Lady Daemyeongjuwon of the Gangneung Wang clan () was the daughter of Wang Ye who became the 15th wife of Taejo of Goryeo. Wang Ye's surname was originally "Kim" as the son of Kim Sà Ân-hà Âi () and the 6th generation descendant of Kim Chu-wà Ân. After Wang Kà Ân established the new Goryeo dynasty, Ye was given new Surname "Wang" due to his contribution in helping Wang Kà Ân unify the Later Three Kingdoms. Wang Ye served under Wang Sun-sik ()'s command in the wars to reunify Korea. Wang Ye's family and descendants were the most powerful family in Gangneung from generation to generation.