The drama is BAD. Dong Yi was an absolute letdown, and I can't sugarcoat my disappointment with it. This series was a torturous ordeal to endure. The pacing was an agonizing exercise in watching paint dry, and it felt like they were stretching a thin plot to the breaking point. The character development, particularly for the supposedly central character, Dong Yi, was so shallow that it bordered on insulting. This…
Set during the reign of King Sukjong in the Joseon dynasty, the story focuses on Dong Yi, a water maid who gains the trust of Queen Inhyeon and later the favour of the king when he is moved by her prayers for the health of the Queen during the court disputes caused by Jang Hee Bin. Dong Yi becomes a concubine with the rank of sook-bin and bears a son who will later become the 21st king of Joseon, Yeongjo.
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Top Cast
Han Hyo-joo
Dong Yi
Park Ha-seon
Queen Inhyeon
Jeong Dong-hwan
Oh Tae-suk
Ji Jin-hee
King Sukjong
Lee So-yeon
Jang Hee-Bin
Bae Soo-bin
Cha Jeon-Soo
Jung Jin-young
Kim You-jung
Dong Yi (young)
Lee Kwang-soo
Yeong-dal
Kim Dong-yoon
Shim Woon-taek
Yeo Hyun-soo
Ge Dwo-ra
Oh Yeon-seo
Queen Inwon
Choi Cheol-ho
Oh Yun
Nam Da-reum
Prince Eunpyeong
Jeong Yu-mi
Jung Eum
Kwon Hae-sung
Cha Soo-taek
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It's a watered down tale with low tension and disappointing baddies which all made the insane runtime just a tad bit more unbearable. The entire story is confined to in-palace drama where the king likes a commoner while another woman grows to be super duper extra jealous. You may imagine how the story will pan out for 60 episodes. Its length turned out to be its biggest weakness, this is further emphasized with its…
One of the BEST tv shows i have ever seen. I rank it with "Jewel in the Palace" and "Yi San, and "Queen Seondeok" I have seen this drama at least 3 times and watch till i drop then resume when i wake up. I give this drama a 10! This type of TV show does not exist in the USA. closest thing to this format is 24 the series. I highly recommend this TV show (called a Korean Drama). I even own it in boxed set. …
FAQ about Jewel in the Crown
What is Jewel in the Crown about?
Set during the reign of King Sukjong in the Joseon dynasty, the story focuses on Dong Yi, a water maid who gains the trust of Queen Inhyeon and later the favour of the king when he is moved by her prayers for the health of the Queen during the court disputes caused by Jang Hee…
When was Jewel in the Crown released?
Jewel in the Crown was released in 2010.
What genres does Jewel in the Crown belong to?
Jewel in the Crown is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Jewel in the Crown?
The cast of Jewel in the Crown includes Han Hyo-joo, Park Ha-seon, Jeong Dong-hwan, Ji Jin-hee, Lee So-yeon.
How many seasons of Jewel in the Crown are there?
Jewel in the Crown has 1 season(s) and 60 episodes.