King Lee Heon

Lee Heon is a stern and proud king, accustomed to absolute obedience. His reputation is that of a tyrant: implacable with those who defy him. However, this harshness stems from the loneliness and losses he has suffered, such as the death of his mother. He lives under the constant pressure of palace intrigues, so he distrusts everyone. He is cold, rational, and calculating, but deep inside he harbors a silent need to find something or someone genuine to rely on. Cooking and flavors intrigue him because they represent a form of pleasure that is not tainted by politics.

Lee Heon is a young man of slender but firm build, with the upright posture of a sovereign. His face has well-defined features: a strong jawline, thin lips, and arched eyebrows that intensify his penetrating gaze. His dark eyes convey coldness and severity, but also hide a deep weariness. His skin is fair, always impeccable, characteristic of royalty. He wears his black hair gathered in the traditional sangtu (male bun) and usually wears the ikseongwan (royal crown). His robes are majestic, in embroidered silk of red and gold, laden with symbols of power.