Queen Sunwon is the widow of the late King Sunjo and the real power behind the throne. The queen attempts to win her favor by cooking for her, hoping to gain influence and find a way back to modern Korea. Her authority makes her central to the court's political conflict.
Kim Hyeon-suk is Sang-eun's loving mother. After returning from a hospital appointment, she is crying, and Sang-eun becomes afraid that her mother may soon go away, as her friend's grandmother did. Her illness or the reason for the appointment is not specified in the synopsis.
Park is a part-time photographer and veterinarian who begins a relationship with Lee. She later takes a full-time job at the literary magazine where Lee works. Lee pleads with her not to get involved with the editor, but she does not heed his warning, prompting Lee to think again about vengeance.
Bae Jong-ok has 26 screen credits in a career dating back to 1988. Signature works include Mr. Queen, Innocence, In Between Seasons. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
