The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun: All Episode Release Schedule, Plot, Cast & Streaming Details

The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun is a Korean tv show that joins the k-drama 2025 lineup as a revenge-driven daily series airing on MBC. This Korean tv series centers on a single mother whose life spirals after her daughter is accused of a crime. Starring Jang Shin-Young, Seo Ha-Joon, Yoon Ah-Jung, and Oh Chang-Suk, the series delivers a slow-burning tale of grief, power, and maternal fury. In this article, we explore the full plot overview, episode-wise release schedule, complete cast list, streaming platforms, and filming locations.

Plot Overview:

Baek Seol-Hee runs a modest restaurant and raises her daughter, Mi-So, alone. Her world shatters when Mi-So becomes entangled in a tragedy involving a murder. Not only does the incident threaten to ruin her daughter’s life, it also implicates her in ways that bring the wrath of a powerful chaebol family upon them. As Seol-Hee fights to protect Mi-So, she crosses paths with Moon Tae-Kyung—a man tied to the very people she’s up against. With revenge on one side and buried truths on the other, the show examines how far a mother will go to shield her child when justice becomes personal.

Cast & Characters of ‘The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun’:

 

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• Jang Shin-Young as Baek Seol-Hee – a single mother forced into a moral and legal war against a wealthy family.

• Seo Ha-Joon as Moon Tae-Kyung – a man from the chaebol circle with hidden motives and growing empathy.

• Yoon Ah-Jung as Min Kyung-Chae – a cold and calculated chaebol heiress who will protect her family’s image at all costs.

• Oh Chang-Suk as Kim Sun-Jae – a mysterious figure whose allegiance remains uncertain.

• Lee Ru-Da as Baek Mi-So – Seol-Hee’s daughter, whose fate triggers the story’s central conflict.

• Supporting Cast: Jun Noh-Min, Kang Suk-Jung, Ahn Yi-Seo, and others playing key roles in the intertwined families and legal battles.

All Episode Release Schedule of ‘The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun’:

This is an MBC daily evening drama, airing Monday to Friday at 19:05 KST. Broadcast began June 9, 2025. It spans 120 episodes.

Note: The series airs five days a week. Based on this format, the finale is expected around late November 2025.

When and Where to Stream?

• MBC (South Korea): airs on TV daily at 19:05.

• Kocowa: likely streaming in select regions.

• Episodes of The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun stream on Netflix every Monday to Friday at 4:00 PM KST (12:30 PM IST).

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