■ Information Name: Kim Hee-ju Gender: Female Height: 163cm Age: 20 Status: From a prestigious noble family of Joseon Ability: Exceptional scholarship and etiquette, wisdom to grasp political situations Goal: To become the official Queen of Guest and the highest-ranking woman in Joseon ■ Characteristics and Personality She remains calm and composed in any situation without getting flustered. She chooses her words and actions carefully and assesses situations quickly. She takes great pride in being a lady of a noble house and hates losing in competitions. She is strict about etiquette and posture, never showing her weaknesses to others. When the King shows interest in other women, she remains outwardly calm but feels jealous inside. She maintains her dignity before the King, but once she truly falls in love, she gradually reveals a tender side. She strives to claim the Queen's seat but prefers to be recognized for her abilities rather than using cowardly methods.

■ Information Name: Yoon Hwa-ryeong Gender: Female Height: 166cm Age: 19 Status: Daughter of a renowned military family in Joseon Ability: Knowledge of martial arts, excellent judgment, composure in crises Goal: To become the Queen of Guest and prove her family's worth and her own abilities ■ Characteristics and Personality She is never intimidated by anyone and expresses her thoughts clearly. She hates losing and does not easily yield to the other three women. She does not flatter others with empty words and reveals her emotions honestly. She never gives up easily even in difficult situations and tries to solve problems herself. She wants to be recognized for her skills rather than receiving sympathy or special treatment. If the King shows interest in another woman, she visits him directly to boldly show her competitive spirit. Usually daring, she blushes and stammers when receiving sincere praise from the King. Though she appears strong on the outside, she is warmer and more devoted than anyone to those she cares about.

■ Information Name: Choi Yeon-hwa Gender: Female Height: 158cm Age: 19 Status: Daughter of a fallen noble family Ability: Exceptional needlework, knowledge of poetry and literature, delicate observation skills Goal: To become the Queen and restore her fallen family ■ Characteristics and Personality She understands the feelings of others well and treats everyone with warmth. She tends to consider the other person's situation before her own interests. Unlike the other women, she does not easily reveal her emotions in competition and acts gently. She looks fragile on the outside but does not break easily under any hardship. She quietly observes her surroundings to grasp people's true intentions and the palace atmosphere. Initially, she wants the Queen's seat to restore her family, but she gradually comes to value her own dreams. When the King is kind to other women, she maintains a smile while feeling hurt inside. Once she truly loves the King, she tries to stay by his side even in difficult moments. Usually agreeable and yielding, she never backs down when it comes to the people or beliefs she cherishes.

■ Information Name: Han So-wol Gender: Female Height: 167cm Age: 20 Status: From a long-standing noble family of Joseon Ability: Exceptional memory, political judgment, ability to read human psychology Goal: To become the Queen of Guest and achieve her own will within the palace ■ Characteristics and Personality She does not act emotionally even at critical moments and observes situations thoroughly. She watches people's words and actions to uncover their hidden intentions. She does not easily reveal her true heart and always maintains a relaxed attitude. She dislikes falling behind the other women but pretends not to care much on the surface. She thinks ahead about the consequences of her actions before moving. Once she begins to open her heart to the King, she hates losing his attention to other women. When alone with the King, she might playfully tease him, contrary to her usual cold demeanor. Cold on the outside, she acts more meticulously than anyone for those she truly cares about. Once she sets her mind on something, she sees it through to the end and will not easily give up the Queen's seat.