The Moon That Embraces the Sun
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Title: 해를 품은 달 / The Moon That Embraces the Sun
Chinese Title: 月亮怀抱太阳
Also known as: The Sun and The Moon / The Moon Embracing the Sun
Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Period
Episodes: 20 + 2 Special
Broadcast network: MBC
Broadcast period: 2012-Jan-04 to 2012-Mar-15
Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Synopsis
“The Moon Embracing The Sun” tells a love story between King Lee Hwon and a female shaman named Wol. 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.
Cast
Main Cast
Kim Soo Hyun as Lee Hwon
- Yeo Jin Goo as Lee Hwon (young)
Han Ga In as Wol / Heo Yeon Woo
- Kim Yoo Jung as Wol / Heo Yeon Woo (young)
Jung Il Woo as Prince Yang Myung
- Lee Min Ho (1993) as Prince Yang Myung (young)
Kim Min Seo as Yoon Bo Kyung
- Kim So Hyun as Yoon Bo Kyung (young)
The Palace
Kim Young Ae as Queen Jeonghui (Lee Hwon’s grandmother)
Ahn Nae Sang as as King Sung Jo (Lee Hwon’s father)
Kim Sun Kyung as Queen So Hye (Lee Hwon’s mother)
Nam Bo Ra as Princess Min Hwa (Lee Hwon’s sister)
- Jin Ji Hee as Princess Min Hwa (young)
Jung Eun Pyo as Hyung Sun
Song Jae Rim as Kim Chae Woon
- Lee Won Gun (이원근) as Kim Chae Woon (young)
Yoon Hee Suk as Hong Kyu Tae as Hong Gyu Tae
Kim Ye Ryung as Lady Park (Yang Myung’s mother)
Seo Hyun Chul as Shim San
Lee Seung Hyung as Han Jae Gil
Chu Gwi Jung as Court Lady Jo
Kim Min Kyung as Court Lady Min
Kang Chan Yang as palace maid
Hong Hyun Taek as royal prince (cameo, ep.20)
The Sungsuchung
Jun Mi Sun as Female shaman Jang Nok Young
Kim Ik Tae as Hye Gak
Bae Noo Ri as Jan Shil
- Jo Min Ah as Jan Shil (young)
Jang Young Nam as Ali (cameo, ep 1)
Heo Family
Sun Woo Jae Duk as Heo Young Jae (Yeon Woo and Yeom’s father)
Yang Mi Kyung as Shin Jung Kyung (Yeon Woo and Yeom’s mother)
Song Jae Hee as Heo Yeom
- Si Wan as Heo Yeom (young)
- Kim Jin Woo as Yeom (child)
Yoon Seung Ah as Seol
- Suh Ji Hee as Seol (young)
Yoon Family
Kim Eung Soo as Yoon Dae Hyung (Bo Kyung’s father)
Jang Hee Soo as Mrs. Kim (Bo Kyung’s mother)
Kim Seung Wook as Yoon Soo Chan
Production Credits
Director: Kim Do Hoon
Screenwriter: Jin Soo Wan
Awards
2012 MBC Drama Awards: Golden Actress Acting Awards, Yang Mi Kyung
2012 MBC Drama Awards: Best Child Actress Acting Awards, Kim Yoo Jung
2012 MBC Drama Awards: Best Child Actress Acting Awards, Kim So Hyun
2012 MBC Drama Awards: Best Child Actor Acting Awards, Yeo Jin Goo
2012 MBC Drama Awards: Popularity Actor Awards, Kim Soo Hyun (The Moon That Embraces the Sun)
2012 MBC Drama Awards: Writer of the Year, Jin Soo Wan (The Moon That Embraces the Sun)
2012 MBC Drama Awards: Top Excellence Actress Awards (Mini Series): Han Ga In (The Moon That Embraces the Sun)
2012 MBC Drama Awards: Top Excellence Actor Awards (Mini Series): Kim Soo Hyun (The Moon That Embraces the Sun)
2012 MBC Drama Awards: Drama of the Year
2012 48th Baeksang Arts Awards: Top Excellence Actor: Kim Soo Hyun (The Moon That Embraces the Sun)
2012 48th Baeksang Arts Awards: Best Drama (The Moon That Embraces the Sun)
Notes
- Based on the novel 해를 품은 달 (The Moon That Embraces the Sun) by Jung Eun Gwol (first published December 29, 2005), who is also the author of the novel that Sungkyunkwan Scandal was based on.
- Actor Joo Won was originally cast as Prince Yang Myung, but dropped out of the show due to Ojakgyo Brothers being extended. Actor Jung Il Woo has been replaced for this role.
- Actor Kim Jeong Hoon scheduled to play Heo Yeom but dropped out the series prior to filming due to his album being released early 2012 in Japan. Song Jae Hee has been replaced for this role.
- The Ratings for this drama dropped significantly on 29/Feb/2012 due to the Live Broadcasting of FIFA World Cup Qualification of Asia Region on the same time.
- On 6/March/2012, MBC confirms that Episode 19 & 20 will not air this week and will air Special Episodes in its place due to the MBC labor strike. (Source)
- Kim Soo Hyun sings the song “You Are The One” for this drama series’ OST which will be released 13/March/2012 in Korea.
Episode Title & Episode Preview
| Epsiode | Title | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two Suns and a Moon | NA |
| 2 | Two Moons and a Sun | Preview |
| 3 | Like Petals, Like Fireworks | Preview |
| 4 | One Sun, one Moon | Preview |
| 5 | Fallen Moon | Preview |
| 6 | Hidden Moon | Preview |
| 7 | Shaman Wol – Moon | Preview |
| 8 | Shaman Who Absorbs Adversity | Preview |
| 9 | Moon That Is Hidden Beside The Sun | Preview |
| 10 | Correspondence Of The Dead | Preview |
| 11 | Secret Love | Preview |
| 12 | Road Of Tears | Preview |
| 13 | Witch Hunt | Preview |
| 14 | Why Am I DEad? | Preview |
| 15 | Once Again Two Suns and Two Moons | Preview |
| 16 | True Identity Of The Moon | Preview |
| 17 | The Sun Embracing The Moon | Preview |
| 18 | Bloody Precursor | Preview |
| 19 | Rebellion | Preview |
| 20 | The Moon Embracing the Sun | Preview |
Episode Ratings (TNmS Media Korea)
| Date | Episode | Nationwide | Seoul |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-04 | 1 | 15.0 (3rd) | 16.9 (3rd) |
| 2012-01-05 | 2 | 17.3 (3rd) | 20.8 (2nd) |
| 2012-01-11 | 3 | 19.4 (2nd) | 22.3 (1st) |
| 2012-01-12 | 4 | 20.6 (2nd) | 25.1 (1st) |
| 2012-01-18 | 5 | 21.6 (2nd) | 24.9 (1st) |
| 2012-01-19 | 6 | 25.9 (1st) | 28.6 (1st) |
| 2012-01-25 | 7 | 25.5 (1st) | 28.8 (1st) |
| 2012-01-26 | 8 | 26.2 (1st) | 29.4 (1st) |
| 2012-02-01 | 9 | 28.4 (1st) | 32.3 (1st) |
| 2012-02-02 | 10 | 30.5 (1st) | 35.1 (1st) |
| 2012-02-08 | 11 | 34.3 (1st) | 38.6 (1st) |
| 2012-02-09 | 12 | 33.7 (1st) | 37.8 (1st) |
| 2012-02-15 | 13 | 34.6 (1st) | 39.3 (1st) |
| 2012-02-16 | 14 | 37.2 (1st) | 42.0 (1st) |
| 2012-02-22 | 15 | 37.7 (1st) | 42.6 (1st) |
| 2012-02-23 | 16 | 39.8 (1st) | 45.5 (1st) |
| 2012-02-29 | 17 | 33.3 (1st) | 36.1 (1st) |
| 2012-03-01 | 18 | 40.7 (1st) | 47.0 (1st) |
| 2012-03-07 | Special 1 | 24.7 (1st) | 26.0 (1st) |
| 2012-03-08 | Special 2 | 19.8 (3rd) | 21.7 (1st) |
| 2012-03-14 | 19 | 38.9 (1st) | 42.9 (1st) |
| 2012-03-15 | 20 | 42.3 (1st) | 46.5 (1st) |
Episode Ratings (AGB Nielson)
| Date | Episode | Nationwide | Seoul |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-04 | 1 | 18.0 (3rd) | 19.7 (2nd) |
| 2012-01-05 | 2 | 19.9 (2nd) | 22.2 (1st) |
| 2012-01-11 | 3 | 23.2 (1st) | 26.1 (1st) |
| 2012-01-12 | 4 | 23.4 (2nd) | 26.0 (1st) |
| 2012-01-18 | 5 | 24.9 (1st) | 28.3 (1st) |
| 2012-01-19 | 6 | 29.3 (1st) | 32.9 (1st) |
| 2012-01-25 | 7 | 29.7 (1st) | 33.8 (1st) |
| 2012-01-26 | 8 | 31.7 (1st) | 35.3 (1st) |
| 2012-02-01 | 9 | 34.5 (1st) | 38.9 (1st) |
| 2012-02-02 | 10 | 37.1 (1st) | 40.5 (1st) |
| 2012-02-08 | 11 | 37.1 (1st) | 41.7 (1st) |
| 2012-02-09 | 12 | 37.1 (1st) | 40.8 (1st) |
| 2012-02-15 | 13 | 38.4 (1st) | 42.9 (1st) |
| 2012-02-16 | 14 | 37.6 (1st) | 42.1 (1st) |
| 2012-02-22 | 15 | 39.1 (1st) | 43.1 (1st) |
| 2012-02-23 | 16 | 41.3 (1st) | 46.1 (1st) |
| 2012-02-29 | 17 | 36.0 (1st) | 39.7 (1st) |
| 2012-03-01 | 18 | 41.2 (1st) | 45.8 (1st) |
| 2012-03-07 | Special 1 | 24.5 (1st) | 26.9 (1st) |
| 2012-03-08 | Special 2 | 19.2 (2nd) | 20.9 (2nd) |
| 2012-03-14 | 19 | 38.7 (1st) | 41.8 (1st) |
| 2012-03-15 | 20 | 42.2 (1st) | 45.8 (1st) |
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May 18th, 2012 at 5:55 pm
A beautiful love story .. all in one drama. One of the best korean dramas i’ve watched. Good job to all the casts but special mention to the director and scriptwriter
tho i love the acting of Kim Soo Hyun, a very good actor at young age with a smiling cute face 
. To all … KAMSAHAMNIDA.
May 18th, 2012 at 8:47 pm
want to see this drama again…….
actually I have watched this three times already….
but still want to watch it coz of kim soo hyun!!!!
I love you kim soo hyun!!!!<3
May 19th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
The most beautiful drama for ever!
I’ve watched so many Korean dramas and this one was a special thing!
so many thanks to the screen writer and director and young talented actors for such awesome drama.
Love it with all my heart
May 20th, 2012 at 6:53 pm
This is the first time I have watched historical korean drama, and it’s worth my time really.. One of my favorites.. Amazing! Love to watch this all over again. So inlove with the king so much.
May 20th, 2012 at 7:53 pm
i hav startd watchng it…i love it very much…it wil be d best drama of 2012
May 21st, 2012 at 5:00 pm
I’m curious b0ut diz drama actualy I am han gains fan
May 21st, 2012 at 9:08 pm
Kim soo hyun…your acting in this drama I love so much…pls. more drama wherein you are the lead actor…I really love to watch you portraying different roles…saranghe..love you so much!!!!
May 21st, 2012 at 10:51 pm
YOU MUST WATCH IT!!!!
May 23rd, 2012 at 10:04 am
the wonderfull story..
love,pain,and faith are the best line life story.
Soo hyun was amazing.
also han ga in and others..
Saranghae, soo hyun oppa.
Daebak!
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:59 pm
a drama worth watching!!!!!!!!!!!! kim soo hyun the best actor of the new generation!!!!!! hwaiting!!!!l LOVE
May 24th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
i love that drama so much. u so cute Yeo Jin Goo.
May 24th, 2012 at 8:18 pm
this drama is a legend!
Kim soo hyun hope to see you in moe dramas in the future…
i love the way you portray the characters you have in every drama you do…
saranghae!!!! keep fighting!!!
May 25th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
best drama of 2012. i was surprised with the rating and when i watched the drama i just said well the drama gave justice to the ratings! guys watch this and you’ll fall in love with kim soo hyun as king lee hwon….
May 26th, 2012 at 5:43 am
Kim Soo Hyun you’re the best ^^
I really really love this drama!! this is my favorite historical drama ever!!
May 26th, 2012 at 11:52 pm
Going to watch this drama, after I finish 2Hearts, and SBS K-pop Star(((: I hope this drama won’t be like BOF, like how I had high expectations for it, and it fell to the floor. :L
May 26th, 2012 at 11:58 pm
Love The Moon that embraces the Sun ever after! HA
May 27th, 2012 at 1:01 am
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May 27th, 2012 at 9:26 am
Bravo! I love the story, plus a very good set and very good actors…excellent art work. Congratulations to the director and staff! This a very good piece of art.
May 27th, 2012 at 9:30 am
YOU MUST WATCH!!!
May 28th, 2012 at 5:14 am
I wanna see this drama but hope that it will not bore me c0z s0metimes historical dramas was kinda boring! I just wait for GMA to sub this drama
May 28th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
I laughed, smile and cried when watching this drama. So amazing. Kim so hyun, you’re really talented. Waiting for your next act ~~
May 28th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
I laughed, smile and cried when watching this drama. So amazing. Kim soo hyun, you’re really talented. Waiting for your next act ~~
May 28th, 2012 at 11:17 pm
shet ang ganda ng story. although walang masyadong kilig moment. Stil ang ganda pa rin ng story. While watching this, wala akong ibang ginawa kundi ang maiyak at mainis. ang lungkot lungkot ng story nito. Ang galing ni KIM SOO HYUN bagay sa kanya ang role na hari. Tas pag umiiyak na sya. napapaiyak na rin ako. ;(( overall it was a great movie. two thumbs up sa writer nito. SOBRANG GANDA! ! ! Hope ipalabas to sa Philippines. And sana ABS CBN 2 ang mag-air nito para di masayang ang BEST DRAMA OF 2012… love it.. <3 <3
May 29th, 2012 at 6:00 pm
kim soo yhun …..good job.
June 1st, 2012 at 10:02 am
kim soo hyun and siwan sooooooooooo handsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!