Moon Embracing the Sun
“Don't come close! But don't go far...”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 20 Episodes
65 min per episode
2012 – 2012
Premiered: Wed, Jan 4, 2012
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 20: “The Moon That Embraces the Sun”
When Yoon Dae Hyung's private army surrounds Hweon and his retinue, Yang Myung finds himself on the verge of killing his brother.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Kim Soo-hyun
King Lee Hwon
Yeo Jin-goo
Lee Hwon (young)
Han Ga-in
Heo Yeon-woo / shaman Wol
Kim You-jung
Heo Yeon-woo (young)
Jung Il-woo
Prince Yang-myung
Lee Tae-ri
Yang-myung (young)
Kim Min-seo
Yoon Bo-kyung
Kim So-hyun
Yoon Bo-kyung (young)
Sunwoo Jae-duk
Heo Young-jae
Song Jae-hee
Heo Yeom
Yim Si-wan
Heo Yeom (young)
Yoon Seung-ah
Seol
Seo Ji-hee
Seol (young)
Ahn Nae-sang
King Sungjo
Kim Young-ae
Queen Dowager Jung-hui
Nam Bo-ra
Princess Min-hwa
Jin Ji-hee
Min-hwa (young)
Song Jae-im
Kim Jae-woon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Do-hoon, Lee Sung Joon
Jin Soo-wan, Jung Eun-gwol
Lee Kyung-shik
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Do-hoon
Director
Jin Soo-wan
Writer
Lee Sung Joon
Director
Lee Kyung-shik
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moon Embracing the Sun
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What is Moon Embracing the Sun about?
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.
How many seasons does Moon Embracing the Sun have?
Moon Embracing the Sun comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Moon Embracing the Sun?
Key cast members in Moon Embracing the Sun include Kim Soo-hyun, Yeo Jin-goo, Han Ga-in, Kim You-jung, Jung Il-woo.
Who created or directed Moon Embracing the Sun?
Moon Embracing the Sun was developed and directed by Kim Do-hoon, Lee Sung Joon.