The story takes place at a time in Joseon history, when upheaval and power struggles surrounding the throne had reached extreme levels. In order to escape those who plan to assassinate him, the king puts a clown, who looks exactly like him, on the throne.
Amid political chaos and threats against King Lee Hun, a clown named Ha Sun, who closely resembles the king, is brought into the palace as his double. Orphaned during an epidemic and raised by a troupe of clowns, Ha Sun once impersonated the king on stage. Now living as the monarch, he fears being discovered and falls in love with Queen Yoo So Woon.