Season 1
23 episodes
62 min. per episode
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An illegitimate prince battles treachery and ambition, discovering love and destiny while deciphering the faces of those who betray him.
Episodes
King Seonjo, who as a youth was told by a face reader that he will be an unfit king, faces plague and starvation in his kingdom. As a show of the people desperation, thieves break into the palace library searching for the Secret Book of King's Face which will prove Seonjo does not have a 'King's Face.'
Gwanghae learns more about Yoon Hae's true identity. Seonjo unsettles the city by investigating his most loyal followers and accusing them of treason
When Ga Hee's father is arrested for treason, she turns her back to Gwanghae and decides to save her parents' life by becoming a concubine. King Seonjo's reliance on face reading overpowers his ability to judge objectively.
Kim Do Chi takes the lead over Daedong Society and changes Ga Hee's fate. Gwanghae leaves the palace and leads a low-profile life as a face reader in town.
Do Chi does not pass the exam as expected, and finds another powerful ally within the palace to help land him a government position. Gwanghae falls victim to Gwiin Kim's machinations in ensuring her son is named crown prince.
Gwanghae, the illegitimate prince of Joseon, endures conflicts, threats and coup attempts for 16 years. He clashes with King Seonjo over power and love, using a physiognomist to aid his quest for the throne.