Yim Si-wan as Heo Yeom (young)
- Yoon Seung-ah as Seol
- Seo Ji-hee as Seol (young)
- Ahn Nae-sang as King Sungjo
- Kim Young-ae as Queen Dowager Jung-hui
- Nam Bo-ra as Princess Min-hwa
- Jin Ji-hee as Min-hwa (young)
- Song Jae-rim as Kim Jae-woon
- Lee Won-keun as Kim Jae-woon (young)
- Kim Ye-ryeong as Lady Park
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 4 | March 7, 2012 | March 15, 2012 |
| Season 1 | 20 | January 4, 2012 | March 15, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Special Episode 1 | March 7, 2012 |
| 2 | Special Episode 2 | March 8, 2012 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 14, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Two Suns and a Moon Young Yeon Woo, the daughter of a noble family, attends a ceremony honoring her brother at the palace, where she runs into Crown Prince Hweon. |
January 4, 2012 |
| 2 |
Two Moons and a Sun Yeon Woo's brother, Heo Yeom, is appointed to teach the Crown Prince, who does not welcome the new teacher. Meanwhile, Queen Yoon plots a conspiracy. |
January 5, 2012 |
| 3 |
Like Petals, Like Fireworks Nok Yeong senses an aura from the two girls at the palace; Queen Yoon orders her to read their fate to see whether one will marry the crown prince. |
January 11, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 4, 2012 |
| Last aired | March 15, 2012 |
| Runtime | 65 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday, Thursday at 21:55:00 |