The Moon Embracing The Sun [Korean Drama] ZE:A

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TV Show: The Moon Embracing The Sun (literal title)
Revised romanization: Haereul Poomeun Dal
Hangul: 해를 품은 달
Director:
Writer: Jung Eun-Gwol (novel)
Network: MBC
Episodes:
Release Date: January 4, 2012
Runtime: Wed. & Thurs. 21:55
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot
Historical drama "The Moon Embracing The Sun" tells a love story between King Lee Hwon (Kim Soo-Hyun) and a female shaman named Wol (Han Ga-In). Wol was born from a noble family and became the crown princess, but she was entrapped and faced execution. Finally, she lived as a shaman.

Notes

• Based on the novel "Haereul Poomeun Dal" by Jung Eun-Gwol (first published December 29, 2005).
• Main characters King Lee Hwon & Wol are fictional characters.
• Actor Joo Won was originally cast as Prince Yangmyung, but dropped out of the show due to KBS2 drama series "Ojakgyo Family" being extended (by an additional 10-15 episodes). Actor Jung Il-Woo has been offered the role and is considering whether to take the role.
• Kim Jeong-Hoon (John-Hoon) (scheduled to play Heo Yeom) dropped out the series prior to filming due to his album being released early 2012 in Japan.
• "The Moon Embracing The Sun" takes over the MBC Wed. & Thurs. 21:55 time slot previously occupied by "Me Too, Flower!" and will be followed by "The King" in March, 2012.

Cast
Kim Soo-Hyun - Lee Hwon
Yeo Jin-Ku - Lee Hwon (young)
Han Ga-In - Heo Yeon-Woo / Wol
Kim You-Jung - Heo Yeon-Woo / Wol (young)
Jung Il-Woo - Prince Yangmyung
Lee Min-Ho - Prince Yangmyung (young)
Nam Bo-Ra - Princess Minhwa
Jin Ji-Hee - Princess Minhwa (young)
TBA - Heo Yeom
Siwan - Heo Yeom (young)
Kim So-Hyun - Yoon Bo-Kyung (young)
Kim Young-Ae - Queen Yoon (Lee Hwon's grandmother)