Moon Embracing the Sun

Name: Moon Embracing the Sun
Genre: Historical, Romance, Supernatural, Political
Released: 2012
Cast: Han Ga In, Kim Soo Hyun, Jung Il Woo, Kim Min Seo, Kim You Jung

8.4/1020 episodesJan 4, 2012 - Mar 15, 2012 70K fans

Thirteen-year-old Heo Yeon U, the daughter of a high-ranking official, meets Crown Prince Yi Hwon at her brother's civil service exam celebration, and they fall in love. Yeon U is chosen as the Crown Princess, but the Dowager Queen orders her death to place Yun Bo Gyeong as the Crown Princess, securing more power. Yeon U is resurrected but loses her memories. Eight years later, she returns as a shaman named Wol while the king investigates her death, unaware that Wol is the woman he loves, all while facing political threats to his reign. ~~ Adapted from the novel by Jung Eun Gwol.

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Moon Embracing the Sun is a Korean drama from 2012 that aired on MBC, with 20 episodes. It mixes historical, romance and supernatural. It stars Han Ga In and Kim Soo Hyun and is directed by Lee Sung Joon. Its story tags include Amnesia, Power Struggle and Hidden Identity. If you enjoyed it, try Empress Ki or Faith.