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DRAMA
DAILY SERIES

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East of Eden Lee San, Ju-Mong, Jewel in the Palace

Wind of the Palace Prince of the Legend

56eps x 70mins 54eps x 60mins
77eps x 60mins 81eps x 60mins
This drama revolves around the fate of two men born in About 500 years ago during the time of Chosun Dynasty,
the 1960s at the same time and place in a coal mining Director Lee Byoung-hoon, who directed “The Jewel in the Palace,” Meet a hero bigger than the myth. A name only Korea boasted a rigidly hierarchical and male dominated social
town. Their fates get intertwined and they become bitter returns with this new period drama. In the late 18th century, Lee remembered as a myth, Jumong. He was the hero structure. Set in this period, "Jewel in the Palace" is based on
enemies. Song Seung-hun, an Asian star, portrays Dong- San became the 22nd king of the Joseon Dynasty! The late 18th who opened up the skies of the Old Chosun, by fighting a true story about a legendary girl(Jang-Geum) who became
chul, a man who has a fiery temper but also a big heart. century was the most tumultuous times ever seen in the 500-year- thousands and thousands of armies. Meet the love even the first woman to be the supreme royal physician of her
old Joseon monarchy and Lee San was the ruler who oversaw bigger than the history. ‘Love’ seems to be the one times. Despite her poor condition as a low class girl in the
this period! He was an open-minded, wise king who championed common denominator across people of all generations male dominated society, Jang-Geum overcame a series of
democratic values. The stories of his glorious triumphs, ordeals, and nations. ‘Love’ gets swept away with the waves of social discrimination and landed herself as a royal cook, later
regrets, and historical achievements are shown in this TV drama. time, but it also creates a new history by wrestling against becoming the royal physician, then ultimately the physician in
Lee San was a natural leader who ended vicious partisan politics adversity and the trials of time. charge of the king. She was even given by the king the title"The
and revived the economy with his extensive knowledge of the Great Jang-Geum". The story of her checkered life on her
market. He created a strong paradigm in the 18th century and success and breakdown as well as her love story beautifully
ruled the kingdom wisely! This drama is inspired by his life’s story. unfold. "Jewel in the Palace" is sure to touch your heart.

Song Seung-hun Song Il-kook Lee Young-Ae
Yeon Jung-hoon Lee Seo-jin Han Hye-jin Ji Jin-Hee
Lee Da-hae LINK Han Ji-min LINK Kim Seung-su LINK Hong Li-Na LINK
Han Ji-hye Lee Soon-jae Oh Yeon-su Im Ho