Moon River is an upcoming, highly anticipated South Korean historical fantasy drama set to premiere this November, promising a unique blend of intrigue, romance, and supernatural twists.
Here’s everything you need to know about Moon River’s premiere date, cast, and plot ahead of its release date.
What is the premiere date for Moon River?
Moon River will premiere on November 7, 2025, airing Fridays and Saturdays at 21:50 (KST)on Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC TV), running through December 20, 2025.
Initially, the show was slated to premiere on October 31, 2025, but was postponed due to a change in the broadcast schedule for the KBO baseball playoffs and the finale of the drama To the Moon.
International viewers will be able to stream Moon River on platforms such as Viki and Wavve shortly after the Korean broadcast. However, no global platform date has been firmly announced yet.
Who is in the cast of Moon River?
Moon River, written by Cho Seung-hui, directed by Lee Dong-hyeun, and produced by HughZium Studio, features a star-studded cast led by Kang Tae Oh as Crown Prince Yi Kang and Kim Se Jeong as Park Dal-Yi, a woman of low social status who becomes central to the story.
The supporting roles include Jin Goo portraying Kim Han Cheol, the power-hungry Left State Councilor in the series.
Hong Su Zu portrays Kim Woo Hee, described as the most beautiful and wisest person in Joseon, but destined to live as a family doll as Kim Han Cheol’s ambitious daughter.
Additionally, Lee Shin Young appears as Prince Jeon, Lee Kang’s cousin, whereas Kim Nam Hee plays King Yi Hui, Yi Kang’s father. Park Boo Kyung and Im Ki Hong will play Park Dal-Yi’s parents in the historical fantasy romance series.
The broad ensemble brings together faces familiar from past hit dramas, fueling anticipation among K-drama fans.
What is the plot preview for Moon River?
Moon River is a historical fantasy romance that centers on Crown Prince Yi Kang, who has lost his smile (and joy) following palace turmoil, and Park Dal-Yi, a merchant’s daughter who loses her memory in a mysterious accident.
Their fates become bizarrely intertwined when their souls are swapped, forcing each to live out the other’s life in unfamiliar circumstances.
The swap sets off heartfelt growth and comedic chaos as Dal-Yi contends with palace politics and royal intrigue while Yi Kang navigates the world as a commoner.
Their struggle to reclaim their identities is complicated by palace conspiracies, including Kim Han Cheol’s ambition to seize power and hidden secrets within their own families.
Moon River portrays themes of fate, empathy, identity, revenge, and love defying status.
Scenes alternate between decadent Joseon palace life and the intimate warmth of the merchant family, constructing a world full of emotional tension and dramatic contrasts.
Why Moon River stands out?
The drama’s body-swap device allows exploration of social class differences, gender roles, and personal growth in fresh, compelling ways.
The soul swap is not entirely new, but when set in a rich historical setting, combined with romance and political intrigue, it brings freshness.
It blends high-stakes palace intrigue with relatable family bonds and young love, delivering everything that brings people to K-dramas.
If you love shows that explore identity, romance in impossible circumstances, and witty takes on palace politics, Moon River will be unmissable in late 2025.