Summary 14 years later and Jang Geum's dad is 40 years old and still not married after a fortune teller's words frightened him off women. Yeonsangun is on the throne and known to be cruel. There are rumours that he killed his teacher and killed his own father's beloved deer. Afraid for his safety having taken part in the death of Yeonsangun's mother, Jang Geum's dad decides to quit his job and leave the palace. Over in the palace kitchens the food is being prepared for the king and his family. But court lady Park watches another cook (Lady Choi) putting wolfsbane in the queen mother's dish, an ingredient which is bad for her. Fearing for the queen mother's health, Lady Park reports this to her superiors. Next thing we know Lady Park (Jang Geum's future mum) is framed by Lady Choi and poisoned for 'fraternising with male officials'. But she is saved by her friend, Lady Han, who slips her an antidote. Jang Geum's future father finds Lady Park nearly dead but takes her to a temple where she is saved. They end up becoming a couple and have a daughter, Jang Geum.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Lee Yeong-ae Ji Jin-hee Im Hyun Shik Hong Ri-na
Genres : Drama Romance History Biography
Release date : Sep 21, 2003
Countries of origin : South Korea
Official sites : Offficial site
Language : Korean
Filming locations : Changdeokgung, Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Summary 14 years later and Jang Geum's dad is 40 years old and still not married after a fortune teller's words frightened him off women. Yeonsangun is on the throne and known to be cruel. There are rumours that he killed his teacher and killed his own father's beloved deer. Afraid for his safety having taken part in the death of Yeonsangun's mother, Jang Geum's dad decides to quit his job and leave the palace. Over in the palace kitchens the food is being prepared for the king and his family. But court lady Park watches another cook (Lady Choi) putting wolfsbane in the queen mother's dish, an ingredient which is bad for her. Fearing for the queen mother's health, Lady Park reports this to her superiors. Next thing we know Lady Park (Jang Geum's future mum) is framed by Lady Choi and poisoned for 'fraternising with male officials'. But she is saved by her friend, Lady Han, who slips her an antidote. Jang Geum's future father finds Lady Park nearly dead but takes her to a temple where she is saved. They end up becoming a couple and have a daughter, Jang Geum.
Genres : Drama Romance History Biography
Release date : Sep 21, 2003
Countries of origin : South Korea
Official sites : Offficial site
Language : Korean
Filming locations : Changdeokgung, Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
