
Jewel in the Palace(2003)
Orphaned Jang-geum becomes the first female physician in the Joseon Dynasty and her determination is tested when people around her start showing their true faces.


The historical period epic was directed by Lee Byung-hoon, known for his previous works Hur Jun, Jewel in the Palace, Yi San and Dong Yi. This marked the first television drama for actor Jo Seung-woo in his 13-year film and stage career.

Lee Yo-won
Kang Ji-nyeong

Sunwoo Jae-duk
King Injo

Seo Beom-sik
Jung-Doo

Cho Seung-woo
Baek Kwang-hyun

Nam Da-reum
Young Lee Sung-ha

Lee Doo-seok
Kim Joo-Sik

Kim So-eun
Princess Sukhwi

Cho Bo-ah
Seo Eun-seo

Han Sang-jin
King Hyeonjong

Lee Soon-jae
Ko Joo-man
The King's Doctor is a history, romance series that first aired in 2012 exploring themes of doctor, joseon dynasty (1392–1910). Created by Kim Yi-young, it stars Lee Yo-won, Sunwoo Jae-duk, Seo Beom-sik. The historical period epic was directed by Lee Byung-hoon, known for his previous works Hur Jun, Jewel in the Palace, Yi San and Dong Yi. This marked the first television drama for actor Jo Seung-woo in his 13-year film and stage career.
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