Dong Wang Kong

Dong Wang Kong
Dong Wang Kong, Busang (동왕공, 東王父, 부상):The Lord King of the East and the God of Birth and Spring. He is the father of Habaek, as well as Shin Nong's closest and dearest friend. Because of his own affinity to fire and his decision to ally with Shin Nong, he has separated from his wife, Suh Wang Moh and child and now resides at The Moon Palace. Habaek has long since believed his father has died. Despite his strong resemblance to Habaek, his temperament is entirely different - Dong Wang Kong is gentle and lax-mannered and has had few encounters with humans. When Hoo-ye comes to the Lunar palace to take Soah away, Mok-rang tries tricking Dong Wang Kang into going back to see Suh-wang-mo. Although he sees through the lie, he obliges as an excuse to see her one last time. Dong Wang Kong confronts The Emperor and barters with his life for the safety and happiness of his family. The Emperor has other plans for him, he sends Dong Wang Kong to The Moon Palace to fulfil a mission; to end Shin Nong or put his family at risk. Dong Wang Kong has no choice in this matter and meets his apparent death at The Moon palace, refusing to dodge an attack from Shin Nong. Shin Nong however, has promised Suh Wang Moh to never bring harm to her family and instead exchanges his life for Dong Wang Kong. Dong Wang Kong now lives as Shin Nong.