Dae Jang Geum V-3

Product Information

Region Code: 1

Picture Format: NTSC

Cast: Lee Young Ae, Ji Jin Hee

Release Date: April 20, 2005

Language: Korean

Subtitles: English, Chinese

Publisher: YA Entertainment

Number of Episodes: 18 (ep 19-36)

Number of Discs: 6

SRP: $99.99

UPC#: 880604000121

Description

Don't miss the final 18 episodes of the most popular Korean TV drama of all time, Dae Jang Geum. Volume 3contains episodes 37-54, including the breath-taking ending.

During its original run on the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, Korea's leading producer of made-for-television dramas, Dae Jang Geum ("Great Jang Geum") achieved an amazing 54% ratings share, the highest viewer rating in Korean television history!

A historical drama based on a true story, Dae Jang Geum tells the tale of Jang-Geum, the first woman to become the King's personal physician. In a time when women held little influence in society, young apprentice cook Jang-Geum (Lee Young-Ae of Joint Security Area and One Fine Spring Day) strives to learn the secrets of Korean cooking and medicine in order to cure The King of his various ailments. But palace intrigue and politics impede Jang-Geum, as her fellow ladies compete to earn the King's favor and secure the top female positions in the Royal Kitchen. But Jang-Geum is far from ordinary. With her remarkable determination and wisdom, she takes on even greater odds, challenging numerous foes and even society to achieve a position never-before-held by a woman in Korean history!

Dae Jang Geum makes its US debut with high-quality English and Chinese subtitles that capture all the fascinating details of the royal cuisine and ancient medicine of the 16th century time period. Co-starring Ji Jin-Hee (Love Letter), and full of stunning plot twists and clever political intrigue, Dae Jang Geum is an epic television event that redefines Korean popular entertainment!

Suh Jang-Geum (Lee Young-Ae)

Intelligent, beautiful, spontaneous, and endlessly curious, Suh Jang-Geum has overcome many hardships in life through her strong will and patience. After tragically losing her parents at the tender age of 10, she enters the Royal Palace and devotes herself to becoming the best cook in the King's employ. But false incriminations cause her to be driven out of the palace, and to live the life of a servant. Holding onto hope, Jang-Geum learns the medical arts and reenters the palace to become the first female physician to a king (King Jungjong) in the history of the Chosun Dynasty. In the annals of Korean history, she's now known as the "Great Jang-Geum"(Dae Jang Geum).

Min Jung-Ho (Ji Jin-Hee)

An official for the King's judicial administration, Min Jung-Ho helps Jang-Geum from time to time. He eventually transfers to the Royal Protectorate, and grows closer to Jang-Geum. Jung-Ho is an educated man with good looks, as well as fine martial arts skills. Struck with admiration for Jang-Geum's wisdom and passion for, he can't help but to fall in love with her.

Choi Keum-Young (Hong Li-Na)

A court lady of the Royal Kitchen, Choi Keum-Young starts her life in the palace as the niece of the influential Lady Choi. Keum-Young is a beauty filled with ambition as well as arrogance. She possesses a lifelong crush on Min Jung-Ho despite their differences in social status, and continually competes with Jang-Geum to become the best cook in the Royal Palace. Through countless conspiracies of the Choi family, Keum-Young eventually has a fateful reunion with Jang-Geum.

King Jungjong (Lim Ho)

The 11th king of the Chosun Dynasty, King Jungjong has a mild but indecisive personality. While executing reformative politics, he meets Jang-Geum and grows to cherish her warm-hearted character and distinguished talents.