

TV series
River Where the Moon Rises
2021, Korean, on KBS2. Created by Kim Sang-hui.
Pyeonggang’s vie for power could very well cost her everything. Will the price she realizes she must pay prove to be too much?
Born a princess and raised a soldier, Pyeong Gang is a woman with big dreams and limitless ambition. Determined to become the first Empress of Goguryeo, Pyeong Gang will stop at nothing to make her dream come true. Clever and level headed, Pyeong Gang is well aware of the obstacles that stand in her way and she’s more than capable of taking them on. With meticulous planning, she sets out to make her dream come true. But things take an unexpected turn, the day she meets On Dal.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 20
- Episode length
- 63 min
- Status
- Ended in 2021
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Latest episode
S1 E20: The Battle at Adan Fortress Continues
Aired 20 April 2021
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Kim Sang-huiCreator
- Kim So-hyunPyeong-gang / Yeom Ga-jin / Queen Yeon · 20 ep
- Na In-wooOn Dal · 20 ep
- Lee Ji-hoonGo Geon · 20 ep
- Choi Yu-hwaHae Mo Yong · 20 ep
- Kwon Hwa-woonKing Yeong Yang · 20 ep
- Kim Hee-jungTara Jin · 20 ep
- Ryu Ui-hyunTara San · 20 ep
- Wang Bit-naJin-bi · 20 ep
- Cho Tae-kwanWol-gwang · 20 ep
- Kim Beop-raeKing Pyeong-won · 20 ep
- Park Soo-ohCrown prince · 20 ep
- Yoon Ju-manSang-cheol · 20 ep
Details
- First aired
- 15 February 2021
- Last aired
- 20 April 2021
- Network
- KBS2
- Original title
- 달이 뜨는 강
- Language
- Korean
- Country
- South Korea
- Type
- Scripted
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River Where the Moon Rises: quick answers
Is River Where the Moon Rises worth watching?
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How many seasons of River Where the Moon Rises are there?
River Where the Moon Rises has 1 season and 20 episodes, about 63 minutes each.
Is River Where the Moon Rises finished?
Yes. River Where the Moon Rises ended in 2021, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is River Where the Moon Rises on?
River Where the Moon Rises isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
River Where the Moon Rises parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for River Where the Moon Rises yet.
What shows are like River Where the Moon Rises?
If you liked River Where the Moon Rises, try Jumong, Empress Ki, Bloody Heart.
Who created River Where the Moon Rises?
River Where the Moon Rises was created by Kim Sang-hui and stars Kim So-hyun, Na In-woo, Lee Ji-hoon.
