# The Moon Embracing the Sun (2012) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-moon-embracing-the-sun/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 84/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 90% |
| Metascore | 72/100 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Fan Score | 89% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Drama, Science Fiction |
| Seasons | 1 (20 episodes) |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |

## Quick answer

The Moon Embracing the Sun (2012) is a Drama, Science Fiction series created by Unknown, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (84%), Metascore (72/100), IMDb (8/10), TMDB fan (89%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 90%.

## Celluloid verdict

A palace fantasy romance — Kim Yoo-jung’s young Heo Yeon-woo set up one of the decade’s most beloved sageuk pairings.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Kim Soo-hyun, Kim Yoo-jung, Yeo Jin-goo, Han Ga-in, Kim You-jung, Jung Il-woo, Lee Tae-ri, Kim Min-seo, Kim So-hyun, Sunwoo Jae-duk, Song Jae-hee, Yim Si-wan

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The Moon Embracing the Sun worth watching?**
Yes — The Moon Embracing the Sun earns a 81% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 84%, Metascore 72/100, IMDb 8/10, TMDB fan 89%. Audience snapshot is separate (90%). A palace fantasy romance — Kim Yoo-jung’s young Heo Yeon-woo set up one of the decade’s most beloved sageuk pairings.

**Why is The Moon Embracing the Sun so highly rated?**
The Moon Embracing the Sun scores 81% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 84/100, Metacritic 72/100, IMDb 8/10 and TMDB fan rating 89%. The separate audience snapshot is 90%. A palace fantasy romance — Kim Yoo-jung’s young Heo Yeon-woo set up one of the decade’s most beloved sageuk pairings. See the full breakdown on the The Moon Embracing the Sun series page.

**Is The Moon Embracing the Sun on Prime Video?**
No — The Moon Embracing the Sun 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 The Moon Embracing the Sun on Netflix?**
Yes — The Moon Embracing the Sun 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 The Moon Embracing the Sun come out?**
The Moon Embracing the Sun first aired in 2012 (2012). Created by Unknown; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of The Moon Embracing the Sun are there?**
The Moon Embracing the Sun has 1 season across 20 episodes (2012). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch The Moon Embracing the Sun?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Moon Embracing the Sun’s 20 episodes take roughly 15 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch The Moon Embracing the Sun?**
The Moon Embracing the Sun 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 The Moon Embracing the Sun?**
The Moon Embracing the Sun stars Kim Soo-hyun, Kim Yoo-jung, Yeo Jin-goo, Han Ga-in, Kim You-jung, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in The Moon Embracing the Sun?**
The Moon Embracing the Sun has 20 episodes across 1 season (2012).

**What is The Moon Embracing the Sun about?**
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.

**Who created The Moon Embracing the Sun?**
The Moon Embracing the Sun was created by Unknown. It is a drama, science fiction series from South Korea, primarily in Korean.

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