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.
The 2002–2004 South Korea Window
91 South Korea seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Jewel in the Palace sits at position #1.
Also On MBC
Other series that aired on MBC.
The 2000s South Korea Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2000s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Jewel in the Palace premiered. 321 total titles in this decade from South Korea.
Broadcast Timeline
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%).
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 |
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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.