Draft:Uinyeo Dae Jang Geum

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Uinyeo Dae Jang Geum
Hangul
의녀 대장금
Hanja
醫女 大長今
Literal meaningMedicine Woman Dae Jang-geum
Revised RomanizationUinyeo daejanggeum
McCune–ReischauerŬinyŏ taejanggŭm
GenreHistorical drama[1]
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
Production
Production company
Related
Jewel in the Palace (2003)

Uinyeo Dae Jang Geum (Korean의녀 대장금) is an upcoming South Korean television series starring Lee Young-ae in her titular role. The series is the sequel of Jewel in the Palace. It follows the story of Jang-geum, who became the first female physician of the king. It is scheduled for release in early 2025.

Cast and characters[edit]

Production[edit]

Development[edit]

In June 2023, Fantagio announced that Lee Young-ae signed a contract to star in a drama which set to air in 2025.[2]

In January 2024, Kim Tae-ho of DealSite reported that Fantagio plans to invest 15.1 billion (US$13.2 million), or nearly 75% of the funding, into the 24-episode historical series.[3] On the same month, Fantagio has recently sealed a contract with a writer for the series and film shooting will began in October 2024.[4]

Casting[edit]

Fantagio announced that Lee Young-ae will reprise her popular character for the series.[5][6] Some of the main actors have been confirmed to appear.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Park, Soo-in (January 30, 2024). 이영애 주연 대작 사극 '의녀 대장금' (가제) 제작 박차 "내년 초 방영 목표" [Lee Young-ae's masterpiece historical drama 'Uinyeo Dae Jang Geum" (working title) has been accelerated in production "Aim to broadcast early next year"] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved January 31, 2024 – via Naver.
  2. ^ Kim, Kyung-taek (June 5, 2023). 판타지오, 배우 이영애와 드라마 출연 계약 [Fantagio signs actress Lee Young-ae to appear in a drama]. Newsis (in Korean). Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Kim, Tae-ho (January 24, 2024). 차은우 소속社 판타지오, 사극 제작비 200억 유증 [Fantagio, a company affiliated with Cha Eun-woo, has 20 billion won in historical drama production costs]. DealSite (in Korean). Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  4. ^ Kim, Soo-ah (January 30, 2024). 이영애, '의녀 대장금'으로 돌아온다…"내년 초 방영 목표" [공식입장] [Lee Young-ae returns to 'Uinyeo Dae Jang Geum'..."Aiming to air early next year" [Official Position]] (in Korean). Xports News – via Naver.
  5. ^ Woo, Jae-yeon (January 30, 2024). "Lee Young-ae cast in new 'Dae Jang Geum' drama". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  6. ^ Lim, Jeong-won (January 30, 2024). "Lee Young-ae to reprise role in 'Dae Jang Geum' sequel". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved January 31, 2024.