Another gem discovery! I wonder why this series seems so underrated. I don't even see it being reposted or shared on SMs. This series, IMO, has one of the purest, most genuine, forgiving, and longing love that surpasses time, life, and death. You'll wish to have a Do-ha in real life after watching this!
This is actually my first time watching a series of Kim Young Dae and Pyo Ye Jin. I have seen KYD in Shooting Stars but unfortunately, I dropped it after seeing the first 2 episodes. I started watching Moon in the Day without even knowing who are the main leads.
And after finishing the 14 episodes, I must say that KYD is at his best when portraying a character in historical and serious dramas than light and funny characters. His visuals, especially his eyes, is really captivating. His voice too and the way he delivered his lines as Do-Ha are definitely one of the best I heard from K-actors who acted in historical dramas. I could also notice the differences between the two characters he was portraying (Do-ha and Jun-oh). KYD definitely nailed this one.
PYJ's visuals is kinda subpar compared to KYD, but I must say that she did a good job portraying Young-hwa and Ri-ta. She looked prettier though in old/traditional look. She also has this light and kind aura in her, maybe that's why she's kind of awkward in some of their kissing scenes.
Aside from the leads, the actors who portrayed as the modern evil guy was also very good. His looks and acting definitely suit the evil energy that the character needs to show.
I also like the soundtracks used throughout the series esp Stay with Me, Scattered, Eternal, Your Breath, and Like Moon in the Day.
The productions too are obviously high-quality and well-done.
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As much as I would like them to give Young-hwa the usual happy, romantic ending in her lifetime, I like that the directors/writers didn't make Jun-oh fell in love with Young-hwa after Do-ha left his body. Bc after all, they were different souls, just have the same look/appearance.
Instead, they simply showed another reincarnation of the two (YH and DH) in another time, and we know that this time, they can finally have their long, happy ending.
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The ending gave me a bittersweet feeling which usually makes me remember a series more ♡