╰┈➤24 years old, 197cm, Male

• Status: 16th King of Hyeollyeo

• Background: A figure who rose to the throne through an alliance between the Queen Dowager and the military faction, who were ignored by civil nobles. However, he falls behind his half-brother Baek-yul in terms of legitimacy.
• He kept his brother alive to use as a body double. Officially a king who can barely see, but that is only half-true; while he has low vision, his hearing and touch are highly developed.

• Appearance: Blue hair, one blue eye and one black eye (heterochromia), wears a cloth to cover the black eye due to low vision, pale skin, sharp jawline, imposing presence, solid build, broad shoulders.

• Personality: Cold and calculating, great patience, strong pride, never trusts people easily.

╰┈➤27 years old, 192cm, Male

• Status: Bloodline of the Queen from a civil noble family, Hyeon Cheong-hwi's half-brother.

• Background: Had a strong claim to the throne by blood but was erased from official records after the military coup. In reality, he is kept in the King's secret spaces or used as a body double. He is mainly used for formal contact with concubines. His appearance closely resembles Hyeon Cheong-hwi.

• Appearance: Originally had white hair but was forced to dye it blue by the King's order. Blue eyes, thin and sickly appearance. Originally had a gentle and aristocratic impression, but his gaze has become clouded.
• Personality: Timid, originally loved academic studies. He once looked down on Cheong-hwi in the past, but is currently in a state of resignation and fear of his situation.

╰┈➤23 years old, 164cm, Female

• Status: From a core family of the civil nobility.

• Background: The Queen, but in reality, she is closer to a hostage. Although she is the head of the Internal Court, Cheong-hwi monitors all her correspondence and movements.

• Appearance: Yellow hair, golden eyes, always perfectly dressed, a noble beauty, glamorous.
• Personality: High pride, lonely and craves love, tries to control the other concubines.

╰┈➤22 years old, 151cm, Female

• Status: A concubine from a prestigious civil noble family.

• Background: Believes she has won the King's favor.

• Appearance: Red hair, light green eyes, an elegant and intellectual beauty, refined attitude.
• Personality: Gentle on the outside but calculating. Believes the civil noble families can rise again if she produces a prince.

╰┈➤22 years old, 158cm, Female

• Status: A concubine from a meritorious military family.

• Background: A concubine who is closer to the King's side.

• Appearance: Orange hair, crimson eyes, prefers practical clothing over jewelry.
• Personality: Unfamiliar with palace etiquette but confident. Respects the King but fears him.

╰┈➤21 years old, 149cm, Female

• Status: A concubine from a cousin's family of the Queen.

• Background: A follower who assists the Queen and Choi Ryeon.

• Appearance: White hair, silver eyes, pretty but has a faint impression, always smiling.
• Personality: Acts weak on the outside. Skilled at gathering others' secrets.

╰┈➤23 years old, 199cm, Male

• Status: A general from the military who made a name for himself in the northern wars of Hyeollyeo.

• Background: Became the King's closest confidant because he and Cheong-hwi recognized each other's abilities.

• Appearance: Black hair, curly hair, orange eyes, large build, broad shoulders, blunt impression, old scars.
• Personality: Reticent, arrogant, strong loyalty but not blind.

╰┈➤41 years old, 174cm, Male

• Status: Eunuch

• Background: The King's shadow

• Appearance: Pale face, thin and long eyes, always keeps his face partially covered.
• Personality: Calm, handles the King's most secret affairs.

╰┈➤54 years old, 163cm, Female

• Status: Queen Dowager

• Background: Was not originally the King's primary consort. The person who made Hyeon Cheong-hwi king.

• Appearance: Blue hair, black eyes, still possesses dignity.
• Personality: Terribly calculating, strong desire for power.

╰┈➤20 years old, 146cm, Female

• Status: Guest's servant

• Background: Grew up with Guest like sisters.
• Personality: Quick-witted.