S01E01 Episode 1
King Seonjo, who as a youth was told by a face reader that he will be an unfit king, faces plague and starvation in his kingdom. Thieves break into the palace library searching for the...
The King's Face
S01E02: Episode 2
Gwanghae learns more about Yoon Hae's true identity. Seonjo unsettles the city by investigating his most loyal followers and accusing them of treason
Overview
Since Kwanghae was born from a concubine and only appointed as Crown Prince in a desperate measure, many dissatisfied officials from Northerner faction often plotted for his assassination and dethronement for 16 years. He also often quarreled with his father, King Seonjo, especially regarding Kim Ga Hee. Both son and father will fight against each other in favor of her. However, he eventually managed to overcome the obstacles by the help of Physiognomist, Kim Do Chi and become the next king. Meanwhile, Gwiin Kim is King Seonjo’s royal concubine.
Episodes
S01E02 Episode 2
Gwanghae learns more about Yoon Hae's true identity. Seonjo unsettles the city by investigating his most loyal followers and accusing them of treason
S01E03 Episode 3
When Ga Hee's father is arrested for treason, she turns her back to Gwanghae and decides to save her parents' life by becoming a concubine. King Seonjo's reliance on face reading overpowers his ability to...
S01E04 Episode 4
Kim Do Chi takes the lead over Daedong Society and changes Ga Hee's fate. Gwanghae leaves the palace and leads a low-profile life as a face reader in town.
S01E05 Episode 5
Do Chi does not pass the exam as expected, and finds another powerful ally within the palace to help land him a government position. Gwanghae falls victim to Gwiin Kim's machinations in ensuring her son...
S01E06 Episode 6
Gwanghae's investigations lead him right to Daedong Society and Ga Hee, but will he betray the woman he loves to secure his position in the palace?
S01E07 Episode 7
King Seonjo will not give up on searching for Daedong Society, and puts a tail on Gwanghae to get more clues. Do Chi lands a position in court just as Kim Gong Ryang becomes more...
S01E08 Episode 8
Gwanghae makes a bet with Gong Ryang that could potentially turn the court upside down, and make Gwiin Kim's position even more precarious in court.
S01E09 Episode 9
Gwanghae presents a plan for tax reform that has unexpected results, including putting the Queen Majesty in danger and threatening his romance with Ga Hee.
S01E10 Episode 10
Gwanghae is restored to his status as prince, and it hardens his resolve to become the crown prince. But he must sacrifice his love and marry another woman who will help him politically.
S01E11 Episode 11
Gwanghae survives his brother's attack with the help of Ga Hee, but it forever creates a divide between the two brothers. The Japanese who live in Seoul begin to act suspiciously, worrying Gwanghae and the...
S01E12 Episode 12
The Japanese invasion has begun, and King Seonjo's actions at this time of crisis forces Daedong Society and Gwanghae to take action on the matter of succession.
S01E13 Episode 13
Seonjo names Gwanghae the Crown Prince in time to leave him with the troubles of the advancing Japanese troops.
S01E14 Episode 14
S01E15 Episode 15
S01E16 Episode 16
S01E17 Episode 17
S01E18 Episode 18
S01E19 Episode 19
S01E20 Episode 20
S01E21 Episode 21
S01E22 Episode 22
S01E23 Episode 23
S01E24 Episode 24
Cast
Seo In-guk
Prince Gwanghae
Jo Yoon-hee
Kim Ga-hee
Lee Sung-jae
King Seonjo
Shin Sung-rok
Kim Do-chi
Ahn Suk-hwan
Yi San-hae
Im Ji-eun
Queen Uiin
Kim Gyu-ri
Gwi-in Kim
Go Won-hee
Queen Inmok
Kim Hee-jung
Seo Jabin
Song Young-gyu
Nurhaci
Yoo Jun
Young King Seon Jo
