Moon Embracing the Sun is a 2012 South Korean television drama series, starring Kim Soo-hyun, Han Ga-in, Jung Il-woo and Kim Min-seo. It aired on MBC from January 4 to March 15, 2012, on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 20 episodes. The historical-fantasy drama is adapted from the novel of the same name written by Jung Eun-gwol. It tells of a poignant love story between a fictional king of the Joseon Dynasty and a female shaman and the conflicts and conspiracy of vying political powers. The series reached a peak rating of 42.2%. It won the Best Drama and Best Actor awards in the television category at the 48th Baeksang Arts Awards, and multiple awards at 2012 MBC Drama Awards, including Drama of the Year.
| Genre | Historical, Romance, Fantasy |
| Written by | Jin Soo-wan |
| Directed by | Kim Do-hoon, Lee Seong-jun |
| Starring | Kim Soo-hyun, Han Ga-in, Jung Il-woo, Kim Min-seo |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language(s) | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 20 (+2 specials) |
| Producer(s) | Oh Gyeong-hun |
| Production company(s) | Pan Entertainment |
| Distributor | Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation |
| Original network | MBC TV |
| Netflix ID | 80031790 |
About Moon Embracing the Sun
South Korean historical-fantasy drama centered around the love story of a fictional king of the Joseon Dynasty and a female shaman.
Achievement of Moon Embracing the Sun
The series is based on Jung Eun-gwol's novel of the same name. It won Drama of the Year at the 2012 MBC Drama Awards.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Moon Embracing the Sun
Shamanism in popular culture.. South Korean fantasy television series.. South Korean historical television series.
Latest information about Moon Embracing the Sun updated on July 28 2021.
