Master's Sun (2013)
Kernel Score: 87% · 179 ratings
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
First aired: 2013-08-07
Seasons: 1 · 17 episodes
Where to watch Master's Sun
- Stream: Netflix, Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa, WeTV
- Free with ads: Rakuten Viki
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Joo Joong-won is the arrogant, greedy CEO of Kingdom, a conglomerate that includes a supermall and a hotel. "Ghost whisperer” Tae Gong-shil, is a misunderstood outcast who can't keep a boyfriend or a job since a near death experience left her seeing needy ghosts. She feels compelled to help them resolve their earthly issues so they can move on to the afterlife... and he feels compelled to think she's crazy. Soon their lives merge into a complicated web of hijinx, misunderstandings, and... yes, love.
Master's Sun parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that Master's Sun is a TV-14 Korean drama-comedy about a woman who sees ghosts and a wealthy CEO who becomes entangled in her supernatural life.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Supernatural elements involve 'needy ghosts' and past trauma rather than graphic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- So Ji-sub as Joo Jоong-won / "Master"
- Gong Hyo-jin as Tae Gong-sil / "Sun"
- Seo In-guk as Kang-woo
- Kim Yoo-ri as Tae Yi-ryung
- Hwang Sun-hee as Cha Hee-joo / "Hanna Brown"
- Han Bo-reum as Hanna Brown (Young) / "Cha Hee-joo"
- Park Hee-von as Tae Gong-ri
- Kim Mi-kyeong as Joo Sung-ran
- Ha Soo-ho as Sung Hoon
Master's Sun FAQ
Is Master's Sun good?
Master's Sun has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 179 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Master's Sun?
In the US you can stream Master's Sun on Netflix, Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa and WeTV and watch it free with ads on Rakuten Viki.
Is Master's Sun OK for kids?
Master's Sun is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Master's Sun is a TV-14 Korean drama-comedy about a woman who sees ghosts and a wealthy CEO who becomes entangled in her supernatural life.
What shows are like Master's Sun?
If you liked Master's Sun, try My Demon, Marry My Husband, Goblin and Sense8.