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.
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Genre: Drama
Year: 2003
Duration: 80 Min
Country:Korea
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Last Air Date:23 Mar 2004
Number Of Episode:54
Network:Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Director:Kim Yeong-Hyeon