River Where The Moon Rises – Cast, Summary, Synopsis, OST, Review

A historical Korean drama, River Where The Moon Rises, made its release period from February 15, 2021, to April 20, 2021.

This drama actually is an adaptation of a folk tale called Tale of On Dal. This folk tale contains a historical record called Samguk Sagi (The History of Three Kingdoms of Korea).

Initially, this drama is starred by Kim So Hyun, Ji Soo, Lee Ji Hoon, and Choi Yu Hwa.

But after Ji Soo got involved in some controversial issues, he dropped out from this drama. His role then was replaced by Na In Woo.

The female lead, Kim So Hyun, had starred in Love Alarm (2019) and The Tale of Nokdu (2019) before starring this drama.

Meanwhile, the male lead, Na In Woo, had become the main actor for Yeonnam Family (2019), Mr. Queen (2020), and The Jinx’s Lover (2021).

Lee Ji Hoon had starred in Woman of 9.9 Billion (2019) and Dinner Mate (2020). The other main character, Choi Yoo Hwa also had starred in Class of Lies (2019) and My Dangerous Wife (2020).

River Where The Moon Rises was aired on KBS2 at 21:30 KST every Monday and Tuesday and replaced the schedule of Royal Secret Agent.

River Where The Moon Rises - Cast, Summary, Synopsis, OST, Episode, Review — kbs2

Contents

1 Details
2 Synopsis of River Where The Moon Rises
3 Main Cast
4 Supporting Cast
5 OST (Original Soundtrack)
6 Trailer of River Where The Moon Rises

Details

Title: River Where The Moon Rises / 달이 뜨는 강
Also Known As: Cut by the Heart / Pyeongkang / Cut to the Heart / Cut From the Heart / The Moon Rising River / Moonlit River / Dalyi Ddeuneun Gang / Dali Tteuneun Gang / Maeume Beida / 마음에 베이다
Genre: History
Country: South Korea
Director: Yun Sang Ho
Producer: Jo Yoon Jung
Screenwriter: Han Ji Hoon
Production Companies: Victory Contents
Network: KBS2
Episodes: 20
Air Dates: February 15, 2021 – April 20, 2021
Air Time: Monday and Tuesday, 21:30 KST

Synopsis of River Where The Moon Rises

This drama is a classic Goguryeo history, where in this drama, there is a love life between Princess Pyeonggang (Kim So Hyun) and also On Dal (Na In Woo).

Princess Pyeonggang is actually a real princess. Even so, she has been raised as a brave soldier of Goguryeo.

As a soldier, she also owns another name, Yeom Ga Jin. She also has a strong desire to bring back the victory of Goguryeo.

Pyeonggang is really an ambitious woman, and she really wants to be the first queen of Goguryeo.

But unfortunately, Princess Pyeonggang uses another way to reach her dream by using On Dal’s feelings toward her.

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Main Cast

Kim So Hyun as Pyeong Gang / Yeom Ga Jin

A princess of Goguryeo who has an ambitious and brave personality. She becomes a soldier since she was born and her ambition is to be the first Goguryeo’s queen.

Na In Woo as On Dal

This young gentleman loves peace more than anything. He is genuine and sincere. But because of his feeling toward Pyeonggang, he prioritizes her safety over her principle to be a peace maker.

Lee Ji Hoon as Go Geon

A perfect young gentleman, handsome face, charismatic aura, and a lot of talents. He wants Princess Pyeonggang to be his woman and ready to do anything to reach it.