Moon River (TV series)

Moon River
Promotional poster
Hangul
이강에는 달이 흐른다
Lit.The Moon Flows In This River
RRIgangeneun dari heureunda
MRIgangenŭn tari hŭrŭnda
Genre
Written byCho Seung-hui
Directed byLee Dong-hyeun
Starring
Music byPark Se-joon (CP)[1]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes14
Production
Producers
  • Han Seok-won
  • Hwang Gi-yong
  • Yoon Hong-mi
Running time60 minutes[2]
Production companyHighZium Studio
Original release
NetworkMBC TV
ReleaseNovember 7 (2025-11-07) –
December 20, 2025 (2025-12-20)

Moon River (Korean: 이강에는 달이 흐른다) is a 2025 South Korean television series starring Kang Tae-oh, and Kim Se-jeong. It aired on MBC TV from November 7, to December 20, 2025, every Friday and Saturday at 21:40 (KST).[3]

The series is also available for streaming on Viu in Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Synopsis

A historical drama about a crown prince who has lost his smile, a peddler who has lost her memory and their inevitable love that spans lifetimes.

Cast

Main

The crown prince who has lost the love of his life.
A woman from low social class who lost her memory as an adult.
Lee Kang's cousin[5]
Daughter of Kim Han-chul, love interest of Prince Jeon, and Lee Kang's betrothed.
A man of absolute power who is the "minister-advisor" to the King.

Supporting

Others

  • Song Ji-hyun as Yeo-ri[8]
  • Tak-i-on as Tak-i[8]
  • Yoon Chae-bin as Yeon-sim[8]

Production

The series is directed by Lee Dong-hyeun, whose works include Bitter Sweet Hell (2024), and written by Cho Seung-hui, who wrote More Than Friends (2020). It is produced by High-Zium Studio.[3]

Release

The series was originally scheduled to premiere on October 31. However, it was delayed by a week due to the broadcast of the 2025 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO Playoffs.[9]

On November 13, 2025, MBC announced a change in broadcast time from 21:50 to 21:40 starting from the third episode.[10]

Viewership

Moon River : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
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Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Media Research.[11]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[11]
Nationwide Seoul
1 November 7, 2025 3.8% (13th) 3.7% (13th)
2 November 8, 2025 3.7% (12th) 3.4% (9th)
3 November 14, 2025 5.6% (6th) 5.1% (6th)
4 November 15, 2025 4.1% (8th) 3.7% (6th)
5 November 21, 2025 6.1% (6th) 6.1% (5th)
6 November 22, 2025 5.2% (5th) 5.2% (5th)
7 November 28, 2025 5.5% (9th) 5.3% (9th)
8 November 29, 2025 5.4% (4th) 4.9% (6th)
9 December 5, 2025 6.0% (7th) 5.8% (6th)
10 December 6, 2025 5.3% (4th) 4.9% (5th)
11 December 12, 2025 5.6% (9th) 5.1% (8th)
12 December 13, 2025 5.7% (4th) 5.1% (7th)
13 December 19, 2025 6.4% (5th) 6.1% (3rd)
14 December 20, 2025 6.8% (3rd) 6.4% (3rd)
Average 5.4% 5.1%
Special October 5, 2025 1.6% (NR) N/A
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • N/A denotes ratings that were not published.
  • NR denotes that the show did not rank in the top 20 daily programs on that date.

References

  1. ^ Park, Soo-in (October 23, 2025). 마마무 솔라·송소희·터치드 윤민 ‘이강에는 달이 흐른다’ OST 가창 합류 [Mamamoo's Solar, Song Sohee, and Touched's Yoonmin join the cast of "Moon River" OST.]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved October 23, 2025 – via Naver.
  2. ^ "Moon River". welcon.kocca.kr. Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
  3. ^ a b Kim, Ji-hye (September 8, 2025). ‘이 강에는 달이 흐른다’ 강태오→김세정, 대본 리딩부터 빛나는 케미 ["The Moon Flows Through This River": Kang Tae-oh and Kim Se-jeong's Chemistry Shines from the Script Reading]. Herald POP (in Korean). Retrieved September 13, 2025 – via Naver.
  4. ^ a b Kim, Yeong-eun (January 27, 2025). 강태오·김세정,MBC ‘이강에는 달이 흐른다’ 로맨스 사극 출연 예고 [Kang Tae-oh and Kim Se-jeong to Star in MBC's Romantic Historical Drama "The Moon Flows Over Lee Kang."]. Economy Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  5. ^ Park, Soo-jin (September 8, 2025). 이신영, 로맨스 판타지 사극 ‘이강에는 달이 흐른다’ 캐스팅 확정 [Lee Shin-young confirmed for the romantic fantasy historical drama "The Moon Flows Over the River."]. MBN News (in Korean). Retrieved September 13, 2025 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Lee, So-jeong (May 27, 2025). [단독] 홍수주, 이재욱 이어 강태오 만난다…데뷔 5년 차에 첫 로맨틱 사극 도전 [[Exclusive] Hong Soo-joo to star in her first romantic historical drama, following Lee Jae-wook's appearance in the lead role.]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved September 13, 2025 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Lee, So-jong. [공식] '45세' 진구, 결혼 12년 차에 기쁜 소식 전했다…8년 만에 MBC 드라마 컴백 ('이강달') [[Official] Jin Goo, 45, shares good news after 12 years of marriage... MBC drama comeback after 8 years ('Lee Kang-dal')]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved September 13, 2025 – via Naver.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o 이강에는 달이 흐른다 [등장인물소개] MBC [Moon River [Character Introduction]]. MBC (in Korean). Retrieved September 30, 2025.
  9. ^ Jang, Bich (October 24, 2025). 드라마 막방·첫방도 흔들렸다…한화·삼성 혈투가 바꿔놓은 편성[SC이슈] [Drama finals and first episodes also swayed... Hanwha and Samsung's fierce battle changed the programming [SC Issue]]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved October 24, 2025 – via Naver.
  10. ^ Lee, Sol-jung (November 14, 2025). 1.2%→3.8% MBC 시청률 폭등했다더니…강태오, 복수의 칼날 갈아가며 진구와 갈등 심화 ('이강달') [MBC's viewership ratings soared from 1.2% to 3.8%... Kang Tae-oh sharpens his sword of revenge and his conflict with Jin-goo deepens ('Lee Kang-dal')]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved November 14, 2025 – via Naver.
  11. ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings:
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