Series synopsis
River Where the Moon Rises, also known as 달이 뜨는 강 is a South Korean drama war & politics television series that premiered on KBS2 on February 15, 2021. It ended on April 20, 2021. It was created by Kim Sang-hui. It stars Kim So-hyun, Na In-woo, Lee Ji-hoon and Choi Yu-hwa.
Born a princess and raised a soldier, Pyeong Gang is a woman with big dreams and limitless ambition. Determined to become the first Empress of Goguryeo, Pyeong Gang will stop at nothing to make her dream come true. Clever and level headed, Pyeong Gang is well aware of the obstacles that stand in her way and she’s more than capable of taking them on. With meticulous planning, she sets out to make her dream come true. But things take an unexpected turn, the day she meets On Dal.
Premise
Born a princess and raised a soldier, Pyeong Gang is a woman with big dreams and limitless ambition. Determined to become the first Empress of Goguryeo, Pyeong Gang will stop at nothing to make her dream come true. Clever and level headed, Pyeong Gang is well aware of the obstacles that stand in her way and she’s more than capable of taking them on. With meticulous planning, she sets out to make her dream come true. But things take an unexpected turn, the day she meets On Dal.
Premise: Pyeonggang’s vie for power could very well cost her everything. Will the price she realizes she must pay prove to be too much?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kim So-hyun as Pyeong-gang / Yeom Ga-jin / Queen Yeon
- Na In-woo as On Dal
- Lee Ji-hoon as Go Geon
- Choi Yu-hwa as Hae Mo Yong
- Kwon Hwa-woon as King Yeong Yang
- Kim Hee-jung as Tara Jin
- Ryu Ui-hyun as Tara San
- Wang Bit-na as Jin-bi
Supporting cast
- Cho Tae-kwan as Wol-gwang
- Kim Pub-lae as King Pyeong-won
- Park Soo-oh as Crown prince
- Yoon Ju-man as Sang-cheol
- Son Woo-hyuk as Tae-gam
- Won Woo as Pil Goo [Ghost Village]
Guest cast
- Kang Ha-neul as On Hyup
- Shin Se-Young as General Wibalta
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 20 | February 15, 2021 | April 20, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Go Won Pyo of the Gyeru Tribe comes before King Pyeongwon and threatens him with his private army for the exclusive rights to salt. Despite the King's unrest, Queen Yeon leaves for patrol taking Princess Pyeonggang with her. Meanwhile, On Hyeop the chief of the Sunno Tribe tests his son's manhood. Part 2: While Queen Yeon visits On Hyeop, Go Won Pyo arrives on King Pyeongwon's decree to kill Queen Yeon and Princess Pyeonggang. Princess Pyeonggang escapes with Dal's help as Oh Hyeop and Queen Yeon confronts Go Won Pyo. Meanwhile, King Pyeongwon looks for Wol Gwang, Queen Yeon's secret lover. |
February 15, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Eight years go by and although Yeom Ga Jin wants to live a humble, quiet life, she has one last mission to complete, to assassinate King Pyeongwon. On her way to the palace, she saves On Dal's life but does not recognize him, and they go their separate ways. Meanwhile, Go Won Pyo prepares an attack on the King during the farewell ceremony for the late Queen Yeon. On Dal saves Ga Jin and nurses her back to health. While she recuperates, her companions hear about her failed attempt and search for her. When they find her, they remind her of their rule to kill anyone who sees their face or to marry him to make him one of their own. Meanwhile, Go Won Pyo tells his son, Go Geon, to protect the palace. |
February 16, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Ga Jin rushes back to Cheonjubang after hearing that her father was in trouble due to her failing her mission to assassinate King Pyeongwon. On her return, Du Jung Seo releases her father, Yeom Deuk, but instead holds her captive after she asks about her past. Meanwhile, On Dal hears of Ga Jin's predicament and rushes to save her. |
February 22, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | KBS2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 15, 2021 |
| Last aired | April 20, 2021 |
| Runtime | 63 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday at 21:30:00 |