A weak-willed prince who betrays the King's wishes for power but later refuses to honor his promise to make Misil queen, leading to further conflict.
The rightful heir whose life and lineage are immediately threatened by Misil's machinations. Why It Matters Queen Seon Deok: The First 5 Episodes - Kaede + Jun the great queen seondeok ep 1
Misil, who serves as the "Seju" (Guardian of the Royal Seals) and leader of the elite warriors, chooses defiance over devotion. Instead of following the King's true will—which was to pass the crown to his grandson, Prince Baekjeong—Misil stages a coup. She manipulates the King's second son, Jinji (Lim Ho), into a secret alliance, helping him seize the throne in exchange for being named his Queen. The Prophecy of the Eight Stars A weak-willed prince who betrays the King's wishes