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The new SBS drama, Moon Riverpromises a spellbinding romance of destiny, mystery and magic. Set in the Joseon era, this historical series blends drama, emotion and fantasy around an unexpected duo: a prince with a closed heart and a merchant with no memory.
When the prince and the merchant swap lives
In Moon River, Kang Tae-oh embodies Yi KangJoseon's crown prince, a man who has lost his smile and lives in the solitude of the royal palace. Kim Se-jeongas for her, she plays Park Dal-yiThe two of them share the same fate when a mysterious event causes a soul-swap between them. Their destiny changes when a mysterious event causes an exchange of souls between them, forcing them to live each other's lives.
The individual posters offer a fascinating insight into their emotions: the prince Yi Kangwith an intense gaze, declares: "Then I'll prove to you that I'm the exception. A sentence that illustrates both her pride and her desire to free herself from the fate that imprisons her. Under the moonlight, Park Dal-yi puts on a serious expression and confides: "Since I saved your life, your life belongs to me now. Mysterious words, hinting at a relationship based on a powerful karmic bond.
Complex characters at the heart of an intertwined destiny
The cast also includes Lee Shin-youngin the role of Yi Wooncousin of the deposed prince, who has chosen peace rather than power, and Jin Goointerpreting Kim Han-cheolthe all-powerful Conseiller d'État, feared even by the king himself. By their side, Hong Su-zu camp Kim Woo-heethe advisor's daughter, whose beauty and determination conceal an unsuspected strength.
The fallen prince Yi Woon (Lee Shin-young), set against a misty backdrop, whispers, "Don't shoot... I'll always hold your hands tight." A phrase that symbolizes the loyalty and inner peace of a man in search of redemption.
In the pouring rain, Kim Woo-hee (Hong Su-zu) reveals his strength of character: "If one day I have to shoot someone, it will be to protect them." An oath of courage and dedication, which speaks volumes about his determined spirit.
Finally, Kim Han-cheol (Jin Goo) dominates his poster, surrounded by flames, with these words: "Now, do you understand? The laws that govern this palace." A declaration full of authority, revealing his thirst for absolute power.
The unveiled posters plunge into the emotional intensity of each character: Prince Yi Kang's burning gaze, Park Dal-yi's mysterious gentleness under the moon, Yi Woon's quiet nobility, Woo-hee's determination in the rain, or Han-cheol's thirst for power, represented by burning flames.
A special poster (intro) shows the bond of destiny between Yi Kang and Dal-yi: he in front of the royal palace, she surrounded by wild flowers, linked by a red thread symbolizing their destiny.
Moon River will be broadcast from October 31, 2025 at 9:50 pm (KST) and then available on Viki.
