Jeon Jong-seo
Queen Woo / Woo Hee
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Upon the announcement of the king's death in Goguryeo, a fierce battle ensues among tribes. Queen Woo, who immediately becomes the target of princes and five tribes vying for the throne, struggles to crown a new king within 24 hours. Will Queen Woo be able to transcend the constraints of gender and era to carve out her own destiny?
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As King Go Nam-mu is out on the battlefield during Goguryeo’s war against Han Dynasty, Queen Woo Hee and Prime Minister Eulpaso occupy the palace in his absence. However, many begin to covet the royal power, and conspiracies among them begin to emerge. The conflict escalates as the King does not yet have an heir to the throne.
Upon returning from battle, King Go Nam-mu is poisoned and dies. The rumor of this unexpected event soon spreads, and those who seek power conspire. Meanwhile, Queen Woo Hee must protect herself without the King. So with the help of Moogol, she flees to meet the Third Prince.
As instructed, Queen Woo Hee visits the Third Prince to initiate the levirate marriage. However, upon seeing the consequences of his heinous actions, she concludes that the Third Prince is unworthy of any claim to power. Realizing the urgency, she escapes to avoid further complications. Meanwhile, those who have been biding their time sense that the moment has come to reclaim the throne they believe is rightfully theirs.
On screen
Queen Woo / Woo Hee
Eulpaso
King Gogukcheon / Go Nam-moo
Woo Soon
Go Bal-gi
Moogol
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