Moonshine (South Korean TV series)

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Moonshine
Promotional poster
Hangul
꽃 피면 달 생각하고
Literal meaningWhen Flowers Bloom, I Think of the Moon
Revised RomanizationKkot Pimyeon Dal Saenggakago
Genre
Created by
  • Kim Sang-hwi
  • Hong Seok-joo
  • KBS Drama Division
Written byKim Joo-hee
Directed byHwang In-hyuk
Starring
Music byPark Se-joon (Music Manager)
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producerKi Min-soo (KBS)
Producers
  • Hwang Eui-kyung
  • Park Chun-ho
  • Jeong Chan-hee
Running time70 minutes[2]
Production companies
Original release
NetworkKBS2
ReleaseDecember 20, 2021 (2021-12-20) –
February 22, 2022 (2022-02-22)

Moonshine[2] (Korean꽃 피면 달 생각하고) is a South Korean television series starring Yoo Seung-ho, Lee Hye-ri, Byeon Woo-seok, and Kang Mi-na.[4][5] 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.[6][7]

Synopsis[edit]

It depicts human love and desire during the period of the strictest alcohol prohibition law in Joseon history.[1][8]

Cast[edit]

Main[edit]

  • 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.[4][9]
  • 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.[4][9]
  • 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.[5][11]
  • 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.[5][11]
  • Choi Won-young as Lee Si-heum, Lee Pyo's uncle who is an ambitious and mysterious person.[3]
  • Jang Gwang as Yeon Jo-mun, a powerful man who directly placed the King on the throne.[3]

Supporting[edit]

People around Nam Young[edit]

People around Kang Ro-seo[edit]

People around Lee Pyo[edit]

People in the night street[edit]

People in the palace[edit]

  • Byun Seo-yoon [ko] as Yeon Jung-jeon[23]
  • Lee Hwang-ui as Han Sang-woon
  • Han Soo-hyun as Yeon Chae-bong[24]
  • Kim Jae-rok as Yeon Gi-bong[25]
  • Shin Hyun-jong as Jo Hee-bo
  • Song Duk-ho as Jo Ji-soo

Extended[edit]

Special appearances[edit]

Production[edit]

Filming was scheduled to begin in May 2021.[4]

Original soundtrack[edit]

Part 1[edit]

Released on December 20, 2021 (2021-12-20)[30][31]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Even Though" (괜찮다가도)
  • Kim Chang-rak
  • Atone (Aiming)
  • Choi Song-hee (Onclassa)
  • Choi Bo-kyung (Onclassa)
  • Kim Chang-rak
  • Kim Soo-bin (Aiming)
  • Kwon Soo-hyun
  • Atone (Aiming)
Monday Kiz3:57
2."Even Though" (괜찮다가도; Inst.) 
  • Kim Chang-rak
  • Kim Soo-bin (Aiming)
  • Kwon Soo-hyun
  • Atone (Aiming)
 3:57
Total length:7:54

Part 2[edit]

Released on December 27, 2021 (2021-12-27)[32][33]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Love Me Again" (거짓말이라 말해)Han GilHan GilSojung3:21
2."Love Me Again" (거짓말이라 말해; Inst.) Han Gil 3:21
Total length:6:42

Part 3[edit]

Released on January 3, 2022 (2022-01-03)[34][35]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Who You Are" (너라는 꿈)
  • Kim Beom-joo
  • Kim Si-hyeok
  • Kim Beom-joo
  • Kim Si-hyeok
Ha Sung-woon3:30
2."Who You Are" (너라는 꿈; Inst.) 
  • Kim Beom-joo
  • Kim Si-hyeok
 3:30
Total length:7:00

Part 4[edit]

Released on January 10, 2022 (2022-01-10)[36][37]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Fly High" (날아올라)
  • Kim Soo-bin (Aiming)
  • Blue Mangtto
  • Yoon Kyung-won
  • Lee Joo-heon
  • Kim Chang-rak
  • Jo Se-hee
  • Blue Mangtto
  • Atone (Aiming)
Lucy3:53
2."Fly High" (날아올라; Inst.) 
  • Kim Chang-rak
  • Jo Se-hee
  • Blue Mangtto
  • Atone (Aiming)
 3:53
Total length:7:46

Part 5[edit]

Released on January 11, 2022 (2022-01-11)[38][39]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Missing You" (너를 바라만 보는 게)
  • Dr. Son
  • Yountoven
  • Dr. Son
  • Yountoven
Minseo3:25
2."Missing You" (너를 바라만 보는 게; Inst.) 
  • Dr. Son
  • Yountoven
 3:25
Total length:6:50

Part 6[edit]

Released on January 17, 2022 (2022-01-17)[40][41]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Moonshine" (꽃 피면 달 생각하고)Taibian
  • Taibian
  • Kim Jung-woo (Toxic)
  • Director Ahn
Jamie4:04
2."Moonshine" (꽃 피면 달 생각하고; Inst.) 
  • Taibian
  • Kim Jung-woo (Toxic)
  • Director Ahn
 4:04
Total length:8:08

Part 7[edit]

Released on January 24, 2022 (2022-01-24)[42][43]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Once in a Minute" (1분에 한 번)Taibian
  • Taibian
  • Kim Jung-woo (Toxic)
  • Director Ahn
Seo Eun-kwang3:37
2."Once in a Minute" (1분에 한 번; Inst.) 
  • Taibian
  • Kim Jung-woo (Toxic)
  • Director Ahn
 3:37
Total length:7:14

Part 8[edit]

Released on February 8, 2022 (2022-02-08)[44][45]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Someday"
  • Kim Beom-joo
  • Kim Si-hyeok
  • Kim Beom-joo
  • Kim Si-hyeok
Miyeon3:54
2."Someday" (Inst.) 
  • Kim Beom-joo
  • Kim Si-hyeok
 3:54
Total length:7:48

Part 9[edit]

Released on February 21, 2022 (2022-02-21)[46][47]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Love Your Everything"
  • Kim Beom-joo
  • Kim Si-hyeok
  • Kim Beom-joo
  • Kim Si-hyeok
Golden Child[a]3:07
2."Love Your Everything" (Inst.) 
  • Kim Beom-joo
  • Kim Si-hyeok
 3:07
Total length:6:14

Viewership[edit]

Moonshine : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
12345678910111213141516
112621263111512289381064911965934984923104369578892210181003
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[48]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)
Nationwide[48] Seoul[49]
1 December 20, 2021 7.5% (10th) 6.9% (10th)
2 December 21, 2021 7.2% (9th) 6.7% (10th)
3 December 27, 2021 6.3% (14th) 5.8% (15th)
4 December 28, 2021 7.6% (9th) 7.1% (9th)
5 January 3, 2022 5.4% (16th) 4.9% (15th)
6 January 4, 2022 6.2% (11th) 5.6% (13th)
7 January 10, 2022 5.4% (14th) 5.1% (14th)
8 January 11, 2022 5.4% (17th) 5.2% (16th)
9 January 17, 2022 4.9% (19th) 4.6% (19th)
10 January 18, 2022 5.6% (16th) 5.3% (16th)
11 January 24, 2022 5.1% (15th) 5.0% (16th)
12 January 25, 2022 5.9% (13th) 5.4% (15th)
13 February 8, 2022[b] 4.2% (20th) 3.8% (20th)
14 4.9% (15th) 4.7% (15th)
15 February 21, 2022 5.3% (12th) 4.6% (14th)
16 February 22, 2022 5.9% (11th) 5.3% (14th)
Average 5.8% 5.4%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Sung by Joochan, Jibeom
  2. ^ Episodes 13 and 14 aired on February 8, 2022 due to Lunar New Year (January 31 – February 1) and the broadcast of 2022 Winter Olympics (February 7).[50]

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