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An archer, two assassins, a cook, a monk, and a former tavern keeper. To find the Pearl of Avalokiteshvara—the last hope for a kingdom on the brink of defeat—it took an extraordinary team. New images from « Sacred Jewel »Here are the members of the escort who will accompany Baek Gyeol (Ahn Bo-hyun) on their mission. Each with their own weapons, talents, and backstories.
A team that's polar opposites
On the emperor’s orders, these warriors must join forces to recover the sacred relic. Leading them is Baek Gyeol, a former member of the Gyeollyonggun, the elite guard, who has been appointed head of the escort. The problem is that he must now work alongside the warriors of the Yabyeolcho, whom he once despised. Starting with their leader, Choi Gu (Lee Sung-min).
The Pillars of Escort Services
Geol Seung (Ha Yoon-kyung) is the only woman in the group, and their guide. A former tavern owner at the Ganghwa Island market, she is pragmatic and quick-witted, and brings a different perspective to the mission.
Mu Saeng (Hyun Bong-sik), one of the most experienced soldiers, has a massive build and extraordinary strength: he wields a heavy polearm as easily as a dagger. Gruff and stubborn, yet big-hearted, he is Choi Gu’s right-hand man. Off the battlefield, the two bicker like brothers.
Jap Son (Kim Do-hyun) is a formidable archer and former hunter. Small but tough, straightforward and carefree, he often gets himself into trouble, but his sense of humor should lighten the mood on what promises to be a high-tension journey.
Two assassins with opposite personalities
For the most covert missions, two assassins who are polar opposites. Han Dam (Son Woo-hyun) is a cold-blooded fighter, haunted by the loss of his family in the war. Ado Eul-chi (Bae Jung-nam), a descendant of Jurchens who took refuge in Goryeo, is, by contrast, an eternal optimist. A duo that promises striking contrasts.
The other members
Each of the newest members has their own reasons for joining the adventure:
- Song Mu-jin (Ryu Yeon-seok) gave up preparing for the civil service exam to join the Yabyeolcho and support his family.
- Hong Bong-yi (Ahn Do-gyu), a slender young chef, makes up for it with his liveliness and determination.
- Sam Do (Han Sang-jo), a colossus carrying a shield, also takes care of the homing pigeons.
- Beop Hang (Gi Yoon) is a monk and a disciple of Master Gak Yu.
An Impossible Mission
With such diverse backgrounds and talents, will this unlikely team be able to overcome its divisions and carry out its mission? That is the central question of this historical drama, which promises as many battles as it does strong human bonds.
«Sacred Jewel» will air starting Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 10:40 p.m. (Korean time)—which is 2:40 p.m. in France—on JTBC.