The Great Jang-Geum (2003–2004)
"Dae Jang-geum" (original title)

A series based on a real person in Korean history, Suh, Jang-geum.

Stars:

Yeong-ae Lee, Jin-hee Ji, Ri-na Hong

Cast

Credited cast:
Yeong-ae Lee	...	Jang-Geum Seo
Jin-hee Ji	...	Jeong-ho Min
Ri-na Hong	...	Choi Keum-young
Mi-ri Gyeon	...	Court Lady Choi
Mi-kyeong Yang	...	Attendant court lady Han
Ho Lim	...	King Jungjong
Jeong Un Cho	...	Young Jang-Geum
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Bo-ra Geum	...	NaJudaek
Ji-min Han	...	Shinbi
Jeon-geun Jo	...	Young Jang-geum Seo
Kyeong-hwan Jo	...	Prime Minister, Gyeom-Ho Oh
Hye-seon Kim	...	Myeong-Hee Park, Jang-Geum's Mother
So-yeong Kim	...	(2003)
Yeo-jin Kim	...	Woman Dr. Jang-Deok
Hie-do Lee	...	Pan-Sul Choi

Storyline

The story of Suh, Jang-geum, who struggles in life begins with being the child of fugitives, to being a Court Lady of the Royal Kitchen, to becoming the first Female Royal Physician. This show that could be shown on the Soap Opera Channel, History Channel, Food Channel, and Medical Channel at the same time! This is based on a REAL character in Korean History.

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Plot Keywords:

cook | korea | slave | disease | korean food | 

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | History

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Details

Official Sites:

Offficial site [kr]

Country:

South Korea

Language:

Korean

Release Date:

15 September 2003 (South Korea)

Also Known As:

A Jewel in the Palace

Filming Locations:

Changdeokgung, Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Company Credits

Production Co:

MBC-TV Korea

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (episodes 1-54)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

A Confucian Monk: Your fate will be destined by three women. You killed the first woman, though you didn't want to. You will save the second one, but she will die because of you. The third one will kill you, but save thousands.

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Connections

Spin-off Jang Geum ieui Kkum (2005)

User Reviews

Dae Jang-Geum

This is a good drama recommended for ladies and young people as the show is about a persistent person who never give up, despite one obstacles after another. I have recommended to my son and daughter to watch. The plot revolves around how a common girl could work in a palace as a palace girl, be bullied and because she was determined to learn, she overcame all odds to be the top of her palace girl career, but was derailed by many political opponents. Although framed, she came back via a different career path as a female doctor. All throughout her struggles, it was her reminders from her mentors that made her succeed, and on the verge of giving up, motivated her to try harder. As I watch the drama, it reminded me of the way corporate world works where competition will prevent you from moving up. This story has many plots and subplots, love and romance, and sacrifices. There are also funny moments acted out by Jang-Geum's foster parents. As the story unfurled, I learned many things about taking care of one's health and traditional Chinese (in this case, Korean) medicine, and about healthy cooking. It also gave me insight into how medicine works. Recommend that you watch the Korean dialog version,with English subtitles, or Chinese subtitles, as it gives you the emotions from the Korean dialog and insinuations.