Love Against the Throne characters

Who's who in Love Against the Throne, a short drama series of 55 episodes on BingeTube: the 3 main characters as the story introduces them.

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Main characters

Emperor

Who they are: Father protecting his daughter in the palace.

In the story: In the imperial palace, the emperor comforts his young daughter with a promise that her mother, the empress, will one day return to them. The emperor vows to protect both his daughter and the empress.

First seen: episode 1 (free).

Jiang Nian

Who they are: Spirited young woman with a mysterious past.

In the story: Meanwhile, in a bustling market town, a spirited young woman living under the name Jiang Nian draws attention with her bold personality. Jiang Nian’s encounters hint at a deeper connection to the imperial family and the court’s affairs.

First seen: episode 2 (free); also in episode 3 (free).

Xiang Si Gao

Who they are: Figure connected to Jiang Nian's secret.

In the story: People around her recognize her importance, including a figure named Xiang Si Gao, though she struggles to remember details about her past.

Where to start

Watch episode 1 of Love Against the Throne (episodes 1–5 free).

Love Against the Throne: the story, episode guide and questions

Love Against the Throne characters: questions

Who are the main characters in Love Against the Throne?

Emperor (father protecting his daughter in the palace); Jiang Nian (spirited young woman with a mysterious past); Xiang Si Gao (figure connected to Jiang Nian's secret).

Who is Emperor in Love Against the Throne?

Father protecting his daughter in the palace. In the imperial palace, the emperor comforts his young daughter with a promise that her mother, the empress, will one day return to them.

Who is Jiang Nian in Love Against the Throne?

Spirited young woman with a mysterious past. Meanwhile, in a bustling market town, a spirited young woman living under the name Jiang Nian draws attention with her bold personality.

Who is Xiang Si Gao in Love Against the Throne?

Figure connected to Jiang Nian's secret. People around her recognize her importance, including a figure named Xiang Si Gao, though she struggles to remember details about her past.