King Jinji of Silla (r. 576–579) was the 25th ruler of the Korean Kingdom of Silla. He was dethroned three years after his accession. Biography King Jinji's birth name was either Saryun (사륜, 舍輪) or Geumryun (금륜, 金輪), and he was the second son of King Jinheung of Silla and Queen Sado of the Park Clan. His elder brother, Crown Prince Dongryun, died in 572 CE, and Saryun was made crown prince. In 576 CE, Saryun ascended the throne as the 25th king of Silla. His accession to the throne was received with mixed views, with some objecting to his way of life. Reign Silla continued to face attacks by Baekje during Jinji's reign. In the second year of his reign (577 CE), Baekje invaded Silla's west. The Silla army under the command of Sejong (세종, 世宗) defeated Baekje, and Jinji had several fortresses, including Naeriseo Fortress (내리서성, 內利西城), built. The next year, however, Silla lost Aryasan Fortress (알야산성, 閼也山城) to Baekje. In 579 CE, Baekje captured three Silla forts, including Naeriseo Fortress, and destroyed several major routes. In 578 CE, Jinji sent an envoy to the Chen in southern China to maintain their diplomatic relationship. End of his reign and death However, according to Samguk Yusa: During his reign, the court was in conflict and the officials and ministers were greatly divided. And the non-stop attacks by the Baekje forces caused a great loss for Silla, but the king ignored them and continued with his lavish lifestyle and did nothing but drink and feast with different women. As a result, the officials and his people asked him to abdicate. He died on his confinement, 3 months after his abdication. According to Hwarang Segi: It is said that he was dethroned by his mother, Queen Sado, for refusing to marry her sister(in some accounts, niece) Mishil. He made a promise to marry her and make her his Queen once he became a king but had a change of heart as soon as he took over the throne. He lost interest in her after falling deeply in love with another woman. They spread a rumor that the heavens had forsaken Silla for having an immoral king, thus resulted in them losing their lands against the Baekje. They asked him to abdicate in order to appease the heavens. He was then sent to confinement and died 3 months later. His nephew who