• 2003
  • 1h
Jewel in the Palace

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

  • 2003
  • 1h

Jewel in the Palace

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Lee Yeong-ae Ji Jin-hee Im Hyun Shik Hong Ri-na

All cast & crew

8.4

Details

Genres : Drama Romance History Biography

Release date : Sep 12, 2003

Countries of origin : South Korea

Official sites : Offficial site

Language : Korean

Filming locations : Changdeokgung, Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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

Details

Genres : Drama Romance History Biography

Release date : Sep 12, 2003

Countries of origin : South Korea

Official sites : Offficial site

Language : Korean

Filming locations : Changdeokgung, Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Sep 12, 2003
The King's Order
A court soldier is ordered to poison the Queen. Meanwhile, a lady of the royal food court witnesses the masterminds behind this conspiracy. Unbeknownst to them, their fates are intertwined.
Episode 2 • Sep 21, 2003
Literati Purge 1504
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.
Episode 3 • Sep 26, 2003
Jungjong banjong
To fulfill her mother's dying wish, Jang Geum attempts to become a junior cook in the royal food court. She is adopted by a family that runs a wine brewery.
Episode 4 • Oct 02, 2003
A Bowl of Water
Jang Geum and Yeong Seng cause trouble in the kitchen. Jang Geum takes part in an examination to be a royal maid. Her place in the royal court is at stake.
Episode 5 • Nov 17, 2003
Episode #1.5
The Highest Court Lady of the Royal Kitchen falls ill. A new candidate for the position must be chosen.
Episode 6 • Nov 17, 2003
The Golden Pheasant
The princess is sick and refuses to eat, and King Jung Jong's birthday keeps the entire kitchen busy preparing important meals.
Episode 7 • Sep 18, 2003
The Herb Garden
Jang Geum is exiled from the palace for leaving premises without permission. She is placed on a farm, where she reads medical books and strengthens her knowledge of nature's ingredients.
Episode 8 • Dec 31, 2003
Mandu
Jang Geum returns to the palace and participates in the Royal Cooking Examination. Those who do not pass the test will be exiled from the palace.
Episode 9 • Jan 01, 2004
Cold Noodles
Jang Geum cannot find flour for her dumplings and fails the cooking examination. The unexpected culprit who stole her flour is found.
Episode 10 • Jan 02, 2004
Bad Luck Charm
Court Lady Choi tells Geum Young to hide a cursed silk in the kitchen. Jang Geum finds her mother's hidden book.
Episode 11 • Jan 04, 2004
Poisonous Ducks?
The court continues to search for the hidden silk. Jang Geum keeps her mother's found book a secret.
Episode 12 • Jan 05, 2004
Taste Palate
A cooking contest will be held to determine the next Highest Court Lady of the Royal Kitchen. To her devastation, Jang Geum loses her sense of taste.
Episode 13 • Jan 07, 2004
Unlucky Bean Paste
Jang Geum and Lady Han try to cure her inability to taste. The Royal Kitchen devolves into chaos when it's discovered that soy bean sauce has changed tastes.
Episode 14 • Jan 08, 2004
Cooking Whale Meat
Jang Geum trains herself to cook without taste. Meanwhile, Min Jung Ho grows increasingly interested in her growth and lends her books to study.
Episode 15 • Mar 01, 2004
COMPETITION for the HEAD KITCHEN LADY
Jang Geum's sense of taste has returned. Court Lady Han and Lady Choi are tasked with creating a feast for the king's birthday using leftover food from the people.
Episode 16 • Mar 07, 2004
EXILED to the TEMPLE
Court Lady Han and Jang Geum lose the competition. Jang Geum, as punishment, must leave the palace.
Episode 17 • Mar 11, 2004
COMPETITION PART 2: RAW FISH
Jang Geum attempts to recreate a childhood dish for a sick court lady. Meanwhile, Lady Han decides to go on with the competition without a new assistant.
Episode 18 • Mar 15, 2004
THE DIABETIC ENVOY
Geum Young grows increasingly jealous of Jang Geum's friendship with Min Jung Ho. The last competition has been set for Lady Han and Lady Choi. Jang Geum returns to the palace.
Episode 19 • Mar 25, 2004
THE SECOND TEST
A Ming General visits the Joseon court, and last round of the competition concludes as Lady Choi and Han must prepare a feast for the special guest.
Episode 20 • Mar 31, 2004
THE KIDNAP
Lady Han goes out to get new ingredients and is kidnapped on the way. It is up to Jang Geum to put together the birthday feast of the King's mother.
Episode 21 • Apr 03, 2004
WILD BERRIES
Jang Geum successfully completes the birthday meal for the King's mother. Lady Han is still missing when Lady Jung is ready to step down from her position.
Episode 22 • Apr 04, 2004
THE STRIKE
Lady Han becomes the new head of the Royal Kitchen. The retired Lady Jung is dying, and Jang Geum attempts to save her.
Episode 23 • Mar 05, 2004
THE COURT LADY ACCOUNTANT
Another contest is held to appease the protests over Lady Han's promotion. Jang Geum leaves a letter for her mother's friend in the Royal Kitchen.
Episode 24 • Apr 06, 2004
TRUE IDENTITIES ARE REVEALED
Lady Choi finds the notebook kept by Jang Geum's mother. Meanwhile, Min Jung Ho continues to aggressively investigate who has been stealing from the king.
Episode 25 • Apr 08, 2004
MORE POISONOUS DUCKS
Jang Geum and Lady Han finally learn of each other's true identities. In light of this emotional reunion, the two try to piece together the mystery of her mother's death.
Episode 26 • Apr 10, 2004
THE INTERROGATION
The royal staff struggle to discover the king's illness. Lady Han is accused of poisoning the king.
Episode 27 • Apr 12, 2004
THIRD LITERATI PURGE of 1519
Jang Geum and Lady Han are arrested. Lady Han begs Lady Choi to spare Jang Geum.
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