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Title: Dae Jang Geum aka : Jewel in the Palace Volume 1
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Synopsis:
A historical drama based on a true story, Dae Jang Geum tells the tale of Jang-Geum, the first woman to become the King's personal physician. In a time when women held little influence in society, young apprentice cook Jang-Geum (Lee Young-Ae of Joint Security Area and One Fine Spring Day) strives to learn the secrets of Korean cooking and medicine in order to cure The King of his various ailments. But palace intrigue and politics impede Jang-Geum, as her fellow ladies compete to earn the King's favor and secure the top female positions in the Royal Kitchen. But Jang-Geum is far from ordinary. With her remarkable determination and wisdom, she takes on even greater odds, challenging numerous foes and even society to achieve a position never-before-held by a woman in Korean history!

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Director(s): Byoung-hoon Lee
Year Shot: 2003
Production studio: MBC

Writers: Yeong-hyeon Kim
Cast:
Yeong-ae Lee .... Jang-Geum Seo
Jin-hee Ji .... Jeong-ho Min
Ri-na Hong .... Choi Keum-young
Mi-ri Gyeon .... Court Lady Choi
Mi-kyeong Yang .... Attendant court lady Han
Ho Lim .... King Jungjong
Jeong Un Cho .... Young Jang-Geum

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The Cast :

	Seo Jang-geum / Played by Lee Young-Ae As a beautiful and intelligent woman blessed with a positive attitude, Jang-geum is haunted by numerous difficulties. Yet, she overcomes them with an iron will. She enters the royal palace at the age of ten and puts her heart and soul into cooking, finally achieving recognition for her talents. However, she is entrapped in a conspiracy aimed at her mentor Lady Han, and she is expelled from the palace. She is forced to work as a maidservant for the local government in Jeju Island. There, she studies medicine and re-enters the palace, ultimately becoming the head physician and also the first woman physician in the history of Joseon to serve the king.
	Min Jung-ho / Played by Ji Jin-Hee Min Jung-ho becomes closely bound to Jang-geum after his appointment as a Royal Guards officer. He is an outstanding scholar who not only passes the civil service examination but also possesses great talent as a military officer, which leads to a position at the Royal Guards. He is a learned man with intelligence and good looks. Deeply touched by Jang-geum’s wisdom and passion for learning, he helps her in many ways. At the same time, he falls in love with her, but his love also puts him in deep trouble.
	Choi Geum-young / Played by Hong Li-na Geum-young enters the royal palace with Jang-Geum and becomes her long-time rival in the royal kitchen. She is the niece of Lady Choi, who holds the place of power in the royal kitchen. Arrogant and burning with ambition, Geum-young has loved Min Jung-ho ever since she was a little child, but her love is never returned. She considers Jang-geum her rival, and is always out to defeat her.
	King Jungjong / Played by Im Ho He is the 11th king of the Chosun Dynasty. A gentle man, but at the same time irresolute and indecisive, the king cherishes Jang-geum’s many talents and later falls in love with her.

Aspect Ratio : 4:3 (1.33:1)
Screen Format : Full Screen
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Print Status : In Print or Pre-print

Genre: Drama 880604000091 ASIN: ISBN: EAN: ISRC:

During its original run on the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, Korea's leading producer of made-for-television dramas, Dae Jang Geum ("Great Jang Geum") achieved an amazing 54% ratings share, the highest viewer rating in Korean television history!

A historical drama based on a true story, Dae Jang Geum tells the tale of Jang-Geum, the first woman to become the King's personal physician. In a time when women held little influence in society, young apprentice cook Jang-Geum (Lee Young-Ae of Joint Security Area and One Fine Spring Day) strives to learn the secrets of Korean cooking and medicine in order to cure The King of his various ailments. But palace intrigue and politics impede Jang-Geum, as her fellow ladies compete to earn the King's favor and secure the top female positions in the Royal Kitchen. But Jang-Geum is far from ordinary. With her remarkable determination and wisdom, she takes on even greater odds, challenging numerous foes and even society to achieve a position never-before-held by a woman in Korean history!

Dae Jang Geum makes its US debut with high-quality English and Chinese subtitles that capture all the fascinating details of the royal cuisine and ancient medicine of the 16th century time period. Co-starring Ji Jin-Hee (Love Letter), and full of stunning plot twists and clever political intrigue, Dae Jang Geum is an epic television event that redefines Korean popular entertainment!

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Audio/Dialogue:

Korean Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo

Subtitles:

English - Optional
Chinese (Traditional) - Optional

Street Date : 26 2005
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