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A royal prophecy warns that the birth of twins will end the male line of succession. To protect the kingdom, one twin sister is exiled to a distant desert, growing up unaware of her royal

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Season 1

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Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/25/2009
Court Lady Mishil seduces the kings of Shilla to gain enormous power and influence over the royal court, but a prophecy regarding twins promises her eventual downfall.
Director: Unknown
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Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/26/2009
King Jinpyeong and Lady Maya have twin daughters, forcing the king to send the younger daughter away with the maid Sohwa before Mishil can get her hands on the girl.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/1/2009
Fifteen years later, Deokman lives a life of a merchant with her mother Sohwa. King Jinpyeong's line of male heirs comes to an end.
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Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/2/2009
Deokman displays her wits against a Chinese official. Lady Mishil's personal guard Chilsuk finally tracks down Deokman as the twin, and attempts to kill her and Sohwa.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/8/2009
After her husband's death, Princess Chunmyung leaves for the countryside to give birth to her son and keep him far from the reaches of Mishil.
Director: Unknown
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Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/9/2009
Chunmyung encounters Deokman and mistakes her for a boy. Deokman believes Chunmyung is a nun and saves her life.
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Episode 7
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/15/2009
Saved by Princess Cheonmyeong, Deokman feels somewhat intimate with her. Yusin saves Princess Cheonmyeong.
Director: Unknown
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Episode 8
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/16/2009
Deokman is arrested and brought to the palace, but Chunmyung intervenes and assigns her to be part of the Hwarang.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 9
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/22/2009
Yusin and The Followers of Maitreya return from the battle, only to face disdain from The Ten Elite Hwarang.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 10
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/23/2009
Yusin is being called to be under the command of Seolwon while Deokman stays in Amagseong Fortress.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 11
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/29/2009
Deokman survives an attack, but for Silla to win, Yushin's battered troops are forced to face the enemy once again, alone.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 12
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/30/2009
The Hwarang are rewarded for their achievements in battle. Deokman is arrested under suspicion of trying to assassinate Yushin's father.
Director: Unknown
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Episode 13
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 7/6/2009
Deokman discovers Chunmyung's true identity. Mishil's background is revealed and the source of her power is suspected to arrive at the palace through a foreign trading delegation.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 14
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 7/7/2009
The Sadaham Plum Blossom turns out to be an almanac. As Deokman tries to spy on Mishil, she discovers the true fate of Chilsuk.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 15
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 7/13/2009
Mishil attempts to discredit Deokman in front of Yushin and Chunmyung, but is thwarted. Instead, Deokman manages to get close to Mishil and spy on her for Chunmyung.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 16
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 7/14/2009
Using the almanac to her advantage, Mishil makes a prediction to manipulate the royal court. She attempts to bring Yushin over to her side.
Director: Unknown
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Episode 17
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 7/20/2009
Through Mishil, Deokman is one step closer to finding out her true identity. She attempts to meet with the king to answer her questions.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 18
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 7/21/2009
A theft among the Hwarang nearly forces Deokman to reveal her true gender, but Chunmyung's own questions and investigations lead her to learning the truth.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 19
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 7/27/2009
Chunmyung tries to send Deokman far from the palace and away from Mishil. Though unable to meet with the king, Deokman pursues a meeting with Queen Maya.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 20
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 7/28/2009
Princess Cheonmyeong tells Queen Maya that Deokman is her lost twin sister. Deokman tries to sort things out.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 21
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 8/3/2009
Yushin and Deokman go on the run as everyone in the palace realizes who Deokman is. Bidam, Mishil's secret son, appears.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 22
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 8/4/2009
Deokman and Yusin sneak into Yangjigol Village. Mishil and Jinpyeong are at odds with each other.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 23
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 8/10/2009
Yushin, Deokman, and Bidam form an unlikely alliance against Mishil's soldiers. Chunmyung searches for Deokman with Alchun and other Hwarang guards.
Director: Unknown
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Episode 24
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 8/11/2009
Hwarang Daenambo is sent to kill Deokman, but a case of mistaken identity leads to the wrong person getting killed.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 25
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 8/17/2009
With the death of Chunmyung, Deokman plans to take revenge and earn her rightful place in the royal family.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 26
Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 8/18/2009
A public announcement is made that threatens the position of Queen Maya and King Jinpyeong. Meanwhile, Yusin must deal with a threat against his family from his own people.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 27
Season 1 Episode 27 - Aired 8/24/2009
Ill omens begin to appear around the palace. Deokman tries to extract information from a mystical monk that can help her return to the palace.
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Episode 28
Season 1 Episode 28 - Aired 8/25/2009
Deokman confuses Mishil with Bidam. When Mishil tries to burn Bidam, something unexpected happens.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 29
Season 1 Episode 29 - Aired 8/31/2009
The royal house acknowledges Deokman as the lost daughter and crowns her as princess, and heir to the throne. Immediately, she makes her first decree as a princess - to build an astronomy tower.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 30
Season 1 Episode 30 - Aired 9/1/2009
Deokman's decision to release the almanac to the public is met with some consternation even among her supporters.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 31
Season 1 Episode 31 - Aired 9/7/2009
Deokman brings Sohwa back to the palace with her. Mishil promotes Chilsook as the teacher of the Hwarang.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 32
Season 1 Episode 32 - Aired 9/8/2009
The Grand Marshal tournament begins, and the second question leads Deokman to discover a secret about the royal kings and Mishil.
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Writer: Unknown
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Episode 33
Season 1 Episode 33 - Aired 9/14/2009
Bidam learns about his identity while Yushin prepares to win the tournament and become Grand Marshal.
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Episode 34
Season 1 Episode 34 - Aired 9/15/2009
Yusin, Bidam, and Alcheon prepare for the upcoming third challenge duel and strengthen their determination.
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Episode 35
Season 1 Episode 35 - Aired 9/21/2009
Chilsook finds it hard to accept the results of the final duel between Bidam and Yusin, where Bidam loses.
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Episode 36
Season 1 Episode 36 - Aired 9/22/2009
Misil finds evidence against Yushin that could prevent him from becoming a Grand Marshal, and affect his loyalties.
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Writer: Unknown
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Episode 37
Season 1 Episode 37 - Aired 9/28/2009
Yusin tells Deokman how difficult it is to keep the trust between the sovereign and its subject.
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Episode 38
Season 1 Episode 38 - Aired 9/29/2009
The country turns into confusion with murders taking place as the price of grains skyrockets.
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Episode 39
Season 1 Episode 39 - Aired 10/5/2009
Deokman comes up with an idea to distribute the military rice to the people against the greedy nobles.
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Episode 40
Season 1 Episode 40 - Aired 10/6/2009
Despite the king's frail condition, Deokman does not want to marry, but expresses a desire to rule alone. She is not the only one who wants the throne.
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Writer: Unknown
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Episode 41
Season 1 Episode 41 - Aired 10/12/2009
Chunchu brings Boryang to his secret house. Seolwon suspects Sejong regarding Boryang's disappearance.
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Episode 42
Season 1 Episode 42 - Aired 10/13/2009
Misil takes a vacation, despite the turmoil within her camp, and returns with a stronger resolve to become queen.
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Episode 43
Season 1 Episode 43 - Aired 10/19/2009
Deokman proceeds with tax reform to weaken and divide the power of nobles, including Mishil.
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Episode 44
Season 1 Episode 44 - Aired 10/20/2009
Mishil finds out about Deokman's plan and tries to scuttle it by getting in touch with officials in advance.
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Writer: Unknown
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Episode 45
Season 1 Episode 45 - Aired 10/26/2009
Seohyeon and Yongchun tell Seolwon that they won't budge an inch unless they get the King's arrest approval.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 46
Season 1 Episode 46 - Aired 10/27/2009
Mishil orders a state of martial law and for Deokman to be captured and killed. Deokman's supporters are tortured into revealing her location.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 47
Season 1 Episode 47 - Aired 11/2/2009
An attack on Deokman's hideout brings tragic consequences for both sides, compelling Deokman to return to the palace.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 48
Season 1 Episode 48 - Aired 11/3/2009
Deokman visits Mishil at the palace and tells her that she will be interrogated in front of all the officials.
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Episode 49
Season 1 Episode 49 - Aired 11/9/2009
With every intent on having Silla for herself, Mishil escapes with her loyal band of soldiers and starts a civil war.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 50
Season 1 Episode 50 - Aired 11/10/2009
Deokman offers a peaceful alliance, testing Mishil's will to continue fighting for her dream.
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Episode 51
Season 1 Episode 51 - Aired 11/16/2009
Following Mishil's death, Deokman must regain the loyalties of her followers, but Bidam also has plans of his own.
Director: Unknown
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Episode 52
Season 1 Episode 52 - Aired 11/17/2009
Years into Deokman's reign, the Internal Affairs under Bidam begin arresting suspected traitors that are linked to Yushin.
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Episode 53
Season 1 Episode 53 - Aired 11/23/2009
Bidam tells Deokman about Yusin's involvement in Secret Society Bokya to make her order an investigation.
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Episode 54
Season 1 Episode 54 - Aired 11/24/2009
While Bidam tracks down the Bokya, Yushin is sent on a private mission to spy on the enemy kingdom of Baekje.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 55
Season 1 Episode 55 - Aired 11/30/2009
Yushin's information is deemed faulty and that places greater pressure on Deokman to execute him. Meanwhile Bidam tries to secure Deokman's heart.
Director: Unknown
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Episode 56
Season 1 Episode 56 - Aired 12/1/2009
Seolwon asks Deokman to entrust him with full powers over Silla's military if he wins the war against Baekje.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Episode 57
Season 1 Episode 57 - Aired 12/7/2009
With Wolya's surrender, Yusin becomes a major general again. Bidam shows how sincere his love for Deokman is.
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Episode 58
Season 1 Episode 58 - Aired 12/8/2009
Deokman orders Bidam's private soldiers to join the national military, and Bidam is glad about it.
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Episode 59
Season 1 Episode 59 - Aired 12/14/2009
Bidam's supporters betray him in the hopes that he will break his engagement off with Deokman and claim the throne for himself.
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Episode 60
Season 1 Episode 60 - Aired 12/15/2009
Conspiracies surround Bidam, prompting Deokman to send Bidam far from the capital until the furor dies down.
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Episode 61
Season 1 Episode 61 - Aired 12/21/2009
A misunderstanding breaks the fragile trust between Deokman and Bidam, and the palace undergoes a second military coup.
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Episode 62
Season 1 Episode 62 - Aired 12/22/2009
Bidam lays siege upon the capital, but when he learns the truth of Deokman's betrayal, he seals his doomed fate.
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