
The Story of Park's Marriage Contract(2023)
A woman travels from 19th century Joseon to modern-day Seoul, her fate takes a twist with a ‘fake marriage’ with a man who resembles her ex-husband.


“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.

Kim Soo-hyun
King Lee Hwon

Yeo Jin-goo
Lee Hwon (young)

Han Ga-in
Heo Yeon-woo / shaman Wol

Kim Yoo-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
The Moon Embracing the Sun is a drama, sci-fi & fantasy series that first aired in 2012 exploring themes of based on novel or book, joseon dynasty (1392–1910). Created by Jin Soo-wan, it stars Kim Soo-hyun, Yeo Jin-goo, Han Ga-in. 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.
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