Dramas to Watch

38. The Moon Embracing the Sun (2012)

The Moon Embracing the Sun 

Country: South Korea

Type: Drama

Genre: Fantasy, Historical, Political, Romance

Episodes: 20

Aired: Jan 4, 2012 to Mar 15, 2012

Network: MBC

Duration: 1 hr. 5 min.

Plot:

          Thirteen-year-old Heo Yeon Woo (Han Ga In), the daughter of a high-ranking official, accompanies her mother to the royal palace to attend her brother, Heo Yeom's civil service examination congratulatory ceremony. By chance, she comes across Crown Prince Lee Hwon (Kim Soo Hyun). They fall in love and Yeon Woo is chosen as the Crown Princess of Joseon.
          Before they can marry, however, the Dowager Queen secretly orders her death, in order to install Yoon Bo Kyung (Kim Min Seo), the daughter of a family clan, as Crown Princess, thus securing more power for herself. She orders head shaman to cast a spell on Yeon Woo to stricken her with an unknown sickness. After dying, Yeon Woo is resurrected from her grave, but loses her memories. All believe her to be dead, including the Crown Prince Lee Hwon, who refuses to love another. Eight years later, Yeon Woo returns as a shaman named Wol (meaning moon).      
          Meanwhile the young king begins to investigate the death of his love after seeing the grown up Wol. But he is fighting against time, because the queen's powerful political clan wants him removed from power.  

Cast:

Han Ga In

Heo Yeon Woo / Wol

Kim Soo Hyun

King Lee Hwon

Jung Il Woo

Prince Yang Myung

Kim Min Seo

Yoon Bo Kyung

Review:

by kyjjangyo

"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 lots of chemistry with each other. Even the young cast was overflowing with potential and I missed them so much when they left! Everyone played their role perfectly. I had decided to watch this drama mainly because of my love for Kim Soo Hyun (since WISFC days, he was genius there), Jung Il Woo, Yeo Jin Goo & Kim Yoo Jung (I LOVED THEM IN ILJIMAE!) and pretty Han Ga In. However, I fell in love with all the other actors too! Lee Won Geun and Song Jae Rim...I found myself wanting them to come on screen every second! They're both such hotties lol~ now I'm a huge fan of the both of them! I also loved Siwan, he did a great job and he was so adorable! I think he even looks better in sageuks than in reality. LOL. Hands down, best cast, I wouldn't change a thing :) *I also loved the eunuch!* lol~

Music - 10/10 Even when I wasn't watching the drama, I had the OST as replay, shuffle, you name it. :) All the songs fit the drama perfectly, even the lyrics. The instrumentals were amazing, just like a lullaby :)

Rewatch Value - 10/10 I would love to watch it again!!! Since it's my favourite drama :) keke~

Overall - 10/10 It was perfect! :) Please go watch it ;)"

Reviewer's Rating: 10.0

My Rating: 10.0

Mydramalist Rating: 8.6

Asianwiki Rating: 9.2

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