Dae Jang Geum

Alternative Title: 대장금 / Dae jang geum / 大長今 / A Jewel in the Palace / Great Jang Geum
Cast: Hong Ri Na,Im Ho,Ji Jin Hee,Lee Young Ae,Yang Mi Kyung
Category: Korean Drama
Release: September 10, 2003
Genres: Drama
Number of episodes: 70
Added: April 29, 2011
Status: Complete
Description:
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.