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Series · 2012 · Drama

Moon Embracing the Sun

Don't come close! But don't go far...

★7.9 2012 1 Season TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 20 episodes

Two Suns and a Moon

Episode 01

Two Suns and a Moon

Jan 4, 2012 · 71 min

Young Yeon Woo, the daughter of a noble family, attends a ceremony honoring her brother at the palace, where she runs into Crown Prince Hweon.

Two Moons and a Sun

Episode 02

Two Moons and a Sun

Jan 5, 2012 · 68 min

Yeon Woo's brother, Heo Yeom, is appointed to teach the Crown Prince, who does not welcome the new teacher. Meanwhile, Queen Yoon plots a conspiracy.

Like Petals, Like Fireworks

Episode 03

Like Petals, Like Fireworks

Jan 11, 2012 · 66 min

Nok Yeong senses an aura from the two girls at the palace; Queen Yoon orders her to read their fate to see whether one will marry the crown prince.

One Sun, One Moon

Episode 04

One Sun, One Moon

Jan 12, 2012 · 66 min

Yoon Dae Hyeong's clan begins its plan to make Bo Kyung the owner of Kyo Tae Palace. Hweon asks Yeon Woo to submit her name to be the prince’s wife.

Fallen Moon

Episode 05

Fallen Moon

Jan 18, 2012 · 66 min

As Yeon Woo begins the training she will need as the crown prince's wife, Queen Yoon orders Nok Yeong to put a debilitating spell on Yeon Woo.

Hidden Moon

Episode 06

Hidden Moon

Jan 19, 2012 · 64 min

Having accepted a great god to become a shaman, Yeon Woo loses memories of her past due to the shock. Meanwhile, Bo Kyung becomes the crown princess.

Shaman Wol - Moon

Episode 07

Shaman Wol - Moon

Jan 25, 2012 · 63 min

Despite Nok Yeong's warning that she avoid strangers, Yeon Woo heads out to the streets when she learns that the king will be visiting the village.

Shaman Who Absorbs Adversity

Episode 08

Shaman Who Absorbs Adversity

Jan 26, 2012 · 63 min

After nearly being rescued by a disguised Yang Myung, a captive Weol is dragged to the palace to act as a human talisman for Hweon.

Moon That Is Hidden Beside the Sun

Episode 09

Moon That Is Hidden Beside the Sun

Feb 1, 2012 · 63 min

Hweon wakes up and furiously commands Weol to name the person who ordered her to spy on him. Bo Kyung is uneasy that a shaman serves the king in bed.

Correspondence of the Dead

Episode 10

Correspondence of the Dead

Feb 2, 2012 · 62 min

Hweon orders Hyung Sun to bring in the royal doctor to treat Weol. Bo Kyung is distraught by the relationship between Hweon and the shaman.

Secret Love

Episode 11

Secret Love

Feb 8, 2012 · 63 min

Yang Myung stops Weol going to the king's quarters and confronts Nok Yeong. Her warning to not become closer to Weol leads to an argument.

Road of Tears

Episode 12

Road of Tears

Feb 9, 2012 · 63 min

Yoon Dae Hyung tries to find out the reason of Hweon's secret inspection. Bo Kyung learns that the date of consummation is only three days away.

Witch Hunts

Episode 13

Witch Hunts

Feb 15, 2012 · 63 min

After Hweon faints before consummation with his queen, a humiliated Bo Kyung conspires to charge Weol for practicing witchcraft and defame Hweon.

Why Am I Dead?

Episode 14

Why Am I Dead?

Feb 16, 2012 · 64 min

Weol is sentenced to exile, while Hweon loses his leadership to bureaucrats. He visits Weol in jail and, hiding his heart, commands her to leave him.

Once Again, Two Suns and Two Moons

Episode 15

Once Again, Two Suns and Two Moons

Feb 22, 2012 · 63 min

Yeon Woo asks Seol about the situation when she was blessed to become a shaman. Woon dismisses the army keeping Yang Myung at his house.

True Identity of the Moon

Episode 16

True Identity of the Moon

Feb 23, 2012 · 63 min

After meeting shaman Weol, Bo Kyung becomes terrified thinking that Yeon Woo has been resurrected. Later, some news from her past shocks Yeon Woo.

The Sun Embracing the Moon

Episode 17

The Sun Embracing the Moon

Feb 29, 2012 · 63 min

When burglars come to the Infirmary and attack Yeon Woo and Yang Myung, Woon and Hweon guard her. Yang Myung flees from the burglars with Yeon Woo.

Bloody Precursor

Episode 18

Bloody Precursor

Mar 1, 2012 · 62 min

Princess Min Hwa is pregnant after a long wait and goes to the palace to give Hweon the happy news. Hweon speaks to the queen of his final decision.

Rebellion

Episode 19

Rebellion

Mar 14, 2012 · 63 min

Street posters convict the king for having a shaman in his bedroom and the clan of Yoon for having murdered the previous crown princess.

The Moon That Embraces the Sun

Episode 20

The Moon That Embraces the Sun

Mar 15, 2012 · 62 min

When Yoon Dae Hyung's private army surrounds Hweon and his retinue, Yang Myung finds himself on the verge of killing his brother.

About the series

Moon Embracing the Sun poster
Audience score
★ 7.9 /10

based on 237 votes

Synopsis

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.

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

Cast

8 principal cast

Kim Soo-hyun

Kim Soo-hyun

King Lee Hwon

Yeo Jin-goo

Yeo Jin-goo

Lee Hwon (young)

Han Ga-in

Han Ga-in

Heo Yeon-woo / shaman Wol

Kim You-jung

Kim You-jung

Heo Yeon-woo (young)

Jung Il-woo

Jung Il-woo

Prince Yang-myung

Lee Tae-ri

Lee Tae-ri

Yang-myung (young)

Kim Min-seo

Kim Min-seo

Yoon Bo-kyung

Kim So-hyun

Kim So-hyun

Yoon Bo-kyung (young)

Where to watch Moon Embracing the Sun

Moon Embracing the Sun is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama has 1 season and 20 total episodes, rated 7.9/10 by 237 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Moon Embracing the Sun have?

Moon Embracing the Sun has 1 season with 20 episodes in total.

Is Moon Embracing the Sun still on the air?

Moon Embracing the Sun has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Moon Embracing the Sun?

Moon Embracing the Sun airs on MBC.

When did Moon Embracing the Sun first air?

Moon Embracing the Sun first aired on January 4, 2012.

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