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The Moon Embracing the Sun

Original title: Haereul poomeun dal
  • TV Series
  • 2012
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7.9/10
3.9K
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The Moon Embracing the Sun (2012)
Period DramaSupernatural FantasyDramaFantasyRomance

Set against the backdrop of a Korean traditional palace, this fantasy drama tells the poignant love story between a king and a female shaman.Set against the backdrop of a Korean traditional palace, this fantasy drama tells the poignant love story between a king and a female shaman.Set against the backdrop of a Korean traditional palace, this fantasy drama tells the poignant love story between a king and a female shaman.

  • Stars
    • Han Ga-in
    • Kim Soo-hyun
    • Jung Il-woo
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    3.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Han Ga-in
      • Kim Soo-hyun
      • Jung Il-woo
    • 35User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 19 nominations total

    Episodes20

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    Han Ga-in
    Han Ga-in
    • Heo Yeon-woo
    • 2012
    Kim Soo-hyun
    Kim Soo-hyun
    • Lee Hwon
    • 2012
    Jung Il-woo
    Jung Il-woo
    • Yang-myeong
    • 2012
    Kim Min-seo
    Kim Min-seo
    • Yoon Bo-gyeong
    • 2012
    Song Jae-hee
    Song Jae-hee
    • Heo Yeom
    • 2012
    Song Jae-rim
    Song Jae-rim
    • Kim Jae-woon
    • 2012
    Yoon Seung-ah
    Yoon Seung-ah
    • Seol
    • 2012
    Nam Bo-ra
    Nam Bo-ra
    • Min-hwa
    • 2012
    Kim Young Ae
    Kim Young Ae
    • Great Queen Yoon
    • 2012
    Kim Eung-soo
    Kim Eung-soo
    • Yoon Dae-hyeong
    • 2012
    Yang Mi-kyeong
    Yang Mi-kyeong
    • Lady Shin
    • 2012
    Jeon Mi-seon
    Jeon Mi-seon
    • Jang Nok-yeong
    • 2012
    Seo Hyun-chul
    Seo Hyun-chul
    • Sim San
    • 2012
    Kim Ye-ryeong
    Kim Ye-ryeong
    • Lady Park
    • 2012
    Kim Sun-kyung
    Kim Sun-kyung
    • Queen Han
    • 2012
    Jeong Eun-pyo
    Jeong Eun-pyo
    • Hyeong-seon
    • 2012
    Yoon Hee-seok
    Yoon Hee-seok
    • Hong Gyoo-tae
    • 2012
    Lee Seung-hyeong
    Lee Seung-hyeong
    • Han Jae-gil
    • 2012
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    Kirpianuscus

    beautiful

    sure, a fairy tale. a Korean one, with the entire flavor of spices and scents and beauty and bitter joy. with slices of drama in brilliant clothes. with delicate romanticism and links between so different worlds. but, in same measure, chronicle of a fight. for love. and for self definition. the young king looking the right manner to solve the crisis. the young woman looking be herself and, in same measure, the good answer to the challenges around her. so, a film who preserves many ingredients from the historical films from South Korea cinema. but , in same measure, who remains special. for its delicate and precise use of poetry
    Vincentiu

    beautiful

    it is an inspired mixture between grace of fairy tale and force of cultural message. a seductive love story and remember of values, naive and profound. the feelings and the power. the sacrifice and the force of emotion. the past as veil and the pressure of duty. the meetings and the transformation of universe. at first sigh,nothing new. the Korean movies are masters of this kind of magic. but something seems be different. maybe,the subtle details, the precise performance of the young actors,the tension circles and the carefully made of the end. a film who can be more than a show. who is not exactly memorable. but it has the art to be, like a small river, good occasion to rediscover the beauty behind the reality of every day. and that fact represents, not doubt, a precious virtue.
    10debvee60

    Refreshing and extremely moving

    I overheard a student where i work mentioning that all her friends were asking for more Korean program suggestions on Netflix and I was intrigued. I've already enjoyed a few subtitled shows and when I heard her discussing them I knew I had to see for myself. While one of the suggestions wasn't really my cup of tea, Moon Embracing the Sun is one of those series you can only hope you find another like it. I'm on Episode 13 of 20 of Moon Embracing the Sun and it is one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had on television in years. It's a Korean period piece set in the distant past with a little bit of everything. The drama and romance (not sex) between the main characters is so intense. I love looking at their faces, their clothes, everything they do and the places they go. I find myself staring at the screen. It's a story about lovers who are subject to the events around them living in the royal palace and city. There's some political intrigue. There's the shaman culture and Confucian philosophy. There is a point where without warning the characters are replaced by older actors in a passage of time so I was a little confused at first but soon caught up. Love the actors who play the King - young and old. I'm thinking I want to know more about Korea now.
    711ovz11

    10/10 for the younger cast, 10/10 for Kim Soohyun, Rest get the 7/10, Female lead gets zero

    The younger cast had 6 episodes and really built a solid base for the drama. Their acting range were far superior to all the adults, except Kim Soohyun that reprises their roles.

    The female lead was like a card board cutout that utters only the dialogues. She had just one emotion: Act Surprised!

    There was no chemistry between her and the male lead. And their love story felt flat. The only saving grace was the Lee Hwon character, which was greatly built up by Yeo Jingoo and successfully continued by Kim Soohyun. The character is absolutely iconic! Props to the actors and the writers.

    The story was sweet too (if not for the female lead for ruining it for me). I loved the comedy between the King and his servant, as well as the bromance between the brothers.

    This is a solid drama. And would have been a masterpiece had they casted an actress who can actually act.
    10bwillson178

    Very Powerful Mystical Love Story

    This is a powerful historical drama and love story, combining myth, shamanism, Confucius thought and a glimpse into some aspects of an ancient society. Very well-done and most compelling. Having lived many years in Korea/Japan, it gives me more insight into the depths of Korean history and society, the script they used, the food they ate, how they treated each other. I am dying to get back to Korea and see the people, experience the amazing cuisine of many small dishes of various fish, vegetables, rice, and visit the temples.

    By studying this series, one can gain some good understanding into the Confucius thought that Korea adopted as its "religion" for hundreds of years, and gain some good insight into the people today.

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      Based on the novel "The Moon that Embraces the Sun" by Jung Eun Gwol.
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      The moonlight is setting
      by Heora

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      • January 4, 2012 (South Korea)
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