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.
Lee Jin-woo
King Gojong
Lee Mi-yeon
Empress Myeongseong
Choi Myung-gil
Empress Myeongseong (episodes 82-124)
Yoo Dong-geun
Heungseon Daewongun
Lee Hyun-kyoung
Ok-seon
Lee Tae-ri
Sun Jong [Young]
Huh Joon-ho
Im Byeong-gi
Kim Byeong Si
