
Jewel in the Palace
Featuring Lee Young Ae, this film narrates the journey of an orphaned kitchen cook who rises to become the first female doctor to the king. Set in an era when women had limited power, the young cook Jang Geum is determined to master the arts of Korean cuisine and medicine to heal the King’s numerous health issues. The story is inspired by the real-life Jang-geum, the pioneering female royal physician of the Joseon Dynasty. Central themes include her relentless determination and the depiction of traditional Korean culture, highlighting royal court cuisine and ancient medical practices.
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Genre: Drama
Director: Kim Young-hyun
Studio: MBC
Creators: Byoung-hoon Lee, Young-Hyun Kim
Awards: 2 wins
Starring: Geum Bo-ra, Im Ho, Ji Jin-hee, Jo Jung-eun, Jo Kyeong-hwan, Jung Eun Jo, Kim So yi, Lee Se-eun, Lee Young-ae, Park Chan-hwan, Uhm Yoo-Shin