(Kim Jin-woo): Hee-jin's arrogant ex-boyfriend and the lead actor playing King Sukjong in the drama series.

In the second episode of the 2012 South Korean time-travel romance (also known as Queen In-Hyeon's Man ), the storyline deepens as Kim Bung-do begins to grasp the mysterious power of the talisman that transported him 300 years into the future. Plot Summary and Key Developments

: During a press conference for her new drama, "New Jang Heebin," a dizzy Hee-jin takes a solitary walk in the woods to clear her head. There, she unexpectedly witnesses Bung-do—who has jumped forward in time again—engaged in a fierce sword fight with another man from the Joseon era. Key Characters and Cast

(Yoo In-na): An aspiring actress who lands the career-defining role of Queen In-hyeon.

: In 2012, Choi Hee-jin faces professional and personal strain. She is pressured by her ex-boyfriend and co-star, Han Dong-min, who wants to rekindle their relationship, and by her rival actress, Na-jeong.

This episode effectively establishes the "life-or-death" mechanic of the time travel: Bung-do can only jump forward to 2012 when his life is in immediate danger in the past.