I love this drama because of KSH, his brilliant acting and handsome face; he was already fascinating in Dream High, so I am glad he got this huge here which gain him several awards which are well deserved. But If not for KSH, I would have not liked this much or maybe not even finish it after watching few episodes. Maybe because I cant help but compare it with another Sageuk i like;"Ballad of Seo Dong" which I have just also rewatched. Moon Embracing the sun was not as brilliant and polishedas BOS ; there were inconsistencies with the characters and the issues raised and and how the scripts were not at all impressive. And one big factor also is the lack of chemistry between KSH and the lead actress, If it was a different lead actress my review might be totally different I might have just loved it and didn't care about other aspects. I just wished the actress was different. (Sigh) but still KSH was lovable all throughout. I also enjoyed howKSH  sarcastically treats the Queen, and KSH  Relationship with his Eunich. Still giving this 8.5/10 for KSH presence in the drama; and 10/10 for brilliant acting of KSH and the rest of the casts. I will definitely rewatch this but only KSH scenes :)