"Jewel in the Palace" is 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. " Jewel in the Palace" is sure to touch your heart.
"Jewel in the Palace" ialah satu kisah benar sepanjang hayat seorang perempuan legenda (Jang-Geum). Dia ialah perempuan pertama menjadi pakar pemakanan diraja. Walaupun dia ialah seorang perempuan berkelas rendah dan hidup dalam masyarakat yang mementingkan kaum lelaki, Jang-Geum mengatasi segala masalah dan menjadi tukang masak diraja, kemudiannya menjadi pakar pemakanan diraja, dia menguruskan makanan Maharaja. Maharaja menganugerahi dia sebagai "Jang-Geum yang Mulia". Cerita ini mengenai kejayaan dan kegagalannya dan kisah percintaannya. "Jewel in the Palace' pasti akan memilukan hati anda.