Name: The Moon Embracing the Sun
Genre: 历史, 浪漫, 玄幻
Released: 2012-01-04
Rating: 9.5
Cast: Han Ga In, Kim Soo Hyun, Jung Il Woo, Song Jae Rim, Yim Si Wan

Han Ga In is the stage name of Kim Hyun Joo, a South Korean actress. Born on February 25, 1982, she was discovered in high school after she participated in television variety show called “Golden Bell Challenge.” She began appearing in commercials and advertisements and then made her acting debut in the 2002 television drama “Sunshine Hunting.” Some of her best-known roles include the 2012 film “Architecture 101” and the television dramas “Moon Embracing the Sun” (2012) and “Mistress” (2018). Han Ga In married actor Yeon Jung Hoon in 2005.

Han Ga In

Kim Soo Hyun is an internationally recognized and acclaimed Korean actor whose many talents also include singing and modeling. Born on February 16, 1988, Kim Soo Hyun has risen through the ranks of South Korean actors to become one of the highest-paid in the whole industry, garnering an unprecedented number of simultaneous endorsement deals starting in 2012. In fact, Kim Soo Hyun's remarkable proliferation in South Korea and abroad earned him the nickname of ‘King of Product Endorsements’ by local media.
Having made his television drama debut in 2007, Kim Soo Hyun has since taken up numerous leading roles in some of the biggest productions to hit screens in recent times. In late 2017, Kim Soo Hyun embarked on his mandatory military service, eventually achieving the rank of Sergeant and serving on active duty with the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion.
After taking part in acting classes throughout his youth, Kim Soo Hyun made his TV show debut in the 2007 family sitcom “Kimchi Cheese Smile” as an arrogant college swimmer. After Kim Soo Hyun captured more attention from several prominent roles, it was his performance in “Giant” (2010) that earned him his first acting award – the New Star Award at the 2010 SBS Drama Awards.
But there were many more accolades to come, with his subsequent roles in “Dream High” (2011), “The Moon Embracing the Sun” (2012) and and “The Producers” (2015) receiving massive critical and fan recognition. However, it was Kim Soo Hyun’s iconic performance in “My Love From the Star” (2013-2014), as an alien professor that made him a genuine international star and a beloved model for the advertising industry.
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Alongside his acting work, Kim Soo Hyun is also renowned for his stunning voice. This has seen him provide breathtaking contributions to the soundtracks of many of his blockbuster dramas, including “My Love From the Star”, “The Moon Embracing the Sun” and “Dream High.”

Kim Soo Hyun

Jung Il Woo

Song Jae Rim is a South Korean actor and model. Born on February 18, 1985, he began his career as a runway model and also appeared in many high-style magazines. He debuted as an actor in the 2009 film “Actresses” and went on to star in many popular films and television dramas, including “Flower Boy Ramyun Shop” (2011), “Moon Embracing the Sun” (2012), “Inspiring Generation” (2014), “Surplus Princess” (2014), “Unkind Women” (2015) and “Goodbye Mr. Black” (2016). He also starred in the popular reality series “We Got Married Season 4” with Kim So Eun as his pretend wife and then starred with her in the 2016 drama “Our Gap Soon.”

Song Jae Rim

Woon

Yim Si Wan, better known by his stage name Siwan, is a South Korean singer and actor. Born on December 1, 1988, he is a member of the nine-member boy band ZE:A, which debuted in 2010. Yim Si Wan crossed over into acting and received critical acclaim for his roles in the television dramas "Triangle" (2014) and "Incomplete Life (aka Misaeng)" (2014).

Yim Si Wan

Yeo Jin Goo is an award-winning South Korean actor who got his start in many popular dramas and films as a child actor. Born on August 13, 1997, he began his career in such hit films as “Sad Movie” (2005) and the popular dramas as “Giant” (2011), “A Tree With Deep Roots” (2011), “The Moon Embracing the Sun” (2012), “Missing You” (2012), “Orange Marmalade” (2015) and “Jackpot” (2016). When he played his first leading role in the 2013 film “Hwayi: A Monster Boy,” he won many “Best New Actor” awards.

Yeo Jin Goo

Lee Won Geun

Kim Young Ae was an award-winning veteran South Korean actress. Born on April 21, 1951, she launched her career after participating in an open recruitment for one of the major television networks in 1971. After making her acting debut in the 1971 television drama “Chief Inspector,” she enjoyed a prolific career in films and television dramas. Some of her memorable recent roles included “The Moon Embracing the Sun” (2012), “Medical Top Team” (2013), “Liar Game” (2014), “Birth of a Beauty” (2014), “Kill Me, Heal Me” (2015), “Mirror of the Witch” (2016), “Doctors” (2016) and “Laurel Tree Tailors” (2016-2017), as well as the film “Proof of Innocence” (2016). Kim Young Ae passed away on April 9, 2017, at the age of 66 from recurrent pancreatic cancer.

Kim Young Ae

Lee Tae Ri is a South Korean actor. Born on June 28, 1993, he is best known for his roles in the popular 2012 television dramas “Moon Embracing the Sun” and “Rooftop Prince.” Lee Tae Ri began his career as a child actor under the name Lee Min Ho, debuting at the age of 5 in the 1998 television drama “Soonpoong Clinic,” which aired for two years. He has since starred in many popular films, including “Howling” (2012), and television dramas, including “Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho” (2010), “The Thorn Birds” (2011), “The Great Seer” (2012), “The Blade and Petal” (2013), “The Prime Minister Is Dating” (2013) and “Splendid Politics” (2015). Lee Tae Ri officially adopted his new stage name in June 2018.

Lee Tae Ri

Yang Mi Kyung is a South Korean actress who was born on July 25, 1961, on Jeju Island, South Korea. She studied at Soongeui Women’s College, where she majored in Applied Art, and obtained a master’s degree in Media Arts from Sogang University. She made her debut as an actress in 1984 and made her breakthrough with a role in the hit period drama series “Dae Jang Geum” in 2003. Her more recent roles include the drama series titles “Grand Prince” (2018) and “A Man in a Veil” (2020).

Yang Mi Kyung

Kim Seung Wook is a South Korean actor who was born on August 4, 1963. He began acting in the early 1980s, and was primarily a stage play performer until he eventually transitioned to the small and big screens in the early 2000s, starring in drama series titles such as “Guardian Angel” (2001), “My Fair Lady” (2009), and “Glory Jane” (2011). More recently, he has appeared in the drama titles “Beauty Inside” (2018) and “No Matter What” (2020).

Kim Seung Wook

Ahn Nae Sang is a South Korean actor who was born on December 25, 1964, in Daegu, South Korea. He studied Theology at Yonsei University and began acting in stage plays, making his screen debut in a short film made by Oscar-winning direct Bong Joon Ho in 1994, and then appearing in “Bad Movie” (1997). He has since appeared in scores of drama and movie titles, including the series “Misty” (2018) and “Eccentric! Chef Moon” (2020).

Ahn Nae Sang

King Sung Jo

Kim So Hyun is a popular South Korean actress. Born on June 4, 1999, she began her acting career at the age of 7. She is best known for her roles in the “Moon Embracing the Sun” (2012), “Rooftop Prince” (2012), “Missing You” (2012), “I Hear Your Voice” (2013), “The Suspicious Housemaid” (2013), “Triangle” (2014), “Reset” (2014), “The Girl Who Sees Smells” (2015), “Who Are You: School 2015” (2015), “Page Turner” (2016), “Nightmare Teacher” (2016), “Bring It On, Ghost” (2016), “Goblin” (2016-2017) and “Radio Romance” (2018). Kim So Hyun has won numerous Best Young Actress awards for her roles and is considered one of the best young actresses working today.

Kim So Hyun

Yoon Seung Ah is a South Korean actress. She was born on September 29, 1983 in Gwangju, South Korea and made her acting debut in 2006. Since then, she has appeared in a variety of films and television dramas, including “Hero” (2009), “Playful Kiss” (2010), “The Moon Embracing the Sun” (2012), “Panda and Hedgehog” (2012), “I Need Romance 3” (2014), and “Method” (2017).

Yoon Seung Ah

Bae Nu Ri is a South Korean actress. Born on February 4, 1993, she began her career as a model in 2008 and then branched into acting in 2010. She is best known for her roles in “The Moon Embracing the Sun” (2012), “Inspiring Generation” (2013) and “Sweden Laundry” (2015). In early 2016, she also will appear in the first-ever Viki Original series “Dramaworld,” which will be set in both Los Angeles and Seoul.

Bae Nu Ri

Jan Shil

Kim You Jung

Jin Ji Hee is a South Korean actress. Born on March 25, 1999, she began her career as a child actress in the 2003 television drama “Yellow Handkerchief” and won Best Young Actress at the 2009 MBC Entertainment Awards for her role in the television drama “High Kick Through the Roof.” She has since appeared in many other popular films and dramas, including “Can We Love?” (2014), “Seonam Girls High School Investigators” (2014) and “Baek Hee Has Returned” (2016).

Jin Ji Hee

Hidden behind the palace walls, a forbidden love story unfolds between Crown Prince Lee Hwon (Kim Soo Hyun) and Yeon Woo (Han Ga In), a bright and compassionate young noblewoman chosen to be his future queen. However, a dark conspiracy orchestrated by those vying for power tragically separates them, leading Yeon Woo to a cruel fate. Years later, a mysterious shaman named Wol (also played by Han Ga In) appears in the palace, eerily resembling the lost Yeon Woo. As Lee Hwon, still haunted by his first love, seeks to uncover the truth behind her disappearance, he finds himself drawn to Wol. Can love truly transcend the boundaries of life and death, and can ancient secrets be unveiled to reclaim a stolen destiny? This drama was based on the novel of the same name by Jung Eun Gwol.

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