TV series
Moon Embracing the Sun
2012, Korean, on MBC.
Don't come close! But don't go far...
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
- 1
- Episodes
- 20
- Episode length
- 65 min
- Status
- Ended in 2012
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7.9/10 from 237 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Moon Embracing the Sun
Moon Embracing the Sun is streaming on Channel K and Tencent Video in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E20: The Moon That Embraces the Sun
Aired 15 March 2012
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Kim Soo-hyunKing Lee Hwon · 20 ep
- Yeo Jin-gooLee Hwon (young) · 20 ep
- Han Ga-inHeo Yeon-woo / shaman Wol · 20 ep
- Kim You-jungHeo Yeon-woo (young) · 20 ep
- Jung Il-wooPrince Yang-myung · 20 ep
- Lee Tae-riYang-myung (young) · 20 ep
- Kim Min-seoYoon Bo-kyung · 20 ep
- Kim So-hyunYoon Bo-kyung (young) · 20 ep
- Sunwoo Jae-dukHeo Young-jae · 20 ep
- Song Jae-heeHeo Yeom · 20 ep
- Yim Si-wanHeo Yeom (young) · 20 ep
- Yoon Seung-ahSeol · 20 ep
Details
- First aired
- 4 January 2012
- Last aired
- 15 March 2012
- Network
- MBC
- Original title
- 해를 품은 달
- Language
- Korean
- Country
- South Korea
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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News & fan talk
What Moon Embracing the Sun is based on
Moon Embracing the Sun is based on Moon Embracing the Sun, a 2005 novel by Jung Eun-gwol.
Novel · 2005
Moon Embracing the Sun
By Jung Eun-gwol
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Moon Embracing the Sun: quick answers
Is Moon Embracing the Sun worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 237 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Moon Embracing the Sun are there?
Moon Embracing the Sun has 1 season and 20 episodes, about 65 minutes each.
Is Moon Embracing the Sun finished?
Yes. Moon Embracing the Sun ended in 2012, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Moon Embracing the Sun on?
Moon Embracing the Sun is streaming on Channel K and Tencent Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Moon Embracing the Sun parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Moon Embracing the Sun is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Moon Embracing the Sun?
If you liked Moon Embracing the Sun, try The Haunted Palace, Resurrection, Charmed.
What is Moon Embracing the Sun based on?
Moon Embracing the Sun is based on Moon Embracing the Sun, a 2005 novel by Jung Eun-gwol.