
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.

as Dong Yi

as Queen Inhyeon

as Oh Tae-suk

as King Sukjong

as Jang Hee-Bin

as Cha Jeon-Soo


as Dong Yi (young)

as Yeong-dal

as Shim Woon-taek

as Ge Dwo-ra

as Queen Inwon

as Oh Yun

as Prince Eunpyeong

as Jung Eum

as Cha Soo-taek

as [Servant]

as Queen Myeongseong

as Hong Tae-yoon