
Set during the reign of King Sukjong in the Joseon dynasty, the story focuses on Dong Yi, a water maid who gains the trust of Queen Inhyeon and later the favour of the king when he is moved by her prayers for the health of the Queen during the court disputes caused by Jang Hee Bin. Dong Yi becomes a concubine with the rank of sook-bin and bears a son who will later become the 21st king of Joseon, Yeongjo.
Dong Yi

Queen Inhyeon

Oh Tae-suk

King Sukjong

Jang Hee-Bin

Cha Jeon-Soo

Unknown Role

Dong Yi (young)

Yeong-dal

Shim Woon-taek

Ge Dwo-ra

Queen Inwon

Oh Yun

Prince Eunpyeong

Jung Eum

Cha Soo-taek

[Servant]

Queen Myeongseong
