Moon Embracing the Sun (2012)

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.

Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy based on novel or book joseon dynasty (1392–1910)MBC

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Kim Soo-hyunKing Lee Hwon
Yeo Jin-gooLee Hwon (young)
Han Ga-inHeo Yeon-woo / shaman Wol
Kim You-jungHeo Yeon-woo (young)
Jung Il-wooPrince Yang-myung
Lee Tae-riYang-myung (young)
Kim Min-seoYoon Bo-kyung
Kim So-hyunYoon Bo-kyung (young)
Sunwoo Jae-dukHeo Young-jae
Song Jae-heeHeo Yeom

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Season 120 eps · 2012

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