jewel in the palace is a South Korea drama released in 2003 rated 8.6/10 with 54 episodes. This food series has been watched by 16,842 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | FoodHistoricalRomanceMedical |
| Year | 2003 |
| Episodes | 54 |
| Duration | 01:05:00 |
| Rating | 8.6/10 |
| Director | Lee Byung Hoon |
| Main Cast | Lee Young Ae, Ji Jin Hee, Hong Ri Na, Im Ho |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 13+ – Teens 13 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
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. (Source: AsianWiki)
Critical Reception
jewel in the palace has received excellent reviews with a rating of 8.6/10 based on 7,638 ratings. It is ranked #266 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of jewel in the palace?
jewel in the palace has a rating of 8.6/10 based on 7,638 ratings.
How many episodes does jewel in the palace have?
jewel in the palace has 54 episodes, each approximately 01:05:00 long.
What genre is jewel in the palace?
jewel in the palace is a Food, Historical, Romance, Medical drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in jewel in the palace?
The main cast of jewel in the palace includes Lee Young Ae, Ji Jin Hee, Hong Ri Na, Im Ho.
When was jewel in the palace released?
jewel in the palace was released in 2003 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.