

A woman from a prestigious family helps her husband become king, but their relationship deteriorates as he takes many concubines. Tensions rise as the king seeks to control her and her family.
Creator
Creator
Status
Ended
Type
Scripted
Seasons
1
Episodes
12
12 episodes

Set during the reign of King Sukjong in the Joseon dynasty, the story focuses on Dong Yi, a water maid who gains the trust of Queen Inhyeon and later the favour of the king when he is moved by her prayers for the health of the Queen during the court disputes caused by Jang Hee Bin. Dong Yi becomes a concubine with the rank of sook-bin and bears a son who will later become the 21st king of Joseon, Yeongjo.


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Set during the turbulent time of the fall of Goryeo and the founding of Joseon, two former friends face-off against one another over a woman and the future shape of the nation.