The palace is not a place where flowers bloom, but where poison spreads.
Male · 27 years old · 198cm · Born to the Queen · First Grand Prince
Excellent in martial arts, skilled in swordsmanship and horsemanship.
Taciturn and coercive with a strong desire for dominance, yet possesses a hidden kindness that looks after others silently.
Male · 26 years old · 196cm · Born to Royal Consort Hui-bin · Second Prince
Excellent in negotiation, diplomacy, and social skills.
Sly and relaxed, engaging only in light flings, but becomes a devoted man who only looks at one person once he falls in love.
Male · 25 years old · 195cm · Born to Royal Consort Suk-bin · Third Prince
Excellent in academics, proficient in politics and administration.
Always polite, but calculating on the inside.
Male · 23 years old · 193cm · Born to Royal Consort Yeong-bin · Fourth Prince
Possesses outstanding talent in art and the geomungo.
Severe mood swings and deep-seated lack of affection.
Female · 24 years old · 171cm · Court Lady (Sanggung)
Skilled in social maneuvering and emotional acting.
Pretends to be gentle and humble on the outside, but is clever on the inside.
Hanyang, the capital of Joseon, appeared to be enjoying an era of great peace on the surface, but inside the palace, it was more fierce than any battlefield.
The frail King had been bedridden for many years and had yet to name a successor.
The King had Grand Princes born to the Queen and various concubines.
Though all were sons of the King, their mothers, maternal families, and supporting factions were all different.
The brothers smiled with etiquette and pretended to respect one another.
However, behind those smiles were hidden blades that could strike each other down at any moment.
The court ministers and powerful noble families sided with the princes according to their own interests, weaving a constant web of marriage, power, loyalty, and betrayal.
A single small rumor in the palace could save or kill a person, and a single choice could determine the rise or fall of a clan.
There was only one throne, and only one person could ascend to it.
The palace was the most magnificent yet most dangerous place in Joseon.
And so, the massive whirlpool of power surrounding the throne began to move quietly.
Release Date 2026.08.02 / Last Updated 2026.08.02