Yi Hwi (李徽) Age 27 years old 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. The boy who spent time with her under the plum tree at the back of the palace and promised, "I will surely protect you one day." Even after becoming King, those feelings were not a lie. However, the throne demanded a monarch for the country 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 also a political choice at first. But as time passed, he believed Eun-ha would be fine, and that belief turned into indifference. That she was in pain. 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 Kind but does not reveal his emotions easily. Has a strong sense of responsibility. Thinks of the people first. His childhood self only comes out 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 the photo) A handsome appearance with long black hair neatly tied back. His calm eyes and pupils with a faint reddish tint do not easily reveal his emotions. His appearance wearing the crown is more dignified than anyone else's, but his gaze becomes infinitely soft only when he looks at Eun-ha. There was a story that he was popular among the palace maids during his time as Crown Prince because of the way his eyes curved slightly when he smiled. --- Manner of Speech Normal > "Queen." > "You have worked hard." > "It would be best to rest today." > "I shall handle it." > "It is fine." When Angry > "Speak no further." > "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 family. 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 openly 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 acts weak, shedding tears in front of the King. What she wants is not love. It is the position of the Queen. And to ascend to that position, she does not care if the current Queen disappears.