[3] The Prince was born in 1021 (12th year reign of his father) at Yeondeok Palace (연덕궁), his mother's official residence with the name of "Wang Ki" (왕기; 王基).
In 1031, Ki was appointed as Honginsunghyogwangdeokgongsin Sutaewi Sangseoryeong (홍인숭효광덕공신 수태위 겸 상서령; 弘仁崇孝光德功臣 守太尉兼尙書令) and honoured as Duke of the Gaeseong State (개성국공; 開城國公)[4] while three years later became a Sutaebo (수태보; 守太保) during the first year reign of King Jeongjong.
In 1049, Ki became Sutaesa Naesaryeong (수태사 겸 내사령; 守太師 內史令) and then became Jungseoryeong (중서령; 中書令) in 1061.
[1] On his birthday, it was said that he was given a Royal Ceremonial Service (예폐; 禮幣) and honoured as Duke Pyeongyang (평양공; 平壤公).
[6] In 1072, "Gyowi" (교위; 校尉), "Geosin" (거신; 巨身) and others who did a conspiracy case of an attempt to abolished Munjong and established Ki as the new king, were discovered and executed, while his eldest son, Wang Chin got exiled to the Haenam.