About 500 years ago during the time of Chosun Dynasty, Korea boasted a rigidly hierarchical and male dominated social structure. Set in this period, “Jewel in the Palace” is based on a true story about a legendary girl (Jang-Geum) who became the first woman to be the supreme royal physician of her times.

Despite her poor condition as a low class girl in the male dominated society, Jang-Geum overcame a series of social discrimination and landed herself as a royal cook, later becoming the royal physician, then ultimately the physician in charge of the king. She was even given by the king the title “The Great Jang-Geum”. The story of her checkered life on her success and breakdown as well as her love story beautifully unfold. “Jewel in the Palace” is sure to touch your heart.

Main Cast

• Lee Young Ae as Suh Jang Geum
• Jo Jung Eun as young Suh Jang Geum
• Ji Jin Hee as Min Jung Ho
• Hong Ri Na as Choi Keum Young
• Im Ho as King Joong Jong

Other Information

• Title: 대장금(大長今) / Dae-jang-geum
• Also known as: Jewel in the Palace / Great Jang Geum
• Episodes: 54
• Broadcast network: MBC
• Broadcast period: 2003-Sep-15 to 2004-Mar-23
• Air time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55
• Soundtrack: Dae Jang Geum OST

Links

• MBC Homepage / MBC Global Media

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