Masquerade — Characters & Cast

At first, money. Later, a real sense of responsibility toward the people and the few people at court who come to trust him.

He starts as a carefree acrobat and clown mocking the royals. As a stand-in king he grows into a thoughtful, compassionate ruler who understands the power he holds and what it costs.

Survival amid court conspiracies and the constant threat of poison.

A bizarre, fearful ruler who is left incapacitated by an assassination attempt. His absence sets up the story, and his presence stands in dark contrast to his double's.

Keeping the kingdom stable and protecting the throne from rival factions.

The King's Chief Secretary. He finds and trains Ha-sun as a political tool and gradually comes to see the clown as a better ruler than the man he replaced.