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“Moon River” K-Drama is MBC’s new Friday – Saturday sageuk-fantasy rom-com pairing Kang TaeOh and Kim SeJeong in a soul-swap romance that blends palace politics with fated-love folklore.
It premiered on November 7, 2025 at 9:50 p.m. KST and opened to a nationwide 3.8%—already higher than any episode of its predecessor in the slot.
From Episode 3 (Nov 14), the broadcast shifts 10 minutes earlier to 9:40 p.m. KST with a slightly longer runtime.
A prince without a smile, a merchant without a past
Crown Prince Lee Gang (played by Kang TaeOh) hides grief—and a long game of revenge—behind a playful façade after losing his crown princess. Park DalI (played by Kim SeJeong) is a sharp, saddle-carrying merchant with no memories of her past.
When the two mysteriously swap souls, personal lives and palace power lines tangle fast.
Think enemies-to-allies energy, red-string-of-fate lore, and a mix of humor, yearning, and court intrigue.
Early reviews and Buzz
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Early viewers call the premiere fun with real emotional pull, praising the chemistry between Kang TaeOh & Kim SeJeong and the show’s balance of comedy and court politics.
The pacing front-loads a bit of exposition in Episode 1, then settles into stronger character beats by Episode 2—helped by polished visuals and a swoony fated-love setup.
Reddit fans wrote:
“I really enjoyed the first episode but this is also my favorite kdrama genre. It’s funny and light and really excited for future episodes.”
“Finished the second episode earlier today and I’m really enjoying the show. I think they’re doing a great job balancing the comedy with the serious court politics stuff. When Kim Sejeong dressed up like a man in a moustache and glasses I had to pause because I was laughing so hard. I also had to rewind to read the subtitles when they gave us the Kang Tae Oh shirtless scene because I definitely wasn’t reading them lol. Looking forward to where this is going.”
“I’ve been waiting for this with much anticipation. I love both the leads. And I’m happy to say I’ve not been let down so far. Great first two episodes. Glad they’re not drawing out the two leads passing by each other or just the ML catching glimpses of her and being tormented by images of his crown princess.”
“Was a little confused with the 1st episode, but the 2nd episode was definitely better and now I’m fully interested in the story. While I’m unsure about Hong Suzu’s acting abilities, I do like this cast a lot and I’m going to give her a chance. Seemed like she did improve but still way too early to tell. Anyways, can’t wait for next episodes!”
“Sageuks are my least favourite genre of kdramas, but I was going to try watching this just for Kim Sejeong. I went into it with zero expectations, and I thought I was going to watch it just for the cast, but I’m pleasantly surprised. I actually love it.
The first 2 episodes were amazing. There was a good balance between the comedy and the yearning, sadness, and everything else. The preview looks promising. Hope it continues like that.”
Where to watch “Moon River” K-Drama
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In Korea, you can watch “Moon River” on MBC TV every Friday and Saturday—Episodes 1–2 aired at 9:50 p.m. KST, and from Episode 3 it shifts to 9:40 p.m. KST—with Wavve offering domestic streaming from Nov 7.
Outside Korea, availability depends on your region: Viki has it in multiple territories (including India) with English subs, while Viu streams it in select Asian markets (Hong Kong/SEA), with promos tied to the Nov 7 launch.
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