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

60 min  -  Biography | Drama | History
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A series based on a real person in Korean history, Suh, Jang-geum.

Director:

Byoung-hoon Lee

Writer:

Yeong-hyeon Kim

Stars:

Yeong-ae Lee, Jin-hee Ji and Ri-na Hong
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The Great Jang-Geum -- A court soldier is ordered to poison the Queen. Meanwhile, a lady of the royal food court witnesses the masterminds behind this conspiracy. Unbeknownst to them, their fates are intertwined. The Great Jang-Geum -- Young Jang Geum mistakenly exposes her father's identity, and he is taken away by court soldiers. Both Jang Geum and her mother find themselves in danger. The Great Jang-Geum -- To fulfill her mother's dying wish, Jang Geum attempts to become a junior cook in the royal food court. She is adopted by a family that runs a wine brewery.
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Cast

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

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Cook | Korea | Slave | Disease | Korean Food  | See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | History

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Country:

South Korea

Language:

Korean

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Jewel in the Palace See more »

Filming Locations:

Changdeokgung, Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

MBC-TV Korea See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

South Korea: (episodes 1-54)  | USA:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Quotes

Jeong-ho Min: This woman isn't meant for this era. When will women have their place?
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