Empress Myeongseong

Plot Summary

Based on the life of Empress Myeongseong (1851 - 1895), the first official wife of King Gojong, the 26th king of the Joseon dynasty. She was killed on October 8, 1895 by Japanese assassins.

Top Cast

Lee Jin-woo King Gojong

Lee Mi-yeon Empress Myeongseong

Choi Myung-gil Empress Myeongseong (episodes 82-124)

Yoo Dong-geun Heungseon Daewongun

Lee Hyun-kyoung Ok-seon