Jewel in the Palace 2003
What is Jewel in the Palace?
Jewel in the Palace is a South Korean historical drama television series that aired from September 15, 2003, to March 23, 2004. Directed by Lee Byung-hoon, the program was broadcast on the MBC network on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 54
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 15, 2003
- Last aired
- Mar 23, 2004
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- KR
- Networks
- MBC
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Jewel in the Palace is a South Korean historical drama television series that aired from September 15, 2003, to March 23, 2004. Directed by Lee Byung-hoon, the program was broadcast on the MBC network on Mondays and Tuesdays. The series, also known by the Korean title Daejanggeum, consists of 54 episodes with each installment lasting approximately one hour and five minutes. The narrative follows the life of an orphaned character named Jang-geum. Over the course of the series, she strives to become the first female physician during the Joseon Dynasty. As she pursues this goal, her determination is put to the test when the people around her begin to reveal their true faces. The production features themes related to food, cooking, royal etiquette, and medicine. The show is categorized under the genres of drama, historical, romance, and medical. Scenes for the series were filmed at the Dae Jang Geum Theme Park, which includes a recreation of a royal kitchen.
Should you watch it?
“An orphaned girl overcomes adversity to become the first female physician of the Joseon Dynasty.”
- compelling lead character
- rich historical setting
- long episode count
- complex political subplots
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas about perseverance and professional ambition.
The series contains intense emotional conflict and political tension appropriate for general audiences.
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Season 1 · 54 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 01 Mytharc Sep 15, 2003
- E2 Episode 02 Core Sep 16, 2003
- E3 Episode 03 Core Sep 22, 2003
- E4 Episode 04 Core Sep 23, 2003
- E5 Episode 05 Core Sep 29, 2003
- E6 Episode 06 Core Sep 30, 2003
- E7 Episode 07 Mytharc Oct 6, 2003
- E8 Episode 08 Mytharc Oct 7, 2003
- E9 Episode 09 Core Oct 13, 2003
- E10 Episode 10 Core Oct 14, 2003
- E11 Episode 11 Core Oct 20, 2003
- E12 Episode 12 Core Oct 21, 2003
- E13 Episode 13 Core Oct 27, 2003
- E14 Episode 14 Mytharc Oct 28, 2003
- E15 Episode 15 Core Nov 3, 2003
- E16 Episode 16 Core Nov 4, 2003
- E17 Episode 17 Core Nov 10, 2003
- E18 Episode 18 Core Nov 11, 2003
- E19 Episode 19 Core Nov 17, 2003
- E20 Episode 20 Core Nov 18, 2003
- E21 Episode 21 Core Nov 24, 2003
- E22 Episode 22 Core Nov 25, 2003
- E23 Episode 23 Core Dec 1, 2003
- E24 Episode 24 Core Dec 2, 2003
- E25 Episode 25 Core Dec 8, 2003
- E26 Episode 26 Core Dec 9, 2003
- E27 Episode 27 Core Dec 15, 2003
- E28 Episode 28 Core Dec 16, 2003
- E29 Episode 29 Core Dec 22, 2003
- E30 Episode 30 Core Dec 23, 2003
- E31 Episode 31 Core Jan 5, 2004
- E32 Episode 32 Core Jan 6, 2004
- E33 Episode 33 Core Jan 12, 2004
- E34 Episode 34 Core Jan 13, 2004
- E35 Episode 35 Core Jan 19, 2004
- E36 Episode 36 Mytharc Jan 20, 2004
- E37 Episode 37 Core Jan 26, 2004
- E38 Episode 38 Core Jan 27, 2004
- E39 Episode 39 Core Feb 2, 2004
- E40 Episode 40 Mytharc Feb 3, 2004
- E41 Episode 41 Core Feb 9, 2004
- E42 Episode 42 Core Feb 10, 2004
- E43 Episode 43 Core Feb 16, 2004
- E44 Episode 44 Core Feb 17, 2004
- E45 Episode 45 Core Feb 23, 2004
- E46 Episode 46 Core Feb 24, 2004
- E47 Episode 47 Mytharc Mar 1, 2004
- E48 Episode 48 Core Mar 2, 2004
- E49 Episode 49 Core Mar 8, 2004
- E50 Episode 50 Core Mar 9, 2004
- E51 Episode 51 Core Mar 15, 2004
- E52 Episode 52 Core Mar 16, 2004
- E53 Episode 53 Mytharc Mar 22, 2004
- E54 Episode 54 Mytharc Mar 23, 2004
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The story follows an orphan named Jang-geum who rises through the ranks to become the first female physician in the Joseon Dynasty.
What time period is depicted?
The series is set during the Joseon Dynasty.
What is the main character's profession?
Jang-geum eventually becomes a physician.
Does the main character face challenges?
Yes, her determination is tested by people around her who reveal their true intentions.
Is this a historical drama?
Yes, the series explores the historical setting of the Joseon Dynasty.