South Korea Jewel in the Palace sits in the top 2% of South Korea seriess on this catalog — ranked #25 of 1,397 by TMDB audience score.
Synopsis
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.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #25 of 1,397 South Korea seriess indexed here (98th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.7 points above the South Korea average of 6.9/10.
Among South Korea Drama productions specifically: #14 of 868 (top 2%).
Audience Engagement
211 audience reviews — more than 92% of South Korea seriess in our index.
Popularity sits at the 96th percentile among South Korea seriess.
Also On MBC
Other series that aired on MBC.
The 2002–2004 South Korea Window
Jewel in the Palace tops the 91 South Korea seriess we index from this three-year window. Cards below list the runners-up in descending audience order.
The 2000s South Korea Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 2000s in South Korea, 321 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Jewel in the Palace premiered alongside 30 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 30 other South Korea seriess in 2003.
The 135th South Korea title from South Korea we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1955).
Our South Korea catalog contains 1,397 titles in total (466 seriess).
Broadcast Timeline
Production Details
| Primary Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Korean |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 54 |
| Release Date | September 15, 2003 |
| Official Site | www.imbc.com |
Questions Answered
Who created Jewel in the Palace?
Jewel in the Palace was created by Kim Young-hyun.
When did Jewel in the Palace end?
Jewel in the Palace finished its run with its final episode airing on March 23, 2004.
How highly rated is Jewel in the Palace?
Among South Korea Asian seriess in this catalog, Jewel in the Palace ranks #25 of 1397 — in the top 2%.
Where did Jewel in the Palace air?
Jewel in the Palace aired on MBC, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.