1x1 - Episode 1

November 19, 2014

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.'

1x2 - Episode 2

November 20, 2014

Gwanghae learns more about Yoon Hae's true identity. Seonjo unsettles the city by investigating his most loyal followers and accusing them of treason

1x3 - Episode 3

November 26, 2014

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.

1x5 - Episode 5

December 4, 2014

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.

1x6 - Episode 6

December 5, 2014

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?

1x7 - Episode 7

December 10, 2014

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.

1x8 - Episode 8

December 11, 2014

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.

1x9 - Episode 9

December 17, 2014

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.

1x10 - Episode 10

December 18, 2014

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.

1x11 - Episode 11

December 23, 2014

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.

1x12 - Episode 12

December 26, 2014

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.

1x13 - Episode 13

January 1, 2015

Seonjo names Gwanghae the Crown Prince in time to leave him with the troubles of the advancing Japanese troops.

1x14 - Episode 14

January 7, 2015

1x15 - Episode 15

January 8, 2015

1x16 - Episode 16

January 14, 2015

1x17 - Episode 17

January 15, 2015

1x18 - Episode 18

January 21, 2015

1x19 - Episode 19

January 22, 2015

1x20 - Episode 20

January 28, 2015

1x21 - Episode 21

January 29, 2015

1x22 - Episode 22

February 4, 2015

1x23 - Episode 23

February 5, 2015

1x24 - Episode 24

February 11, 2015