Moonshine (South Korean TV series)

Moonshine () is a South Korean television series starring Yoo Seung-ho, Lee Hye-ri, Byeon Woo-seok, and Kang Mi-na. It tells the story of four young people as they grow up, form friendships and fall in love during the era of strict alcohol prohibition. It aired on KBS2 from December 20, 2021 to February 22, 2022, every Monday and Tuesday at 21:30 (KST) for 16 episodes.

Synopsis

It depicts human love and desire during the period of the strictest alcohol prohibition law in Joseon history.

Cast

Main

• Yoo Seung-ho as Nam Young, a passionate and good-looking inspector of the Ministry of Patriots and Constitutional Affairs who left his hometown to achieve fame in Hanyang and restore his family's honor.
• Jung Hyeon-jun as young Nam Young
• Lee Hye-ri as Kang Ro-seo, a poor aristocrat's daughter who is the family's breadwinner. She is hard-working and does all types of jobs to make money. She secretly begins brewing liquor to pay off her debts.
• Byeon Woo-seok as Lee Pyo, the rebellious crown prince who often sneaks out of the palace to have a drink even in a time of prohibition, causing nuisance for the kingdom.
• Kang Mi-na as Han Ae-jin, the only daughter of a noble family who is straightforward and stubborn. She is transparent about her dislikes and absolutely must do what she wants.
• Choi Won-young as Lee Si-heum, Lee Pyo's uncle who is an ambitious and mysterious person.
• Jang Gwang as Yeon Jo-mun, a powerful man who directly placed the King on the throne.

Supporting

People around Nam Young

• Kim Ki-bang as Chun-gae
• Im Won-hee as Hwang-ga
• Lee Si-hoon as Kim Seok-won
• Im Cheol-hyung as Nam Tae-ho

People around Kang Ro-seo

• Seo Ye-hwa as Seo Hye-min / Cheon Geum
• Bae Yoo-ram as Kang Hae-soo

People around Lee Pyo

• Jung Sung-il as King Lee Kang
• Ahn Si-ha as Lee Kyung-bin
• Kim Min-ho as Kim Eol-dong

People in the night street

• as Shim Heon
• Park Ah-in as Woon Shim
• Hong Wan-pyo as Gye Sang-mok
• Lee Ha-nee as Jung-mok
• Shin Hee-chul as Ha-mok
• Lee Ki-taek as Tae-seon
• Kim Ji-an as Ok-ran

People in the palace

• as Yeon Jung-jeon
• Lee Hwang-ui as Han Sang-woon
• Han Soo-hyun as Yeon Chae-bong
• Kim Jae-rok as Yeon Gi-bong
• Shin Hyun-jong as Jo Hee-bo
• Song Duk-ho as Jo Ji-soo

Extended

• Jung Young-joo
• Park Seong-hyun as Kang San / Mak San
• Lee Chae-kyung as Jo Haeng-soo

Special appearances

• Park Eun-seok as Seong-hyeon, Lee Pyo's half-brother.
• Hwang Bo-ra as a woman who captures the attention of Hwang-ga.

Production

Filming was scheduled to begin in May 2021.

Original soundtrack

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Part 8

Part 9

Viewership

Notes

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