Post by ajk on Feb 25, 2017 14:11:27 GMT -5
This is a list of all of the named characters appearing in the series so far. The numbers in parentheses are the episode numbers of each character's debut. Unfortunately the subtitling on DramaFever doesn't include subtitles of the character names, so I'm trying to decipher the Hangul text myself and there are likely to be mistakes here and there. If anybody spots a name I've mistranslated, please do let me know and I'll correct it.
NOTE: This roster will become LOADED with spoilers as the series progresses, so don't look at it if you're watching an earlier episode and want to avoid spoilers.
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Wola (1) - Young woman villager in Yangju territory, in the village near Chungyong Temple. Grew up with Musang. in Ep2 we learn that she's a personal slave of Kim Jongho's; we're told "he brought her with him from Heungwang Temple." Imprisoned by the government in Ep2 and sent to work as a cooking slave in the Special Forces kitchen. In Ep6 she's recognized by Choe U's wife and we learn that she's of noble blood, and that her mom died at some point around ten years ago. In Ep7 we learn that her father was Lord Chancellor Sonheum, who was implicated in an assassination attempt on Choe C when Wola was eight years old. Soldiers tracked him down and killed him in front of Wola and her mother, after which her mother took her to the temple for safety and then killed herself. In Ep8 Mrs. Choe takes her out of her kitchen job and makes her an attendant. In Ep16 she's raped by Manjong and afterwards commits suicide by taking poison.
Musang / Kim Jun (1) - Son of a runaway slave, training in Chungyong Temple to be a monk. Grew up together with Wola. In Ep2 we learn that his father Kim Yunsong brought him to the temple as an infant just before Yunsong died (and after Musang's mother had already died) to be raised there. Identified by the government as a runaway slave in Ep2 and sentenced to work in a public slave work unit. He wins the military's polo tournament in Ep8 and in Ep9 is awarded a commander position in the Guard Corps. In Ep14 he's assigned (upon Park Songbi's recommendation) to serve under Yi Kongju in the Inner Guard, which protects Choe U and his family. In Ep15 we learn he has the title of Field Marshal and we see him serving as Choe U's "escort." In Ep17 Choe U orders Park Songbi to reassign KJ and send him to the frontier, away from Songi; Park later takes KJ to Kim Yakson and apparently KJ will be working for Kim (nothing was said about a frontier assignment). In Ep18, after further contact with Songi, he's sent by Park to the northwest frontier after all (along with three subordinates) to spare him from Choe U's order to execute him. In Ep23 after the war is over, Choe U appoints him as a personal retainer to assist with administration. At the end of Ep29/beginning of Ep30 Choe declares him emancipated and reveals that KJ has been given a government post (military chamberlain) and an official rank (9th). In Ep31 he's assigned to replace Yi Kongju as commander of the slave brigade; at his request Yangbaek is also assigned as a commander (it's not clear if KJ will rank above him). In Ep38 Choe U promotes him to viscount/7th rank. In Ep43 he marries Anshim, and Choe appoints him head of the General Directorate. In Ep52 his title is stated as Director General. In Ep53 after Choe Ui is overthrown Kojong give him the title of Grand General, appoints him head of military affairs and elevates him to chancellor of the second rank, which we're told is the equivalent of Prime Minister. In Ep54 the emperor formally gives him the titles of Director General (possible continuity error?) and Prime Minister, and charges him with "running all of Koryo"; also everyone starts calling him "Overlord" (not sure if that's part of the emperor's decree or just by default). He's also given the title of Marquis of Haeyang, a position reserved for the royal family. In Ep56 he dies; a large squad of eunuchs surround him at the emperor's order and he kills himself with the sword that Im Yon is pointing at him.
Keumgang / Kim Yunhu (1) - Monk and martial arts teacher in Chungyong Temple. Former name was Kim Yunhu. Shows up in Ep21 leading a unit of warrior monks to help fight against the Mongols attacking the main Koryo army. In Ep29 is named an army colonel by the king and Choe U after killing Mongol marshal Sartai. (He actually was promoted to general but turned it down; the king mentioned something about promoting him "later.") In Ep31 we learn that he and Hongji are working in Chungju Fortress. In Ep50 we see him as commandant of Chungju. In Ep51 after his success in defending Chungju, the promotion to general is again offered and this time he accepts. In Ep52 we see him in a high council meeting.
Kim Jongho / Subeop (1) - Abbot at Chungyong Temple. Came from Heungwang Temple. In Ep31 we see him at Pongeun Temple. He later oversees the making of the replacement Tripitaka Koreana. Dies in Ep44.
Hongji (1) - Monk from Chungyong Temple who was part of the 1000-monk army unit that rebelled and marched on the capital. Escaped capture. Shows up in Ep21 as second in command of a unit of warrior monks to help fight against the Mongols attacking the main Koryo army. In Ep29 is named an army colonel by the king and Choe U after helping to kill Mongol marshal Sartai. (He and Keumgang actually were promoted to general but turned it down; the king mentioned something about promoting them "later.") In Ep31 we learn that he and Keumgang are working in Chungju Fortress. In Ep50 we see him assisting Kim Yunhu in Chungju.
Suni (1) - Little girl in the village near Chungyong Temple.
Choe Yangbaek (1) - Military officer. Officer in the slave brigade. Allied with Choe U. In Ep14 he's promoted to field general. Emancipated by Choe U in Ep30. Given a command position over the slave brigade in Ep31. In Ep34 he's referred to as "Chamberlain" so obviously he now holds the same rank as KJ. In Ep44 he's appointed commander of Manjun/Choe Hang's 500-man personal guards. In Ep45 has the title of viscount. Also in Ep45 Choe Hang gives him authority over all of the personal guards in the Guard Corps. In Ep46 we learn that he's married now and has a daughter. Killed by KJ in a duel in Ep53 that successfully completes the move to overthrow Choe Ui.
Yi Kongju (1) - Military officer in the Special Forces. Allied with Choe U. In Ep14 we learn that he's head of the Inner Guard, which protects Choe U and his family. In Ep30 he's emancipated by Choe U; it wasn't clear previously that he was slave status. In Ep31 General Song transfers him from commanding the slave brigade to assist him (Yi) at the war ministry. In Ep35 has the title of chamberlain. In Ep45 has the title of viscount. In Ep49 Choe Hang reassigns him and Park Songbi to the Conscription Directorate in the Ministry of War. In Ep53 after Choe Ui is overthrown we're told that Kojong gives him a title (not told what title). In Ep54 the emperor transfers him from the Ministry of War to a position in "logistical oversight," a demotion at KJ's request.
Choe U (1) - Elder son of Choe Chungheon. Son-in-law of Jeong Sukchom (who we haven't seen yet). Military commander of the Special Forces. Narration in Ep2 says he holds Third Rank and describes him as "an upright warrior." In Ep6 he's referred to officially as Head of the Royal Secretariat, which was his father's title in Episode 1 so apparently he assumed it between Ep1 and Ep6. Succeeds his father and becomes overlord in Ep14. First wife Chongsi dies during Ep19. Remarries in Ep27; marries Dae Jipsung's widowed daughter Dae Si (we don't see the ceremony but we're told). In Ep37 he says he's Prime Minister; not sure when he formally acquired that title.
Kim Kyongson (1) - Subordinate officer in the Special Forces. Brother of Kim Yakson. Allied with Choe U After the first few episodes we don't see him until Ep20, when he's a military officer at Kwiju Fortress. In Ep21 Park So steps down as commandant and gives his position to Kim, at least for the duration of battle against the Mongols (subsequently it appears that Park may be back in command). In Ep24 is promoted to lieutenant general by the king. In Ep34 takes command of Naju Fortress as it faces attack from rebels. In Ep47 Choe Hang suspects him of treason based on Kim Mi's letter to him (Kyongson)and exiles him to Paengnyong Island. In Ep48 he commits suicide by drinking poisoned wine as Song Kilyu arrives with orders to execute him.
Song Kilyu (1) - General; subordinate officer in the Special Forces. Allied with Choe U. In Ep14 when Choe becomes overlord he promotes Song to lieutenant general and appoints him minister of war and gives him command over the Guard Corps. In Ep49 Choe Hang reassigns him to Kyongsang Province (apparently an assignment in the regular military). In Ep52 we learn he's been censured for overly aggressive treatment of civilians (in Ep51 we saw him ordering homes burned to force citizens away from the path of invading Mongols).
Park Songbi (1) - General; aide to Choi U. Named acting head of the Guard Corps in Ep37. Reassigned by Choe in Ep43 to assist KJ in running the General Directorate. In Ep49 Choe Hang reassigns him and Yi Kongju to the Conscription Directorate in the Ministry of War. In Ep53 after Choe Ui is overthrown we're told that Kojong gives him a title (not told what title). In Ep54 the emperor orders him dismissed from his post, at KJ's request.
Soogi (1) - Head abbot at Heungwang Temple. Relocated to Pongeun Temple in Ep23 after Heungwang is burned by Mongol invaders. He later helps oversee the remaking of the Tripitaka, and in Ep47 after the project is completed and dedicated he says he'll be retiring to a small temple near his hometown.
Jisim (1) - Monk at Heungwang Temple. In Ep48 he's become head of Pongeun Temple after Soogi's retirement.
Jinpyo (1) - Monk at Heungwang Temple. In Ep20 he's relocated to Puin Temple in the Daegu area, having overseen the relocation of the Tripitaka Koreana from Heungwang Temple. In Ep29 he dies at Puin Temple, trying to protect the Tripitaka from destruction.
Choe Hyang (1) - Younger son of Choe Chungheon. Military officer overseeing investigation/torture of rebellion by warrior monks. Narration in Ep2 says he holds Second Rank and "due to a royal marriage he was given a peerage as Bo Sangbaek." Exiled by Choe U in Ep14.
Choe Junmun (1) - Lieutenant General allied with Choe Hyang. (Purple accents on uniform.) One of Choe Chunghyeon's "big four" longtime retainers. In Ep10 we learn that he got his position from Choe Chungheon in exchange for a woman (presumably a concubine) who Chungheon fancied. Executed on Choe U's order in Ep14 for participating in the attempt to assassinate Choe that was ordered by Choe Hyang.
Choe Chunmyong (1) - Subordinate military officer. Allied with Choe Hyang. In Ep14, when Choe Hyang's allies are being executed, Choe U spares Chunmyong's life because Kim Kyongson steps forward and pleads. Later in Ep14 we learn that the two were childhood friends, and we see Chunmyong as part of Choe U's group of senior leaders. In Ep23 we find him commanding Jaju Fortress. In Ep24 is promoted to lieutenant general by the king. Eventually we see him and Yi Jangyong with the emperor on a regular basis, acting as the emperor's advisors. In Ep39 he's put in charge of the Dragon Tiger Guards, after Kim Hijeh is executed for treason. In Ep45 we learn that he died, likely from food poisoning.
Kim Yakson (1) - Officer in charge of security at Choe Chungheon's house. Brother of Kim Gyungsun. Allied with Choe U. In Ep14 Choe U names him head of the Directorate General. Marries Choe Songi in Ep18. Placed under house arrest in Ep37 and charged with treason after being framed in a plot by his aide Park Seungson. Executed in Ep38; drank poisoned wine sent to him by Choe U. In Ep41 Choe petitions the emperor and has Kim's honor restored (presumably this includes vacating the conviction).
Choe Chungheon (1) - General who was given the title of Overlord to help stabilize the country and provide military and police manpower. Officially, Head of the Royal Secretariat. Dies of old age in Ep14.
Yi Kyubo (1) - First seen with Choe Chungheon in Ep1. In Ep3 he's addressed as "Chancellor" so apparently he's a former chancellor (Kim Deokmyung is the current chancellor). In Ep8 Choe C becomes furious at him after Yi wins a chess match; accuses him of cheating, and also of taking bribes in office; he orders Yi transferred to a modest position far from the capital. (Not entirely clear but this may have been Choe protecting Yi from future political retribution.) Choe U brought him back upon becoming overlord and assigned him (with Song An and Yi Jangyong) to oversee the royal academy and the civil officials. Retires from full-time service in Ep31. In Ep41 we learn that he's just passed away.
Kim Deokmyung (1) - Chancellor, who acts more like an attendant to Choe Chungheon. One of Choe Chunghyeon's "big four" longtime retainers. In Ep4 he makes statements about doing divinations that suggest he's some sort of seer, at least as an amateur. Addressed with the title "viceroy" by Choe U in Ep13. In Ep13 Choe U promises him the post of prime minister if he helps Choe ascend to become overlord...and in Ep14 after Choe becomes overlord we learn that Kim has been promoted and assigned to the Eastern Capital (Kyeongju), although the title "prime minister" isn't specifically mentioned. In Ep15 he's assassinated by a team led by Song Kilyu; the implication is that it was done at Choe U's secret order.
Chongsi Buin (sp?) (1) - Choi U's wife. Daughter of Jeong Sukchom. In Ep19 we learn that she passed away very recently.
Choe Songi (1) - Choe U's daughter. Marries Kim Yakson in Ep18. Commits suicide in Ep41 with poisoned wine, on her father's order for her role in the scandal that caused her husband's execution.
Jisan (1) - Monk from Chungyong Temple who was part of the 1000-monk army unit that rebelled and marched on the capital. He was captured and we see him being tortured in Ep1.
Seunggun (1) - Monk from Chungyong Temple.
Jungchan (1) - Monk from Chungyong Temple.
Mansoi (2) - Not sure if he's a monk or a civilian worker; came to Chungyong temple seven years ago from Sangju in Kyongsang.
"Head lady" (1, never identified by name) - Lead attendant serving Mrs. Choe and Songi. (Older woman; lavender robe.) After not seeing her for some time, her job is given to Gannan in Ep27 so obviously she either retired or passed away.
Chunsim (1, identified 2) - Attendant of Choe Songi. (Lavender robe.) Sweet on Choe Yangbaek. In Ep15 we learn that she was sold into slavery at age 9 and separated from her mother. And that she never knew her father. Executed in Ep17 for her role in arranging Wola's kidnapping/rape.
Yunsim (1, identified 3) - Attendant of Choe Songi. (Blue robe.)
Kim Yunsong (2) - Seen only in flashback. Slave in the Choe household who ran away and was involved in the Manjok Insurrection of 1198.
Chu Suk / Jusuk (2) - General serving under Choe U. In Ep14 he's assigned by Choe U (along with Dae Jipsong and Kim Hijeh) to oversee the nation's military. Sentenced to death by Choe Hang in Ep46 for plotting against him.
Dae Jipsung (2) - General serving under Choe U. In Ep14 he's assigned by Choe U (along with Chu Suk and Kim Hijeh) to oversee the nation's military. By Ep41 he's retired and we learn that he's working in the court now, assisting the chancellors in some unspecified capacity. In Ep42 Choe U strips him of his official rank and gives him an honorary title and post, to move him and his grandson farther away from the intrigue over the overlord-successor question. In Ep46 Choe Hang accuses him of treason and orders him banished to his rural hometown for the rest of his life.
Nanjang (2) - Slave / supervising cook in the special forces kitchen. After the overthrow of Choe Ui in Ep53 we see her working in what now is KJ's kitchen, working as a regular cook under Gannan.
An Soon ("Manjun") / Choe Hang (2) - Son of Choe U and a concubine named So Ryonbang. Brother of An Sing. Sentenced to death in Ep17 for the kidnapping of Wola and Manjong's rape of her (even though he wasn't involved); sentence was later commuted to banishment to Suson Temple in Cheolla Province. In Ep31 he's banished to Sangbong Tmeple in Cholla Province because of bad conduct. In Ep44 he's brought back to the capital and his father designates him as the successor overlord. His father also gives him the new name Choe Hang. Also he's given a court position in the state council. At the end of Ep44 after his father's death, we first see him as the new overlord. In Ep45 we learn that he also is the head of the Directorate General. Later in Ep45 he's also given the positions heading the Security Council, Finance Ministry and Civil Personnel agencies (in addition to "Military Affairs" which I think is probably what he already has as overlord and head of the Guard Corps). Dies in Ep52 from some sort of paralysis caused by an undetectable poison that Gannan and Puni slipped into his food at KJ's secret request.
An Sing ("Manjong") (2) - Son of Choe U and a concubine named So Ryonbang. Brother of An Soon. Sweet on Wola. Sentenced to death in Ep17 for kidnapping and raping Wola; sentence was later commuted to banishment to Suson Temple in Cheolla Province. In Ep31 he's banished to Dansok Temple in Jinju, Kyongsang Province because of bad conduct. Executed in Ep43 at his father's command; he refuses to drink poisoned wine so he's strangled by Yi Kongju's soldiers.
Ryu Songchol (1, identified 2) - Millitary officer allied with Choe Hyang. (Red accents on uniform.) One of Choe Chunghyeon's "big four" longtime retainers. Executed on Choe U's order in Ep14 for participating in the attempt to assassinate Choe that was ordered by Choe Hyang.
Yi Jangyong (2) - Younger military officer allied with Choe Hyang. In Ep14, when Choe Hyang's allies are being executed, Choe U spares Yi's life because Park Songbi steps forward and pleads. Later in Ep14 we see him as part of Choe U's group of senior leaders; he's assigned to assist Yi Kyubo and Song An in overseeing academic and civil affairs. Eventually we see him and Choe Chunmyong with the emperor on a regular basis, acting as the emperor's advisors. In Ep38 he has the title of chancellor. In Ep55 he has the title of premier.
Choe Sanbo / Ju Yonji (2) - Mystic / fortune teller who visits Choe Hyang and portends the rise of a new leader. Reappears in Ep32 as Ju Yonji, a successful fortune teller; he's covering up his identity. Executed in Ep39 for his role in the frame-up of Kim Yakson and the plot to depose the emperor and replace him with Choe U.
Gannan (2) - Slave/cook in the Special Forces kitchen. Promoted by Songi to "head lady" in Ep27, and afterwards serves Dae Si as head lady. In Ep50 (after Dae Si's execution in Ep49) we see her back in her previous position in the Guard Corps kitchen. In Ep53 after the overthrow of Choe Ui we see her as the head cook in what's now KJ's kitchen.
Gap / Gapi (2, identified 3) - Slave in the public work unit. Friendly with Musang. Fight's on KJ's red team in the tournament. In Ep9 after KJ wins the tournament, he's given a position in the Guard Corps along with KJ (so he survived the tournament; we didn't see any of KJ's other teammates and we don't know their fates). Ends up serving as one of KJ's close subordinates and in Ep18 is reassigned with KJ to the northwest frontier. Returns with him and is later seen as KJ's most trusted subordinate.
Uga (3) - Slave serving in the Guard Corps. Eventually assigned to serve under Choe Yangbaek; we see him frequently thereafter, in scenes with Yangbaek.
Kyonga (3, identified 4) Slave serving in the Guard Corps. Eventually assigned to serve under Choe Yangbaek. Executed in Ep17 for his role in Wola's kidnapping/rape.
Jeong Sukchom (3) - Commanding general; Choi U's father-in-law. Stripped of his position and sentenced to exile by Choe Chungheon in Ep3 because of the attempted revolt of 1,000 monks who deserted his army.
Ji Yunsim (3) - Subordinate of Choe Hyang. One of Choe Chunghyeon's "big four" longtime retainers. Executed on Choe U's order in Ep14 for participating in the attempt to assassinate Choe that was ordered by Choe Hyang.
Doksam (3) - Slave in the public work unit. Used to be a butcher. Friendly with Gapi.
Byong (3) - Slave in the public work unit. Friendly with Gap.
Sartai (6) - Top-ranking Mongol military commander. Killed by Keumgang in Ep28 during a nighttime ambush by warrior monks led by Keumgang.
Tanggu (6) - Mongol military leader serving as second-in-command under Sartai. Holds the rank of field marshal.
Jo Jung (6) - Koryo field marshal.
Jo Sukchang (6) - Koryo military officer subordinate to Jo Jung. Son of a famous general named Jo Chung. In Ep19 we see him in charge of Hamsin Fortress, on the northwest border near the Yalu River. He surrenders himself to the Mongols after their victory in Ep19 to save himself from execution.
Kim Chuiryo (sp?) (6) - Koryo military officer subordinate to Jo Jung.
Gupil (5(?), named 7) - Fighter on Choe Hyang's blue team in the polo tournament. Ends up serving as one of KJ's close subordinates; we see him often later on. Dies in Ep56 along with all of the other soldiers who accompany KJ to the royal palace; they're ambushed by archer eunuchs.
Bong (5, named 7) - Fighter on Choe Hyang's blue team in the polo tournament. Injured KJ's leg in the first round. Ends up serving in the Guard Corps and later serving specifically under KJ. In Ep18 is reassigned with KJ to the northwest frontier.
"The Titan" / Sanjok? (6, nicknamed 7) - Fighter on Choe Hyang's blue team in the polo tournament. Was the last opponent KJ defeated in the second round. Ends up serving in the Guard Corps and later serving specifically under KJ. In Ep18 is reassigned with KJ to the northwest frontier. In Ep23 one of the men serving under KJ is called by the name Sanjok but it's not clear if this is the same person.
Emperor Kojong (8) - 23rd ruler of the Goryeo dynasty. Dies in Ep53 of old age; we see it again in Ep54.
Hyesim (11) - Revered monk; holds position of high authority. Was Choe U's tutor.
Politaewan (11) - Mongol envoy to Koryo.
Jong Ahn (14) - Choe U's brother in law; a civil official who had given up his court position to care for his parents. Choe U brought him back upon becoming overlord and assigned him (with Yi Kyubo and Yi Jangyong) to oversee the royal academy and the civil officials. Executed in Ep50 at Choe Hang's order for disagreeing too often in council meetings.
Kim Hijeh (Huije/Hije) (14) - General who was serving at the (presumably northern) front and was recalled by Choe U upon Choe becoming overlord. Choe assigns him (along with Chu Suk and Dae Jipsong) to oversee the nation's military. In Ep33 he's assigned to lead the new Dragon Tiger Guard unit. In Ep34 he identifies himself as a general from the Ministry of Justice. Executed in Ep39 for his role in the frame-up of Kim Yakson and the plot to depose the emperor and replace him with Choe U.
Jaguye (15) - Mongol envoy. In Ep17 we learn that he and companions were killed near the northern Yalu River border (the Koryo side) while returning home. It was never determined who killed them.
Wola's mother (16) - Seen only in a flashback at Chungyong Ttemple with her daughter, who was a little girl.
Jo Sukchang (19) - Commander of Hamsin Fortress. Surrenders to the Mongols after Hamsin falls to save his own life.
Kim Yon (19) - Daughter of Kim Yakson and Songi. First seen as a five-year-old. Seen as a teenager in Ep32 marrying the crown prince (she's the future Queen Jeongsun). Dies in Ep43 from grief over her mother's death sentence.
Kim Mi (19) - Son of Kim Yakson and Songi. First seen as a small boy of maybe four years old. In Ep42 Choe orders him to go to a temple to take his vows and become a monk, in order to remove him from the debate over the overlord-successor question. In Ep47 Choe Hang orders him exiled to Goran Island after seeing a letter that Kim wrote to his uncle Kim Kyongson that was hostile towards CH and asked Kyongson to raise troops against CH.
Park So (19) - Koryo general first seen commanding Kwiju Fortress. Cedes his command to Kim Kyongson during the fight against the Mongols; said he's too old for the task. This lasts at least for the duration of battle against the Mongols (subsequently it appears that Park may be back in command). In Ep24 after the war ends, Park retires and the king gives him a promotion in rank and an "honorable retirement," whatever that means.
Kim Chungon (19) - Subordinate Koryo general serving at Kwiju Fortress.
Mun Dae (19) - Subordinate Koryo general serving at Hamsin Fortress. Blue accents on uniform. Executed by Mongols at the beginning of Ep20 outside of Chulju Fortress for refusing to urge the fortress to surrender.
Putau (19) - Subordinate Mongol military leader serving Sartai.
Diju, Illa, Mainu, Bimen (19) - Additional subordinate Mongol military leaders serving Sartai. All seen briefly in Ep19 receiving orders from Sartai. Diju reappears in Ep33 riding with Tanggu's southern Mongol forces.
Park Dookbun (19) - Koryo military officer serving at Kwiju Fortress.
Song Munju (19) - Koryo military officer serving at Kwiju Fortress. In Ep34 he turns up as commander of Jukju Fortress.
Min Hui (19) - High-ranking civil official. Sent to Mongol military headquarters as an envoy in Ep22. In Ep23 he identifies himself as being from the "Regional Censorate"; also in Ep23 one of the Mongol leaders refers to him as "chancellor" but the accuracy of that reference is uncertain.
Song Kukchom (19) - High-ranking civil official. Sent to Mongol military headquarters as an envoy in Ep22.
Yi Jasong (19) - High-ranking Koryo general. Named supreme commander of the defense against the Mongol attack in Ep19.
Chae Songnyon (19) - High-ranking Koryo general.
Yi Huichon (sp?) (19) - Koryo military officer serving at Chulju Fortress. Dies (not shown but assumed) at the beginning of Ep21 as the Chulju army makes a suicide charge.
Yi Wonjong (20) - Commanding general of Chulju Fortress. Dies at the beginning of Ep21 as the Chulju army makes a suicide charge.
Yi Hijok (20) - General at Chulju Fortress. Dies (not shown but assumed) at the beginning of Ep21 as the Chulju army makes a suicide charge.
Song Munchu (20) - Koryo military officer at Kwiju Fortress.
Chilbok's father (20) - Civilian who assisted in defending Chulju Fortress. Lost an arm in the first assault. (Note: We were never told who Chilbok was.) Dies (not shown but assumed) at the beginning of Ep21 as the Chulju army makes a suicide charge.
Yi Hijok's wife (20) - Seen only once, briefly, before all of the Chulju Fortress women and children were burned to death to keep them from being captured by the Mongols.
Oh Rang (20) - Dae Jipsung's son-in-law; serving as Dae's aide in the military. Dies in Ep21 dueling with a Mongol officer.
Jong Munsu (21) - Koryo military officer at Kwiju Fortress.
Altan (21) - Subordinate Mongol military officer seen guarding Sartai.
Dajyu (22) - Subordinate Mongol officer serving under Tanggu.
Hong Bokwon (22) - Governmental head of Inju District. Surrenders to Sartai in Ep22 and is named Mongol plenipotentiary-at-large to Koryo. In Ep53 we're told that he's dead, and then in a very recent flashback we see him hauled away from the Mongol court and executed after arguing with the Duke of Yongnyeong. We're told that they were given charge of "the Koryo prisoners" and were very competitive, and that the duke's wife (a Mongol princess) saw them arguing and told the Khan that Hong was insulting the royal family.
Hoe Angong (23) - Member of the royal family, sent to meet with Sartai in Ep23 and negotiate peace terms. In Ep24 he identifies himself as "a chancellor" (implying that there are multiple chancellors; not sure how this is set up in the government).
Hoga (named 24, seen earlier) - Soldier serving as one of Yangbaek's close subordinates. Not named before Ep24 but seen previously. Killed by his own men in Ep53 during the move to overthrow Choe Ui (he killed one of them first).
Park Seungson (24, named 25) - Appears to be a superintendent or administrator of some sort over the palace complex; responsible for arranging for KJ's house first seen in Ep24. Later we see him as Kim Yakson's aide. We subsequently learn that Songi was responsible for his being assigned to that position, and we see him reporting information to her regularly. In Ep39 he dies during interrogation; he was arrested for his role in the frame-up of Kim Yakson and the plot to depose the emperor and replace him with Choe U.
Dotan (25) - Mongol resident commissioner in the capital.
Yu Seungdan (25) - Koryo defense minister and state council member. Speaks out against the capital move in Ep25 and in Ep26 we learn that he committed suicide to protest the move.
Kim Sechung (26) - Soldier in the capital's Night Patrol. Executed by Choe U in Ep26 for publicly asking Choe to not relocate the capital.
Dae Si (26) - Dae Jipsong's daughter. Widow; husband was killed in battle. Marries Choe U during Ep26 (we don't see the ceremony but we're told). In Ep41 we get the name of her first husband: Su Sagong. Executed in Ep47 at Choe Hang's order, accused of being part of her son's alleged treason; forced to drink poison.
Tekah, Tijyu (27) - Additional subordinate Mongol military leaders serving Sartai. Both seen briefly in Ep27 receiving orders from Sartai.
Anshim (28) - Young woman; local activist in Taegu. Known as "the poppy of Taegu." Looks remarkably like Wola. In Ep32 she suddenly shows up in the capital as a gift to Choe U from the local Taegu magistrate, to become a concubine. We learn that her mother had died, her brothers had gotten into debt and died of starvation, and her father was convicted of stealing. Upon arrival in the palace she's referred to as Lady Anshim. In Ep34 her entire family is killed by Mongols (we don't see it but we're told of it). In Ep41 Choe frees her, and "gives" her to KJ. They're married in Ep43.
Chonha (named 28, seen earlier) - Another of the subordinate soldiers serving under Choe Yangbaek. Killed in Ep29 during a battle with Mongol forces.
Tageh (28, maybe seen earlier) - Subordinate Mongol general serving under Sartai; killed by Keumgang's warrior monk unit during the nighttime ambush on Sartai in Ep28.
Park Hwon (30) - Regional leader of the Cholla jurisdiction where Suson Temple is located (the temple where Choe U's sons were banished).
Crown Prince Chan (32) - The future King Wonjong. First seen Ep32 marrying the daughter of Kim Yakson and Choe Songi. In Ep53 he voluntarily leaves Koryo to attend the Mongol court as a condition of the Mongols ending their invasions of Koryo. Also in Ep53 we learn he has a son.
Yi Sangno (identified 33, seen earlier) - Hometown friend and current drinking buddy of Kim Yakson's. Pomoted to General by Yakson in Ep30. In Ep32 we learn that Yakson got him promoted to Third Rank. (Note: there was a reference in Ep30 to a Colonel Kim; not sure if some of this information got mixed up.) Later in Ep33 he's assigned to assist Kim Huije in leading the new Dragon Tiger Guards. Arrested and charged with treason in Ep37 because of a plot to frame Kim Yakson and remove him from office.
Kang Umun (identified 33, seen earlier) - Hometown friend and current drinking buddy of Kim Yakson's. In Ep32 we learn that Yakson got him a position in the War Ministry. Later in Ep33 he's assigned to assist Kim Huije in leading the new Dragon Tiger Guards. Arrested and charged with treason in Ep37 because of a plot to frame Kim Yakson and remove him from office.
Oh Daebu (30) - Grass farmer in Cholla; tortured by Choe's sons for underpayment of a debt.
Kim Sobang (30) - Cholla citizen tortured by Choe's sons for non-payment of a debt.
Oh Seungjok (30) - Son of Dae Si and her first husband (deceased); stepson of Choe U. Dae Jipsung's grandson. In Ep31 Choe U gives him the position of fourth-rank general, at the age of 16. Appointed Liaison Officer in Ep33. In Ep42 Choe sends him to the Imperial College to be a student, to get him out of the capital and away from the intrigue surrounding the overlord-successor question. In Ep46 Choe Hang accuses him of treason and orders him executed by drowning; sympathetic soldiers who hate Choe Hang allow him to escape but tell him to leave the area so it's unclear if we'll ever see him again. But he soon returns to the capital, is recaptured in Ep48 and in Ep49 is executed by drowning.
Ögedei Khan (31) - Mongol emperor. Third son of Ghengis Khan. Dies in Ep43 (we don't see it but we're told through narration).
Jade (32) - Young woman assigned to be Lady Anshim's attendant.
Yi Yonnyon (34) - Leader of Koryo rebel group in the south. Claims to be the heir to the throne of Baekje. Killed in combat by Kim Kyongson in Ep38.
Yi Yonjil (35) - Yi Yunnyon's brother. Killed in combat by Kim Kyongson in Ep38.
Buni / Puni (36) - Female attendant serving Dae Si. After Dae's death she ends up working in the Guard Corps kitchen, like Gannan did; we see her there in Ep51.
Noh Jijong (37) - Military officer who shows up for the first time in an informal conference of civilian and military officials (so he obviously is high-ranking). Executed in Ep39 for his role in the frame-up of Kim Yakson and the plot to depose the emperor and replace him with Choe U.
In Hui (38) - Civil official first seen in the state council.
the future King Chungryeol (41) - Son of the crown prince and Kim Yon. Seen as a baby with his parents in one scene in Ep41.
Choe Ja (41) - Scholar serving as a chancellor in the state council; Yi Kyubo recommends him to Choe U to fill the scholar/advisor role that he (Kyubo) had filled. He's then seen presiding over a state council meeting, with the title Chancellor for State Affairs. Referred to as Chamberlain by Gojong in Ep45.
Choe On (41) - Civil official serving in the state council.
Yu Kyong (41) - Civil official serving in the state council. In Ep53 after Choe Ui is overthrown Kojong promotes him to Royal Minister.
Yu Neung (41) - Civil official serving in the state council. In Ep44 he and Son Inryeol are appointed by Choe U to tutor Manjun/Choe Hang. Arrested and executed by KJ's forces in Ep53 for treason.
Son Inryong (41) - Civil official serving in the state council.
Yu Jong (41) - General serving in the state council. In Ep42 he and 34 other officials are executed by drowning at Choe U's order, for being too aggressive in pushing for Kim Mi to become the next overlord.
Im Yon (42) - Soldier who had distinguished himself fighting under general Song Onsang against the Mongols. Had held ninth rank. Was sentenced to death by the local magistrate because he murdered a local official who raped his wife; the rapist was the magistrate's brother. KJ frees him in Ep42. In Ep44 KJ gives him a job in the Directorate General. In Ep53 after Choe Ui is overthrown we're told that Kojong gives him a title (not told what title). In Ep54 the emperor orders him reassigned to an unspecified position farther away from KJ, at KJ's request. In Ep56 sets up KJ's assassination and ends up holding the sword that KJ shoves into his own midsection to end his life.
Kim Hongchui (42) - Former soldier who served with Im Yon under general Song Onsang fighting the Mongols. Assigned to the Ministry of War in Ep42 to work with Gapi and Gupil.
Cha Songu (42) - Former soldier who served with Im Yon under general Song Onsang fighting the Mongols. Assigned to the Ministry of War in Ep42 to work with Gapi and Gupil. In Ep53 we see him alongside Im Yon, taking orders from KJ, so he apparently holds a fairly high rank. In Ep54 he's a general. Dies in Ep56 along with all of the other soldiers who accompany KJ to the royal palace; they're ambushed by archer eunuchs.
Kim Hyojong (42) - Official (presumably) first seen talking in confidence with Chu Suk. In Ep44 we see him in a military uniform. In Ep46 we learn that he commands the Night Patrol. Also in Ep46 we see him kneeling before Choe Hang with several other soldiers (presumably soldiers he commands) and with Chu Suk; Choe Hang sentences them all to death for plotting against him.
Son Inryeol (43) - Civil official first seen advising the king. In Ep44 he and Yu Neung are appointed by Choe U to tutor Manjun/Choe Hang. Arrested and executed by KJ's forces in Ep53 for treason.
Wang Jun (43) - Duke of Yongnyong. In Ep43 we see him standing in the Mongol court; he had agreed to go there to serve as a hostage to meet the Mongol demands that Koryo send them a prince. This was an attempt to deceive the Mongols, since Wang was not a prince. The deception was exposed somehow but the regent Toregene did not punish Wang for it and even had him marry a Mongol princess (so we're told through narration).
Toregene (43) - Wife of Ogedei Khan. Assumes regency in Ep43 after her husband's death.
Choe On's daughter (44) - We're not given her name. She marries Choe Hang (against her and her father's wishes) in Ep44. In Ep48 she asks CH for permission to go visit her mother, and he tells her to go and never come back; says he'll find a new wife.
"Orchid" (45) - One of the female attendants serving the Guard Corps. In Ep45 Choe Hang severely beats her for refusing to sleep with him; she's alive at the end of the scene but a statement later in Ep45 and another statement in Ep46 suggests she died from her injuries.
"Jade" (45) - One of the female attendants serving the Guard Corps. In Ep48 a female attendant serving Anshim is named Jade; I think it's the same person.
Kim Jun's son (46) - A boy of maybe ten years old; we first learn of his existence when we meet him in Ep46.
Ryu Kyong (47) - High official first seen advising the emperor.
Hongoi (47) - Mongol envoy.
Wonbal (47) - Assistant instructor at the Ministry of War. In Ep48 Choe Hang puts him in his (Choe's) personal guard. Dies in Ep53 in a duel with Im Yon during the move to overthrow Choe Ui.
Choe Ui (47) Son of Choe Hang, first seen as a fifteen-year-old boy. In Ep48 we learn that he's a "bastard child" so his mother isn't Choe Hang's wife; we're not told who she is. Becomes overlord in Ep52 after his father's death. Arrested by KJ's forces and executed by for treason in Ep53, even though he committed no treason; he simply was Choe Hang's son.
Kim Sobang (47) - Man from Dae Si's hometown who delivers a letter from her son.
Shin Angong (49) - High official first seen negotiating with Mongol envoys.
Dowae (sp?) (49) - Mongol envoy.
Yeku (49) - Mongol grand marshal, chosen by Guyuk Khan to lead the fourth invasion. Uncle of Guyuk Khan. In Ep52 we learn that he died; we're not told the cause, but he took a bad fall in battle in Ep51 before returning home, and we saw him in poor health.
Guyuk Khan (49) – Third Mongol Great Khan.
Amukan (49) - High officer in the Mongol military.
Yi Hyon (49) - Koryo official first seen, surprisingly, in the Mongol court, surrendering himself and offering advice to Guyuk Khan on how to force Koryo's submission. In Ep51 the fifth Mongol invasion ends and he stays behind as a Mongol commissioner, but he's immediately arrested and executed for treason at Choe Hang's order.
Duke of Yongnyong (49) – Member of the Koryo royal family who was sent to the Mongols as a deception, to meet their demand for a Koryo prince; the deception was discovered and the Duke was held as a hostage for ten years before we first see him in Ep49, surprisingly standing in the Mongol court and dressed in Mongol attire.
Songju (50)- Subordinate Mongol marshal.
Pak Chunki (50) – Commander of Chunju Fortress.
Yi Chon (51) - Koryo general first seen acting as emissary to Mongols.
Duke of Angyong / King Yeongjong (25th king) (51) - Prince; younger son of Kojong. Sent to Mongol capital as a royal hostage in Ep51. Later returns to Koryo, and in Ep54 after his father dies, he steps in and temporarily assumes the throne while his older brother is away visiting the Mongol khan.
Ryu Kyong (52) - A chancellor; first seen in a high council meeting.
Jalairtai (52) - Mongol commander first seen leading the sixth Mongol invasion.
Pak Hisil (53) - Official first seen in the post-overthrow royal attendance scene in Ep53. We're told then that Kojong gives him a title (not told what title).
Yi Yonso (53) - Official first seen in the post-overthrow royal attendance scene in Ep53. We're told then that Kojong gives him a title (not told what title).
Mongke Khan (53) - Fourth Mongol Great Khan. Seen only in the recent flashback scene that led to Hong Bokwon's execution.
Kublai Khan (54) - Fifth Mongol Great Khan. First seen just before winning a succession struggle with his younger brother.
Haeito (54, identified 55) - Mongol military officer. In Ep56 he's been assigned to deliver and oversee implementation of Kublai Khan's commands to provide military units, ships and supplies; he's later recalled because KK is impatient with the slow pace of compliance.
Ba Yan (55) – Mongol advisor to Kublai Khan; has the title of viceroy.
Eunuch Kang (56) - Eunuch serving Emperor Wonjong. We're told he's trained and skilled in combat. In Ep56 he leads a large squad of eunuchs into the throne room and strikes the first sword blow in KJ's death scene.
Uyasontal (sp?) (56) – Mongol commissioner.
NOTE: This roster will become LOADED with spoilers as the series progresses, so don't look at it if you're watching an earlier episode and want to avoid spoilers.
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Wola (1) - Young woman villager in Yangju territory, in the village near Chungyong Temple. Grew up with Musang. in Ep2 we learn that she's a personal slave of Kim Jongho's; we're told "he brought her with him from Heungwang Temple." Imprisoned by the government in Ep2 and sent to work as a cooking slave in the Special Forces kitchen. In Ep6 she's recognized by Choe U's wife and we learn that she's of noble blood, and that her mom died at some point around ten years ago. In Ep7 we learn that her father was Lord Chancellor Sonheum, who was implicated in an assassination attempt on Choe C when Wola was eight years old. Soldiers tracked him down and killed him in front of Wola and her mother, after which her mother took her to the temple for safety and then killed herself. In Ep8 Mrs. Choe takes her out of her kitchen job and makes her an attendant. In Ep16 she's raped by Manjong and afterwards commits suicide by taking poison.
Musang / Kim Jun (1) - Son of a runaway slave, training in Chungyong Temple to be a monk. Grew up together with Wola. In Ep2 we learn that his father Kim Yunsong brought him to the temple as an infant just before Yunsong died (and after Musang's mother had already died) to be raised there. Identified by the government as a runaway slave in Ep2 and sentenced to work in a public slave work unit. He wins the military's polo tournament in Ep8 and in Ep9 is awarded a commander position in the Guard Corps. In Ep14 he's assigned (upon Park Songbi's recommendation) to serve under Yi Kongju in the Inner Guard, which protects Choe U and his family. In Ep15 we learn he has the title of Field Marshal and we see him serving as Choe U's "escort." In Ep17 Choe U orders Park Songbi to reassign KJ and send him to the frontier, away from Songi; Park later takes KJ to Kim Yakson and apparently KJ will be working for Kim (nothing was said about a frontier assignment). In Ep18, after further contact with Songi, he's sent by Park to the northwest frontier after all (along with three subordinates) to spare him from Choe U's order to execute him. In Ep23 after the war is over, Choe U appoints him as a personal retainer to assist with administration. At the end of Ep29/beginning of Ep30 Choe declares him emancipated and reveals that KJ has been given a government post (military chamberlain) and an official rank (9th). In Ep31 he's assigned to replace Yi Kongju as commander of the slave brigade; at his request Yangbaek is also assigned as a commander (it's not clear if KJ will rank above him). In Ep38 Choe U promotes him to viscount/7th rank. In Ep43 he marries Anshim, and Choe appoints him head of the General Directorate. In Ep52 his title is stated as Director General. In Ep53 after Choe Ui is overthrown Kojong give him the title of Grand General, appoints him head of military affairs and elevates him to chancellor of the second rank, which we're told is the equivalent of Prime Minister. In Ep54 the emperor formally gives him the titles of Director General (possible continuity error?) and Prime Minister, and charges him with "running all of Koryo"; also everyone starts calling him "Overlord" (not sure if that's part of the emperor's decree or just by default). He's also given the title of Marquis of Haeyang, a position reserved for the royal family. In Ep56 he dies; a large squad of eunuchs surround him at the emperor's order and he kills himself with the sword that Im Yon is pointing at him.
Keumgang / Kim Yunhu (1) - Monk and martial arts teacher in Chungyong Temple. Former name was Kim Yunhu. Shows up in Ep21 leading a unit of warrior monks to help fight against the Mongols attacking the main Koryo army. In Ep29 is named an army colonel by the king and Choe U after killing Mongol marshal Sartai. (He actually was promoted to general but turned it down; the king mentioned something about promoting him "later.") In Ep31 we learn that he and Hongji are working in Chungju Fortress. In Ep50 we see him as commandant of Chungju. In Ep51 after his success in defending Chungju, the promotion to general is again offered and this time he accepts. In Ep52 we see him in a high council meeting.
Kim Jongho / Subeop (1) - Abbot at Chungyong Temple. Came from Heungwang Temple. In Ep31 we see him at Pongeun Temple. He later oversees the making of the replacement Tripitaka Koreana. Dies in Ep44.
Hongji (1) - Monk from Chungyong Temple who was part of the 1000-monk army unit that rebelled and marched on the capital. Escaped capture. Shows up in Ep21 as second in command of a unit of warrior monks to help fight against the Mongols attacking the main Koryo army. In Ep29 is named an army colonel by the king and Choe U after helping to kill Mongol marshal Sartai. (He and Keumgang actually were promoted to general but turned it down; the king mentioned something about promoting them "later.") In Ep31 we learn that he and Keumgang are working in Chungju Fortress. In Ep50 we see him assisting Kim Yunhu in Chungju.
Suni (1) - Little girl in the village near Chungyong Temple.
Choe Yangbaek (1) - Military officer. Officer in the slave brigade. Allied with Choe U. In Ep14 he's promoted to field general. Emancipated by Choe U in Ep30. Given a command position over the slave brigade in Ep31. In Ep34 he's referred to as "Chamberlain" so obviously he now holds the same rank as KJ. In Ep44 he's appointed commander of Manjun/Choe Hang's 500-man personal guards. In Ep45 has the title of viscount. Also in Ep45 Choe Hang gives him authority over all of the personal guards in the Guard Corps. In Ep46 we learn that he's married now and has a daughter. Killed by KJ in a duel in Ep53 that successfully completes the move to overthrow Choe Ui.
Yi Kongju (1) - Military officer in the Special Forces. Allied with Choe U. In Ep14 we learn that he's head of the Inner Guard, which protects Choe U and his family. In Ep30 he's emancipated by Choe U; it wasn't clear previously that he was slave status. In Ep31 General Song transfers him from commanding the slave brigade to assist him (Yi) at the war ministry. In Ep35 has the title of chamberlain. In Ep45 has the title of viscount. In Ep49 Choe Hang reassigns him and Park Songbi to the Conscription Directorate in the Ministry of War. In Ep53 after Choe Ui is overthrown we're told that Kojong gives him a title (not told what title). In Ep54 the emperor transfers him from the Ministry of War to a position in "logistical oversight," a demotion at KJ's request.
Choe U (1) - Elder son of Choe Chungheon. Son-in-law of Jeong Sukchom (who we haven't seen yet). Military commander of the Special Forces. Narration in Ep2 says he holds Third Rank and describes him as "an upright warrior." In Ep6 he's referred to officially as Head of the Royal Secretariat, which was his father's title in Episode 1 so apparently he assumed it between Ep1 and Ep6. Succeeds his father and becomes overlord in Ep14. First wife Chongsi dies during Ep19. Remarries in Ep27; marries Dae Jipsung's widowed daughter Dae Si (we don't see the ceremony but we're told). In Ep37 he says he's Prime Minister; not sure when he formally acquired that title.
Kim Kyongson (1) - Subordinate officer in the Special Forces. Brother of Kim Yakson. Allied with Choe U After the first few episodes we don't see him until Ep20, when he's a military officer at Kwiju Fortress. In Ep21 Park So steps down as commandant and gives his position to Kim, at least for the duration of battle against the Mongols (subsequently it appears that Park may be back in command). In Ep24 is promoted to lieutenant general by the king. In Ep34 takes command of Naju Fortress as it faces attack from rebels. In Ep47 Choe Hang suspects him of treason based on Kim Mi's letter to him (Kyongson)and exiles him to Paengnyong Island. In Ep48 he commits suicide by drinking poisoned wine as Song Kilyu arrives with orders to execute him.
Song Kilyu (1) - General; subordinate officer in the Special Forces. Allied with Choe U. In Ep14 when Choe becomes overlord he promotes Song to lieutenant general and appoints him minister of war and gives him command over the Guard Corps. In Ep49 Choe Hang reassigns him to Kyongsang Province (apparently an assignment in the regular military). In Ep52 we learn he's been censured for overly aggressive treatment of civilians (in Ep51 we saw him ordering homes burned to force citizens away from the path of invading Mongols).
Park Songbi (1) - General; aide to Choi U. Named acting head of the Guard Corps in Ep37. Reassigned by Choe in Ep43 to assist KJ in running the General Directorate. In Ep49 Choe Hang reassigns him and Yi Kongju to the Conscription Directorate in the Ministry of War. In Ep53 after Choe Ui is overthrown we're told that Kojong gives him a title (not told what title). In Ep54 the emperor orders him dismissed from his post, at KJ's request.
Soogi (1) - Head abbot at Heungwang Temple. Relocated to Pongeun Temple in Ep23 after Heungwang is burned by Mongol invaders. He later helps oversee the remaking of the Tripitaka, and in Ep47 after the project is completed and dedicated he says he'll be retiring to a small temple near his hometown.
Jisim (1) - Monk at Heungwang Temple. In Ep48 he's become head of Pongeun Temple after Soogi's retirement.
Jinpyo (1) - Monk at Heungwang Temple. In Ep20 he's relocated to Puin Temple in the Daegu area, having overseen the relocation of the Tripitaka Koreana from Heungwang Temple. In Ep29 he dies at Puin Temple, trying to protect the Tripitaka from destruction.
Choe Hyang (1) - Younger son of Choe Chungheon. Military officer overseeing investigation/torture of rebellion by warrior monks. Narration in Ep2 says he holds Second Rank and "due to a royal marriage he was given a peerage as Bo Sangbaek." Exiled by Choe U in Ep14.
Choe Junmun (1) - Lieutenant General allied with Choe Hyang. (Purple accents on uniform.) One of Choe Chunghyeon's "big four" longtime retainers. In Ep10 we learn that he got his position from Choe Chungheon in exchange for a woman (presumably a concubine) who Chungheon fancied. Executed on Choe U's order in Ep14 for participating in the attempt to assassinate Choe that was ordered by Choe Hyang.
Choe Chunmyong (1) - Subordinate military officer. Allied with Choe Hyang. In Ep14, when Choe Hyang's allies are being executed, Choe U spares Chunmyong's life because Kim Kyongson steps forward and pleads. Later in Ep14 we learn that the two were childhood friends, and we see Chunmyong as part of Choe U's group of senior leaders. In Ep23 we find him commanding Jaju Fortress. In Ep24 is promoted to lieutenant general by the king. Eventually we see him and Yi Jangyong with the emperor on a regular basis, acting as the emperor's advisors. In Ep39 he's put in charge of the Dragon Tiger Guards, after Kim Hijeh is executed for treason. In Ep45 we learn that he died, likely from food poisoning.
Kim Yakson (1) - Officer in charge of security at Choe Chungheon's house. Brother of Kim Gyungsun. Allied with Choe U. In Ep14 Choe U names him head of the Directorate General. Marries Choe Songi in Ep18. Placed under house arrest in Ep37 and charged with treason after being framed in a plot by his aide Park Seungson. Executed in Ep38; drank poisoned wine sent to him by Choe U. In Ep41 Choe petitions the emperor and has Kim's honor restored (presumably this includes vacating the conviction).
Choe Chungheon (1) - General who was given the title of Overlord to help stabilize the country and provide military and police manpower. Officially, Head of the Royal Secretariat. Dies of old age in Ep14.
Yi Kyubo (1) - First seen with Choe Chungheon in Ep1. In Ep3 he's addressed as "Chancellor" so apparently he's a former chancellor (Kim Deokmyung is the current chancellor). In Ep8 Choe C becomes furious at him after Yi wins a chess match; accuses him of cheating, and also of taking bribes in office; he orders Yi transferred to a modest position far from the capital. (Not entirely clear but this may have been Choe protecting Yi from future political retribution.) Choe U brought him back upon becoming overlord and assigned him (with Song An and Yi Jangyong) to oversee the royal academy and the civil officials. Retires from full-time service in Ep31. In Ep41 we learn that he's just passed away.
Kim Deokmyung (1) - Chancellor, who acts more like an attendant to Choe Chungheon. One of Choe Chunghyeon's "big four" longtime retainers. In Ep4 he makes statements about doing divinations that suggest he's some sort of seer, at least as an amateur. Addressed with the title "viceroy" by Choe U in Ep13. In Ep13 Choe U promises him the post of prime minister if he helps Choe ascend to become overlord...and in Ep14 after Choe becomes overlord we learn that Kim has been promoted and assigned to the Eastern Capital (Kyeongju), although the title "prime minister" isn't specifically mentioned. In Ep15 he's assassinated by a team led by Song Kilyu; the implication is that it was done at Choe U's secret order.
Chongsi Buin (sp?) (1) - Choi U's wife. Daughter of Jeong Sukchom. In Ep19 we learn that she passed away very recently.
Choe Songi (1) - Choe U's daughter. Marries Kim Yakson in Ep18. Commits suicide in Ep41 with poisoned wine, on her father's order for her role in the scandal that caused her husband's execution.
Jisan (1) - Monk from Chungyong Temple who was part of the 1000-monk army unit that rebelled and marched on the capital. He was captured and we see him being tortured in Ep1.
Seunggun (1) - Monk from Chungyong Temple.
Jungchan (1) - Monk from Chungyong Temple.
Mansoi (2) - Not sure if he's a monk or a civilian worker; came to Chungyong temple seven years ago from Sangju in Kyongsang.
"Head lady" (1, never identified by name) - Lead attendant serving Mrs. Choe and Songi. (Older woman; lavender robe.) After not seeing her for some time, her job is given to Gannan in Ep27 so obviously she either retired or passed away.
Chunsim (1, identified 2) - Attendant of Choe Songi. (Lavender robe.) Sweet on Choe Yangbaek. In Ep15 we learn that she was sold into slavery at age 9 and separated from her mother. And that she never knew her father. Executed in Ep17 for her role in arranging Wola's kidnapping/rape.
Yunsim (1, identified 3) - Attendant of Choe Songi. (Blue robe.)
Kim Yunsong (2) - Seen only in flashback. Slave in the Choe household who ran away and was involved in the Manjok Insurrection of 1198.
Chu Suk / Jusuk (2) - General serving under Choe U. In Ep14 he's assigned by Choe U (along with Dae Jipsong and Kim Hijeh) to oversee the nation's military. Sentenced to death by Choe Hang in Ep46 for plotting against him.
Dae Jipsung (2) - General serving under Choe U. In Ep14 he's assigned by Choe U (along with Chu Suk and Kim Hijeh) to oversee the nation's military. By Ep41 he's retired and we learn that he's working in the court now, assisting the chancellors in some unspecified capacity. In Ep42 Choe U strips him of his official rank and gives him an honorary title and post, to move him and his grandson farther away from the intrigue over the overlord-successor question. In Ep46 Choe Hang accuses him of treason and orders him banished to his rural hometown for the rest of his life.
Nanjang (2) - Slave / supervising cook in the special forces kitchen. After the overthrow of Choe Ui in Ep53 we see her working in what now is KJ's kitchen, working as a regular cook under Gannan.
An Soon ("Manjun") / Choe Hang (2) - Son of Choe U and a concubine named So Ryonbang. Brother of An Sing. Sentenced to death in Ep17 for the kidnapping of Wola and Manjong's rape of her (even though he wasn't involved); sentence was later commuted to banishment to Suson Temple in Cheolla Province. In Ep31 he's banished to Sangbong Tmeple in Cholla Province because of bad conduct. In Ep44 he's brought back to the capital and his father designates him as the successor overlord. His father also gives him the new name Choe Hang. Also he's given a court position in the state council. At the end of Ep44 after his father's death, we first see him as the new overlord. In Ep45 we learn that he also is the head of the Directorate General. Later in Ep45 he's also given the positions heading the Security Council, Finance Ministry and Civil Personnel agencies (in addition to "Military Affairs" which I think is probably what he already has as overlord and head of the Guard Corps). Dies in Ep52 from some sort of paralysis caused by an undetectable poison that Gannan and Puni slipped into his food at KJ's secret request.
An Sing ("Manjong") (2) - Son of Choe U and a concubine named So Ryonbang. Brother of An Soon. Sweet on Wola. Sentenced to death in Ep17 for kidnapping and raping Wola; sentence was later commuted to banishment to Suson Temple in Cheolla Province. In Ep31 he's banished to Dansok Temple in Jinju, Kyongsang Province because of bad conduct. Executed in Ep43 at his father's command; he refuses to drink poisoned wine so he's strangled by Yi Kongju's soldiers.
Ryu Songchol (1, identified 2) - Millitary officer allied with Choe Hyang. (Red accents on uniform.) One of Choe Chunghyeon's "big four" longtime retainers. Executed on Choe U's order in Ep14 for participating in the attempt to assassinate Choe that was ordered by Choe Hyang.
Yi Jangyong (2) - Younger military officer allied with Choe Hyang. In Ep14, when Choe Hyang's allies are being executed, Choe U spares Yi's life because Park Songbi steps forward and pleads. Later in Ep14 we see him as part of Choe U's group of senior leaders; he's assigned to assist Yi Kyubo and Song An in overseeing academic and civil affairs. Eventually we see him and Choe Chunmyong with the emperor on a regular basis, acting as the emperor's advisors. In Ep38 he has the title of chancellor. In Ep55 he has the title of premier.
Choe Sanbo / Ju Yonji (2) - Mystic / fortune teller who visits Choe Hyang and portends the rise of a new leader. Reappears in Ep32 as Ju Yonji, a successful fortune teller; he's covering up his identity. Executed in Ep39 for his role in the frame-up of Kim Yakson and the plot to depose the emperor and replace him with Choe U.
Gannan (2) - Slave/cook in the Special Forces kitchen. Promoted by Songi to "head lady" in Ep27, and afterwards serves Dae Si as head lady. In Ep50 (after Dae Si's execution in Ep49) we see her back in her previous position in the Guard Corps kitchen. In Ep53 after the overthrow of Choe Ui we see her as the head cook in what's now KJ's kitchen.
Gap / Gapi (2, identified 3) - Slave in the public work unit. Friendly with Musang. Fight's on KJ's red team in the tournament. In Ep9 after KJ wins the tournament, he's given a position in the Guard Corps along with KJ (so he survived the tournament; we didn't see any of KJ's other teammates and we don't know their fates). Ends up serving as one of KJ's close subordinates and in Ep18 is reassigned with KJ to the northwest frontier. Returns with him and is later seen as KJ's most trusted subordinate.
Uga (3) - Slave serving in the Guard Corps. Eventually assigned to serve under Choe Yangbaek; we see him frequently thereafter, in scenes with Yangbaek.
Kyonga (3, identified 4) Slave serving in the Guard Corps. Eventually assigned to serve under Choe Yangbaek. Executed in Ep17 for his role in Wola's kidnapping/rape.
Jeong Sukchom (3) - Commanding general; Choi U's father-in-law. Stripped of his position and sentenced to exile by Choe Chungheon in Ep3 because of the attempted revolt of 1,000 monks who deserted his army.
Ji Yunsim (3) - Subordinate of Choe Hyang. One of Choe Chunghyeon's "big four" longtime retainers. Executed on Choe U's order in Ep14 for participating in the attempt to assassinate Choe that was ordered by Choe Hyang.
Doksam (3) - Slave in the public work unit. Used to be a butcher. Friendly with Gapi.
Byong (3) - Slave in the public work unit. Friendly with Gap.
Sartai (6) - Top-ranking Mongol military commander. Killed by Keumgang in Ep28 during a nighttime ambush by warrior monks led by Keumgang.
Tanggu (6) - Mongol military leader serving as second-in-command under Sartai. Holds the rank of field marshal.
Jo Jung (6) - Koryo field marshal.
Jo Sukchang (6) - Koryo military officer subordinate to Jo Jung. Son of a famous general named Jo Chung. In Ep19 we see him in charge of Hamsin Fortress, on the northwest border near the Yalu River. He surrenders himself to the Mongols after their victory in Ep19 to save himself from execution.
Kim Chuiryo (sp?) (6) - Koryo military officer subordinate to Jo Jung.
Gupil (5(?), named 7) - Fighter on Choe Hyang's blue team in the polo tournament. Ends up serving as one of KJ's close subordinates; we see him often later on. Dies in Ep56 along with all of the other soldiers who accompany KJ to the royal palace; they're ambushed by archer eunuchs.
Bong (5, named 7) - Fighter on Choe Hyang's blue team in the polo tournament. Injured KJ's leg in the first round. Ends up serving in the Guard Corps and later serving specifically under KJ. In Ep18 is reassigned with KJ to the northwest frontier.
"The Titan" / Sanjok? (6, nicknamed 7) - Fighter on Choe Hyang's blue team in the polo tournament. Was the last opponent KJ defeated in the second round. Ends up serving in the Guard Corps and later serving specifically under KJ. In Ep18 is reassigned with KJ to the northwest frontier. In Ep23 one of the men serving under KJ is called by the name Sanjok but it's not clear if this is the same person.
Emperor Kojong (8) - 23rd ruler of the Goryeo dynasty. Dies in Ep53 of old age; we see it again in Ep54.
Hyesim (11) - Revered monk; holds position of high authority. Was Choe U's tutor.
Politaewan (11) - Mongol envoy to Koryo.
Jong Ahn (14) - Choe U's brother in law; a civil official who had given up his court position to care for his parents. Choe U brought him back upon becoming overlord and assigned him (with Yi Kyubo and Yi Jangyong) to oversee the royal academy and the civil officials. Executed in Ep50 at Choe Hang's order for disagreeing too often in council meetings.
Kim Hijeh (Huije/Hije) (14) - General who was serving at the (presumably northern) front and was recalled by Choe U upon Choe becoming overlord. Choe assigns him (along with Chu Suk and Dae Jipsong) to oversee the nation's military. In Ep33 he's assigned to lead the new Dragon Tiger Guard unit. In Ep34 he identifies himself as a general from the Ministry of Justice. Executed in Ep39 for his role in the frame-up of Kim Yakson and the plot to depose the emperor and replace him with Choe U.
Jaguye (15) - Mongol envoy. In Ep17 we learn that he and companions were killed near the northern Yalu River border (the Koryo side) while returning home. It was never determined who killed them.
Wola's mother (16) - Seen only in a flashback at Chungyong Ttemple with her daughter, who was a little girl.
Jo Sukchang (19) - Commander of Hamsin Fortress. Surrenders to the Mongols after Hamsin falls to save his own life.
Kim Yon (19) - Daughter of Kim Yakson and Songi. First seen as a five-year-old. Seen as a teenager in Ep32 marrying the crown prince (she's the future Queen Jeongsun). Dies in Ep43 from grief over her mother's death sentence.
Kim Mi (19) - Son of Kim Yakson and Songi. First seen as a small boy of maybe four years old. In Ep42 Choe orders him to go to a temple to take his vows and become a monk, in order to remove him from the debate over the overlord-successor question. In Ep47 Choe Hang orders him exiled to Goran Island after seeing a letter that Kim wrote to his uncle Kim Kyongson that was hostile towards CH and asked Kyongson to raise troops against CH.
Park So (19) - Koryo general first seen commanding Kwiju Fortress. Cedes his command to Kim Kyongson during the fight against the Mongols; said he's too old for the task. This lasts at least for the duration of battle against the Mongols (subsequently it appears that Park may be back in command). In Ep24 after the war ends, Park retires and the king gives him a promotion in rank and an "honorable retirement," whatever that means.
Kim Chungon (19) - Subordinate Koryo general serving at Kwiju Fortress.
Mun Dae (19) - Subordinate Koryo general serving at Hamsin Fortress. Blue accents on uniform. Executed by Mongols at the beginning of Ep20 outside of Chulju Fortress for refusing to urge the fortress to surrender.
Putau (19) - Subordinate Mongol military leader serving Sartai.
Diju, Illa, Mainu, Bimen (19) - Additional subordinate Mongol military leaders serving Sartai. All seen briefly in Ep19 receiving orders from Sartai. Diju reappears in Ep33 riding with Tanggu's southern Mongol forces.
Park Dookbun (19) - Koryo military officer serving at Kwiju Fortress.
Song Munju (19) - Koryo military officer serving at Kwiju Fortress. In Ep34 he turns up as commander of Jukju Fortress.
Min Hui (19) - High-ranking civil official. Sent to Mongol military headquarters as an envoy in Ep22. In Ep23 he identifies himself as being from the "Regional Censorate"; also in Ep23 one of the Mongol leaders refers to him as "chancellor" but the accuracy of that reference is uncertain.
Song Kukchom (19) - High-ranking civil official. Sent to Mongol military headquarters as an envoy in Ep22.
Yi Jasong (19) - High-ranking Koryo general. Named supreme commander of the defense against the Mongol attack in Ep19.
Chae Songnyon (19) - High-ranking Koryo general.
Yi Huichon (sp?) (19) - Koryo military officer serving at Chulju Fortress. Dies (not shown but assumed) at the beginning of Ep21 as the Chulju army makes a suicide charge.
Yi Wonjong (20) - Commanding general of Chulju Fortress. Dies at the beginning of Ep21 as the Chulju army makes a suicide charge.
Yi Hijok (20) - General at Chulju Fortress. Dies (not shown but assumed) at the beginning of Ep21 as the Chulju army makes a suicide charge.
Song Munchu (20) - Koryo military officer at Kwiju Fortress.
Chilbok's father (20) - Civilian who assisted in defending Chulju Fortress. Lost an arm in the first assault. (Note: We were never told who Chilbok was.) Dies (not shown but assumed) at the beginning of Ep21 as the Chulju army makes a suicide charge.
Yi Hijok's wife (20) - Seen only once, briefly, before all of the Chulju Fortress women and children were burned to death to keep them from being captured by the Mongols.
Oh Rang (20) - Dae Jipsung's son-in-law; serving as Dae's aide in the military. Dies in Ep21 dueling with a Mongol officer.
Jong Munsu (21) - Koryo military officer at Kwiju Fortress.
Altan (21) - Subordinate Mongol military officer seen guarding Sartai.
Dajyu (22) - Subordinate Mongol officer serving under Tanggu.
Hong Bokwon (22) - Governmental head of Inju District. Surrenders to Sartai in Ep22 and is named Mongol plenipotentiary-at-large to Koryo. In Ep53 we're told that he's dead, and then in a very recent flashback we see him hauled away from the Mongol court and executed after arguing with the Duke of Yongnyeong. We're told that they were given charge of "the Koryo prisoners" and were very competitive, and that the duke's wife (a Mongol princess) saw them arguing and told the Khan that Hong was insulting the royal family.
Hoe Angong (23) - Member of the royal family, sent to meet with Sartai in Ep23 and negotiate peace terms. In Ep24 he identifies himself as "a chancellor" (implying that there are multiple chancellors; not sure how this is set up in the government).
Hoga (named 24, seen earlier) - Soldier serving as one of Yangbaek's close subordinates. Not named before Ep24 but seen previously. Killed by his own men in Ep53 during the move to overthrow Choe Ui (he killed one of them first).
Park Seungson (24, named 25) - Appears to be a superintendent or administrator of some sort over the palace complex; responsible for arranging for KJ's house first seen in Ep24. Later we see him as Kim Yakson's aide. We subsequently learn that Songi was responsible for his being assigned to that position, and we see him reporting information to her regularly. In Ep39 he dies during interrogation; he was arrested for his role in the frame-up of Kim Yakson and the plot to depose the emperor and replace him with Choe U.
Dotan (25) - Mongol resident commissioner in the capital.
Yu Seungdan (25) - Koryo defense minister and state council member. Speaks out against the capital move in Ep25 and in Ep26 we learn that he committed suicide to protest the move.
Kim Sechung (26) - Soldier in the capital's Night Patrol. Executed by Choe U in Ep26 for publicly asking Choe to not relocate the capital.
Dae Si (26) - Dae Jipsong's daughter. Widow; husband was killed in battle. Marries Choe U during Ep26 (we don't see the ceremony but we're told). In Ep41 we get the name of her first husband: Su Sagong. Executed in Ep47 at Choe Hang's order, accused of being part of her son's alleged treason; forced to drink poison.
Tekah, Tijyu (27) - Additional subordinate Mongol military leaders serving Sartai. Both seen briefly in Ep27 receiving orders from Sartai.
Anshim (28) - Young woman; local activist in Taegu. Known as "the poppy of Taegu." Looks remarkably like Wola. In Ep32 she suddenly shows up in the capital as a gift to Choe U from the local Taegu magistrate, to become a concubine. We learn that her mother had died, her brothers had gotten into debt and died of starvation, and her father was convicted of stealing. Upon arrival in the palace she's referred to as Lady Anshim. In Ep34 her entire family is killed by Mongols (we don't see it but we're told of it). In Ep41 Choe frees her, and "gives" her to KJ. They're married in Ep43.
Chonha (named 28, seen earlier) - Another of the subordinate soldiers serving under Choe Yangbaek. Killed in Ep29 during a battle with Mongol forces.
Tageh (28, maybe seen earlier) - Subordinate Mongol general serving under Sartai; killed by Keumgang's warrior monk unit during the nighttime ambush on Sartai in Ep28.
Park Hwon (30) - Regional leader of the Cholla jurisdiction where Suson Temple is located (the temple where Choe U's sons were banished).
Crown Prince Chan (32) - The future King Wonjong. First seen Ep32 marrying the daughter of Kim Yakson and Choe Songi. In Ep53 he voluntarily leaves Koryo to attend the Mongol court as a condition of the Mongols ending their invasions of Koryo. Also in Ep53 we learn he has a son.
Yi Sangno (identified 33, seen earlier) - Hometown friend and current drinking buddy of Kim Yakson's. Pomoted to General by Yakson in Ep30. In Ep32 we learn that Yakson got him promoted to Third Rank. (Note: there was a reference in Ep30 to a Colonel Kim; not sure if some of this information got mixed up.) Later in Ep33 he's assigned to assist Kim Huije in leading the new Dragon Tiger Guards. Arrested and charged with treason in Ep37 because of a plot to frame Kim Yakson and remove him from office.
Kang Umun (identified 33, seen earlier) - Hometown friend and current drinking buddy of Kim Yakson's. In Ep32 we learn that Yakson got him a position in the War Ministry. Later in Ep33 he's assigned to assist Kim Huije in leading the new Dragon Tiger Guards. Arrested and charged with treason in Ep37 because of a plot to frame Kim Yakson and remove him from office.
Oh Daebu (30) - Grass farmer in Cholla; tortured by Choe's sons for underpayment of a debt.
Kim Sobang (30) - Cholla citizen tortured by Choe's sons for non-payment of a debt.
Oh Seungjok (30) - Son of Dae Si and her first husband (deceased); stepson of Choe U. Dae Jipsung's grandson. In Ep31 Choe U gives him the position of fourth-rank general, at the age of 16. Appointed Liaison Officer in Ep33. In Ep42 Choe sends him to the Imperial College to be a student, to get him out of the capital and away from the intrigue surrounding the overlord-successor question. In Ep46 Choe Hang accuses him of treason and orders him executed by drowning; sympathetic soldiers who hate Choe Hang allow him to escape but tell him to leave the area so it's unclear if we'll ever see him again. But he soon returns to the capital, is recaptured in Ep48 and in Ep49 is executed by drowning.
Ögedei Khan (31) - Mongol emperor. Third son of Ghengis Khan. Dies in Ep43 (we don't see it but we're told through narration).
Jade (32) - Young woman assigned to be Lady Anshim's attendant.
Yi Yonnyon (34) - Leader of Koryo rebel group in the south. Claims to be the heir to the throne of Baekje. Killed in combat by Kim Kyongson in Ep38.
Yi Yonjil (35) - Yi Yunnyon's brother. Killed in combat by Kim Kyongson in Ep38.
Buni / Puni (36) - Female attendant serving Dae Si. After Dae's death she ends up working in the Guard Corps kitchen, like Gannan did; we see her there in Ep51.
Noh Jijong (37) - Military officer who shows up for the first time in an informal conference of civilian and military officials (so he obviously is high-ranking). Executed in Ep39 for his role in the frame-up of Kim Yakson and the plot to depose the emperor and replace him with Choe U.
In Hui (38) - Civil official first seen in the state council.
the future King Chungryeol (41) - Son of the crown prince and Kim Yon. Seen as a baby with his parents in one scene in Ep41.
Choe Ja (41) - Scholar serving as a chancellor in the state council; Yi Kyubo recommends him to Choe U to fill the scholar/advisor role that he (Kyubo) had filled. He's then seen presiding over a state council meeting, with the title Chancellor for State Affairs. Referred to as Chamberlain by Gojong in Ep45.
Choe On (41) - Civil official serving in the state council.
Yu Kyong (41) - Civil official serving in the state council. In Ep53 after Choe Ui is overthrown Kojong promotes him to Royal Minister.
Yu Neung (41) - Civil official serving in the state council. In Ep44 he and Son Inryeol are appointed by Choe U to tutor Manjun/Choe Hang. Arrested and executed by KJ's forces in Ep53 for treason.
Son Inryong (41) - Civil official serving in the state council.
Yu Jong (41) - General serving in the state council. In Ep42 he and 34 other officials are executed by drowning at Choe U's order, for being too aggressive in pushing for Kim Mi to become the next overlord.
Im Yon (42) - Soldier who had distinguished himself fighting under general Song Onsang against the Mongols. Had held ninth rank. Was sentenced to death by the local magistrate because he murdered a local official who raped his wife; the rapist was the magistrate's brother. KJ frees him in Ep42. In Ep44 KJ gives him a job in the Directorate General. In Ep53 after Choe Ui is overthrown we're told that Kojong gives him a title (not told what title). In Ep54 the emperor orders him reassigned to an unspecified position farther away from KJ, at KJ's request. In Ep56 sets up KJ's assassination and ends up holding the sword that KJ shoves into his own midsection to end his life.
Kim Hongchui (42) - Former soldier who served with Im Yon under general Song Onsang fighting the Mongols. Assigned to the Ministry of War in Ep42 to work with Gapi and Gupil.
Cha Songu (42) - Former soldier who served with Im Yon under general Song Onsang fighting the Mongols. Assigned to the Ministry of War in Ep42 to work with Gapi and Gupil. In Ep53 we see him alongside Im Yon, taking orders from KJ, so he apparently holds a fairly high rank. In Ep54 he's a general. Dies in Ep56 along with all of the other soldiers who accompany KJ to the royal palace; they're ambushed by archer eunuchs.
Kim Hyojong (42) - Official (presumably) first seen talking in confidence with Chu Suk. In Ep44 we see him in a military uniform. In Ep46 we learn that he commands the Night Patrol. Also in Ep46 we see him kneeling before Choe Hang with several other soldiers (presumably soldiers he commands) and with Chu Suk; Choe Hang sentences them all to death for plotting against him.
Son Inryeol (43) - Civil official first seen advising the king. In Ep44 he and Yu Neung are appointed by Choe U to tutor Manjun/Choe Hang. Arrested and executed by KJ's forces in Ep53 for treason.
Wang Jun (43) - Duke of Yongnyong. In Ep43 we see him standing in the Mongol court; he had agreed to go there to serve as a hostage to meet the Mongol demands that Koryo send them a prince. This was an attempt to deceive the Mongols, since Wang was not a prince. The deception was exposed somehow but the regent Toregene did not punish Wang for it and even had him marry a Mongol princess (so we're told through narration).
Toregene (43) - Wife of Ogedei Khan. Assumes regency in Ep43 after her husband's death.
Choe On's daughter (44) - We're not given her name. She marries Choe Hang (against her and her father's wishes) in Ep44. In Ep48 she asks CH for permission to go visit her mother, and he tells her to go and never come back; says he'll find a new wife.
"Orchid" (45) - One of the female attendants serving the Guard Corps. In Ep45 Choe Hang severely beats her for refusing to sleep with him; she's alive at the end of the scene but a statement later in Ep45 and another statement in Ep46 suggests she died from her injuries.
"Jade" (45) - One of the female attendants serving the Guard Corps. In Ep48 a female attendant serving Anshim is named Jade; I think it's the same person.
Kim Jun's son (46) - A boy of maybe ten years old; we first learn of his existence when we meet him in Ep46.
Ryu Kyong (47) - High official first seen advising the emperor.
Hongoi (47) - Mongol envoy.
Wonbal (47) - Assistant instructor at the Ministry of War. In Ep48 Choe Hang puts him in his (Choe's) personal guard. Dies in Ep53 in a duel with Im Yon during the move to overthrow Choe Ui.
Choe Ui (47) Son of Choe Hang, first seen as a fifteen-year-old boy. In Ep48 we learn that he's a "bastard child" so his mother isn't Choe Hang's wife; we're not told who she is. Becomes overlord in Ep52 after his father's death. Arrested by KJ's forces and executed by for treason in Ep53, even though he committed no treason; he simply was Choe Hang's son.
Kim Sobang (47) - Man from Dae Si's hometown who delivers a letter from her son.
Shin Angong (49) - High official first seen negotiating with Mongol envoys.
Dowae (sp?) (49) - Mongol envoy.
Yeku (49) - Mongol grand marshal, chosen by Guyuk Khan to lead the fourth invasion. Uncle of Guyuk Khan. In Ep52 we learn that he died; we're not told the cause, but he took a bad fall in battle in Ep51 before returning home, and we saw him in poor health.
Guyuk Khan (49) – Third Mongol Great Khan.
Amukan (49) - High officer in the Mongol military.
Yi Hyon (49) - Koryo official first seen, surprisingly, in the Mongol court, surrendering himself and offering advice to Guyuk Khan on how to force Koryo's submission. In Ep51 the fifth Mongol invasion ends and he stays behind as a Mongol commissioner, but he's immediately arrested and executed for treason at Choe Hang's order.
Duke of Yongnyong (49) – Member of the Koryo royal family who was sent to the Mongols as a deception, to meet their demand for a Koryo prince; the deception was discovered and the Duke was held as a hostage for ten years before we first see him in Ep49, surprisingly standing in the Mongol court and dressed in Mongol attire.
Songju (50)- Subordinate Mongol marshal.
Pak Chunki (50) – Commander of Chunju Fortress.
Yi Chon (51) - Koryo general first seen acting as emissary to Mongols.
Duke of Angyong / King Yeongjong (25th king) (51) - Prince; younger son of Kojong. Sent to Mongol capital as a royal hostage in Ep51. Later returns to Koryo, and in Ep54 after his father dies, he steps in and temporarily assumes the throne while his older brother is away visiting the Mongol khan.
Ryu Kyong (52) - A chancellor; first seen in a high council meeting.
Jalairtai (52) - Mongol commander first seen leading the sixth Mongol invasion.
Pak Hisil (53) - Official first seen in the post-overthrow royal attendance scene in Ep53. We're told then that Kojong gives him a title (not told what title).
Yi Yonso (53) - Official first seen in the post-overthrow royal attendance scene in Ep53. We're told then that Kojong gives him a title (not told what title).
Mongke Khan (53) - Fourth Mongol Great Khan. Seen only in the recent flashback scene that led to Hong Bokwon's execution.
Kublai Khan (54) - Fifth Mongol Great Khan. First seen just before winning a succession struggle with his younger brother.
Haeito (54, identified 55) - Mongol military officer. In Ep56 he's been assigned to deliver and oversee implementation of Kublai Khan's commands to provide military units, ships and supplies; he's later recalled because KK is impatient with the slow pace of compliance.
Ba Yan (55) – Mongol advisor to Kublai Khan; has the title of viceroy.
Eunuch Kang (56) - Eunuch serving Emperor Wonjong. We're told he's trained and skilled in combat. In Ep56 he leads a large squad of eunuchs into the throne room and strikes the first sword blow in KJ's death scene.
Uyasontal (sp?) (56) – Mongol commissioner.