One of the most watched K-Dramas of all time, Jewel in the Crown, is set in the middle of the 18th century in Joseon. This was a time when women held little influence in society. It tells the tale of an orphaned kitchen cook who strives to learn the secrets of Korean cooking and medicine and goes on to become the King\u2019s personal physician. Jewel in the Palace is a 2003 South Korean historical drama television series directed by Lee Byung-hoon. It first aired on MBC from September 15, 2003, to March 23, 2004, where it was the top program with an average viewership rating of 45.8% and a peak of 57.1% . Jewel in the Palace bercerita tentang kisah kehidupan seorang perempuan bernama Seo Jang Geum (Lee Yeong Ae), yang merupakan anak dari pengawal kerajaan. Jang Geum hidup seorang diri, sebab ayah ibunya sudah tiada. Sebelum meninggal, ibunya sempat berpesan kepadanya untuk kepala dayang dapur di kerajaan. Details Episode Guide Cast & Crew Reviews Recommendations Photos Edit this Page 6 8 10 5.6 6.4 6.8 7.2 7.6 8.4 8.8 9.2 9.6 Jewel in the Palace Episode 1 8.4 /10 from 12 users Sep 15, 2003 Jewel in the Palace Episode 2 8.7 /10 from 10 users Sep 16, 2003 Jewel in the Palace Episode 3 8.6 /10 from 9 users Sep 22, 2003 Jewel in the Palace Episode 4 by Naya Daur in Uncategorized Tags: Summary for the first Five Episodes, Uncategorized The backdrop story is set during the reign of King Seongjong (1200-1494). The King has deposed Queen Yiun, probably due to her involvement in some political intrigue. Episode 11 POISONOUS DUCKS? Lady Jung has been Head of the Kitchen for 10 years when another crisis arises. It appears that someone has poisoned the prince. But it's an unknown poison that not even a silver spoon can detect. On her way back to the palace, JangGeum stops by the Royal library to drop off a letter for Jung, WoonBaek and encounters Min, JungHo. On the day she returns to the Royal kitchen, she starts preparing for the NaIn Qualification Exam. "A Jewel in the Palace" aka "Dae Jang Geum" synopsis by episode (Eps. 1-54, no spoilers) 1. Yeun Seng, who's suffering from high blood pressure, gives birth prematurely. During labor, she loses consciousness 2. During the third time when Yeun Seng loses consciousness, Jang Geum uses a tube to Court lady Seong Geum witnesses Myeong Yi and Jang Geum at a market place while shopping and feels threatened by Myeong Yi's presence. Seong Geum and her brother, Pan Sool, plot to kill Myeong Yi. Jang Geum witnesses her mother's death and is spurned by a strong will to accomplish Myeong Yi's dying wish. Aired: September 16, 2003. UqKv7I.