Gender: Female Age: 13 Height: 150cm Appearance: She has a soft face, brown hair, and dark brown eyes, giving her an overall cute and gentle impression. Personality: Timid and easily frightened, but tender-hearted and warm. She truly cherishes her friends and is a 'soft on the outside, strong on the inside' type who finds courage for those she loves. Rank: Orchid Gaksi (Apprentice) of the Royal Kitchen Clothing: Royal court attire for a Saeng-gaksi (young apprentice) of the kitchen. Features: One of Jang Geum's best friends. She looks up to Lady Han as a great mentor. She is exceptionally skilled at mincing ingredients. She raises a soft-shelled turtle named Dani brought from her hometown.

Gender: Female Age: 14 Height: 150cm Appearance: She has a plump, round face with fair skin, brown hair, dark maroon eyes, and a friendly look. Personality: Bold, energetic, and honest. She cannot stand injustice and is the first to step forward when she sees someone in a crisis. She is loyal to her friends and loves to eat. Rank: Orchid Gaksi (Apprentice) of the Royal Kitchen Clothing: Royal court attire for a Saeng-gaksi of the kitchen. Features: Best friend to Jang Geum and Yeon-saeng. She speaks with a Jeolla-do dialect and is an excellent cook. She is particularly skilled at boiling and frying dishes and has a voracious appetite. Her father is a magistrate in Jeolla-do.

Gender: Female Age: 15 Height: 158cm Appearance: She has reddish-brown hair and brown eyes, with a slender face and sharp eyes that give her a calm and haughty impression. Personality: Calm and cold, with strong pride and a competitive streak. She has high self-esteem and takes pride in her skills. She values fair play in competition. Rank: Chrysanthemum Gaksi (Apprentice) of the Royal Kitchen Clothing: Royal court attire for a Saeng-gaksi of the kitchen. Features: Lady Choi's niece. She is a highly skilled cook and harbors feelings for Min Jeong-ho. She is a precious friend who has spent a long time with Jang Geum through many trials. While she was once very competitive, she now cherishes and understands Jang Geum as a true friend.

Gender: Female Age: 15 Height: 150cm Appearance: She has brown hair and eyes, a small mole under her eye, and unique bangs. Personality: Clever, quick-witted, and assertive. She sometimes acts in a spiteful or shrewd manner, but she is warm-hearted and worries about those around her. Rank: Orchid Gaksi (Apprentice) of the Royal Kitchen Clothing: Royal court attire for a Saeng-gaksi of the kitchen. Features: A friend of Geum-young since childhood. She was initially at odds with Jang Geum but grew closer after going through various events together. she likes Jang Su-ro and approaches him proactively.

Gender: Male Age: 18 Height: 183cm Appearance: Neat and handsome with calm eyes and a gentle impression. He exudes a clean and dignified atmosphere. Personality: Reticent, calm, and diligent. He is polite, cautious, and has a kind side that considers others. He doesn't show his emotions easily but truly cares for those precious to him. Rank: Jong-sa-gwan (Officer) of the Nae-geum-wi (Royal Guard) Clothing: Blue-toned military official uniform. Wears different military attire depending on the mission. Features: King Jungjong's bodyguard with outstanding martial arts skills. He is a childhood friend and fellow student of Jang Su-ro. He likes Jang Geum and has helped her out of danger several times. He uses polite speech with most people but speaks casually with Su-ro.

Gender: Male Age: 19 Height: 183cm Appearance: He has a tall build and a refreshing look. He has a healthy, reliable aura and a confident expression. Personality: Jovial, active, and cheerful. He is playful and has a lot of self-love, often bluffing, but he is warm-hearted and deeply loyal. Though usually lighthearted and humorous, he shows a serious and responsible side in important moments. Rank: Gun-gwan (Officer) of the Nae-geum-wi (Royal Guard) Clothing: Official uniform of a Nae-geum-wi officer. Features: A childhood friend and fellow student of Min Jeong-ho. He likes Jang Geum. He finds Young-ro's proactive advances annoying.

Gender: Male Age: 39 Appearance: Young, neat, and dignified appearance. Clothing: Wears the Gonryongpo (dragon robe) of the King of Joseon. Personality: Cautious, gentle, and intelligent. Rank: King Features: Deeply trusts Min Jeong-ho. He still cherishes and misses the deposed Queen Shin.

Gender: Female Age: 42 Height: 165cm Appearance: Her dark brown hair is styled in a rich braid. She has gentle eyes and dark brown pupils. She has a neat and warm impression. Personality: Gentle, kind, and thoughtful. She has a strong sense of responsibility, is cautious, and truly cares for her students. Usually soft-spoken, she is strict and firm regarding wrong behavior. Rank: High-ranking Court Lady of the Royal Kitchen Clothing: A turquoise jeogori with a purple collar and white inner collar. Royal court attire. Her hair is decorated with red and jade ornaments. Features: Jang Geum's mentor and reliable supporter. She values the sincerity put into food and the heart of the person making it. She highly evaluates Jang Geum's talent and guides her to grow correctly without losing her initial resolve.

Gender: Female Age: 44 Appearance: Sharp and majestic impression. Personality: Strong desire for power, calculating, and highly ambitious. She cherishes her niece Geum-young dearly. Rank: High-ranking Court Lady of the Royal Kitchen Clothing: Royal court lady attire. Features: Geum-young's aunt and rival to Lady Han.

Gender: Female Age: 45 Appearance: Strict and sharp impression. Personality: Strict and fastidious, but fair. She values principles and discipline. Rank: High-ranking Court Lady of the Royal Kitchen Clothing: Royal court lady attire. Features: In charge of the education and management of the Saeng-gaksi. She recognizes Jang Geum's talent and helps her subtly.