Next week is the premiere of The Moon that Embraces the Sun, yet the adult cast gathered just this past week for their first script reading. Of course the reason is that this drama will have a longer childhood portion set at six-episodes out of the scheduled twenty. I don’t care how long a childhood section is as long as it’s interesting, well-acted, and necessary to the narrative. Sometimes the childhood section is even better than the rest of the drama with the adults, such was the case with Huang Xiaoming’s The Royal Tramp, the remake of Duke of Mount Deer where the kid counterparts stole the show from their adult brethren. As for MoonSun, finally all three leads Kim Soo Hyun, Han Ga In, and Jung Il Woo are all together. Yay! But damn if Kim Soo Hyun doesn’t look so much younger than his two co-stars. I’m just praying that his great acting chops will deliver the performance his baby face might not immediately project that of a King.
Also added to the cast is Yoon Seung Ah as the female bodyguard for Han Ga In’s female shaman character, and Nam Bora as the younger sister princess to the two male leads.
As if having two prettier than pretty flower boys as the main leads wasn’t enough, the drama adds more hot guys to the mix. On the left is Song Jae Hee playing Han Ga In’s older brother and the martial arts teacher to Kim Soo Hyun’s young King, and on the right is Song Jae Rim as the bodyguard to Kim Soo Hyun’s King.
It’s nice to finally see Han Ga In show up in MoonSun stills. She still looks as fresh-faced as ever. Here’s to hoping the chemistry is palpable and the execution for this great story is fluid.
[Credit: all stills from MBC’s MoonSun website]
ohhhh, JIW!! <3 Isn't the guy playing the bodyguard one of the F4/F5 (?) in FBRS?
Yes, the same actor.
He didn’t say much in FBRS. Wonder how they chose him?
Pre grown Mane of Glory?
Who came up with the term “Mane of Glory,” btw, because it is awesome.
yessss dats him! ^^ Maybe he is Jung Il Woo’s friend and tagged along wid him in dis drama as well 😛
Han Ga In’s acting….I’m a bit worried
Only one more week!!!!!!!! I have only seen KSH and JIW’s acting, so I can’t speak for the rest of the cast, but I’m still super excited!
The casting looks a lot happier and more excited than the script reading for Fashion King.
All we need is Ha Ga IN Hottie Vampire Prosecutor Husband have a cameo in six episodes… I will be soon happy….
Omona, if that happens I might combust. But I think he looks better in modern clothes than Joseon garb.
true that! i really didn’t like him in jejoongwon so when i watched vampire prosecutor i was like…wait…he is actullly hot?
I mean very happy…
I have high hopes for this drama, specially since they cast JIW, he’s acting skills are surprising me more and more at each drama.
Oh my. What a pretty pretty cast. Ah, let the nostalgic 2010 SKKS crack times begin!
—->LOL at the Jung Il Woo’s bursting PINK PENCILCASE! Bwahahaha!
i feel more chemistry between Han Gain and Ilwoo by just looking at the pics XD but nonetheless im excited for this drama!
Song Jae Rim? who is he? oh another new face i barely recognize.
actually i was hoping KSY bodyguard will be more like mature actor but it’s okay
that mane of glore.. ahhh i kinda missed geu-roh now
HGI should already finished her movie i guess and she’s look so pretty in the picture
let’s wait and see. can’t wait for Jan 4 ^^
i’d recognised the cheekbone anywhere – LOL
Ohhhhhhhhh KSY I just love him and am sure he can pull of his baby face look
I suddenly feel very excited for this drama!! Woot woot~
omo omo omo spotted: long haired flower boy from jung il woo’s last drama:D
wait is han ga in paired with kim soo hyun?