A palace apprentice cook who uncovers a poisoning plot, is framed for adultery, and nearly executed. Rescued by Seo Cheon-soo, she marries him and retreats to a rural village. She is later fatally shot by the Choi clan while rushing to save her husband, leaving behind her daughter Jang-geum.
A former student of Yun Suk-young who works with a television production preparing a feature about people who have lost touch with someone important. When the crew cannot find a compelling subject, she suggests Suk-young, prompting the present-day frame story and a return to memories of his romance with Seo Jung-in.
Lee Se-eun has 7 screen credits in a career dating back to 1995. Signature works include Jewel in the Palace, The King of Legend, Bunshinsaba: Ouija Board. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
