Plot
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]