Moon Embracing the Sun
| Moon Embracing the Sun | |
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Promotional poster for Moon Embracing the Sun.
Left to right: Yoon Bo-kyung, King Lee Hwon, Heo Yeon-woo/Wol, Prince Yang-myung |
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by Jung Eun-gwol |
| Written by | Jin Soo-wan |
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language(s) | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 20 (+2 specials) |
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| Producer(s) | Oh Gyeong-hun |
| Production company(s) | Pan Entertainment |
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| Original network | Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation |
| Original release | January 4 – March 15, 2012 |
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| Revised Romanization | Haereul Pum-eun Dal |
| McCune–Reischauer | Haerŭl P'umŭn Dal |
| Moon Embracing the Sun: Original Sound Track |
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| Soundtrack album by Various Artists | |
| Released | February 15, 2012 |
| Genre | Pop, K-pop, soundtrack |
| Label | VDCD-6385 |
Moon Embracing the Sun (Hangul: 해를 품은 달; RR: Haereul Pum-eun Dal, also known as The Sun and the Moon) is a 2012 South Korean television drama series, starring Kim Soo-hyun, Han Ga-in, Jung Il-woo and Kim Min-seo. It aired on MBC from January 4 to March 15, 2012, on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 20 episodes.
The historical-fantasy drama is adapted from the novel of the same name written by Jung Eun-gwol. It tells of a secret, poignant love story between a fictional king of the Joseon Dynasty and a female shaman against the backdrop of a Korean traditional palace; and the conflicts and conspiracy of vying political powers.
The drama reached a peak rating of 42.2%, thereby gaining "National Drama" status. It won the Best Drama and Best Actor awards in the television category at the 48th Baeksang Arts Awards, and multiple awards at 2012 MBC Drama Awards, including Drama of the Year.
One night, a young shaman named Ari from the Royal Star Mansion (Royal Astrology House) is awakened by a psychic impression of imminent danger to one of the king's sons, who is considered a potential rival to inherit the throne. When she investigates, she witnesses his murder, only to be seen by the perpetrators, and manages to escape, though greatly injured. The next day, Ari is helped by the pregnant wife of the palace's Chief Scholar, and has a vision of the wife's child. In gratitude for the aid she received, Ari promises to watch over the child, even if she dies.
Later that day, Ari is arrested, tortured, and thrown in jail. Her friend and fellow shaman, Jang Nok-yeong, secretly comes to visit her. Ari tells Nok-yeong that she has foreseen the birth of a young woman who has a "noble fate" and who is connected to the royal house. Knowing that her death is nearing, Ari begs Nok-yeong to watch over this child. Nok-yeong promises, even though she doesn't know who or where the child is. The next day, Ari is declared guilty of treason and tortured, refusing to lie about the murder, and is horribly executed by a primitive form of dismemberment while receiving visions of the future once more.
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