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Status: Ended
Network: KBS2
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.0/10
River Where the Moon Rises
Overview
Born a princess and raised a soldier, Pyeong Gang is a woman with big dreams and limitless ambition. Determined to become the first Empress of Goguryeo, Pyeong Gang will stop at nothing to make her dream come true. Clever and level headed, Pyeong Gang is well aware of the obstacles that stand in her way and she’s more than capable of taking them on. With meticulous planning, she sets out to make her dream come true. But things take an unexpected turn, the day she meets On Dal.
This production, originally released in 2021, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and War & Politics.
- • Produced in South Korea.
- • Original Language: Korean.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Kim So-hyun
Pyeong-gang / Yeom Ga-jin / Queen Yeon
Na In-woo
On Dal
Lee Ji-hoon
Go Geon
Choi Yu-hwa
Hae Mo Yong
Kwon Hwa-woon
King Yeong Yang
Kim Hee-jung
Tara Jin
Ryu Ui-hyun
Tara San
Wang Bit-na
Jin-bi
Seasons
Season 1
20 Episodes • Aired 2021-02-15
In a time of hatred and despair, words become swords that wound one another. In the end, those swords point at the hearts of the sword-bearers themselves. The modern world faces such harsh realities, but so does the world in which this drama takes place. This is the story of the great kingdom of Goguryeo and the daughter of the 25th king, King Pyeongwon. Princess Pyeonggang is born royal, yet she is raised by humble folks. Despite the droves of enemies vying for her life at any moment, this fierce woman never gives in nor loses strength. Even amidst calamity and political strife, she remains steadfast to protect the ones she loves and her beloved kingdom.
