Overview

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.

Created by Kim Yi-young

Network

• MBC

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  Han Hyo-joo

  Dong Yi

  60 eps

• 

  Park Ha-seon

  Queen Inhyeon

  60 eps

• 

  Jeong Dong-hwan

  Oh Tae-suk

  60 eps

• 

  Ji Jin-hee

  King Sukjong

  60 eps

Themes

• 17th century
• joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

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