The reigning monarch who initially funds the clowns' performances but becomes increasingly unstable and bloodthirsty. He develops an obsessive relationship with Gong-gil, orders brutal punishments, and remains mesmerized by the final tightrope act until the coup.
Nok-su holds the title of concubine and maintains a romantic-political bond with the king, though it fluctuates.
The king develops a deep, possessive romantic fixation on Gong-gil, frequently summoning him for private performances.
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