This Korean Drama has given me a lot of education on the first Joseon Emperor and the ending of the last dynasty. This was great! I found this by hearing the complaints of Korean Netizens discriminating against Yoo Ah In who played Yi Bang Won. I mean wow, I hope he got an award for his role. What Yoo Ah In does in private and personal life is his business. I am already aware of South Korea's homophobia. That doesn't take away YAI his acting skills. People need to give it a rest. Shin Se Kyung who played Boon Yi, I love her demeanor of how she acted as a good and gracious person to help others. Byun Yo Han who played Ddang Sae/ Lee Bang Ji another actor who did his part wow, I wonder if he actually knows martial art because he was very good. Yoon Kyun Sang who played Mu Hyul, I love him. I loved the other main actors and without them, this would not be a great story. It was a team effort. I do want to mention this actress, he flexibility and stunts was awesomely good. OMGosh.