Based on the life of Empress Myeongseong (1851 - 1895), the first official wife of King Gojong, the 26th king of the Joseon dynasty. She was killed on October 8, 1895 by Japanese assassins.
AWARDS
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient |
| 2001 | KBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actress | Lee Mi-yeon |
| 2001 | KBS Drama Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Kim Sung-hwan |
| 2001 | KBS Drama Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Kim Bo-mi |
| 2001 | KBS Drama Awards | PD of the Year Award | Yoon Chang-bum |
| 2002 | Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actor in TV | Yoo Dong-geun |
| 2002 | KBS Drama Awards | Daesang/Grand Prize | Yoo Dong-geun |
| 2002 | KBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actress | Choi Myung-gil |
