About this season
Since Kwanghae was born from a concubine and only appointed as Crown Prince in a desperate measure, many dissatisfied officials from Northerner faction often plotted for his assassination and dethronement for 16 years. He also often quarreled with his father, King Seonjo, especially regarding Kim Ga Hee. Both son and father will fight against each other in favor of her. However, he eventually managed to overcome the obstacles by the help of Physiognomist, Kim Do Chi and become the next king. Meanwhile, Gwiin Kim is King Seonjo’s royal concubine.
Episodes (24)
1. Episode 1
Aired 19 November 2014 • 65 min
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. Thieves break into the palace library searching for the book that will prove Seonjo does not have a 'King's Face.'
2. Episode 2
Aired 20 November 2014 • 65 min
Gwanghae learns more about Yoon Hae's true identity. Seonjo unsettles the city by investigating his most loyal followers and accusing them of treason
3. Episode 3
Aired 26 November 2014 • 65 min
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.
4. Episode 4
Aired 27 November 2014 • 65 min
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.
5. Episode 5
Aired 4 December 2014 • 65 min
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.
6. Episode 6
Aired 5 December 2014 • 65 min
Gwanghae's investigations lead him right to Daedong Society and Ga Hee, but will he betray the woman he loves to secure his position in the palace?
7. Episode 7
Aired 10 December 2014 • 65 min
King Seonjo will not give up on searching for Daedong Society, and puts a tail on Gwanghae to get more clues. Do Chi lands a position in court just as Kim Gong Ryang becomes more suspicious of him and Ga Hee.
8. Episode 8
Aired 11 December 2014 • 65 min
Gwanghae makes a bet with Gong Ryang that could potentially turn the court upside down, and make Gwiin Kim's position even more precarious in court.
9. Episode 9
Aired 17 December 2014 • 65 min
Gwanghae presents a plan for tax reform that has unexpected results, including putting the Queen Majesty in danger and threatening his romance with Ga Hee.
10. Episode 10
Aired 18 December 2014 • 65 min
Gwanghae is restored to his status as prince, and it hardens his resolve to become the crown prince. But he must sacrifice his love and marry another woman who will help him politically.
11. Episode 11
Aired 23 December 2014 • 65 min
Gwanghae survives his brother's attack with the help of Ga Hee, but it forever creates a divide between the two brothers. The Japanese who live in Seoul begin to act suspiciously, worrying Gwanghae and the king that war may be imminent.
12. Episode 12
Aired 26 December 2014 • 65 min
The Japanese invasion has begun, and King Seonjo's actions at this time of crisis forces Daedong Society and Gwanghae to take action on the matter of succession.
13. Episode 13
Aired 1 January 2015 • 65 min
Seonjo names Gwanghae the Crown Prince in time to leave him with the troubles of the advancing Japanese troops.
14. Episode 14
Aired 7 January 2015 • 65 min
15. Episode 15
Aired 8 January 2015 • 65 min
16. Episode 16
Aired 14 January 2015 • 65 min
17. Episode 17
Aired 15 January 2015 • 65 min
18. Episode 18
Aired 21 January 2015 • 65 min
19. Episode 19
Aired 22 January 2015 • 65 min
20. Episode 20
Aired 28 January 2015 • 65 min
21. Episode 21
Aired 29 January 2015 • 65 min
22. Episode 22
Aired 4 February 2015 • 65 min
23. Episode 23
Aired 5 February 2015 • 65 min
24. Episode 24
Aired 11 February 2015 • 65 min