A series based on a real person in Korean history, Suh, Jang-geum.
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Title: The Great Jang-Geum (2003–2004)
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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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Eun-hye Park was originally cast to play the role of Seo Jang-geum, but later when it was confirmed that Yeong-ae Lee would be acting in the drama as well, Park was recast in the role of Lee Yeon-saeng. See more »Quotes
Attendant court lady Han: I'll tell you how to make it when we return to the Palace.See more »
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KoreanRelease Date:
13 September 2003 (South Korea) See more »Also Known As:
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I can't believe how captivating it is to watch people cook or how people diagnose sick people.
Unlike Hollywood where they seem to overdramatise these simple actions. In korean TV shows...they don't do this. But somehow it turns out more captivating and enthralling than any Hollywood show available.
Its still an mystery to me. But I can tell you I was glued to this show for days on end.
The storyline seems good. The story of the only ever korean royal physician. You can imagine how Hollywood would have protayed this.(Dr quinn medicine woman anyone?)
But when you watch the show..this story fades quickly into the background. Instead you are taken into life of young Jang Geum at the korean royal court and the daily workings of the kitchen and later medical/hospitalside.
This show has more a feel of a reallife documentary than that of a movie. I guess thats why this show and all other korean show is so good. They know how to make this show as realistic as possible....that you aren't exactly an audience anymore. But it's like you are watching someones real life. It has a feel of watching something like big brother show...but than with a (good) script. :) I