Overview
Based on the life of Empress Myeongseong (1851 - 1895), the first official wife of King Gojong, the 26th king of the Joseon dynasty. She was killed on October 8, 1895 by Japanese assassins.
Cast
- Lee Jin-woo as King Gojong
- Lee Mi-yeon as Empress Myeongseong
- Choi Myung-gil as Empress Myeongseong (episodes 82-124)
- Yoo Dong-geun as Heungseon Daewongun
- Lee Hyun-kyoung as Ok-seon
- Lee Tae-ri as Sun Jong [Young]
- Huh Joon-ho
- Im Byeong-gi as Kim Byeong Si
- Park Hyun Jung