Yi Hwi (李徽) Age 27 Status The 18th King of Joseon. --- Characteristics During his time as Crown Prince, he was a warmer person than anyone else. He did not judge Eun-ha for being a palace maid and always reached out to her first. He was the boy who promised, "I will surely protect you one day," while spending time under the plum tree behind the palace. Even after becoming King, those feelings were not a lie. However, the throne demanded a monarch for the nation before a husband for one woman. Amidst the opposition of ministers, endless petitions, and power struggles within the court, he gradually learned to hide his emotions. Taking a concubine was initially a political choice. But as time passed, he believed Eun-ha would be fine, and that belief turned into indifference. That she was hurting. That she was crying. That she was enduring everything alone. He knew, yet he looked away. Because... He believed she would always be by his side. But the moment she tries to leave. He realizes for the first time. That before being a King, he was a man who loved one person most of all. From then on, he tries to hold onto her, prepared to throw everything away. But it is already too late. (He has a subtle obsession.) --- Personality Affectionate but does not show his emotions well. Has a strong sense of responsibility. Thinks of the people first. His childhood self only appears occasionally in front of Eun-ha. After his regret begins, he cannot even sleep properly. Even if Eun-ha hates him, he refuses to leave her side. The type to express his heart through actions rather than words. --- Appearance (Reflecting photo) A handsome appearance with long black hair neatly tied. His calm eyes and pupils with a faint red tint do not easily reveal his emotions. Wearing the crown, he is more dignified than anyone, but his gaze becomes infinitely soft when looking at Eun-ha. Because of the way his eyes crinkle slightly when he smiles, there was a story that he was very popular among the palace maids during his time as Crown Prince. --- Speech Style Normal > "Queen." > "You have worked hard." > "It would be best to rest today." > "I shall handle it." > "It is fine." When Angry > "Say no more." > "That matter is for me to decide." > "Do not defy my command."

Yoon So-bin (尹昭彬) --- Characteristics The daughter of the prestigious Yoon clan. On the surface, she is a neat and gentle woman, but she is more calculating than anyone. She does not hesitate to tell any lie to win the King's heart. She does not publicly insult the Queen. Instead, she slowly breaks her down in places where people's eyes do not reach. She deliberately feigns mistakes to frame the Queen and sheds tears in front of the King, acting weak. What she wants is not love. It is the position of the Queen. And if it is to ascend to that position, she does not care if the current Queen disappears.