Love in the Moonlight 2016
“The unlikely love story between a crown prince and his eunuch.”
What is Love in the Moonlight?
Love in the Moonlight is a 2016 television series set during the Joseon era. The narrative centers on a young woman who has lived her entire life disguised as a man.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 18
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Aug 22, 2016
- Last aired
- Oct 18, 2016
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- KR
- Networks
- KBS2
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, War & Politics
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 106 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 18 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- KBS2
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Overview
Love in the Moonlight is a 2016 television series set during the Joseon era. The narrative centers on a young woman who has lived her entire life disguised as a man. Through a series of events, she finds herself working within the royal palace as a eunuch. While navigating this new environment, she begins to form a bond with the crown prince. The show explores the complexities of her dual identity and the evolving relationship between the two figures within the confines of the palace. The story follows her transition from her previous life to her service in the royal court, highlighting the challenges she faces while maintaining her secret. As the plot progresses, the connection between the eunuch and the crown prince deepens, serving as the primary focus of the drama. This production examines themes of identity, duty, and romance against the historical backdrop of the Joseon period. The series documents the unfolding interactions between these characters as their lives become increasingly intertwined within the royal household.
Should you watch it?
“A woman disguises herself as a man and becomes a royal eunuch in the Joseon palace.”
- engaging premise
- royal palace setting
- features political conflict
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas centered on unlikely royal romances.
The series is rated TV-MA and includes themes of war and politics.
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Season 1 · 18 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Moonlight Destiny Mytharc Aug 22, 2016
- E2 The Way to Your Heart Core Aug 23, 2016
- E3 I Will Be Right Behind Core Aug 29, 2016
- E4 After the Play Has Ended Core Aug 30, 2016
- E5 Tell Me Your Wish Core Sep 5, 2016
- E6 When You Want to Say Unspeakable Secret Core Sep 6, 2016
- E7 Confession Core Sep 12, 2016
- E8 Although You Don't Know Well Core Sep 13, 2016
- E9 Latch Opening Moment of the Heart Core Sep 19, 2016
- E10 Like a Fairy Tale Core Sep 20, 2016
- E11 The Promise Core Sep 26, 2016
- E12 Trust Becomes Your Destiny Itself Core Sep 27, 2016
- E13 Fondly, All the Best Core Oct 3, 2016
- E14 Misty Road Core Oct 4, 2016
- E15 All the Lies Seemed True Core Oct 10, 2016
- E16 The World That You Dream Of Core Oct 11, 2016
- E17 The End for the Beginning Mytharc Oct 17, 2016
- E18 Moonlight Drawn by Clouds Mytharc Oct 18, 2016
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise?
A woman living as a man becomes a eunuch and bonds with the crown prince.
What is the genre?
The series is categorized as comedy, drama, and war and politics.
When was it released?
The series was released in 2016.
What is the setting?
The story takes place in the Joseon royal palace.
What is the rating?
The show carries a TV-MA rating.
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