The South Korean television drama series Moon Embracing the Sun (also known as The Moon that Embraces the Sun or The Sun and the Moon) features Han Ga-in, Kim Soo-hyun, Jung Il-woo, and Kim Min-seo. It ran on MBC for 20 episodes on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 from January 4 to March 15, 2012.
The historical fantasy drama is based on Jung Eun-gwol's novel of the same name. It describes the struggles and plot of competing political powers as well as the heartwarming romance between a female shaman and a fictional Joseon Dynasty king.
The main cast of Moon Embracing the Sun
Han Ga-in as Lady Heo Yeon-woo / Shaman Wol
The South Korean actress and model Han Ga-in portrays Lady Heo Yeon-woo / Shaman Wol in the series. Despite her destiny as the Queen of Joseon, Yeon-woo is taken advantage of by Prime Minister Yoon and the cunning Queen Dowager. While being named Crown Princess, she inexplicably passes away before the wedding.
She becomes a shaman after losing her memory. She is captivated by her weird "visions" of the king's enigmatic first love and her unexplained connection to him when she returns to the palace eight years later as Shaman Wol. Kim Yoo-jung portrays the 13-year-old Lady Heo Yeon-woo.
Kim Soo-hyun as Lee Hwon, King of Joseon
The South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun portrays Lee Hwon in the show. The bright and kind Lee Hwon falls in love with Heo Yeon-woo and is committed to her memory even after her untimely death. He starts an investigation after meeting Wol because he has concerns about Yeon-woo's death and uncovers sinister secrets and conspiracy theories. Yeo Jin-goo portrays the 15-year-old Lee Hwon, Crown Prince of Joseon.
Jung Il-woo as Prince Yangmyung
The South Korean actor Jung II-woo portrays Prince Yangmyung in the show. The king's concubine's son makes him ineligible for the throne, despite being the older brother. His devotion to his brother, his attraction to Shaman Wol, and his unrequited, lifelong love for Yeon-woo are all difficult for him to reconcile. Lee Tae-ri portrays young Prince Yangmyung.
Kim Min-seo as Lady Yoon Bo-kyung / Queen Yoon
The South Korean actress Kim Min-seo portrays Lady Yoon Bo-kyung / Queen Yoon in the show. The Queen Dowager and her father, Prime Minister Yoon, use Bo-kyung to keep their clan in power. She becomes the Crown Princess of Lee Hwon following Yeon-woo's death.
Supporting cast of Moon Embracing the Sun
Following are the supporting cast from the show:
Heo Clan
Sunwoo Jae-duk as Lord Heo Young-jae
Yang Mi-kyung as Madam Shin Jung-kyung
Song Jae-hee as Lord Heo Yeom
Im Si-wan as 17-year-old Young Master Heo Yeom
Yoon Seung-ah as Seol
Seo Ji-hee as young Seol
Royal Household
Kim Young-ae as the Grand Royal Queen Dowager
Ahn Nae-sang as King Seongjo
Kim Sun-kyung as Queen Sohye
Kim Ye-ryeong as Royal Noble Consort Hui of the Miryang Park clan
Nam Bo-ra as Princess Minhwa
Jin Ji-hee as young Princess Minhwa
Song Jae-rim as Lord Kim Jae-woon
Lee Won-keun as 15-year-old Young Master Kim Jae-woon
Jung Eun-pyo as Hyung-sun
Kim Min-kyung as Court Lady Min
Chu Gwi-jung as Court Lady Jo
Royal Star Mansion (Seungsucheong)
Jeon Mi-seon as Jang Nok-young
Kim Ik-tae as Hye Gak
Bae Noo-ri as Jan-shil
Jo Min-ah as young Jan-shil
Jang Young-nam as A-ri
Yoon clan and officials
Kim Eung-soo as Lord Yoon Dae-hyung
Jang Hee-soo as Madam Kim
Seo Hyun-chul as Lord Shim San
Lee Seung-hyung as Lord Han Jae-gil
Kim Seung-wook as Lord Yoon Soo-chan
Yoon Hee-seok as Lord Hong Gyu-tae
FAQs about Moon Embracing the Sun
The South Korean television series The Moon Embracing The Sun has a total of 20 episodes.
Viewers can watch The Moon Embracing the Sun on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV and Viu in many regions.
The historical-fantasy drama The Moon Embracing The Sun is based on Jung Eun-gwol's book of the same name. It describes the struggles of competing political powers as well as the heartwarming romance between a female shaman and a fictional Joseon Dynasty king.
