Drama Apologizes for Historical Inaccuracies

A production team issued a formal apology on May 16th, bowing their heads in regret to viewers who had shown love and concern for issues surrounding the drama's world-building and historical inaccuracies. The producers specifically addressed viewer criticism regarding a scene where the king wore a Guryumyeongwan during the coronation ceremony, and officials shouted Cheonse, which was perceived as undermining Korea's sovereign status.

The team admitted a failure to properly examine the historical implications within the drama's fictional setting. They acknowledged not fully grasping how Joseon court etiquette evolved, stating that as both a romance and alternate-history series, the intersection of its fictional world and real historical context required more caution and depth. This insufficient effort in refining world-building was a key point of their admission.

Furthermore, the lead actor also expressed deep reflection and apology for her part, admitting she should have approached the project with greater awareness. She acknowledged not thinking more deeply about the historical verification issues viewers pointed out, regretting her lack of deeper study as an actor. The actor thanked viewers for their criticism, promising to approach future projects with more caution and thoroughness.