A series based on a real person in Korean history, Suh, Jang-geum.
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The Highest Court Lady of the Royal Kitchen falls ill. A new candidate for the position must be chosen.
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Another contest is held to appease the protests over Lady Han's promotion. Jang Geum leaves a letter for her mother's friend in the Royal Kitchen.
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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.
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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 Lee Yeong-ae would be acting in the drama as well, Park was recast in the role of Lee Yeon-saeng. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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13 September 2003 (South Korea) See more »Also Known As:
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Jang-geum's story is engrossing, as other comments have noted, for all sorts of people. Very inspiring for its central moral drama, it is also full of great incidental historical and cultural information. The lead, Yeong-ae Lee, as Jang-geum, is a fine, subtle actress; here's hoping she will appear in more films. Since she apparently was part of the jury at 2006 Berlin Film Festival she should have a wider world cinema audience. Also, the English subtitles are exceptionally well done, but I regret that they don't give English language production information. Those writers, directors, producers and actors deserve to be honored. It is good that IMDb lets us fans research this, though. Thanks IMDb and commenters, too!