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River Where the Moon Rises

River Where the Moon Rises

★ 6.0/10•2021•1h 3m•15•Drama•War & Politics
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Pyeonggang’s vie for power could very well cost her everything. Will the price she realizes she must pay prove to be too much?

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.

Yoon Sang-ho · Director

Han Ji-hoon · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 3m
LanguageKO
First Air DateFeb 15, 2021

Episodes

Episode 1 - Salt MonopolyE165m

Salt Monopoly

Go Won Pyo of the Gyeru Tribe comes before King Pyeongwon and threatens him with his private army for the exclusive rights to salt. Despite the King's unrest, Queen Yeon leaves for patrol taking Princess Pyeonggang with her. Meanwhile, On Hyeop the chief of the Sunno Tribe tests his son's manhood. Part 2: While Queen Yeon visits On Hyeop, Go Won Pyo arrives on King Pyeongwon's decree to kill Queen Yeon and Princess Pyeonggang. Princess Pyeonggang escapes with Dal's help as Oh Hyeop and Queen Yeon confronts Go Won Pyo. Meanwhile, King Pyeongwon looks for Wol Gwang, Queen Yeon's secret lover.

Feb 15, 2021

Episode 2 - Eight Years LaterE268m

Eight Years Later

Eight years go by and although Yeom Ga Jin wants to live a humble, quiet life, she has one last mission to complete, to assassinate King Pyeongwon. On her way to the palace, she saves On Dal's life but does not recognize him, and they go their separate ways. Meanwhile, Go Won Pyo prepares an attack on the King during the farewell ceremony for the late Queen Yeon. On Dal saves Ga Jin and nurses her back to health. While she recuperates, her companions hear about her failed attempt and search for her. When they find her, they remind her of their rule to kill anyone who sees their face or to marry him to make him one of their own. Meanwhile, Go Won Pyo tells his son, Go Geon, to protect the palace.

Feb 16, 2021

Episode 3 - Ga Jin Returns to CheonjubangE369m

Ga Jin Returns to Cheonjubang

Ga Jin rushes back to Cheonjubang after hearing that her father was in trouble due to her failing her mission to assassinate King Pyeongwon. On her return, Du Jung Seo releases her father, Yeom Deuk, but instead holds her captive after she asks about her past. Meanwhile, On Dal hears of Ga Jin's predicament and rushes to save her.

Feb 22, 2021

Episode 4 - Ga Jin Faces King PyeongwonE473m

Ga Jin Faces King Pyeongwon

King Pyeongwon believes he is seeing the ghost of Princess Pyeonggang as she stands in front of him in the flesh. However, Ga Jin escapes with help from Go Geon who she remembers but not without being warned of her fate if she returned as an assassin. Meanwhile, hanging upside down, On Dal waits for her return.

Feb 23, 2021

Episode 5 - Go Geon Promises to Bring Back the PrincessE562m

Go Geon Promises to Bring Back the Princess

Go Geon reports to King Pyeongwon that Princess Pyeonggang is alive, showing him the jade necklace as proof. He promises to bring her back safely to the palace without his father, Go Won Pyo, knowing about it. Meanwhile, Ga Jin tries to change On Dal's heavy conscience as he turns his back on her.

Mar 1, 2021

Episode 6 - A Trip to the CapitalE668m

A Trip to the Capital

On Dal and Ga Jin strike water and bring joy to Ghost Valley. However, despite the happiness, Ga Jin comes face to face with Du Jung Seo who tells her about the twins. She is left to decide whether to save them and break her promise of not killing again. Meanwhile, Go Won Pyo gives three hundred mounted men and three hundred soldiers to Go Geon after seeing King Pyeongwon.

Mar 2, 2021

Episode 7 - Plot to Hurt PrincessE763m

Plot to Hurt Princess

On Dal gets released from holding and reunites with Pung Gae, Weol, and the Tara twins while Ga Jin returns to being the Princess. Although they all are astonished at her royal descent, On Dal believes she will return to them. Meanwhile, Go Won Pyo meets Hae Mo Young and plots to hurt the Princess.

Mar 8, 2021

Episode 8 - PunishmentE864m

Punishment

Thanks to Geon and Dal’s help, Ga Jin manages to save the women from being sold off to Silla. After returning to the palace, Ga Jin suggests that the King should punish Hae Ji Weol for trying to sell the women as contributes to Silla. Meanwhile, Gochuga tells Geon that he doesn’t have to leave for the borderline.

Mar 9, 2021

Episode 9 - The Princess’ HusbandE963m

The Princess’ Husband

The candidates for the royal wedding are called into the palace. However, it is Gochuga’s plan to make Ga Jin and Geon get married. Dal hides his identity and sneaks into the palace, but he gets caught by Geon. The King calls in Ga Jin and demands an explanation about their relationship. Ga Jin lies to the king that they are already married, and the king tells her to leave the palace.

Mar 15, 2021

Episode 10 - Lying To Lady SaE1063m

Lying To Lady Sa

Ga Jin and Dal come to Ghost Valley to live with Lady Sa. They lie to her that they are now married, hiding the fact that they are there to train Dal in swordsmanship. However, Lady Sa has a hard time accepting the princess as her daughter-in-law. Meanwhile, Geon becomes the Crown Prince’s trainer, but the young prince refuses to leave his chambers.

Mar 16, 2021

Episode 11 - Finding a New MasterE1165m

Finding a New Master

Despite Lady Sa’s anger at Dal’s decision to train in swordsmanship, he is determined to become a general like his father. Soon, his skills surpass the level at which Ga Jin can train him. She suggests that Dal go to study with a new master, and the pair set off to find him. Meanwhile, Mo Yong and the chief of Cheonjubang convince Royal Consort Hyeon to do a ritual.

Mar 22, 2021

Episode 12 - The Reason to Wield a SwordE1266m

The Reason to Wield a Sword

After saving Ga Jin and Lady Sa by killing the men sent by Go Won Pyo, Dal falls into a state of shock. In order to help him find his path again, Ga Jin speaks to Un Am and Lady Sa about General On’s wishes for Dal. Meanwhile, Geon corners Mo Yong with his knowledge of her identity. Then Mo Yong is asked to carry out a dangerous task by Gochuga.

Mar 23, 2021

Episode 13 - The Danger from the NorthE1364m

The Danger from the North

The Northern Zhou army marches ferociously down south. Bearing his weak body, King Pyeongwon calls upon all tribes to battle. The Sunno Tribe also stands up for war, whereas Gochuga sees this as an opportunity to fulfill his desire. Goguryeo faces a vast danger that will decide the fate of the nation. The only solution is for the five tribes to unite and fight as one.

Mar 29, 2021

Episode 14 - Moving to the CityE1463m

Moving to the City

Du Jung Seo poisons King Pyeongwon and Crown Prince Won, but Ga Jin and Dal save them just in time. As the King orders the incident never be spoken of, Ga Jin suspects the Queen’s intentions. Meanwhile, the people of Sunno Tribe prepare to move the Pyeongyang Castle, but Lady Sa refuses to go with Dal.

Mar 30, 2021

Episode 15 - The Princess’s SchemeE1563m

The Princess’s Scheme

The Princess succeeds in luring Go Won Pyo and the Queen into her trap. In return for not exposing the two, she demands one thing from each of them. Slowly gaining power within the palace, the Princess falls deeply into the concern of how to deal with the Go Family. However, the Go Family’s response still seems unpredictable.

Apr 5, 2021

Episode 16 - The Revolt at Hwangju FortressE1663m

The Revolt at Hwangju Fortress

Dal volunteers to lead the troops to Hwangju Fortress and subdue the revolt that has broken out. However, when Ga Jin shows up after the fighting has subsided, she and Dal argue about how to proceed from there. Meanwhile, the news of more revolts at other fortresses arrives, and Gochuga bides his time to attack the palace.

Apr 6, 2021

Episode 17 - The Moment of PeaceE1763m

The Moment of Peace

Go Won Pyo and his son are thrown in prison. As they await their punishment, a small moment of peace finds its way to the palace. Meanwhile, Lady Sa takes a journey to the capital to visit Dal for the first time in a while. However, not long after her visit, Tara Jin comes by with news of an attack against the palace. Pyeonggang and Dal prepare for battle and whatever fate may come.

Apr 12, 2021

Episode 18 - Four Years LaterE1864m

Four Years Later

It is now four years after Gochuga’s death, and Crown Prince Won sits on the throne of Goguryeo. Pyeonggang fights war after war to help the young king, but her brother seems to misunderstand her intentions. Meanwhile, Dal lives like a hermit in the woods, and Geon lives as a drunkard in Silla. However, he suddenly decides to return to Goguryeo.

Apr 13, 2021

Episode 19 - The Princess in CrisisE1967m

The Princess in Crisis

Go Geon comes back to Goguryeo as an envoy of Silla. As the palace of Pyeongyang is in a state of unrest with his presence, King Yeongyang thinks deeply of what to do with him. Meanwhile, On Dal lives lonely in the mountains until he hears some unexpected news. Not knowing the true intentions that Go Geon holds, the tension within Pyeongyang palace thickens.

Apr 19, 2021

Episode 20 - The Battle at Adan Fortress ContinuesE2067m

The Battle at Adan Fortress Continues

King Yeongyang decides to send reinforcements to Adan Fortress where Pyeonggang and Dal fight to defend it. Dal commands Pyeonggang and Jin to take the wounded back to Pyeongyang Castle, but Pyeonggang has plans of her own. As he awaits the Silla army to attack, Dal receives a letter from King Jinheung instead.

Apr 20, 2021

Actors

Kim So-hyun

Kim So-hyun

Pyeong-gang / Yeom Ga-jin / Queen Yeon

Na In-woo

Na In-woo

On Dal

Lee Ji-hoon

Lee Ji-hoon

Go Geon

Choi Yu-hwa

Choi Yu-hwa

Hae Mo Yong

Kwon Hwa-woon

Kwon Hwa-woon

King Yeong Yang

Kim Hee-jung

Kim Hee-jung

Tara Jin

Ryu Ui-hyun

Ryu Ui-hyun

Tara San

Wang Bit-na

Wang Bit-na

Jin-bi

Cho Tae-kwan

Cho Tae-kwan

Wol-gwang

Kim Beop-rae

Kim Beop-rae

King Pyeong-won

Park Soo-oh

Park Soo-oh

Crown prince

Yoon Ju-man

Yoon Ju-man

Sang-cheol

Son Woo-hyuk

Son Woo-hyuk

Tae-gam

Won Woo

Won Woo

Pil Goo [Ghost Village]

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