Watch The Moon Embracing the Sun

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2012
1 Season
8.0 (2,869)

The Moon Embracing the Sun is a Korean television series. The dramatic and romantic show was based on a famous Korean novel by Jung Eun Gwol. It starred several critically acclaimed Korean acting stars, such as Jung Il Woo and Kim Soo Hyun. The Queen Dowager orders the assassination of her stepson in order to protect her own son's throne. A-ri, a shaman of the Royal Star Mansion (Royal Astrology House), witnesses the murder. The pregnant wife of the palace's Chief Scholar helps her escape, and she vows to protect the unborn child, who has a "noble fate." A-ri is arrested, tortured, and imprisoned. She tells her friend and fellow shaman, Jang Nok-yeong, to look after the unborn child in her stead.

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Seasons

20. Episode 20

March 8, 2012

In the final showdown, brother faces off against brother, and ultimately, decisions are made by people and not by fate.

19. Episode 19

March 7, 2012

As rumors about the shaman kept in the king's quarters and the return of the crown princess spread throughout the city, conspiracies are disclosed and sacrifices are made as the fight for power comes to a head.

18. Episode 18

March 1, 2012

Bhwon grieves when he find out that his sister Minhwa was involved in the conspiracy to kill Yeonwoo, and he does not know how to move forward with his plan to avenge Yeonwoo.

17. Episode 17

February 29, 2012

After finally realizing Wol's identity, Hwon rushes to the sick village and reunites with Yeonwoo. But their reunion is cut brief when assassins appear in order to kill Yeonwoo.

16. Episode 16

February 23, 2012

Bokyeong falls into a panic, believing Wol to be Yeonwoo having come back from the dead. After leaving the queen, Yeonwoo runs into Hwon in front of Eunwol Building but can't reveal who she is.

15. Episode 15

February 22, 2012

With her memory back, Yeonwoo meets with Seol to confirm the truth. But while Seol wants to go public, Yeonwoo decides to keep her identity a secret until she discovers the reason why she had to die.

14. Episode 14

February 16, 2012

Wol is kicked out of the palace with the character for sexual obscenity stitched onto her chest. On the way to the sick village, mysterious men intervene and take her away for a secret purpose.

13. Episode 13

February 15, 2012

A mysterious, negative energy attacks Hwon and causes him to lose consciousness before consummation. As a result, Bokyeong and Lord Yun decide to use this latest turn to get rid of Wol and diminish Hwon's authority.

12. Episode 12

February 9, 2012

Lord Yun begins to suspect that Hwon is up to something. Meanwhile, the date of consummation is pulled up to three days later, much to Bokyeong's delight.

11. Episode 11

February 8, 2012

Nokyeong appears before Yangmyeong and Wol to allow Wol to continue on her way. In the king's quarters, Hwon's barrage of questions finally draws tears from Wol.

10. Episode 10

February 2, 2012

Hwon finds himself at a loss when with Wol, seeing in her the Yeonwoo he loves. Meanwhile, with his health fast recovering, Royal Queen Dowager Yun orders a new consummation date.

9. Episode 9

February 1, 2012

Hwon wakes up to find Wol touching his forehead, and he orders her out of the palace. However, he finds that he can't stop thinking about her.

8. Episode 8

January 26, 2012

Kidnapped to be the king's human amulet and absorb the bad spirits that are ailing him, Yeonwoo/Wol finds herself by Hwon's side while he is drugged to sleep deeply.

7. Episode 7

January 25, 2012

Before leaving on a small trip, Shaman Nokyeong warns Yeonwoo to stay away from strangers. But when Yeonwoo hears about the king's procession through the village, she persuades Seol to let her get a glimpse.

6. Episode 6

January 19, 2012

In the darkest hour, two people dig up Yeonwoo's coffin and let her out, but she doesn't remember who she is. Meanwhile, Bokyeong is crowned the new crown princess in Yeonwoo's place.

5. Episode 5

January 18, 2012

While Yeonwoo trains in the ways of the palace, Nokyeong caves in to the queen dowager's command and prepares a dark ritual to cast ill on Yeonwoo.

4. Episode 4

January 12, 2012

With the selection of the crown princess fast approaching, Crown Prince Hwon takes it upon himself to make sure that the selection remains fair.

3. Episode 3

January 11, 2012

Chief Shaman Nokyeong is called in to read the fortunes of Heo Yeonwoo and Yun Bokyeong, who become the playmates of Princess Minhwa.

2. Episode 2

January 5, 2012

Heo Yeom, the young prodigy, is appointed to teach Crown Prince Hwon. Meanwhile, Prince Yangmyeong returns from his travels and immediately goes to see Yeonwoo.

1. Episode 1

January 4, 2012

With conspiracies afoot to destroy any threats to the throne and secure the Yun clan's political influence, a young girl is born with a noble yet tragic fate.

Description

A-ri is arrested, tortured, and imprisoned. She tells her friend and fellow shaman, Jang Nok-yeong, to look after the unborn child in her stead.

The Moon Embracing the Sun is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (20 episodes). The series first aired on January 4, 2012.

Where to Watch The Moon Embracing the Sun

The Moon Embracing the Sun is available for streaming on the MBC America website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Moon Embracing the Sun on demand at Netflix and Viki.