Kingmaker: The Change of Destiny

Kingmaker: The Change of Destiny is a 2020 South Korean television series starring Park Si-hoo, Ko Sung-hee, Sung Hyuk and Jun Kwang-ryul. It is based on the novel Wind, Clouds and Tombstone by Lee Byung-joo and aired on TV Chosun every Saturday and Sunday at 22:50 starting May 17, 2020.

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Synopsis

A story depicting a fierce struggle for the throne in Joseon.
Choi Chun-joong is the best face reader in the nation. He was born into a prestigious family, but his family was killed off. He is looked down upon as a fortune-teller, but he eventually becomes the most powerful person in Joseon. He is aware of Joseon's fate and tries to change it. He also devotes his life to the woman he loves.
Lee Bong-ryeon is a beautiful princess and the daughter of King Cheoljong. She has a special ability to see the fate of people. Her ability is a blessing and, at the same time, a curse to her. Lee Bong-ryeon meets Choi Chun-joong and tries to change the fate of Joseon for the better.

Cast

Main

Park Si-hoo as Choi Chun-joong / Choi Mu-myung, Joseon's best fortune teller
*Kang Tae-woo as young Choi Chun-joong
Ko Sung-hee as Princess Lee Bong-ryun, King Cheoljong's daughter
*Hong Seung-hee as young Princess Lee Bong-ryun
Jun Kwang-ryul as Lee Ha-eung, Prince Heungsun, Gojong's father and an ambitious royal family
Sung Hyuk as Chae In-kyoo, adopted son of Jangdong Kim clan and Chun-joong's friend
*Choi Jung-woo as young Chae In-kyu

Supporting

Jangdong Kim clan

Kim Seung-soo is Kim Byung-woon, Kim Jwa-geun's son and his power surpasses the King.
Cha Kwang-soo as Kim Jwa-geun, Jangdong Kim clan's representative and head.
Yoon A-jung as Lady Na-hap, Kim Jwa-geun's concubine.
Han Jae-young as Kim Byung-hak, The core force of the Jangdong Kim clan.

Royal Household

Kim Bo-yeon as Dowager Queen Jo
Jung-Wook as King Cheoljong, the 25th King of Joseon and Lee Bong-ryun's father.
Eru as Lee Ha-jun, the most likely candidate for succession to the throne.
Park Sang-hoon as Lee Jae-hwang, Emperor Gojong, Lee Ha-eung's 2nd son and the first emperor of Joseon.
Park Jung-yeon as Min Ja-young, Empress Myeongseong

People in ''Baeogae''

Jo Bok-rae as Yong Pal-ryong, Chun-joong's right-hand man and Baeogae's informant.
Kim Joo-ryoung as Joo-Mo, Baeogae's mistress.
Han Dong-kyoo is the Equator's truth; the person wearing a red coat and disguised as a wig and beard, she was called the Equator.
Noh Hyung-wook as Paeng Goo-chul, Joo-Mo's little brother.