South Korea Dong Yi sits in the top 5% of South Korea seriess on this catalog — ranked #72 of 1,397 by TMDB audience score.
Synopsis
동이
Set during the reign of King Sukjong in the Joseon dynasty, the story focuses on Dong Yi, a water maid who gains the trust of Queen Inhyeon and later the favour of the king when he is moved by her prayers for the health of the Queen during the court disputes caused by Jang Hee Bin. Dong Yi becomes a concubine with the rank of sook-bin and bears a son who will later become the 21st king of Joseon, Yeongjo.
The 2009–2011 South Korea Window
137 South Korea seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Dong Yi sits at position #3.
More From Kim Yi-young
Other series created by the same creative team. Rated ★ by TMDB audiences.
Also On MBC
Other series that aired on MBC.
The 2010s South Korea Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2010s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Dong Yi premiered. 719 total titles in this decade from South Korea.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #72 of 1,397 South Korea seriess indexed here (95th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.5 points above the South Korea average of 6.9/10.
Among South Korea Drama productions specifically: #51 of 868 (top 6%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Korean |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 60 |
| Release Date | March 22, 2010 |
| Official Site | www.imbc.com |
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Questions Answered
Who created Dong Yi?
Dong Yi was created by Kim Yi-young.
When did Dong Yi end?
Dong Yi finished its run with its final episode airing on October 12, 2010.
How highly rated is Dong Yi?
Among South Korea Asian seriess in this catalog, Dong Yi ranks #72 of 1397 — in the top 5%.
Where did Dong Yi air?
Dong Yi aired on MBC, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.