Jewel in the Palace Jewel in the Palace


Suh Jang Geum

January 24, 2006

Dae Jang Geum

Suh Jang Geum is the reputed first (and thus far, only) female Executive Physician of Joseon Korea. She has been mentioned at least ten times in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, albeit with very vague and sketchy details. It is known, however, that King Jungjong was pleased with Jang Geum’s medical knowledge and trusted her with taking care of Imperial family members. Henceforth, Jang Geum was created a third-class officer in the Imperial Court, and was granted the use of Dae (which means “great” in Korean) before her first names.

Scholars still argue to this day whether Suh Jang Geum is a real person or just a generic name for certain people, whose origins are lost in history. It is also worth noting that ever since Suh Jang Geum, Korea has never had a female Royal or Presidential physician, even to this day.

Dae Jang Geum

Mentions in Imperial Court Annals

Mentions of Suh Jang Geum, or a “female doctor”, happened on these occasions

  • March-April of 1515, when Jungjong’s second wife died as a result of complications from childbirth. Imperial court officers was persuading the king punish all medical women who treated the king’s wife (that includes Jang Geum) severely. King Jungjong refuses, saying that:
    • “Jang Geum deserves a big credit for her role in the safe childbirth of palace ladies, but I have never awarded her for her actions until now, because of other affairs. Now you (the court officers) are telling me to punish her because the Queen is dead, but I won’t do that as well as I won’t reward her. That’s enough.”
  • 1524, when The Annals noted that “Dae Jang Geum was better than any other medical women in the Palace. As a result, she was permitted to look after the King”
  • 1533, when The Annals quoted a comment by the King on his health:
    • “I have recovered from several month’s sickness. The Royal Doctors and Pharmacists deserve praise. Jang-geum and Kye-geum, the two medical women, also will be rewarded with 15 rice bags, 15 bean sacks, and 10 cloths, respectively.”
  • January 29th, 1544, when The Annals quoted an order issued by the King
    • “I haven’t haven’t executed my duties for a long time since I caught a cold. A few days ago, I attended an academic seminar (to discuss philosophies), but the cold weather made my condition worse. I already told Bak Se-geo and Hong Chim, the royal doctors, and top medical woman Dae Jang-geum to discuss about the prescription. Let the Medical Minister know that.”
  • February 9th, 1544, when The Annals said the King praised Dae Jang Geum for his recovery from a cold.
  • October 25th, 1544, when The Annals recorded a conversation between an Imperial Minister and Jang Geum on the King’s health, which is rapidly deteriorating. Jang Geum was quoted for saying this:
    • “He (the King) slept around midnight yesterday, and has also slept for a short time at dawn. He just passed his urine, but has been constipated for more than 3 days.”
  • October 26th, 1544, when The Annals quoted this from the King:
    • I’m still constipated. What prescription should be made is under discussion. The female doctor (Dae Jang Geum) knows all about my condition” Later, Jang-geum explained her prescription for the king’s symptoms to the ministers.
  • October 29th, 1544, when The Annals reported that the King has recovered and he granted all his medical officers a holiday. (The King eventually died 17 days later, on November 15th, 1544.)

The entry on October 29th, 1544 was the last entry regarding Suh Jang Geum.

Mention in Other Medical Annals

Suh Jang Geum was also mentioned in the “Rhee’s Korea (another name for Joseon Korea) Medical Officer’s Journal”. The following was a text regarding Jang Geum’s origins and achievements, as recorded in the medical journal

“Medical Lady Jang Geum, whose origins cannot be traced, received the right to be called ‘Dae Jang Geum” under an edict issued by the 11th Emperor of Korea, Jungjong, in the 18th year of his reign. At that time, there was no precedent of a Medical Lady treating the Emperor, but the Emperor trusted in Jang Geum’s method of treating illness with food. Jang Geum, with the granting of the right to use “Dae” in her name, is certainly an epic lady whose name will be recorded in the history books.”

Portrayal in Television

Lee Young Ae in Korean Drama Series Dae Jang GeumSuh Jang Geum was portrayed in the popular Korean Drama Series Dae Jang Geum. The main role was played by Lee Young Ae. The show was critically well received and was an incredibly successful ratings success in many Asian Countries. However, the portrayal of Suh Jang Geum in this series is considered to be inaccurate because Jang Geum was portrayed as a Palace Chef-turned-Medical Lady. This is mainly because of the vague details on Suh Jang-Geum’s Life.

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  1. thanks webmaster/mistress for updating the site as always :D :D :D ! lee young ae rocks!!!!! da chang jin rocks!!!!

    Comment by da chang jin lover — January 30, 2006 @ 4:09 pm

  2. when Jang Geum goes to Indonesia ?

    Comment by nyoen — January 31, 2006 @ 6:27 am

  3. mganda and show nyo channel 7 dahil sa jewel in the palace

    Comment by rubyliza — January 31, 2006 @ 3:15 pm

  4. The BesT EvEr!!! I reallY hate Lady Choi!!! she’s grRrRr!!!!

    Comment by MAya — February 3, 2006 @ 11:06 am

  5. pls. have the airing of jewel in the palace early as 9:00 pm.

    Comment by cleofe — February 3, 2006 @ 6:28 pm

  6. Jewel in the Palace is something my family admires. Including my mom, aunt and my kids. They just love the actress and the story is so exciting…tho’ it’s shown late…its worth waiting….we just love Jang Geum (and the actress of course) she just so great and beautiful….

    Comment by eve july — February 3, 2006 @ 6:34 pm

  7. sana agahan naman ang palabas ng jewel masyadong kasing late, kahit sana 9 pm.plese!!!!

    Comment by amy _quines — February 3, 2006 @ 11:34 pm

  8. i really love jang geum!shes so nice! gma 7 keepup the good work!

    Comment by charlene — February 5, 2006 @ 12:11 pm

  9. can u post the real pic of the real janggeum,, from the 15 century

    Comment by alvin — February 6, 2006 @ 3:43 am

  10. Hello!! GMA 7 nanawagan po kami on friday matatapos na ang sugo. PLS!!! ibahin nyo naman ang time i hope after extra challenge Daejanggeum maawa naman kayo sa mga nanonood maraming humihiling na agahan nyo ang time pero walang nangyayari at sana papuntahin nyo naman yung cast ng JITP sa pinas Pls!!!!!. contact us.~~

    Comment by gretchen — February 7, 2006 @ 3:43 pm

  11. ang ganda ng asianovela na jewel in the palce

    Comment by ronnel bautista — February 9, 2006 @ 9:52 am

  12. hi. po……na appreciate ko and asian novelas jewel in the palace…lagi ako nagsubaybay kay Jang Geum…ang ganda tlg ng soty nya..as in……keep going lng po GMA

    Comment by lyre begael — February 11, 2006 @ 5:32 pm

  13. hi. po……na appreciate ko and asian novelas jewel in the palace…lagi ako nagsubaybay kay Jang Geum…ang ganda tlg ng soty nya..as in……keep going lng po GMA

    Comment by lyre begael — February 11, 2006 @ 5:35 pm

  14. d best po tlga ang jewel in d palace. grabe nkkrel8 tlga aq

    Comment by matet — February 11, 2006 @ 6:22 pm

  15. natapos ko na yung jewel in the palace napakagandang koreanovela. it will surely touch your heart. it depicts love story perseverance and determination of a person. sana nga may JITP 2 or movie . sana makapunta sila dito sa pinas.

    Comment by unknown — February 15, 2006 @ 6:18 pm

  16. its 7:30PM Konichiwa!!!!!!!! am the no.1 fan of koreanovela, especially jewel in the palace. majestic scenematography i’ve ever seen. all cast are the best, i like jang geum (lee young-ae). GMA7 thank you for airing this koreanovela, keep up the good work….domo arigato gozaimaz

    Comment by voughn ryu — February 16, 2006 @ 7:33 pm

  17. is daejanggeum a real jewel at the palace?

    Comment by darlene mendiola — February 22, 2006 @ 3:56 pm

  18. grabe! ganda talaga ng story nya!!!!…kahit na pagod me galing sa work…i tried not to get sleep muna kc pinapanood ko pa ang Jewel in the Palace…kulang ang araw ko kung di ko sya napapanood sa isang araw…

    Comment by jing — February 22, 2006 @ 3:57 pm

  19. Honstely, I won’t go to bend unless I will watch JITP, this is the far best asianovel in THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD! ASTIG!

    Comment by VIRIDIS — February 25, 2006 @ 10:45 pm

  20. Hi, this is in connection with the result on STARSTRUCK last night. im so disappointed with the result dapat c gian ang nawala mas me karapatan naman c CHUCK Allie. What happen to the counsel ano bang gngawa ni gian dapat noon pa cya na-out. he’s not deserving. nd talaga namin mtanggap. kung ganun nalang auko ng manood ng starstruck.u know, i always watched GMA shows because i’m a kapuso but disappointed talaga ako sa ngyari. Para kacing favorite ni direk si Gian, bakit?

    Comment by FELY O. ANIB — February 27, 2006 @ 8:33 pm

  21. ang ganda ganda talaga ng jewel in the palace ang galing galing ni jang geum idol ko talaga siya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

    Comment by jemsie — February 28, 2006 @ 8:23 pm

  22. sana 6pm nalang ang jewel in the palace at habaan pa ang story para matagal pa namin syang makasama

    Comment by aira — March 2, 2006 @ 12:38 pm

  23. Naiinlove ako sa Jewel in the Palace Grabe na to !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    sana mas matagal pa itong ipalabas!!!!!!!!!

    Comment by meggers — March 2, 2006 @ 3:52 pm

  24. the best talaga ang jewel in the palace!

    Comment by angel — March 2, 2006 @ 4:41 pm

  25. this movie it’s very good.i like these actres&actor.i like suh jang geum and lady han.they are prety woman.i love u

    Comment by merlina rahmawati — March 3, 2006 @ 3:07 pm

  26. POKOKNYA SAYA SANGAT SUKA FILM INI,,,,,,,,!!!!! I LOVE U LEEW YOUNG AE…..!!!!!!! MUNGKINKAH SAYA BISA BERTEMU KAMU SUATU SAAT? ENTAHLAH. SEMUA INI JANGAN TERLALU DIHARAPKAN…! YANG JELAS SAYA SUKA DRAMA PERCINTAAN SEPERTI INI…….!!!!!

    Comment by telly juliandy — March 3, 2006 @ 9:05 pm

  27. jang geum your the best……….

    Comment by tet — March 4, 2006 @ 3:08 pm

  28. i really love lady han! sana mamatay si lady choi and maging punong tagapamahala si lady min!!!

    Comment by charmaine — March 4, 2006 @ 5:29 pm

  29. GMA pls. papuntahin nyo naman d2 sa pilipinas ang mga actor at actress ng jewel in the palace pls. agaahan nyo naman ang jitp

    Comment by faith — March 4, 2006 @ 7:38 pm

  30. nanawagan na din me guys sa kanila!!! pero di ko pa rin alam email add nila!! heheh! guys pag nalaman natin paalam nyo ha tapos sabay sabay tayong mag email hanggang sa sumabog inbox nila!! heheh! nga pala if u want to see more of lady han’s pix juz go to the topic of Profile of Yang Mi Kyung, dami kasi pics dun!! wala lang!! heheh!

    Comment by chen — March 5, 2006 @ 10:21 am

  31. sana nga magpunta na sila dito noh!! ay i hope that wala mangyayaring stampede!! hehhe! kasi ang dami natin eh!!!

    Comment by chen — March 5, 2006 @ 4:18 pm

  32. hi suh jang geum…..ang cute mo sa picture mo
    sana di po u mawala sa channel 7….ok bye ingat
    or take care

    Comment by jessie — March 6, 2006 @ 8:01 pm

  33. Jewel in the palace story absolutely very exciting and useful for live. I really so respect to Jag geum , she’s struggle girl and fighther to show that women can doing anything useful.

    Comment by Ayu — March 9, 2006 @ 4:14 pm

  34. film ini bagus banget dan memberikan banyak manfaat bagi yg menonyon. dan juga kisah romantisnya yang indah

    Comment by dime — March 9, 2006 @ 11:52 pm

  35. film ini ngasih kesan yang bagus banget untuk masalah CINTA…
    kesannya lembut banget… semua orang pasti setuju kalo film ini emang bagus… dah itu suasana latar zaman dulunya juga keren ABBBBISSS…

    Comment by fathiya — March 15, 2006 @ 6:29 pm

  36. i really love jewel in the place. aside from the fact that it is very inspiring it is really a good story. i hope lee young ae can visit our country one of this days. im an avid fan of that beautiful lady………….

    Comment by vina — March 15, 2006 @ 6:36 pm

  37. i really love jewel in the palace. i hope young ae can visit our country philippines

    Comment by vina — March 15, 2006 @ 6:39 pm

  38. my hubby and my 7-year old son never misses to watch dae jang geum (jewel in the palace)!!! WE REALLY LOVE TO WATCH EVERY EPISODES!!

    Comment by rona — March 17, 2006 @ 4:15 pm

  39. I love the story, the genre was perfect. I would like to comend GMA 7 for bringing us a new delight during primetime. Ang galing! Ang ganda!

    Comment by shem g. ibabao — March 21, 2006 @ 6:56 pm

  40. such a beautiful lady!! very promising actress….great panoramic scenes…very entertaining gives u mixed emotions every episode….more power to GMA 7 for bringing jewel into our living rooms…juz one thing tho can u make it earlier?

    Comment by jackie — March 23, 2006 @ 9:04 am

  41. jewel in the palace is the greatest tv series in the history as well as in the history of korea. I just wish all the person in the world woultry to be more like the great Jang geum or the Dae jang geum.

    Comment by Parveen P. khan — March 31, 2006 @ 8:20 pm

  42. sikat talaga gma7 dahil sa jewel in the palace. the best pa si jang geum.

    Comment by grace m. — April 1, 2006 @ 2:17 pm

  43. ganda mo jang geum sna ikaw nman punta d2.

    Comment by grace m. — April 1, 2006 @ 2:25 pm

  44. jang geum hi take care u lgi

    Comment by grace m. — April 1, 2006 @ 2:29 pm

  45. msmgnda ang JITP kysa s Pbb no.1 tlga
    ang kapuso…….

    Comment by nhey — April 3, 2006 @ 5:06 pm

  46. Jang geum!!! turuan mo ako magluto!!!

    Comment by Kristine San Juan — April 3, 2006 @ 7:40 pm

  47. just 1 word 4 this movie,BEST!!!!!!!congratulation 4 lee young ae.u can play this caracter so good.when u come to Indonesia?so many fans in here.and u must visited our beutiful island in the world,Bali.

    Comment by Dilla — April 3, 2006 @ 9:29 pm

  48. visit this if u want to know the settings and infos of the show(JITP)…
    (tour2korea)

    Comment by DaeJangGeuM — April 7, 2006 @ 2:49 am

  49. maganda ang palabas at ang katiwalian ang kanilang niresolba at ito ang problema ng ating bansa ngayon sana magkaroon din ng kagaya niya sa pilipinas

    Comment by alvin gelido — April 9, 2006 @ 6:07 pm

  50. jewel in the palace is the best drama series i’ve ever watched. it opens awareness among filipino folks about conspiracy and abuse of power in the governments…. more power GMA 7… hope u air more tv series that teaches filipino folks to become aware of what’s really happening in our country.. god bless and more power…

    Comment by nicole — April 10, 2006 @ 4:33 pm

  51. i really salute gma 7 for bringing jewel in the philippine primetime,congrats to them because jewel is now the most watched asian drama ever>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.two thumbs up!!

    Comment by luis malpas of tacloban — April 19, 2006 @ 10:13 pm

  52. nice movi but i want this move plz eny one havce it can send to my e mail
    mask_love7@yahoo.com. thankes

    Comment by nowanko — April 23, 2006 @ 11:37 pm

  53. iv’e watched jewel in he palace since it startd i rally salute gma for that . ilearn a lot by this asian drama and it’s so beautiful that sme pilipinos had been hook!!!!

    Comment by janice martinez — May 12, 2006 @ 3:59 pm

  54. I love Lee Young Ae!

    Comment by mystery pearl — May 19, 2006 @ 2:08 pm

  55. I am @ Whaidbey Isalnd @ Freeland Park On the Left hand side odf the beach I need my Id My owmership of the world and also securety set to the world for the legal securety I am the yfola king of China Owner of the world

    Comment by Emporer King Jewel — May 27, 2006 @ 4:02 am

  56. GraBeh aNg jeWEl!! nApAkA gaNDa! gMA, sANA pOh uLItIN nYOH. i hOPe mAulIt aGaD. i LoVe yOu gMA!!!!!!!1

    Comment by felicity — June 23, 2006 @ 3:57 pm

  57. gMa, pLeASE uLiTiN jEWeL in tHE pAlAcE

    Comment by felicity — June 23, 2006 @ 4:00 pm

  58. npakaganda ni jang geum,pinakamagandang muka sa blat ng lupa…….ang lupet! in every aspect.khit anu isuot at kht sa ang posisyon,ai still pamatay sa ganda! diyosa ng kgandahan

    Comment by abbytanya — August 21, 2006 @ 8:43 pm

  59. Cute ng story kasing cute nya ako!!!!!!!!!!!!grabe ang ganda talaga.

    Comment by Cutie Angel — August 22, 2006 @ 4:55 pm

  60. i lv it bttr thn any thing forever

    Comment by hakam — October 27, 2006 @ 5:56 pm

  61. i am an iranian girl i do love this movie i tried to download this movie but i couldnt i like to have this movie (jewel in the palace)and please send me lee yeong-as e-mail

    Comment by marziyeh — May 26, 2007 @ 11:35 pm

  62. akhe jendeh chera miaii inja miporsi kire gondam too oon kose kachalet :P

    Comment by Koskesh — July 22, 2007 @ 1:38 am

  63. the first time i see dae jang geum i culdnt beleive that it is just a film . i thought it is real because of youyr great actrees lee young aee . im from iran and i just finished watching the film. i love jang geum . i try to be such a girl

    Comment by shiwa — July 23, 2007 @ 1:53 pm

  64. The BesT EvEr!!!

    Comment by karim — August 30, 2007 @ 5:27 pm

  65. I Love You jang Geum, You are the best in the first changing

    Comment by Pren — September 11, 2007 @ 11:13 am

  66. oh i love your movie and i love lee young ee

    Comment by shadan — September 16, 2007 @ 10:06 pm

  67. i luv it!!!

    Comment by erlyn — September 18, 2007 @ 8:58 pm

  68. I love you lee,when you go to Iran?

    Comment by arash2566 — November 5, 2007 @ 10:04 pm

  69. download free movi dae jang geum

    Comment by hamid reza — December 6, 2007 @ 3:18 am

  70. kisah-kisah cintanya sederhana tapi romantis

    Comment by rien nur azizah — January 17, 2008 @ 4:38 pm

  71. Coba lee young ae alias jang geum dalam kehidupan aslinya menikah dengan min jeung hoo alias ji jin hee.wahhhh……pasti seru tuh!!!!!!!!

    Comment by rien nur azizah — January 17, 2008 @ 4:42 pm

  72. jewel in the palace walaupun menonton berkali-kali tetap seru. tidak akan pernah terlupakan karena kisahnya yang sederhana namun menarik baik dalam sudut kehidupan pecintaan dan juga seluk-beluk kasus politik yang ada di kerejaan menjadikan kisah ini menarik dan susah untuk ditebak.Saya kagum baik dengan para pemainnya khususnya pada yang menciptakan sekenario cerita ini.wahhh jadi pengen belajar bahasa korea nih!persiapan kalo ketemu jang geum.I LOVE JANG GEUM!!!!!!!!!!!

    Comment by rien nur azizah — January 17, 2008 @ 4:49 pm

  73. I love you

    Comment by ali — February 4, 2008 @ 8:03 am

  74. I Love Jang Geum

    Comment by freekays — February 6, 2008 @ 11:35 pm

  75. BEN BİR TÜRKÜM.TÜRKÇE KONUŞUYORUM.JAN GEUM ÇOK GÜZEL SÜPER

    Comment by ZEHRA — February 15, 2008 @ 12:53 am

  76. filim çok güzel harika bir dizi
    ben pek fazla dizi izleyen biri degilim nedense tesadufen bir tımdı ve izlemeye başladım
    ama çok seyleride ögretiyo
    ders alınması gereken seylerde var film in içinde
    duygusal yonude var ayrıca

    Comment by ergun — February 21, 2008 @ 7:42 am

  77. aslımda oraya gitmek
    orada gezmek görmek isterdim degişik bir yer
    ergunikiz@hotmail.com

    Comment by ergun — February 21, 2008 @ 7:44 am

  78. hi

    Comment by tolgahan — February 25, 2008 @ 3:59 am

  79. hello hohohoohohhohhhhoohohohohohohohhoooohoohohohoohohoohohoohohohohohoh

    Comment by tolgahan — February 25, 2008 @ 4:00 am

  80. JEWEL IN THE PALACE SUCKS I WANT TO FUCK
    JANG GEUM, I WANT TO LICK HIS PUSSY AND TITTY FUCK :D YEAH

    Comment by JR — April 22, 2008 @ 7:19 pm

  81. BEN BUTUN BOLUMLERINE BAKIYOM..KUCUKTE DEGILIM 21 YASINDAYIM :) GERCEKTEN DERS ALINMASI GEREKEN GUZEL SEYLER VAR.KESKE HIC BITMESE.I LVOE JANGGEUMMM EVERYDAY…THANK YOUUU sistem.dll@hotmail.com

    Comment by ADEM — May 16, 2008 @ 3:21 am

  82. kerenzzzzz

    banget

    Comment by memey — September 19, 2008 @ 10:57 am

  83. I LOVE BOTH JAN GUEM AND MIN JANG HO. I WANT MY LIFE - PARTENER LIKE MIN JANG HO . JAN GUEM IS VERY LUCKY . OH ! WHY NOT I ?

    Comment by susmita singh — October 20, 2008 @ 1:48 pm

  84. jang guem est une tres grande actrice
    j le donne 16/20 pour ce rolle
    merci

    Comment by abdou — December 7, 2008 @ 10:21 pm

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