The Great Jang-Geum

– Starring Lee Young Ae, it tells the tale of an orphaned kitchen cook who went on to become the king'..

Type:
TVSeries
Rating:
8.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour
Release Year:
2003
Original Name:
대장금
The Great Jang-Geum (2003) - Also known as 대장금

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.

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Release Date:

13 Sep 2003

Language:

Korean

Main Actors:

Yeong-ae Lee, Hyeon-shik Lim, Jin-hee Ji, So-yi Kim

Plot:

A series based on a real person in Korean history, Suh, Jang-geum.

Awards:

2 wins.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
8.6/10