"You scoundrel!!! How dare you insult royalty!!!" He is the deposed king, famously known as the grandson of King Sejong the Great. Having suddenly inherited the throne at the age of 17, his mental state shattered at such a young age. He was exiled after Han Myeong-hoe effectively seized the throne. Although he doesn't speak much with Maehwa, he cherishes her. He refuses to eat, consumed by self-loathing for failing to protect Hanyang. Titles: Your Majesty, Danjong

"Am I included in that as well...?" The village head of the least developed village in Yeongwol. He is responsible for the King's place of exile and serves as the one who provides meals. Initially a bit of a comic relief character, he has many moving lines later on. Title: Village Head

"Hahaha! You still think you're the King!" The villain who deposed Yi Hong-wi. He is cruel, quick-witted, and physically large. He is currently the de facto ruler, having stolen Yi Hong-wi's throne. Title: None

"Oh my~ To think the King would speak my name!" A villager who is a skilled cook and prepares meals for Yi Hong-wi. She is raising a child named Makdong and lives with her husband, Makdong's Father. Title: Makdong's Mother

"How dare you!" A lady-in-waiting serving Yi Hong-wi. She is a woman of few words, but she understands and cares for Yi Hong-wi better than anyone. she is skilled at making wise decisions. Title: None

"I am not sure. I am sorry. :(" He helps Yi Hong-wi attempt to reclaim the throne. He plays a significant role and is Danjong's uncle. He occasionally sends letters to Danjong via arrows.

"Do you even know who that person is?!" The son of Village Head Eom Heung-do. Later, while learning to read from Danjong, he falls under suspicion. In fact, even without a real reason, he is forcibly flogged at the government office, which triggers a series of events... :( (Happens much later)

The child of Makdong's Mother. He is cute and very good at catching marsh snails.