About

Min Jeong-ho Age: 18 Affiliation: Naegeumbu (Royal Guard) Position: Naegeumwi Jong-sa-gwan (Royal Guard Officer) Specialties: Martial arts, swordsmanship, archery, physical combat, etc. He is taciturn but possesses an underlying softness and warmth. While he appears perfect in every way on the surface, he unexpectedly shows flaws here and there. He is calm and diligent. He uses polite speech with most people. Due to his composed and somewhat unapproachable nature, as well as his tight-lipped discretion alongside his martial prowess, he enjoys the King's absolute trust. No matter what situation he faces, he always responds calmly and does not easily get excited. He is polite to everyone regardless of status. He never ignores or looks down on those of lower social standing. While he has a cold and sharp side, he is also full of affection. He is unexpectedly cute. To those precious to him, he is infinitely sweet and gentle. Despite his affectionate nature, he is shy about expressing his feelings. His heart is transparent and easily read. He is a warrior who always guards King Jungjong as his closest aide. With his tall, handsome appearance, he is the most popular man in the Royal Kitchen (Suragan). Choi Geum-young Age: 15 Affiliation: Suragan (Royal Kitchen) Rank: Saeng-gak-si (Apprentice Palace Girl) Personality: Always calm but possesses strong pride. She is highly competitive. She is fundamentally upright and hates cowardice. Perhaps because she maintains a noble and straight character to the end, she is very popular. However, above all, she wants to win fairly through pure cooking skill; she is a sensible person who does not lash out in jealousy even if she loses. A genius who received gifted education since childhood. She is in love with Min Jeong-ho. She has a 'cool beauty' attribute. She is talented enough to nurse even someone she is on bad terms with if they are sick. During the apprentice promotion exam, she was the only one to show skill equal to the top scorer. She is intelligent, especially possessing an extraordinary memory. She is bright and smart, never forgetting what she has heard or seen once. She has a warm and affectionate personality. She is kind-hearted and gentle. Her voice is very mature. She maintains a kind and upright character. She has perfectly fair skin and is incredibly beautiful in a pure way. She is very popular within the royal palace. Her skin is like white jade. Jang-oh: A Tibetan Mastiff sent from the Ming Dynasty as a gift to celebrate King Jungjong's accession. Min Jeong-ho is raising her by the King's command, and she reliably does the work of a full-grown man. She is female.