Starring Lee Young Ae, it tells the tale of an orphaned kitchen cook who went on to become the king's first female physician. In a time when women held little influence in society, young apprentice cook Jang Geum strives to learn the secrets of Korean cooking and medicine in order to cure the King of his various ailments. It is based on the true story of Jang-geum, the first female royal physician of the Joseon Dynasty. The main themes are her perseverance and the portrayal of traditional Korean culture, including Korean royal court cuisine and traditional medicine.
Released: 2003-09-15
Runtime: 0
Genre: Drama
Stars: Lee Young-ae, Ji Jin-hee, Im Ho, Lee Se-eun, Geum Bo-ra, Jung Eun Jo, Jo Kyeong-hwan, Park Chan-hwan, Uhm Yoo-Shin, Kim So yi, Park Eun-hye, Yang Mi-kyung, Han Ji-min, Hong Ri-na, Kim Hye-sun, Kyeon Mi-ri, Im Hyun-sik, Choi Ja-hye, Yeo Un-gye, Do-hee Lee, Maeng Sang-hun, Park Jung-soo, Lee Ip-sae, Kim Yeo-jin, Joo Ah-reum, Lee Se-young, Kim Min-hee
Jewel in the Palace 2003-09-15
Starring Lee Young Ae, it tells the tale of an orphaned kitchen cook who went on to become the king's first female physician. In a time when women held little influence in society, young apprentice cook Jang Geum strives to learn the secrets of Korean cooking and medicine in order to cure the King of his various ailments. It is based on the true story of Jang-geum, the first female royal physician of the Joseon Dynasty. The main themes are her perseverance and the portrayal of traditional Korean culture, including Korean royal court cuisine and traditional medicine.