Jewel in the Palace

Jewel in the Palace (2003-2004)

EndedScripted showDrama, Romance, Medical

About 500 years ago during the time of Chosun Dynasty, Korea boasted a rigidly hierarchical and male dominated social structure. Set in this period, "Jewel in the Palace" is based on a true story about a legendary girl who became the first woman to be the supreme royal physician of her times. Despite her poor condition as a low class girl in the male dominated society, Jang Geum overcame a series of social discrimination and landed herself as a royal cook, later becoming the royal physician, then ultimately the physician in charge of the king. She was even given by the king the title "The Great Jang Geum".

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Scheduleevery Monday, Tuesday at 21:55 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E54Episode 54mars 23, 2004
S01E53Episode 53mars 22, 2004
S01E52Episode 52mars 16, 2004
S01E51Episode 51mars 15, 2004
S01E50Episode 50mars 9, 2004
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Jewel in the Palace premiere?

Jewel in the Palace premiered on September 15th, 2003.

Who created Jewel in the Palace?

Jewel in the Palace was created by Lee Byeong-hoon.

How many episodes does Jewel in the Palace have?

Jewel in the Palace has a total of 54 episodes.

What is the genre of Jewel in the Palace?

Jewel in the Palace is a historical drama.

Who played the lead role in Jewel in the Palace?

Lee Young-ae played the lead role of Jang-geum in Jewel in the Palace.

What is the plot of Jewel in the Palace?

Jewel in the Palace tells the story of a young woman named Jang-geum who rises to become the first female physician of the Joseon Dynasty.

Where was Jewel in the Palace filmed?

Jewel in the Palace was filmed at the MBC Dramia in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.

What was the budget for Jewel in the Palace?

The budget for Jewel in the Palace was \u20a914 billion ($10.7 million USD).

Who composed the music for Jewel in the Palace?

The music for Jewel in the Palace was composed by Jung Sung-joo.

Was Jewel in the Palace a successful series?

Yes, Jewel in the Palace was a highly successful series and became one of the most popular Korean dramas of all time.

Did Jewel in the Palace win any awards?

Yes, Jewel in the Palace won numerous awards including the Grand Prize at the 2004 SBS Drama Awards.

How long did it take to film the entire series of Jewel in the Palace?

It took approximately 18 months to film the entire series of Jewel in the Palace.

What was the age rating for Jewel in the Palace?

Jewel in the Palace was rated for general audiences.

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Also known as

  • Daejanggeum
  • The Great Jang-Geum (United States)
  • Jewel in the Palace 2 (United States)
  • Dragulj u Carskoj Palati (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
  • Chavit Neang Jang Kim (Cambodia)
  • ជីវីតនាងចំាងគឹម (Cambodia)
  • Life of Jang Geum Lady (Cambodia)
  • แดจังกึม จอมนางแห่งวังหลวง (Cambodia)
  • Jawharatu Alqasr (Egypt)
  • جوهرة القصر (Egypt)
  • ΤΟ ΚΟΣΜΗΜΑ ΤΟΥ ΠΑΛΑΤΙΟΥ (Greece)
  • To Kosmima tou Palatiou (Greece)
  • A palota ékköve (Hungary)
  • घर का चिराग (India)
  • Ghar ka Chiraag (India)
  • The Lamp of the House (India)
  • The Diamond in the Crown (Israel)
  • היהלום שבכתר (Israel)
  • 宮廷女官チャングムの誓い (Japan)
  • Kyūtei Nyokan Changumu no Chikai (Japan)
  • The Vow of Palace Court Lady Jang Geum (Japan)
  • Dae Jang Geum (Korea, Republic of)
  • 대장금 (Korea, Republic of)
  • 大長今 (Korea, Republic of)
  • Dae Jang-Geum (Korea, Republic of)
  • Daejanggeum 2 (Korea, Republic of)
  • 대장금 2 (Korea, Republic of)
  • Una Joya en el Palacio (Peru)
  • Giuvaierul Palatului (Romania)
  • Sujatha Diyani (Sri Lanka)
  • The Pure, Valuable Daughter (Sri Lanka)
  • සුජාත දියණී (Sri Lanka)
  • சுஜாத தியனி (Sri Lanka)
  • Da Changjin (Taiwan, Province of China)
  • 大長今 Dà Chángjīn (Taiwan, Province of China)
  • Saraydaki Mücevher (Turkey)
  • Saroy Javohiri (Uzbekistan)
  • Nàng Dae Jang Geum (Viet Nam)
  • Miss Dae Jang Geum (Viet Nam)
  • Jewel in the Korean Palace (Zimbabwe)

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