

River Where the Moon Rises
“Pyeonggang’s vie for power could very well cost her everything. Will the price she realizes she must pay prove to be too much?”
Born a princess and raised a soldier, Pyeong Gang is a woman with big dreams and limitless ambition. Determined to become the first Empress of Goguryeo, Pyeong Gang will stop at nothing to make her dream come true. Clever and level headed, Pyeong Gang is well aware of the obstacles that stand in her way and she’s more than capable of taking them on. With meticulous planning, she sets out to make her dream come true. But things take an unexpected turn, the day she meets On Dal.
Where to watch River Where the Moon Rises in United States
Click a service to open River Where the Moon Rises there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is River Where the Moon Rises streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rakuten Viki | — |
| Canada | Rakuten Viki | — |
| Germany | Rakuten Viki | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | wavve | — |
About River Where the Moon Rises
River Where the Moon Rises is a 2021 Korean-language drama and war & politics series created by Kim Sang-hui. The cast is led by Kim So-hyun, Na In-woo, Lee Ji-hoon. It spans 1 season and 20 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Rakuten Viki.
River Where the Moon Rises was produced by Victory Contents and made in South Korea. It was first aired on February 15, 2021.
- Director
- Yoon Sang-ho
- Created by
- Kim Sang-hui
- Writers
- Han Ji-hoon
- First aired
- February 15, 2021
- Last aired
- April 20, 2021
- Original language
- Korean
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (20 episodes)
- Network
- KBS2
- Country
- South Korea
- Production
- Victory Contents
River Where the Moon Rises cast & crew
River Where the Moon Rises was created by Kim Sang-hui and written by Han Ji-hoon.
The cast features Kim So-hyun as Pyeong-gang / Yeom Ga-jin / Queen Yeon, Na In-woo as On Dal, Lee Ji-hoon as Go Geon, Choi Yu-hwa as Hae Mo Yong, Kwon Hwa-woon as King Yeong Yang, and Kim Hee-jung as Tara Jin.
Is River Where the Moon Rises worth watching?
With 1 season and 20 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy drama and war & politics, River Where the Moon Rises is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch River Where the Moon Rises
In United States, you can stream River Where the Moon Rises on Rakuten Viki. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of River Where the Moon Rises

Kim So-hyun
Pyeong-gang / Yeom Ga-jin / Queen Yeon

Na In-woo
On Dal

Lee Ji-hoon
Go Geon

Choi Yu-hwa
Hae Mo Yong

Kwon Hwa-woon
King Yeong Yang

Kim Hee-jung
Tara Jin

Ryu Ui-hyun
Tara San

Wang Bit-na
Jin-bi

Cho Tae-kwan
Wol-gwang

Kim Pub-lae
King Pyeong-won

Park Soo-oh
Crown prince

Yoon Ju-man
Sang-cheol
River Where the Moon Rises — FAQs
▸Where can I watch River Where the Moon Rises in United States?
River Where the Moon Rises is streaming on Rakuten Viki in United States.
▸Is River Where the Moon Rises on Rakuten Viki?
Yes — River Where the Moon Rises is currently available on Rakuten Viki in United States.
▸What language is River Where the Moon Rises in?
River Where the Moon Rises is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of River Where the Moon Rises are there?
River Where the Moon Rises has 1 season with 20 episodes in total.











