# Love in the Moonlight (2016) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/love-in-the-moonlight/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 86/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 94% |
| Metascore | 74/100 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Fan Score | 93% |
| Creator | Yoon Yi-soo |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, War & Politics |
| Seasons | 1 (18 episodes) |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |

## Quick answer

Love in the Moonlight (2016) is a Comedy, Drama, War & Politics series created by Yoon Yi-soo, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (86%), Metascore (74/100), IMDb (8.4/10), TMDB fan (93%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 94%.

## Celluloid verdict

The sageuk that cemented Kim Yoo-jung as a lead — cross-dressing palace romance with Park Bo-gum and career-defining chemistry.

## Synopsis

A young Joseon woman who's lived her whole life as a man ends up as a eunuch in the royal palace, where she begins to bond with the crown prince.

## Cast

Kim Yoo-jung, Park Bo-gum, Kim You-jung, Jung Jinyoung, Chae Soo-bin, Kwak Dong-yeon, Kim Seung-su, Jeon Mi-seon, Heo Jung-eun, Jung Yoo-min, Cheon Ho-jin, Jung Hye-sung

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Love in the Moonlight worth watching?**
Yes — Love in the Moonlight earns a 84% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 86%, Metascore 74/100, IMDb 8.4/10, TMDB fan 93%. Audience snapshot is separate (94%). The sageuk that cemented Kim Yoo-jung as a lead — cross-dressing palace romance with Park Bo-gum and career-defining chemistry.

**Why is Love in the Moonlight so highly rated?**
Love in the Moonlight scores 84% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 86/100, Metacritic 74/100, IMDb 8.4/10 and TMDB fan rating 93%. The separate audience snapshot is 94%. The sageuk that cemented Kim Yoo-jung as a lead — cross-dressing palace romance with Park Bo-gum and career-defining chemistry. See the full breakdown on the Love in the Moonlight series page.

**Is Love in the Moonlight on Prime Video?**
No — Love in the Moonlight is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Love in the Moonlight on Netflix?**
Yes — Love in the Moonlight is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Love in the Moonlight come out?**
Love in the Moonlight first aired in 2016 (2016). Created by Yoon Yi-soo; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of Love in the Moonlight are there?**
Love in the Moonlight has 1 season across 18 episodes (2016). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Love in the Moonlight?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Love in the Moonlight’s 18 episodes take roughly 14 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Love in the Moonlight?**
Love in the Moonlight streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Love in the Moonlight?**
Love in the Moonlight stars Kim Yoo-jung, Park Bo-gum, Kim You-jung, Jung Jinyoung, Chae Soo-bin, and others. Created by Yoon Yi-soo.

**How many episodes are in Love in the Moonlight?**
Love in the Moonlight has 18 episodes across 1 season (2016).

**What is Love in the Moonlight about?**
A young Joseon woman who's lived her whole life as a man ends up as a eunuch in the royal palace, where she begins to bond with the crown prince.

**Who created Love in the Moonlight?**
Love in the Moonlight was created by Yoon Yi-soo. It is a comedy, drama, war & politics series from South Korea, primarily in Korean.

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