KYJ exactly resembles the illustration of Ra On.

so this gave a whole different reaction to the 'other writer' interview we had here recently. all i have to say is 'fighting!' writer-nim. You're lovely and sincere, dont be discouraged by snobby people.

The drama is adapted beautifully from the novel( thanks PDnim), so Author Yoon, please be proud of your work. I bet that same mean Mom is probably one of the squeeing fans now and wishes that if she wasn't such a witch she could have claimed " Ah, I know the author" and brags about it.
And it's so sweet that she's like the rest of us, swooning over the same characters and having the same emotional reactions with each episode/ chapter.
Thank you, Author Yoon for your " other" beautiful "baby" ??

This was a really good interview! I liked hearing about how she started it in secret.

She sounds so precious and earnest. I can totally see how Moonlight is written by her. ^____^

Thanks for the translations! Does anyone know how old this writer is? I'd like to find out more about her and her works, but unfortunately I can't read Korean ^^;;

Has anyone read the other 11(?) novels she'd written before?

how can anyone put someone down bc she writes???? I am flabbergasted. those ajummas who talked like that are no better than jealous teens

Oooh, DB!!!! How I love thee!

Thank you for more Moonlight's articles!
It's so satisfying that the drama's success didn't only reach the actors and crews and fans, but also the original source writer.

Yoon Yi-soo nim!!!
For giving birth to such a beautiful story,
For standing tall even during hard times,
I'd like to say the sincerest "Thank you!!!"

This novel is a gift for humanity.
This drama is life.
I tried findin a english translation of the novel. Sigh......... can't find it. Tried google translate it. Its hard to understand. ??
The drama is the best example of a perfect marriage of actors and production staff. ??
Beautiful... everything so beautiful!!! ??

I'm interested in reading her web novel, but sadly can't read enough Korean to save my life. And the fact that she made research and extensive study before writing makes me believe that she writes one hell of a novel. I hope the Moonlight crew can finish their filming safely, and receive much more love for their efforts, I'm truly amazed by the sheer beauty the presented every week. Next up is probably separation part for our puppy couple, I really feel for Yeong, all he ever wanted was to keep Ra-on by his side, after losing his mother, the one woman he loved the most, now he's in danger of losing another, I can already feel the heartache.

I feel really good on days when the drama airs because ‘Crown Prince Hyomyeong’ and ‘1811 Peasant Rebellion’ become trending searches on Naver. I am gratified that I can get people interested in our history.

Is it bad that everything I know of Korean history I learned from Splish Splash Love and Moonlight?

Thank you tineybeanie!!

"I started working on it in secret eight months after the birth of my son, because I had promised my husband to focus on child-rearing for two to three years. However, after eight months, I felt isolated from the world. It was like I was vanishing. So I started writing Moonlight Drawn By Clouds.”

“My life can be divided into two parts: before giving birth, and after it. Before having my child, my work was seen as being dry, cynical, and depressing. After giving birth, my work took on a more vibrant mood, much more lovey-dovey."

This writer speaks to my heart.

I'm so glad she brought up the fact that she needed to work after giving birth for her own sanity- because a woman's worth isn't just in giving birth and raising kids. But also, she acknowledged how giving birth made her a happier better writer. Beautiful balance in my opinion.

Motherhood can go hand in hand with working and be complementary. ❤️ There is a lot of stigma that motherhood will tank your career, or that once you have kids, your focus should be on them 100%. Glad to have a different view highlighted.

Writer Yoon- Fighting! 화이팅!

Thanks so much for sharing this interview with us! I'm always curious about the thoughts that go into a written piece, and this author sounds like a sweetheart. I love the fact that she did this after being a mother, and in turn, her style of writing changed because she was much happier and wanted to convey that. I can definitely see how much heart and soul she poured into this project. I also appreciate that she did such meticulous research to frame the context of her writing. That is very important to me when it comes to historical dramas.

Looks like the casting is spot on for the three main leads and I like them all. I've been a fan of Bogummy before he broke out with Reply 1988 and I've seen a lot of Yoojungie as well. I haven't seen Jinyoung before though I knew he was in Persevere, Go Hae Ra (which I was planning to watch sometime). But I like him here, and actually, the other actors are great as well; e.g., KDY. I think all these factors along with the hard work of the author and the efforts of the cast and crew combined is what make this series such a huge hit. It speaks to people's hearts.

I quite enjoy romances and I hope others will think twice before looking down on authors. I'd bet that parent is eating his/her words now with this series being such a huge success. Yoon writer-nim, hwaiting! Keep bringing us more beautiful works!!

Hwaiting writer-nim, for giving us such a intriguing romance story!

Has the web novel ended already? So the ending is already out? OMG! I hope it's a happy ending, since i did search history and saw what happened to the Crown Prince....

Thanks for sharing. I read snippets of this on twitter. Her story behind making Moonlight is interesting. She seems to be very dedicated to her craft. I am glad her work was picked up fora drama adaptation. Moonlight is such a wonderful piece. Cannot wait for tonight's episode.

I am not sure if this is the right thread to pose a question but seeing as it is an MDBC thread, I thought it would still be worth asking...

It is about the clothes worn by Crown Prince Yeong's deceased mother (the former Queen). I have to admit that in the first few episodes, I was confused if she was the Queen or not because the outfits/ clothes seemed incredibly ordinary for a Queen.

For one, her top (jeogori?) did not even have the golden embroidered emblems which you normally see queens wear on the shoulders and on the front and back of the blouse.

Also, the skirt (china?) was very plain and did not have the golden prints that normally can be found close to the hems of the skirts.

The current pregnant queen certainly wore all of these... I wonder if anybody else noticed this discrepancy.

I guess you could say that Yeong's mother was a bit unconventional in her personality and habits but surely royal attire is still royal attire?

Anybody else noticed this or has this already been discussed?

I like the new features, focusing on drama writers / source material writers! It's nice to know what they think sometimes. (Aware that most of these articles are in Korean and aren't as widely available for international drama fans).

Keep 'em coming, dramabeans!

Thank you so much for sharing this interview!! I'm such an avid fan of the show right now and knowing a little more about the original writer and her work is an interesting plus to my addiction. As someone who's watched the good, the bad and the ugly in kdramaland, I don't mind sharing my devotion to a story that might be "fluff" to others, but we can see how it has been written (and now adapted) with a lot of heart. It totally shows in the drama and that's one of the things that keeps me watching, despite it having lots of creative licenses.

I love that she's "a fan" of the show, she must be liking what she's seeing so far, she respects the work of those who are making it and speaks generously about it, lucky her for savoring this kind of success.

Thanks, tineybeanie, for translating this interview from Joy (Ra-on?!?!) News.

Author Yoon Yi-soo sounds like such a thoughtful, down-to-earth person. I'm glad that she is pleased with the TV adaptation of her work and the bang-up job the cast and crew are doing in bringing it to life on screen.

I appreciate the author's grounding the romance in historical reality even if it diverges from the historical record. The depiction of material culture and customs in everyday life long ago fascinates me. It convincingly transports me to a time and place very different from my own. Add the backdrop of the peasant rebellion and the usual politicking at court, and it makes for immersive viewing.

In the best tradition of historical romances, she also shows that people are people, with hopes, fears, dreams, and emotions that resonate with my own. That's what gives MDBC so much heart.

As for Ms. Yoon's being denigrated for her profession, it sounds like something straight out of A WIFE'S CREDENTIALS, which I just finished watching. Fie on such snobbery. I hope the author takes heart from the fact that so many readers and viewers are enjoying her brainchild. I'm glad to count myself among them. ;-)