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※ A legendary Joseon femme fatale trapped in a nameless modern actress.

• Framed as Joseon’s greatest villainess and forced to drink poison, she wakes up in 2026 Korea as Shin Seo-ri, a struggling actress.

• Having survived the lowest class in her past life, she vows to never trust men again.

• However, her walls crumble when she meets Cha Sae-gye, a seemingly decadent rogue who genuinely cares for her.

• For the first time, she dreams of a future with someone who values her for who she is, not her utility.

※ CEO of BOJ & A cold-hearted chaebol heir.

• Dubbed a monster born of capitalism, he has always pursued victory without blinking an eye.

• His perfectly calculated life is disrupted by the eccentric Shin Seo-ri.

• Though her constant outbursts are exasperating, her desperate desire to survive makes his heart ache for the first time.

• As she haunts his dreams every night, this ruthless man begins to learn the true meaning of love.

※ Prince Cheongheon, the ‘Ghost Prince’ living in the shadows.

• Left with a scarred face and a half-mask after a mysterious palace fire, he lives as a feared shadow in the royal court.

• In a treacherous palace where no one can be trusted, he opens his heart to Kang Dan-sim, a resilient palace maid.

• To protect his first love from hidden blades, the prince who once chose anonymity finally stands up to claim power, unaware of the tragic consequences.

※ President of Chail Construction & An ambitious rebel.

• An ambitious man from a branch of the chaebol family who secured his position after a life-or-death liver donation to his uncle.

• He rebels against bloodline privilege to stop his perfect nephew, Cha Sae-gye, from taking the throne.

• Plotting to usurp his uncle’s position, he acts like a modern-day usurper, meticulously setting traps in the shadows rather than drawing his sword openly.

※ The Absolute Monarch of Joseon.

• The ruthless King who ascended the throne by purging his own brothers.

• To secure absolute power, he used Kang Dan-sim as a political spy, installing her as Royal Consort Hee-bin.

• Though he took her body – knowing she was his brother’s lover – he could never win her heart.

• Now, he is consumed by a suffocating guilt and profound loneliness on his throne, haunted by the gaze of the woman he executed.

※ A goshiwon resident turned reluctant road manager.

• A struggling thirty-year-old job seeker who unexpectedly becomes the manager of his next-door neighbor and nemesis, Shin Seo-ri.

• Though her relentless nagging makes him want to quit daily, he finds solace in working close to his ultimate ideal type, superstar Yoon Ji-hyo.

• He is a lovable tsundere who remains loyally by Seo-ri’s side despite his constant grumbling.

※ The Megastar & Epitome of beauty and humility.

• A veteran actress with 19 years of experience.

• Her world is turned upside down when her long-forgotten rival, Shin Seo-ri, suddenly rises to stardom with a breakout villain role.

• To make matters worse, she is dealing with a sudden breakup from a secret relationship.

• While jealous of Seo-ri’s sudden success, she harbors a complex sense of nostalgia from their grueling childhood days as child stars.

※ Seo-ri’s Grandmother, who lives solely for her granddaughter.

• Having endured a tragic life losing both her husband and children, seeing her granddaughter on TV was her ultimate joy.

• Recently, however, she feels a strange sense of unfamiliarity from Seo-ri, reminiscent of how she acted after the childhood accident that took her parents.

• Unable to voice her deep anxieties, she stands torn between tears and smiles before her granddaughter.

※ CEO of Doran Entertainment.

• A veteran agency CEO with 30 years of experience. Just as she was dreaming of retirement, her stagnant client, Shin Seo-ri, strikes gold with a major endorsement deal, bringing in massive wealth.

• However, she is currently miserable, caught in the crossfire between a newly disrespectful Seo-ri and a complaining Ji-hyo.

• The stress is causing her severe hair loss as she prays for peace.

※ Seo-ri’s Mentor & A fading shaman.

• A down-to-earth counselor who happens to be the only person aware that Shin Seo-ri is possessed by a Joseon spirit.

• Out of pity for Seo-ri’s desperate struggle to survive, she acts as her protector.

• As her fate intertwines with Seo-ri, her spiritual powers suddenly reawaken, unlocking her divine vision and proving that Seo-ri is the ultimate blessing of her life.

※ The diligent Manager of Daebak Goshiwon.

• His quiet, routine life is thrown into chaos after resident Shin Seo-ri holds a secret shamanic ritual on the rooftop, attracting wealthy elites to the building.

• Though desperate to avoid drama, he benefits from her presence when she helps an unemployed resident get a job and catches a notorious thief.

• He ultimately respects Seo-ri as the facility’s most successful resident.

※ Sae-gye’s Arranged Match & A calculated chaebol princess.

• Determined not to live like her mother, who begged for her unfaithful husband’s attention, she focused on amassing power.

• She chooses to marry the arrogant Cha Sae-gye for status, planning to turn a blind eye to any affairs.

• However, her flawless life plan hits a major roadblock when a seemingly insignificant, nameless actress named Shin Seo-ri steps into the picture.

※ Sae-gye’s Grandfather and Chairman of Chail Group.

• A self-made tycoon whose grandson, Cha Sae-gye, is his absolute pride and joy.

• While proud of Sae-gye’s independent business success, he desperately wants him to secure a powerful arranged marriage.

• He is frustrated when Sae-gye falls for a nameless actress, mirroring the tragic choices of his late son, finding no peace even in the twilight of his life.

※ Sae-gye’s Right-Hand Man and Chief of Staff.

• A sharp and tight-lipped kingmaker planted by Chairman Dal-su to spy on Sae-gye.

• However, working closely with the lonely heir, Jae-han develops a deep affection for him, treating him like a younger brother.

• He works tirelessly in hopes that Sae-gye will quickly inherit Chail Group so he can finally fulfill his role as a true kingmaker.

※ Sae-gye’s Eldest Aunt & CEO of Chail Food.

• The eldest daughter of Chairman Dal-su.

• After a high-profile divorce, she struggled to make an impact in the corporate hierarchy.

• Despite a lifelong rivalry with her younger sister, Ju-mi, she proposes a tactical alliance when her nephew, Cha Sae-gye, emerges as a dangerous contender for the throne, entering the succession war with hidden motives.

※ Sae-gye’s Youngest Aunt & CEO of Chail Apparel.

• The youngest daughter of Chail Group, who hides cutthroat ambition beneath a charming exterior.

• When her nephew dominates business headlines, she panics over losing her shot at the company.

• Approached by her sister for a joint management alliance, she accepts the offer for now, plotting to use her sister to ultimately seize the throne for herself.

※ Psychiatrist and Cha Sae-gye’s Close Friend.

• A scholarship student from a low-income background who endured severe bullying in high school until Cha Sae-gye reached out to him.

• Now serving as Sae-gye’s personal physician, he remains the only anchor capable of handling Sae-gye’s cynical nature.

• He firmly believes that love is the ultimate cure and salvation for human suffering, a prescription Sae-gye desperately needs.

※ Seo-ri’s Colleague and Fellow Actress.

• A close friend who has shared a decade of obscurity with Shin Seo-ri as background extras.

• She used to feel a subtle sense of superiority over Seo-ri, but faces an existential crisis when Seo-ri suddenly explodes in popularity through a breakthrough villain role.

• While trying to support her friend, she cannot help but feel a growing sense of jealousy and inferiority.

※ Executive at BOJ & A betrayed founding member.

• A founding member of Chail Group who sacrificed his youth for the company, only to be forced into early retirement.

• At his lowest point, a mysterious figure extended a saving hand.

• Fuelled by a burning desire for revenge, he bides his time, counting down the days until he can make a triumphant return to Chail Group as a conquering hero.

※ Mun-do’s Fixer and Enforcer.

• A former Olympic judo reserve athlete whose career was ruined by a match-fixing scandal.

• This betrayal taught him a cynical lesson: money controls everything.

• Now, he channels his strength into serving the ambitious Choi Mun-do, acting as a fiercely loyal and dangerous fixer willing to break the law to secure Mun-do’s path to power.

※ Cha Sae-gye’s Secretary & Working Mom.

• A mother who overcame a career break to land a job in the BOJ secretariat under the cynical calculation that a mother is less likely to quit.

• Having survived the chaos of raising two sons, she believed she could handle a difficult boss, but finds her limits tested daily by the overwhelming workload of her ruthless superior.

※ Head Housekeeper of Myeonghyeon-jae.

• The meticulous housekeeper who manages every aspect of the grand estate.

• Having served the mansion for a lifetime, she believes that no matter who inherits it, it must absolutely not be Cha Sae-gye.

• To prevent his ascension, she operates quietly in the shadows, playing a dangerous game of espionage between the rival heirs, Mun-do and Ju-mi.