The Moon Embracing the Sun
“Don't come close! But don't go far...”
Years after she's assumed dead by the palace, a young noblewoman, now trained as a shaman, returns to court to reclaim her rightful position as queen.
Where to watch The Moon Embracing the Sun in United States
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OnDemandKorea
Kocowa Amazon Channel
KocowaClick a service to open The Moon Embracing the Sun there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Moon Embracing the Sun streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel, Kocowa | — |
| India | Channel K Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kocowa | — |
| Canada | Rakuten Viki, Kocowa | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kocowa | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kocowa | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kocowa | — |
| Spain | Kocowa | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, HBO Max, Netflix Standard with Ads, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT, Asia Premium Amazon Channel , Channel K Amazon Channel, FOD Channel Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
About The Moon Embracing the Sun
The Moon Embracing the Sun is a 2012 Korean-language drama and sci-fi & fantasy series. The cast is led by Kim Soo-hyun, Yeo Jin-goo, Han Ga-in. It spans 1 season and 20 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel.
The Moon Embracing the Sun was produced by Pan Entertainment and made in South Korea and China. It was first aired on January 4, 2012, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Director
- Kim Do-hoon, Lee Sung Joon
- Writers
- Jin Soo-wan
- First aired
- January 4, 2012
- Last aired
- March 15, 2012
- Original language
- Korean
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (20 episodes)
- Network
- MBC
- Country
- South Korea, China
- Production
- Pan Entertainment
The Moon Embracing the Sun cast & crew
The Moon Embracing the Sun was written by Jin Soo-wan.
The cast features Kim Soo-hyun as King Lee Hwon, Yeo Jin-goo as Lee Hwon (young), Han Ga-in as Heo Yeon-woo / shaman Wol, Kim You-jung as Heo Yeon-woo (young), Jung Il-woo as Prince Yang-myung, and Lee Tae-ri as Yang-myung (young).
Behind the camera, it was produced by Lee Kyung-shik.
Is The Moon Embracing the Sun worth watching?
The Moon Embracing the Sun holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 232 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.
With 1 season and 20 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy drama and sci-fi & fantasy, The Moon Embracing the Sun is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Moon Embracing the Sun
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Cast of The Moon Embracing the Sun
Kim Soo-hyun
King Lee Hwon
Yeo Jin-goo
Lee Hwon (young)
Han Ga-in
Heo Yeon-woo / shaman Wol
Kim You-jung
Heo Yeon-woo (young)
Jung Il-woo
Prince Yang-myung
Lee Tae-ri
Yang-myung (young)
Kim Min-seo
Yoon Bo-kyung
Kim So-hyun
Yoon Bo-kyung (young)
Sunwoo Jae-duk
Heo Young-jae
Song Jae-hee
Heo Yeom
Yim Si-wan
Heo Yeom (young)
Yoon Seung-ah
Seol
The Moon Embracing the Sun — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Moon Embracing the Sun in United States?
The Moon Embracing the Sun is streaming on Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel, Kocowa in United States.
▸Is The Moon Embracing the Sun on Rakuten Viki?
Yes — The Moon Embracing the Sun is currently available on Rakuten Viki in United States.
▸What language is The Moon Embracing the Sun in?
The Moon Embracing the Sun is originally in Korean, with audio tracks including Mandarin, Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Moon Embracing the Sun are there?
The Moon Embracing the Sun has 1 season with 20 episodes in total.
▸What is The Moon Embracing the Sun rated?
The Moon Embracing the Sun is rated TV-PG. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 232 ratings.
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