TV series · 2012 · MBC TV
Is Moon Embracing the Sun based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Moon Embracing the Sun is based on the book Moon Embracing the Sun by Jung Eun-gwol (2005).
The TV series premiered in 2012 on MBC TV.
The book behind Moon Embracing the Sun
Moon Embracing the Sun
by Jung Eun-gwol · first published 2005 · historical fiction, sageuk, romance
2005 novel by Jung Eun-gwol.
Common questions
Is Moon Embracing the Sun based on a book?
Yes. Moon Embracing the Sun is based on the book Moon Embracing the Sun by Jung Eun-gwol (2005).
Who wrote the book Moon Embracing the Sun is based on?
Moon Embracing the Sun was written by Jung Eun-gwol and first published in 2005.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Moon Embracing the Sun before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Jung Eun-gwol's books
- Sungkyunkwan Scandal (TV, 2010)