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Historical drama "The Moon Embracing The Sun" tells a love story between King Lee Hwon (Kim Soo-Hyun) and a female shaman named Wol (Han Ga-In). Wol was born from a noble family and became the crown princess, but she was entrapped and faced execution. Finally, she lived as a shaman. Based on the novel "Haereul Poomeun Dal" by Jung Eun-Gwol (first published December 29, 2005).

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  • Mar 19, 2012 20 of 20 episodes seen
    kyjjangyo
    25 of 28 people found this review helpful
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    • Overall  10
    • Story  10
    • Acting/Cast  10
    • Music  10
    • Rewatch Value  10
    I have always found it hard to finish dramas, but this one was super easy for me! I was checking every week for new episodes ;) It kept me interested throughout the whole series and I can safely say this is my favourite drama ;) Okay, on to the review!

    Story - 10/10 I loved the storyline, it was a mix of everything. Sweet, Romantic, Tragedy, Comedy, etc. The only thing that I thought sucked was that a lot of the characters led a really sad life ;( And I won't spoil, but they did take out a love storyline that I would've been very interested in watching!

    Acting/Cast - 10/10 One word: AMAZING. This is the best cast I have ever seen... they all had     read more
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  • May 14, 2012 20 of 20 episodes seen
    Doremeduck
    18 of 23 people found this review helpful
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    • Overall  9
    • Story  8
    • Acting/Cast  10
    • Music  10
    • Rewatch Value  8
    I was a little hesitant to start watching the drama, because of the storyline. It didn't seem like it was going to be a good drama. When I started watching it I really did expect the story to be overtaken by the conversation of politics and sadness, but it was the exact opposite. The romance in this drama was so beautiful! There was, of course, some political talk, and sadness, but it was replaced with very humorous moments that I have not ever seen in a historical drama before. There were times when I was desperately heartbroken, and others where I was literally unable to breathe, because of something being extremely hilarious. The acting was great all the way through. I have to give huge props read more
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  • SmileKuma4 Jan 12, 2013
    I just finish watch in few minute ago. Its was amazing and touching drama also It first time for me to keep to continue historical genre after few episode. So, I think I can watch another similar drama like this! Its worth my time to watch ^_^
    1 ❤
  • chichu_san Jan 12, 2013
    Woon and Prince YM talk in ep 20 :'(
  • I_Cookeh_I Jan 11, 2013
    loved it cried!!
  • sunflower63 Jan 5, 2013
    I just finished watching this awesome drama. I am probably biased as I love saeguks and I found this drama very beautiful to watch because of the great settings, costumes and OST. The story was interesting, although I would have enjoyed it more if it had less magic, the acting was good for most actors except for the queen in her older version which is why I am giving it a 9. Unfortunately I felt there was not so much chemistry between the two mostly because of her lack of facial expressions, whereas the king was superb (both in the younger and older versions)which adds another actor to my list of whom to keep an eye on in the future.
  • HAVA-RAVA Jan 3, 2013
    Just watched ep. 4 and I already feel bad for the 2nd male lead D:
    1 ❤
  • Waterlilly Jan 1, 2013
    Wow I cried my eyes out!! Awesome drama a real must watch
  • KdramaQueen89 Dec 31, 2012
    I cant believe Han Ga In won best actress at MBC Awards show. That just boggles my mind...
    4 ❤
  • Frosty Dec 21, 2012
    i was not sure watching a historical drama is a good idea but it kept me hooked so i liked it , but when people with onesided love died in the end it made me cry , over all it was worth watching
  • shineunso_97 Dec 20, 2012
    Actually, it'll be better if the story focused on Lee Hwon's and Yeon Woo's teenage life. It'll be more.... You know.. different. No Melodrama and shaman thingy. Also, no horrible classical ending!
  • Destati13 Dec 8, 2012
    I'm 7 episodes in and I really like it so far! I seriously loved the child cast in the first 5 eps, they were amazing. Still getting used to the main leads now lol, but so far I'm still liking it.
    1 ❤
  • Chocobana Dec 2, 2012
    I wish this drama had a better writer and a better leading actress. It had so much potential :(
  • shadowdancer Nov 5, 2012
    well I do not know much about the destiny of the lovers, but during the scene where the most dark and pale guy of the drama became teen king's best friend I thought that's the destiny. And his name is Woon? (Un) :) sweet :D
    2 ❤
  • mitzi2905 Oct 29, 2012
    im not fond of historical dramas but when i try to watch this i get addicted to it because of its good story , it makes me cry in almost episodes
  • Goliath1357 Oct 25, 2012
    I don't like Wol-she has the personality of a piece of cardboard
    3 ❤
    • Chocobana Dec 2, 2012
      It gets better when she regains her memories (she becomes a little more like her younger self) but I do agree with you. I couldn't bring myself to like her and I rolled my eyes at her most of the time.
      1 ❤
    • Goliath1357 Dec 2, 2012
      She does get a bit better but I probably would have rated the drama a 10 if she had resembled her younger, more interesting self a bit more
    • Chocobana Dec 2, 2012
      Yes!! I don't know if it was the actors and the story itself, but the part where the characters were younger was much much more interesting/fun/awesome.
  • Musikklass Oct 18, 2012
    i love this drama every time i watch it i cry!
    1 ❤

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The Moon that Embraces the Sun

The Moon that Embraces the Sun

Title

  • Main Title: The Moon that Embraces the Sun
  • Native title: 해를 품은 달
  • Also Known as: Haereul Poomeun Dal ; The Moon Embracing the Sun ; The Sun and the Moon

General Details

  • CountrySouth Korea
    TypeDrama
    NetworkMBC
  • Aired: January 4, 2012 to March 15, 2012
  • Airs On: Wednesday, Thursday
  • # of Episodes 20
    Average Duration 1 hr. 5 min. per episode
  • Genres: Fantasy, Historical, Political, Romance

Statistics

  • Score: 8.62 (scored by 3,391 users)
  • Ranked: #23
  • Popularity: #29
  • Members: 6,358
  • Favorites: 0
4.3 stars - based on 3,391 votes

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