The Moon Embracing the Sun — Season 1
Hunted and marked for death, young Yeon Woo narrowly escapes an assassination attempt orchestrated by those who would see her power extinguished. Given a second chance at life, she’s taken in and raised in secret by a wise and enigmatic shaman, growing up far from the gilded cage of the royal court. Years later, now a woman with no recollection of her former identity, Yeon Woo mysteriously reappears within the palace walls – unaware that her destiny as a future queen hangs precariously in the balance, and those who sought to erase her are still waiting in the shadows.

Lady Yeon Woo, daughter of a noble house, found herself at the palace, observing a ceremony held in honor of her brother. Amidst the throng of courtiers and dignitaries, she unexpectedly encountered Crown Prince Hweon.

Heo Yeom, the brother of the King, received the appointment to tutor the Crown Prince, a task met with resentment by the young heir. As the royal tutor began his duties, Queen Yoon was secretly weaving a web of intrigue.

She was charged with discerning the fates of the two women at court, a task undertaken within the palace walls. Queen Yoon commanded that she interpret their destinies, to determine if either would be wed to the crown prince.

The clan began to plot, a careful scheme to place Bo Kyung upon the throne of Kyo Tae Palace. Hweon sought out Yeon Woo, urging her to offer herself as the prince’s bride.

Queen Yoon commanded Nok Yeong to inflict a crippling spell upon Yeon Woo, a necessary preparation for his role as the crown prince’s consort and future queen.

The shock stole Yeon Woo's memories, leaving her adrift in a present she couldn't grasp. A destiny was being forged for another: Bo Kyung ascended to crown princess. And for Yeon Woo, a path toward shamanhood opened, a perilous journey und…

Despite her mother’s warning to avoid strangers, Yeon Woo ventured into the village streets upon hearing of the king’s impending visit.

A captive Weol is dragged to the palace to act as a human talisman for Hweon.

Bo Kyung felt a disquiet settle within her at the notion of a shaman attending to the king in such a manner. She wondered who had commanded her to spy on him, and demanded to know the name of the person who had given that order.

A royal physician was summoned to tend to Weol, a decision that deeply troubled Bo Kyung. The connection between Hweon and the shaman cast a long shadow over the situation, leaving her distraught.

She approached the king’s chambers, her resolve hardening with each step, and confronted Nok Yeong. Her plea for distance between them ignited a fierce disagreement.

She sought the reason for his clandestine scrutiny, a silent question hanging in the air. The truth, when it came, was stark: their wedding was barely a week away.

Humiliated, Bo Kyung plotted to accuse Weol of witchcraft and slander Hweon.

She was sentenced to exile, while Hweon lost his authority to the bureaucracy. He visited her in prison, concealing his emotions, and commanded her to leave him.

Woon inquired about the circumstances of her blessing, the moment she became a shaman. He dismissed the matter of the army, noting that Yang Myung remained under his care.

A tremor of fear ran through her, a chilling certainty that Yeon Woo had returned from the dead. The realization struck with such force it stole her breath. Later, fragments of her past surfaced, revelations that left Yeon Woo reeling.

The intrusion shattered the quiet of the infirmary. A desperate struggle ensued, with guards intervening to shield Yeon Woo and Yang Myung. In the chaos, Yang Myung spirited Yeon Woo away from the danger.

The wait had been long, but now a joy bloomed within her. She journeyed to the palace, bearing news for Hweon. With a heart full of hope, she sought the queen, ready to share the happy burden she carried. Hweon, in turn, prepared to delive…

The accusation hung in the air, heavy and undeniable: the king had a shaman in his bedroom, and the Clan of Yoon was responsible for the crown princess's death.

A private force encircled Hweon and his companions, and Yang Myung stood poised to strike against his own brother.


