Monk Shin-mi — The King's Letters Character Profile

Monk Shin-mi - The King's Letters

About Monk Shin-mi

A Buddhist monk recruited by Sejong to design the Hangul alphabet, leveraging his knowledge of Sanskrit and phonetic languages. Works disguised as a court eunuch in seclusion. Completes the writing system, faces dismissal due to political tensions, and is ultimately reconciled with the king after the queen's death.

Character Facts

Played by
Park Hae-il
Appears in
The King's Letters (2019)
Role
Supporting

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