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Jewel in the Palace
About 500 years ago during the time of Chosun Dynasty, Korea boasted a rigidly hierarchical and male dominated social structure. Based on a true story about a legendary girl, Jang Geum, 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." The story of her checkered life on her success and breakdown as well as her love story beautifully unfold.
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Jewel in the Palace is a Korean drama from 2003 that aired on MBC, with 54 episodes. It mixes food, historical and romance. It stars Lee Young Ae and Ji Jin Hee and is directed by Lee Byung Hoon. Its story tags include Cooking, Royal Rules and Etiquette and Joseon Dynasty. If you enjoyed it, try The Legend of Kitchen Soldier or Pasta.
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Also known asA Joia no Palácio, Dae Jang Geum, Giuvaierul palatului, Great Jang Geum, Жемчужина дворца, جوهرة القصر
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