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The revolves around the two casts Lee Hwon, a fictional king of Joseon, and Wol, a female shaman. Yes, there's a shaman, magic spells and poison but I like how the fantasy part doesn't appear to superficial for the plot. You can still feel a sense of realism through the emotions and twists in the story. The two accidentally met, perhaps by fate symbolized by a yellow butterfly, during their childhood when Lee Hwon was trying to escape to see his brother. But jealous enemies made Wol forget her real identity as Heo Yeon Woo, the daughter of a noble family. The story relayed how powerful love and longing could be. And, it also displayed values such as sacrifice and forgiveness. I sensed that there were too many unnecessary deaths though.
The 15 year old Lee Hwon was excellently played by Yeo Jin Goo while the 13 year old Heo Yeon Woo was also well-played by Kim Yoo-jung. I really loved the chemistry between the young artists during the early episodes of the show. They also appear during flash backs too which makes the unfolding of the series a bit more interesting.
Most of the story too place when they two are reunited as adults. Kim Soo Hyun was the perfect cast for Lee Hwon. He did a great job as Song Sam Dong in Dream High but he acted better here. He also looks better too. It appears that the clean cut and everything soothes him. They couldn't have chosen a better actress for Wol's character other than Han Ga In too. I really liked her since I've seen her in "Super Rookie", "Witch Ma" and on one of my favorites Korean Movies about first love of all time, "Architecture 101" . Hmm... I wonder if its because the story is about royalty, but all characters are good-looking in this series.
Check out this OST of Back in Time 시간을 거슬러 by Lyn
Aside from the excellent casts and plot, the music is captivating with meaningful lyrics too.
Back in Time by Lyn Korean and Romanized Lyrics
구름에 빛은 흐려지고
gureume bicheun heuryeojigo
창가에 요란히 내리는
changgae yoranhi naerineun
빗물소리 만큼 시린 기억들이
bitmulsori mankeum sirin gieokdeuri
내 마음 붙잡고 있는데
nae maeum butjapgo inneunde
갈수록 짙어져간
galsurok jiteojyeogan
그리움에 잠겨
geuriume jamgyeo
시간을 거슬러 갈순 없나요
siganeul geoseulleo galsun eomnayo
그 때처럼만 그대 날 안아주면
geu ttaecheoreomman geudae nal anajumyeon
괜찮을텐데 이젠
gwaenchanheultende ijen
젖어든 빗길을 따라가
jeojeodeun bitgireul ttaraga
함께한 추억을 돌아봐
hamkkehan chueogeul dorabwa
흐려진 빗물에 떠오른 그대가
heuryeojin bitmure tteooreun geudaega
내 눈물 속에서 차올라와
nae nunmul sogeseo chaollawa
갈수록 짙어져간
galsurok jiteojyeogan
그리움에 잠겨
geuriume jamgyeo
시간을 거슬러 갈순 없나요
siganeul geoseulleo galsun eomnayo
그 때처럼만 그대 날 안아주면
geu ttaecheoreomman geudae nal anajumyeon
괜찮을텐데 이젠
gwaenchanheultende ijen
흩어져가, 나와 있어주던 그 시간도 그 모습도
heuteojyeoga, nawa isseojudeon geu sigando geu moseupdo
다시 그 때처럼만 그대를 안아서
dasi geu ttaecheoreomman geudaereul anaseo
시간을 거슬러 갈수 없나요
siganeul geoseulleo galsu eomnayo
한번이라도 마지막일지라도
hanbeonirado majimagiljirado
괜찮을텐데
gwaenchanheultende
Back in Time by Lyn English Translation Lyrics
As the light dims by the clouds
The memories that are as cold as the raindrops that are pounding down the window
Are grabbing onto my heart
*Sunk in the longing that gets heavier as time passes
Can I travel back time?
If you hug me just like you did before
Then I will be better
I follow the wet and rainy road
And look back to our memories
The blurry rain reminds me of you
And you fill up in my tears
*Repeat
It scatters – the times you were with me, the memories you were with me
Can I travel back time and hug you just like before?
Just for once, even if it’s last
I’ll be better
Overall, "The Moon That Embraces The Sun" is a must watch!