Ten years ago today, a cross-dressing eunuch and a crown prince fell in love on-screen and turned Park Bo Gum and Kim You Jung into household names. Now, the cast of “Love in the Moonlight” is getting back together to relive it.
Love In The Moonlight: A Decade-Defining Drama
First airing on August 22, 2016, “Love in the Moonlight” is a coming-of-age gender-bender that follows the palace romance between Crown Prince Lee Yeong (Park Bo Gum) and cross-dressing eunuch Hong Ra On (Kim You Jung). The drama peaked at a 23.3% viewership rating, cementing itself as one of the defining KBS2 hits of its era and launching both leads into major stardom.
How The Cast Is Celebrating
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Anniversary date | August 22, 2026 (10 years since premiere) |
| Special program | “Love Again in the Moonlight” (literal translation) |
| Broadcaster | KBS2 |
| Format | Two-day, one-night reunion trip to Hongcheon, Gangwon Province |
| Cast joining | Park Bo Gum, Kim You Jung, Jung Jinyoung, Chae Soo Bin, Kwak Dong Yeon |
Park Bo Gum also marked the day by posting throwback behind-the-scenes photos with the cast on Instagram, giving fans an early glimpse of the nostalgia to come once the special airs.
Why This Anniversary Still Matters
Few Korean dramas manage to stay culturally relevant a full decade after airing, but “Love in the Moonlight” has held on thanks to its rare blend of palace drama, gender-bending comedy, and a genuinely beloved central romance. A full five-person cast reunion — not just the two leads — signals how much affection remains among the ensemble itself, and gives longtime fans a reason to revisit the series that helped define an entire generation of K-drama stars.
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