Jewel in the Palace

Jewel in the Palace (also known as Dae Jang Geum). It's a 2003 Korean television series on MBC.
Starring Lee Young-ae in the title role, 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.

Genre: Historical Fiction, Medical  
Written by: Kim Young-hyun  
Directed by: Lee Byung-hoon
Country of Origin: South Korea
No. of episodes: 54 

Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dae_Jang_Geum


Admin's Review: 

A beautiful korean history drama where you can learn about traditional korean food and korean ancient medicine. This was the first korean drama that made us fall in love and introduced us to other korean drama. A beautiful and great lead actress (Lee Young Ae), she portrayed courageous, determination, she endured so many hardships in life. It was so inspiring and gave us a sense of purpose in life, never give up on fulfilling our dream.


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