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River Where the Moon Rises
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River Where the Moon Rises

2021-02-15 · 63 min / episode · ★ 6.0

Drama · War & Politics

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.

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Creators
Kim Sang-hui
Production companies
Victory Contents
Countries
South Korea
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Kim So-hyunKim So-hyunPyeong-gang / Yeom Ga-jin / Queen Yeon
Na In-wooNa In-wooOn Dal
Lee Ji-hoonLee Ji-hoonGo Geon
Choi Yu-hwaChoi Yu-hwaHae Mo Yong
Kwon Hwa-woonKwon Hwa-woonKing Yeong Yang
Kim Hee-jungKim Hee-jungTara Jin
Ryu Ui-hyunRyu Ui-hyunTara San
Wang Bit-naWang Bit-naJin-bi
Cho Tae-kwanCho Tae-kwanWol-gwang
Kim Beop-raeKim Beop-raeKing Pyeong-won
Park Soo-ohPark Soo-ohCrown prince
Yoon Ju-manYoon Ju-manSang-cheol
Son Woo-hyukSon Woo-hyukTae-gam
Won WooWon WooPil Goo [Ghost Village]

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