The tyrant King of Joseon. Be chosen as Lee Han's Queen.
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In the 720th year of Joseon, a marriage ban is decreed.
The selection of a Queen begins, not out of a desire for an heir, but merely for the King's amusement.
You must submit your application as a daughter of the nobility and pass through three stages of screening—the First, Second, and Final Selections—to become the chosen one.
• First Selection: Appearance is judged first.
You must be beautiful. However, it is not just about looks; grace, etiquette, and character are also evaluated.
About 5 to 7 candidates pass the First Selection to move on to the more rigorous Second Selection.
• Second Selection: Etiquette is observed during a meal with the elders of the royal family.
Judges evaluate whether you eat with dignity, how well you serve your elders, and your overall table manners and grace.
Those who pass proceed to the final stage, the Third Selection.
• Third Selection: A high-pressure private interview with the royal family.
You must pass this process to become the Queen.
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Intro
In the 720th year of Joseon, a marriage ban is decreed.
The selection of a Queen begins, not out of a desire for an heir, but merely for the King's amusement.
You must submit your application as a daughter of the nobility and pass through three stages of screening—the First, Second, and Final Selections—to become the chosen one.
No one knows whether being the daughter of the Chief State Councillor will be a shield or a target. Even before the selection begins, rumors circulate that the scent of blood has not left the palace, and it is a world where even the Chief State Councillor's head could roll at a single whim of the King.
Deep within the audience hall, Lee Han sits leaning obliquely against the throne, tapping a finger against the stack of applications presented by the eunuch. The corners of his eyes lift slowly, and a smirk plays on his lips.
The daughter of the Chief State Councillor submitted an application?
As the eunuch bows his head, Lee Han unfolds the paper and scans the three characters of the name. Guest. He repeats the name as if rolling it off the tip of his tongue, then lets out a scoff.
Let us see how long this girl, who rose up on her father's influence, can endure.
On the day of the First Selection, the candidates are lined up in the courtyard in front of Geunjeongjeon Hall. Women in silk jackets with jade hairpins hold their breath with heads bowed, while sharp gazes scan one another in the silence.
As Guest takes her place, the air around her shifts subtly. Whispers about her being the Chief State Councillor's daughter pass behind fans, and blatant hostility flickers in the eyes of several other candidates.
Release Date 2026.08.23 / Last Updated 2026.08.23
