S1E1 - Episode 1
King Young Jo commences a brutal torture for the Crown Prince Sado. A new addition to the royal court, Song Yeon, runs into Dae Soo as he attempts to escape.
Sept. 17, 2007, midnight
S1E2 - Episode 2
Crown Prince Sado's son, Yi San, works to save his father as well as Dae Soo with the discovery of a painting. Song Yeon decides to help the dangerous rescue attempt.
Sept. 18, 2007, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
Using the painting, Yi San's plan to save the life of his father is ignored by an angry King Young Jo. Devastating news concerning the death of Crown Prince Sado reaches Yi San.
Sept. 24, 2007, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
The discovery of weapons at the East Palace causes King Young Jo to seek information about those around him. Yi San continues his attempt to prove the innocence of Crown Prince Sado.
Sept. 25, 2007, midnight
S1E5 - Episode 5
Yi San survives an attempt on his life by an unknown man but the potential murderer commits suicide. Princess Hwa Wan talks to her father then meets with Choi Seok Ju.
Oct. 1, 2007, midnight
S1E6 - Episode 6
A familiar dead body leads Yi San to information about who is behind the attempts on his life. Song Yeon, with the assistance of Park Young Moon, confronts false accusations of theft.
Oct. 2, 2007, midnight
S1E7 - Episode 7
Song Yeon must prove to Wang Yu that she is a skillful painter. Dae Soo's theft causes problems for the important meeting between Yi San and representatives from the Ching Dynasty.
Oct. 8, 2007, midnight
S1E8 - Episode 8
After assisting Queen Hyo Eui with a task, Song Yeon is kidnapped. Dae Soo attempts a dangerous rescue mission while Yi San orders soldiers to save the captive Song Yeon from Gakjung criminals.
Oct. 9, 2007, midnight
S1E9 - Episode 9
Yi San learns his signature is being forged and uses the help of artists to discover the forger's identity. A terrified Song Yeon tries to alert Lee Chun to her whereabouts.
Oct. 15, 2007, midnight
S1E10 - Episode 10
King Young Jo presents a demonstration about how the forgery could have occurred. Dae Soo plans on taking the entrance test to join the military and become Song Yeon's guard.
Oct. 16, 2007, midnight
S1E11 - Episode 11
The East Palace experiences a brutal attack that leads to the death of some palace guards. King Young Jo gives Yi San the difficult task of questioning prisoners for information about the event.
Oct. 22, 2007, midnight
S1E12 - Episode 12
Yi San disobeys orders to obtain information and ends the prisoner interrogation techniques. Hong Guk Young and Dae Soo find evidence that San is innocent of trying to overthrow King Young Jo.
Oct. 23, 2007, midnight
S1E13 - Episode 13
A surprised Yi San discovers that Han Joon Ho is responsible for the plans against him. Dae Soo leads San and Nam Sa Cho to the vacant area where training occurred for a possible assassination.
Oct. 29, 2007, midnight
S1E14 - Episode 14
Yi San must balance his emotions as he discovers information about Princess Hwa-wan. King Young Jo is shocked to learn that someone close to him is involved in the murder plot.
Oct. 30, 2007, midnight
S1E15 - Episode 15
Princess Hye Bin presents an unique item to Princess Hwa Wan. A member of the royal court gives Queen Hyo Eui information about Song Yeon's encounter with Jung Hoo Gyeom.
Nov. 5, 2007, midnight
S1E16 - Episode 16
Princess Hye Bin commissions Song Yeon to work on a special project for Queen Hyo Eui. San makes a surprise visit to Queen Hyo Eui while Song Yeon is there.
Nov. 6, 2007, midnight
S1E17 - Episode 17
An unknown illness strikes King Young Jo while away from the palace. Empress Jung Soon sends word that Yi San should be killed if King Young Jo fails to survive the sickness.
Nov. 12, 2007, midnight
S1E18 - Episode 18
Opponents to the prince attempt to stage a coup by returning the ailing King to the palace. The empress wants to know why Yi San is unhappy to see the king.
Nov. 13, 2007, midnight
S1E19 - Episode 19
Yi San faces the difficult choice of allowing Princess Hwa Wan to live for another day. Preparing for the possible death of King Young Jo, Empress Jung Soon issues a command.
Nov. 19, 2007, midnight
S1E20 - Episode 20
Yi San is now in charge of looking after the kingdom and working with its officials on important matters. Hong In Han receives encouragement from Choi Seok Joo to start a friendship.
Nov. 20, 2007, midnight
S1E21 - Episode 21
Song Yeon does very well at a contest and receives another commission for her paintings. Yi San asks for assistance from Nanjeon sellers in finding information about a possible Shijeon connection.
Nov. 26, 2007, midnight
S1E22 - Episode 22
Park Young Moon has concerns about Song Yeon's request to teach painting techniques. In order to further his own cause, Jung Hoo Gyeom destroys something meant for Han Seong Boo.
Nov. 27, 2007, midnight
S1E23 - Episode 23
Hong Guk Young asks to be removed from his current position and Yi San reluctantly obliges. An angry Princess Hwa Wan receives unwelcome news from Jung Hoo Gyeom about Kim Gwi Joo.
Dec. 3, 2007, midnight
S1E24 - Episode 24
An old man tells Dae-soo that his life is in danger. His dream involved screaming coming from a fire with many people there watching. Dae-soo next tells Hong Guk-young about the old man's vision. Later, Hong Guk-young is alarmed when he learns that minister Lee is organizing a festival that will have bonfires and fireworks.
Dec. 4, 2007, midnight
S1E25 - Episode 25
Ignoring Choi Seok Joo's worries, Empress Jung Soon goes forward with her fireworks scheme. Hong Guk Young feels that something is wrong with the upcoming Naryehee Festival and requests more information.
Dec. 10, 2007, midnight
S1E26 - Episode 26
Yi San pays attention to a shooting exhibition during the Naryehee Festival. Hong Guk Young has concerns about a possible murder attempt but his message for Yi San reaches Kim Gwi Joo.
Dec. 11, 2007, midnight
S1E27 - Episode 27
After searching for Dae Soo in Eugeumboo, Song Yeon goes to Yi San with her concern about his whereabouts. Dae Soo tries to understand more about his kidnappers and their current location.
Dec. 17, 2007, midnight
S1E28 - Episode 28
Yi San is informed that Lord Kim Gui Joo is missing. The prince asks Yi San if he had anything to do with it. However, he denies any involvement. Yi San asks his followers to cover up the disappearance of Lord Kim. He fights to keep his deadly secret away from the prince.
Dec. 18, 2007, midnight
S1E29 - Episode 29
Hong Guk-young plots to trap Jung Hoo-gyeom through a well-crafted message. Jung Hoo-gyeom receives the message and passes it on to some men hiding out in the mountains. The Prince's bodyguards surrounded the men and flushed them out into the open. Later, Jung Hoo-gyeom contacts Hong Guk-young and pleads for his life and informs Hong Guk-young of a bigger, more sinister plan in the works.
Dec. 24, 2007, midnight
S1E30 - Episode 30
The king must find out who is responsible for killing the prince. While he believes her majesty was behind it, her loyal follower refuses to point the finger at her. Yi San knows the truth but does not want to risk the life of her majesty. In the process, he is also risking his chance at the throne.
Dec. 25, 2007, midnight
S1E31 - Episode 31
Princess Hwa-wan wants to put Jung Hoo-gyeom on the throne in place of Empress Jung-soon. Princess Hye-bin finds out her son, Yi San, has been out drinking with friends.
Dec. 31, 2007, midnight
S1E32 - Episode 32
The highness summons Song Yeon to the castle to question her about the prince. However, she is leery about giving out information. After refusing to answer questions, the highness threatens Song with lashes from the cane. She warns Song to stay away from the prince. Song finds herself choosing between love and death.
Jan. 1, 2008, midnight
S1E33 - Episode 33
Yi San hurries to catch his lover before she departs for the Ministry of Culture. Later, the King's mother makes a troubling request. Yi San plans a trip to Oh Nyang while treachery brews within a scheming cabal. The prince's royal guard meets a challenging foe.
Jan. 7, 2008, midnight
S1E34 - Episode 34
Yi San negotiates with Minister Choi Seok-joo to stop the fighting. He asks what the minister wants to do to end the conflict. King Young-jo may be experiencing dementia.
Jan. 8, 2008, midnight
S1E35 - Episode 35
Princess Hwa-wan arranges for a failed assassination attempt of Minister Choi Seok-joo because he agrees with Yi San. Song-Yeon went to China because she was banished from the palace.
Jan. 14, 2008, midnight
S1E36 - Episode 36
Song Yeon finds herself unconscious from a rare illness. The prince scrambles to bring in a physician to help her. However, he finds that a cure is not meant to be. After several weeks, Song Yeaon regains her health. Upon her recovery, notable figures fight to keep her away from the prince that saved her life.
Jan. 15, 2008, midnight
S1E37 - Episode 37
Princess Hwa-wan holds a Noron Faction meeting but is shocked to see Empress Jung-soon in attendance. She is escorted out of the meeting. King Young-jo is still ill.
Jan. 21, 2008, midnight
S1E38 - Episode 38
King Young-jo's dementia gets worse. Hong Guk-young inspects the king's medicine. A mysterious painting for the king is inspected for clues by Nam Sa-cho and Song-yeon.
Jan. 22, 2008, midnight
S1E39 - Episode 39
King Young-jo makes plans for Yi San's succession to the throne. When Empress Jung-soon learns of the king's intentions, she tells followers about the need for Yi San to die.
Jan. 28, 2008, midnight
S1E40 - Episode 40
The king orders his followers to gather all herbs in local communities. The herbs are needed to heal the ailing princess. Not only does the king want all herbs, but all physicians are also to report to him. However, his demands are intercepted by the queen. The prince must fight to save the princess' life.
Jan. 29, 2008, midnight
S1E41 - Episode 41
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Feb. 4, 2008, midnight
S1E42 - Episode 42
King Young-jo wants strict punishments for the rebellious Noron Faction. Yi San wants to administer the punishments. Minister Choi Seok-ju wants additional punishments to keep the king's health a secret.
Feb. 11, 2008, midnight
S1E43 - Episode 43
Princess Hye-bin thanks Song-yeon and Queen Hyo-eui visits Yi San at the shooting range. Prince Yi San visits an upset Empress Jung. Her war crimes are a secret but she still faces punishment.
Feb. 12, 2008, midnight
S1E44 - Episode 44
King Young-jo collapses after giving a ring to Song-yeon for drawing Prince Sado's portrait. The king sends a letter to Yi San, expressing remorse about his behavior and asking for forgiveness.
Feb. 18, 2008, midnight
S1E45 - Episode 45
The Noron Faction plans another assassination attempt to eliminate Yi San. Jung Hoo-gyeom's assistant is discovered carrying the assassination message. Prince Yi San stops Hong Guk-young from arresting Jung Hoo-gyeom.
Feb. 19, 2008, midnight
S1E46 - Episode 46
Prince Yi San wants to interrogate rebels about their failed coup. Palace guards capture Jung Hoo-gyeom and Princess Hwa-wan at the border. Empress Jung-soo faces interrogation by Hong Guk-young.
Feb. 25, 2008, midnight
S1E47 - Episode 47
The town has shut down after criminals are beheaded when charged with treason. As Mak Soon arrives, she is quickly whisked upfront to see the beheading. However, the king has delayed the beheading. Townspeople from all over have arrived to protest the beheading. This puts the king in an awkward position.
Feb. 26, 2008, midnight
S1E48 - Episode 48
The palace army has began fighting each other to prove their worth to the king. However, the kings top guards were left out of the loop because the king no longer trusts them. The king sends his majesty to find men who are trustworthy enough to protect the palace and him.
March 3, 2008, midnight
S1E49 - Episode 49
Queen Hyo-eui proposed that Song-yeon go back to the palace. Song-yeon ponders the suggestion for a long time. She is also amazed at the fact that Dae-soo has finally told her how he feels about her and she can't hide her feelings.
March 4, 2008, midnight
S1E50 - Episode 50
There is an epidemic in the kingdom. Clerics are meeting with Yi San who called the meeting. During the meeting, Jang Tae-woo gives Yi San some startling advice. On the other hand, Jang Tae-woo's real thoughts about Yi San are revealed. Later, Hong Guk-young makes plans for a sister to come to the palace but Queen Hyo-eui has other plans.
March 10, 2008, midnight
S1E51 - Episode 51
A group on Noron leaders are in front of the King's palace on their knees. Yi San sees this a says that they might be too late. Yi San also wonders why the leader, Jang Tae-woo isn't in their knees too. Jang Tae-woo looks like he doesn't appreciate the concern. Later, Yi San gets excited to see Song-yeon and as they meet, Jang Tae-woo tries to enter the palace. Song-yeon falls asleep in Yi San's office and wakes up with Princess Hye-bin staring at her.
March 11, 2008, midnight
S1E52 - Episode 52
Hong Guk Young makes a decision that angers Noron officials and leads Yi San to request his absence from upcoming events. Princess Hye Bin asks Song Yeon a question concerning Yi San but is interrupted by Queen Hyo Eui.
March 17, 2008, midnight
S1E53 - Episode 53
The murders of Minister Min, Minister Hyung Jo, and Gong Jo draw attention to Hong Guk Young. Queen Hyo Eui is upset after discovering Woo Bin invited Song Yeon to the palace.
March 18, 2008, midnight
S1E54 - Episode 54
After the discovery of his innocence, Hong Guk Young leaves prison to begin an investigation. Woo Bin quickly strikes Song Yeon for painting the Lotus Flower on her commissioned screen.
March 24, 2008, midnight
S1E55 - Episode 55
Yi San draws anger from Jang Tae Woo as he reveals his changes concerning slaves. After learning she is not pregnant, Won Bin deals with an unwelcome visit from Princess Hye Bin.
March 25, 2008, midnight
S1E56 - Episode 56
Hong-Guk-young orders Won-bin to fake a miscarriage after she lied about a pregnancy. Princess Hye-bin faints. Hong Guk-young worries his family faces dishonor if Won-bin's lie is discovered.
March 31, 2008, midnight
S1E57 - Episode 57
Prince Yi San demands to know why Hong Guk-young had a consult with the doctor. Hong Guk-young does not answer. Song-yeon tells Queen Hyo-eui about seeing Won-bin drink motherwort tea.
April 1, 2008, midnight
S1E58 - Episode 58
Yi San faces another assassination attempt in Mihaeng. Yi San chose an alternate route to Mihaeng than the one Hong Guk-young selected. Won-bin tells Princess Hye-bin how motherwort tea caused her miscarriage.
April 7, 2008, midnight
S1E59 - Episode 59
Won-bin becomes fatally ill and dies with Hong Guk-young at her bedside. Hong Guk-young confronts Queen Hyo-eui and asks for an explanation for Won-bin's death. Hong Guk-young feels Won-bin was harshly punished.
April 8, 2008, midnight
S1E60 - Episode 60
Yi San considers Hong Guk-young's request to have Eun-eon adopted by Won-bin. Song-yeon discovers Wook is alive. Wook saved Song-yeon. Hong Guk-young captures Song-yeon's neighborhood and asks her the location of Wook.
April 14, 2008, midnight
S1E61 - Episode 61
Song Yeon speaks to Yi San in an emotional meeting before she goes to jail. Yi San expresses his concern about the rebel's recent apprehension with the large armament at their disposal.
April 15, 2008, midnight
S1E62 - Episode 62
News reaches Princess Hye Bin about Song Yeon paying a visit to Yi San's quarters. Hong Guk Young reveals to Eun Eon that the name of his son will be Wanpoong.
April 21, 2008, midnight
S1E63 - Episode 63
Yi San pays attention to Princess Hye Bin's cruel treatment of Song Yeon. Hong Guk Young takes Jang Tae Woo into custody and orders the arrest of anyone else in the room.
April 22, 2008, midnight
S1E64 - Episode 64
An invitation from Queen Hyo Eui to Chobi improves the mood of a grateful Song Yeon. The poor conditions of Hong Guk Young's prisoners visibly upsets Yi San during a visit.
April 28, 2008, midnight
S1E65 - Episode 65
Hong Guk Young receives an ultimatum from Queen Hyo Eui to admit his involvement with Empress Jung Soon. Song Yeon becomes ill while on an excursion to the royal burial place.
April 29, 2008, midnight
S1E66 - Episode 66
Dae Soo discovers Lady Choi as she tries to leave and Suk Wie initiates a confrontation. In the presence of Nam Sa Cho, Yi San learns information about Hong Guk Young's role in current events.
May 5, 2008, midnight
S1E67 - Episode 67
A mob of angry people attack Hong Guk Young as he leaves to begin his banishment. Princess Hye Bin encourages Yi San to visit Princess Hwa Bin instead of Song Yeon.
May 6, 2008, midnight
S1E68 - Episode 68
Yi San asks a dying Hong Guk Young to accept his apology. Song Yeon stands up for herself in the presence of Queen Hyo Eui, Princess Hye Bin and Princess Hwa Bin.
May 12, 2008, midnight
S1E69 - Episode 69
Jang Tae Woo confronts Jung Yak Yong about his association with the king. A chance meeting occurs between Yi San and Tae Gam after Jung Yak Yong provides the necessary papers.
May 13, 2008, midnight
S1E70 - Episode 70
Sang Yeon and Yi San try to understand the true meaning behind Tae Gam's gift. Worries about military plans lead Yi San to send troops towards the current location of Chinese soldiers.
May 19, 2008, midnight
S1E71 - Episode 71
Empress Jung Soon shows concern about Yi San's special graveside service. Song Yeon is several days past her intended due date and royal doctors believe it may be because of the baby's health.
May 20, 2008, midnight
S1E72 - Episode 72
San chooses Suwon to be the capital instead of Hanyang. A shocked Hye Bin discovers that Hyang's ring was a gift from King Young Jo to Song Yeon before his death.
May 26, 2008, midnight
S1E73 - Episode 73
Doctors tirelessly work to save Hyang's life as he suffers from a serious illness. Holding her son's lifeless body, the tearful Song Yeon goes into mourning over the untimely death.
May 27, 2008, midnight
S1E74 - Episode 74
Yi San sends Dae Soo on a mission to bring back medical assistance. Song Yeon wants to complete a special painting and urges Yi San to take care of anything that comes his way.
June 2, 2008, midnight
S1E75 - Episode 75
Jang Yong Young soldiers stop Choi Seok Joo and Min Joo Shik's attempt to kill Yi San. Choi Seok Joo reveals his true plan about the capture of Min Joo Shik.
June 3, 2008, midnight
S1E76 - Episode 76
Dae Soo and Seo Jang Bo discover Choi Seok Joo's plans to attack during training. Seok Ki immediately stops the current night training session with a loud shot from his gun.
June 9, 2008, midnight
S1E77 - Episode 77
Time has moved on and the current year is 1800. Dae Soo is now at the rank of general and Yi San takes in a military themed event before passing out.
June 16, 2008, midnight