Main Leading Roles
King Se Jong (Lee Do) (Adult: Han Seok Gyu; Teenager: Song Joong-ki; Kid: Kang San)
your fourth king of the Joseon empire of Korea, later know as Sejong the good.
The third son connected with King Tae Jong. Became Grand Prince Chungnyeong at age twelve. A typical uncommon genius, but as he surfaced watching the bloody eliminating of his father Taejong, thereby feels extreme inferiority and has psychological trauma. owing to concentrating on nation's agendas, he is insomnia. Although a master, he can feel the actual hardship and suffering regarding commoners and low category citizens. He tries his best to just accept all ridiculousness threw with him. Is a good ruler.
He is quite concentrating when thinking, and also nothing can disturb his or her thoughts. But once they starts talking, he can certainly speak non-stop. Actually his personality is irritable and hot-tempered, and pragmatic. But as he's the ruler of Joseon dynasty which implements Korean Confucian policies, he is patience and bears with loads of things.
Kang Jae Yun (Adult: Jang Hyuk; Teen: Chae Sang-woo)
while is from slave category of Pan village, manages to whitewash to get rid of slave class and become the low level king's bodyguard (gyeomsabok).
He believes that his / her beloved father died as a consequence of Sejong Le Do, thus if complete with resentment and wants to revenge. Very intelligent, not like one origin from slave class, but cannot use the word smart to describe him, instead he's tenacious and bold, does not flinch even when facing formidable opponent. think that one day he most likely back whatever he encountered, willing to achieve her aims by fair suggest or foul, and is actually flexible in way.
He sneaked into the north side with that identify of fugitive servant, and the master in fighting techinques Lee Bang Ji. following becoming his student, Chae Yun learns the martial arts in lightning pace, not merely skills in sword, and also techniques in assassination plus various tricks, to become a genuine master by himself.
After achieving numerous success in the north, finally Chae Yun is receiving instruction to travel into the palace, and also become the king's bodyguard, remaining in Hanyang. He finally comes within striking distance in the enemy.
So Yi (Adult: Shin Se Kyung; Young: Kim Hyun Soo)
court lady of Grand knight in shining armor Gwangpyeong, son of queen Se Jong. Lost the woman's speech ability (aphasia)
Play an essential role in the generation of King Sejong's Hunminjeongeum (written words of Hangul). A center member of palace's concubines. on your own who knows the want to create Hunminjeongeum. Naturally clever, is even more confident than Sejong in Hunminjeongeum. on the inside her pitiful passion, may be the deep pain trauma which she went through following witnessing a horrible automobile accident when she was fresh.
She tries her best to know how pitiful is le Do who endured sufferings as head in the country. She understands the Le Do's pain, despair, darkness and sadness.
Jeong Gi Jun (청기준)
the particular 3rd generation leader of any secret society, a tasteful person.
The only son of Jeong Do-jeon's younger brother, Jeong Do-kwon. Knew Le Do since twelve years of age, and the person whom causes unforgettable hurt plus hate on Le do.
Jeong Do-jeon succeed his father as the third leader of the actual secret society, and declared to the members that he would like to overthrow the Hall regarding Worthies (Jiphyeonjeon) which derived from scholars close to your king, restore the contest , sweepstakes system, and to mix the State Council, six Ministries, Office of Inspector basic, Office of Censors and military to construct a Joseon with prime minster in control, not the king. throughout future Joseon still have got king, but won't be capable to do anything.
Characters belongs to Hangul group of Le Do
Moo Hyul (Jo In Woong)
safety guard of Le accomplish. The best warrior with Joseon, a naturally born talented martial arts master.
Been promoted by Lee beat Won (King Taejong) from the northern war zone, and from now on is the guard with regard to King Sejong. Initially he thought Le Do isn't going to have the talent as a king, and thus were feeling disappointed. But after the night of prisoner offender escaping, when he noticed Le Do was fighting calmly with quality regarding king, he is fully confident that Le Do has the capacity to be a king.
Jung In-ji (Hyuk-kwon)
to begin with a scholar in lounge of Worthies when king Sejong succeeded the throne, later becomes a minister on the ministry. Chief of the Do's secret group.
are already an officer since queen Taejong. Comparing wht Le Do who's going to be sanguine temperament and irritable, he could be calm, careful and bold. Control the overly ambitious actions from the king, and also manage the angst and impulse associated with new scholars.
Sung Sam-moon (Hyun-woo)
a scholar in Hall of Worthies. Actively involves inside creation of Hunminjeongeum.
Undisciplined along with very talkative. Have fantastic brain, a talented person no one can answer any questions. Can't stop talking when in the secret group, always chats considering the court ladies. Any place with him will move lively.
Park Paeng-nyun (Kim Ki-bum)
a scholar in Hall associated with Worthies. A member of Le Do's secret collection.
Studying rhyme with Sung Sam Moon but isn't going to know that it's based on the creation of Hunminjeongeum. buddy of Sam-moon. But contrary to the joyful Sung Sam moon, Park Paeng-nyun advocates your principle of silent. therefore always argue with Sam-moon, yet when investigating cases they're very good partner again.
Lee Soon-Ji (Jeon Jae-Ho)
a young scholar in Hall involving Worthies. Excel in mathematics and astronomy.
In charge of the making and operating with astronomy equipments. Also produce assitance to Jae Yoon study.
Grand Prince Gwangpyeong (Seo Joon-yung)
that fifth son of le Do with Queen Soheon of the Cheongsong Shim clan.
Is on your own except Le Do having the key to your secret chamber. And is a only person has the actual freedom to enter as well as leave as he wishes.
Geun-Ji (Lee Se-Na)
one of several four court ladies executes your secret Hangul plan by using So Yi.
Is your linguistic genius, can communicate Japanese, Mongolian, Chinese, Manchu, and etc. Since young continues to be discovered by Le Do to acquire talent in languages, enable her study 10 hours of language lesson every day. Consider herself to become on different level using other court ladies. Always does not regard Deok-geum who seems foolish, So Yi who can't speak and Mok-yi who will be silent in personality.
Mok-yi (Shin So-yul)
one of several four court ladies executes the actual secret Hangul plan having So Yi.
Born while in the family of ventriloquist as well as dramatist, familiar with most dialects, experts in a lot of tunes and sounds. Has characteristic that is certainly serious and cautious. generally talks solemnly and makes a nickname of chief State Councilor. But once ordered by Le carry out, she will change into another patient and speaks in different dialects. Is of sibling connection with Ok Tteol-Yi that is master of ventriloquist.
Deok-geum (Shim So-heon)
one of many four court ladies executes the actual secret Hangul plan using So Yi.
Is a runner with the court ladies. Unlike various other concubines, does not have any special talent, and in some cases a little foolish. As she always can't access the specific situation, Geun-Ji is looking straight down on her. Always way too late in doing point. Always make mistakne because she cannot catch the meaning before the words and cannot understand the meaning on the words.
But after the Do invested Hangul, she surprises everyone by simply memorizing the Hangul in a single day.
Jimil Sanggung (Kim Tae-Young)
coping with the affairs of judge ladies implementing the Hangul package.
Does not directly involve from the plan, but responsible to guarantee court ladies keep hidden knowledge.
Jung Deug-Ryong (Choi Min)
The close confidant of Moo-hyool.
Characters belong to investigation group of Kang Jae-yoon
Ga Ri On (Yoon Je Moon)
beginning from village of skillet. Is a butcher who slaughters cow and a noticeably coroner who performs autopsy intended for criminal cases.
There is nevertheless he wandered in China selling meats as being a living due to low self-esteem thanks to identity of slave whenever young, and there is usually saying that he is son of the best butcher in Sangnam patch of Joseon. Although is the butcher, his blading skill is good, almost the most beneficial in Joseon. He learned lots of medical knowledges and procedures when wandering in the far east, and nobody can get around him on autopsy. Partners with Gae Pa-Yi which he knew when wandering at early age, is of master-follower relationship but also a friend.
Gae Pa-Yi (Kim Sung-Hyun)
grow older unknown, place of birth and labor unknown, is a human being nobody knows the background.
Is a slave around Pan village. As somebody of Ga Ri at, he is beside him everyday to figureout for him. Not very good in expressing himself, IQ somewhat low, but the perception of taste and scent is as sensitive when animal. Can know how many days a person possess died by just smelling that corpse and blood. Is of great be an aid to Jae Yoon investigation. in addition to Ga Ri On, no one knows his real personality.
Government Official Jung (Kim Jong-Kook)
had been following King Taejong, so is promoted to position associated with government official of safety guard.
In order not to lose his position of government official, he never participates throughout any conflict, and accomplish things carefully. When a person asks about his family tree, he will turn into bad-tempered. Secular and a great image of typical low-level public.
Cho-Tak (Kim Ki-Bang)
an associate of Jae Yoon, and even his subordinate.
As the colleague of Jae Yoon, they came to Hanyang together through the north. His life was had been saved by Jae Yoon in the northern war. So he could be very loyal to Jae Yoon, is really a confidant of Jae Yoon, the only one who can let Jae Yoon speaks out his inner heart, at the same time he also knows that Jae Yoon wants to be able to kill Lee Do. Although they are short, but the build is solid as well as movement is swift.
Park Po (Sin Seung-hwan)
An inspector within the investigation team with Jang Yoon and also Cho Tak.
A large figure, has great muscle. Famous in the development, always pretending to end up being a macho man but really is timid and coward. to repay up his weakness, they are acting to be even more brave. Although always reasoning with Cho Tak, but they're perfect combination during investigation, also has nimbleness that doesn't match his size.
Characters belong to secret group of Jeong Gi Jun
Do Dam Daeg (Song Ok-sook)
the best choice of Pan village. for your slaves in the hamlet, she is the non secular leader.
But actually this woman could be the village leader of the actual secret organization, and already is the member for years. Apparently she is the boss of food and medical soup in Sungkyunkwan (the foremost education institution through the era). The slaves admiration her for her kindness as well as decisiveness.
Yoon-pyeong (Lee Soo-hyeok)
kid of bodyguard warrior to get Jeong Do-kwon, Yun Si Jin.
Yun Si Jin not able to protect Jeong Do Kwon to the end, and left a dying want to Yoon-pyung before dying as a way to continue his job to safeguard the leader for three or more generations. Since then, he is loyal to Jeong Gi Jun. Father Yun Si Jing delivered him since young to understand martial arts from Lee beat Ji. He executes all orders from Jeong Gi Jun devoid of question, and does not have much words, gives others an impact of coldness, but actually they're also cruel.
Excel in martial arts, elusive and shadowy, great in skill of traveling, move faster than connect. What's more he is good in hiding, often can escape from desire of Kang Jae Yoon.
Teacher Hye-Kang (Kwon Seong-Deok)
a large character of Confucianism radius that respected by many scholars.
Hall of Worthies contributed by Sung Sam-moon adhere to him. A person that's not easily reveal apart from during critical national event that shaking the muse of the country. He once were invited to join solution organization when young, nevertheless rejected it. After the initial Prince Coup d'état guide of Lee Bang-won (King Taejong), he or she returns to rural location to study knowledge.
Kyeon Juck-Hee (Yoon E-Na)
since Lee Do established 4 forts and six threads (to safeguard border), designed new weapons, studied traditional maps, Ming Dynasty (China) will get worried. So, the assassin group of Ming Dynasty of which Juck Hee is boss camouflage as business number to enter Joseon.
can be a master in various assassination competencies, can use many covered weapons and equipments. in the beginning a descendant of royal knight of Yuan Dynasty, so have great expertise and experience in fighting methods, as such is worth finding out about in the viewpoint of Jeong Gi Jun while others.
Kkeut-soo (Heo Joon-seok)
can be confidant of Do Dam Daej. may be a slave in the hamlet, and also a member with the secret organization.
Nobody within the village can recognize the returned Kang Jae Yoon who have became bodyguard, but once he looks into your eyes of Jae Yoon having murderous look, he instantly know he or she is the village kid who familiar with put on fire.
Characters belong to neutral centrist force of politics
Jo Mal Saeng (Lee Jae-Yong)
may play a role similar to secretary general during the reign of King Taejong.
will be confidant of Taejong. Secretly plan and monitor so that they can wipe out the solution organization after King Taejong ascended the particular throne. Later happened the occurrence of warrior dying around prison and content on the secret letter been took from court lady delivered by Le Do and changed, causing his be concerned. Have huge information for the secret organization, and do it as a base to have closer to the solution organization to reveal the true identity.
Choi Man-Ri (Kwon Tae-Won)
SOME SORT OF scholar in Hall associated with Worthies, and the first chief of the hall.
Been in the actual Hall of Worthies right after its establishment for twenty-five years. Practices harder when compared with anyone honesty and thorough promoted of Confucianism, and never betrays his principles. Very loyal towards the king. Is unhappy that the Do is valuing Jung In-ji over him, and is deeply apprehensive for King Sejong who loves many selection of studies. Been influenced by Jung In-ji, fiercely objecting soon after knowing King Sejong will be creating Hangul characters.
Hwang Hui (Jeon Seong-Hwan)
possibly be prime minister of King Sejong on the reign's 18th year, could be the Sejong's closest person.
to the surface he is soft, a good man, definitely not assertive, does not have foresight. But in actually he's a complete opposite, for a fictional character. He is ability to determine through everything clearly, just that he does not reveal it.
Lee Shin Jeok (Ahn Seok Hwan)
SOME SORT OF minister with power within Left State Councilor along with Royal Investigation Bureau (Uigeumbu). an individual who put self-interest particularly true others. Looks frugal, but have gathered a large amount of wealth.
Jang Eun-Sung (Baek Seo-Bin)
THE confidant of Lee Shin Jeok, incredibly loyal to him. An officer in Ministry of Rites in charge of diplomacy and receiving ambassadors. include close relationship with Ming dynasty.
Other Characters
Sim Jong-Soo (Han Sang-Jin)
ANY scholar in Hall connected with Worthies, and a representative of secret organization.
the best famous model student in the capital, he is a person who proficient in any fields, and is additionally very ambitious. Rumor has it that he could be the first choice to help succeed Moo-hyool. Good inside interaction with people, have leadership style, the confident method of talking can attract countless young scholars, but have got his own cruelty.
Lee Bang-Ji (Woo Hyeon)
through the northern period, the tutor of Kang Jae Yoon. may be a low level warrior this hides his ability. is the only legendary master that can beat Moo-hyul in Joseon. Both of them studied in the very same school, but they're continually opponent. After finished studying, Moo-hyul chose the street to fame, while Lee Bang Ji chose to train the next generation silently. After Kang Jae Yoon learned the art from him, Yoon-pyun also concerns learn.
Yeon-Doo (Jung Da-Bin)
Daughter on the mother in Pan small town. Is small and weak, but decisive and outgoing. Is alone who can communicates along with Gae Pa-Yi. Gae Pa-Yi who is much like animal will suddenly turn out to be gentle and tame facing Yeon-Doo. Will do no matter what Yeon-Doo tells him that will.
Yeon-Doo's Mother (Min Ji-Young)
mom of Pan village. who owns hotel in the commune. Unknown origin, came for you to Pan village carrying Yeon-Doo. Start a hotel through Do Dam Daeg, which becomes the method to obtain information in the commune. Love Gae Pa-Yi.
Ok Tteol-Yi (Jung Jong-Chul)
A ventriloquist master who is able to simulates the sound of anybody in the world, no matter it's your human or animal. because voice projected is too similar when using the voice of original man or women, always can confuse folks. Similar to Mok-yi, hardly ever talk, but once start off talking, will speak for an extended time.
Han Ga-nom (Jo Hee-bong)
Decling Yangban (ruling class). often fails in examination. Feels embarrassing to travel back home, and thus remain Pan village, becoming purchaser of Yeon-Doo's restaurant, saying himself originated as endorsed from some area. Everybody pretends to respect him in front of him, but looks down on him with the back. As a diner who depends on the villagers' favors, he earns fees from students who arrive at take examination by offering books or arranging housing during examination period. he's showing all the i am sorry sign of fallen Yangban elegance, but his real personality is otherwise.
Mak-soo (Jeon Yeong-bin)
Confidant soldier of Sim Jong-Soo, one of several member of secret business. One of the main helpers for Sim Jong-Soo.
