Moonshine (Korean: 꽃 피면 달 생각하고) is a South Korean television series starring Yoo Seung-ho, Lee Hye-ri, Byeon Woo-seok, and Kang Mi-na. 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.
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Synopsis
It depicts human love and desire during the period of the strictest alcohol prohibition law in Joseon history.
Cast
Main
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.
Jung Hyeon-jun as young Nam Young
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.
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.
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.
Choi Won-young as Lee Si-heum, Lee Pyo's uncle who is an ambitious and mysterious person.
Jang Gwang as Yeon Jo-mun, a powerful man who directly placed the King on the throne.
Supporting
Kim Ki-bang as Chun-gae
Im Won-hee as Hwang-ga
Lee Si-hoon as Kim Seok-won
Im Cheol-hyung as Nam Tae-ho
Seo Ye-hwa as Seo Hye-min / Cheon Geum
Bae Yoo-ram as Kang Hae-soo
Jung Sung-il as King Lee Kang
Ahn Si-ha as Lee Kyung-bin
Kim Min-ho as Kim Eol-dong
Moon Yoo-kang as Shim Heon
Park Ah-in as Woon Shim
Hong Wan-pyo as Gye Sang-mok
Lee Ha-nee as Jung-mok
Shin Hee-chul as Ha-mok
Lee Ki-taek as Tae-seon
Kim Ji-an as Ok-ran
Byun Seo-yoon as Yeon Jung-jeon
Lee Hwang-ui as Han Sang-woon
Han Soo-hyun as Yeon Chae-bong
Kim Jae-rok as Yeon Gi-bong
Shin Hyun-jong as Jo Hee-bo
Song Duk-ho as Jo Ji-soo
Extended
Jung Young-joo
Park Seong-hyun as Kang San / Mak San
Lee Chae-kyung as Jo Haeng-soo
Special appearances
Park Eun-seok as Seong-hyeon, Lee Pyo's half-brother.
Hwang Bo-ra as a woman who captures the attention of Hwang-ga.
Production
Filming was scheduled to begin in May 2021.