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

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-moon-embracing-the-sun/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 84% |
| Audience Score | 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 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (84%), audience ratings (90%), Metascore (72/100), IMDb (8/10), and fan ratings (89%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

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

## Common questions

**Is The Moon Embracing the Sun worth watching?**
The Moon Embracing the Sun holds a 83% Celluloid Score. It comes recommended overall. A palace fantasy romance — Kim Yoo-jung’s young Heo Yeon-woo set up one of the decade’s most beloved sageuk pairings.

**Where can I stream The Moon Embracing the Sun?**
The Moon Embracing the Sun streams on Netflix. It ran for 1 season (2012).

**Who created The Moon Embracing the Sun?**
The Moon Embracing the Sun was created by Unknown.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Moon Embracing the Sun?**
83% — the average of five public sources: critics 84%, audience 90%, Metascore 72/100, IMDb 8/10, and fan score 89%.

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