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''Dae Jang Geum'' (대장금), sometimes known as '''''The Great Jang Geum''''', or '''''Jewel In The Palace''''', is a 2003 TV Series produced by Korean TV channel MBC . Based loosely on the historical figure depicted in the Annals Of Joseon Dynasty , the show focuses on Jang-geum (played by Lee Young Ae ), the first female royal physician of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. The main theme is her perseverance, as well as the portrayal of traditional Korean Culture , including Korean royal court cuisine and medicine. SYNOPSIS The story is set in Korea under the Joseon Dynasty, during the reigns of King Seongjong , King Yeonsan-gun ( 1494 - 1506 ) and King Jungjong ( 1506 - 1544 ). The story begins with the mother of young Yeonsan-gun being poisoned by a group of imperial guards under the order of the king. After the incident, an imperial guard, Seo Cheon-su, who accompanied the group, returns to his home but suffers an accident on his way back. He is rescued by a Taoist hermit, who tells him that his life will revolve around three women: that he shall cause the death of the first woman, that he will save the life of the second woman but will also cause her to die, and a third woman who, finally, will cause his death, but who will be the savior of many lives. (It does not become clear until much later that the three women are Yeonsangun's mother, Jang-geum's mother, and lastly, Jang-geum herself.) The inner stress from the incident eventually causes him to resign. On the other hand, Lady Park, a royal kitchen apprentice, witnesses a conspiracy against the queen mother by Lady Choi and is in turn indicted on false charges by the inner circle of senior kitchen staff, and ordered secretly executed per their internal procedures. She is saved by Lady Han, her best friend in the palace, and later again saved inadvertently by the now retired Seo. The two depart to live in secret in a remote village, posing as lower class peasants; they marry, and raise a very bright young daughter, Seo Jang-geum. In the year 1504 , Yeonsanggun orders a massive investigation into his mother's murder, and eventually finds Seo and his family, partly because of a mistake on the part of his child, Jang-geum. Seo is arrested, and presumably later executed. Jang-geum and her mother flee, but Jang-geum's mother is severely wounded by her enemies, and before her death she tells Jang-geum her last wish, should she choose to do so, is for her to become the head chef in the royal kitchen and record her case in the kitchen ladies' secret historical records book (to redress the wrong done to her honor). Jang-geum goes through some adventures and manages to enter the palace. Through her courage, curiosity, talent, kind-heartedness and hard work, she helps Lady Han (her mother's best friend, which she does not discover until much later) to become the head chef in the palace. During her years in the palace, she is put under many ordeals and shunned because she is smarter than the other apprentices. Jang-geum, however, does not become discouraged and continues cooking with the mindset that no matter what, the goal of cooking is to bring good health and happiness to the person who eats the food. Unfortunately, a conspiracy headed by Lady Choi, her niece Geum-yeong, as well as high-ranked officials and merchants who wanted the import market to remain a monopoly results in the exile of Lady Han and Jang-geum to Jeju Island. HISTORICAL CONNECTION Dae Jang-Geum was a real person documented in the '' Annals Of Joseon Dynasty '', as well as a medical document of the time. However, descriptions and references of her were scarce and mostly brief. Many assert that Dae Jang-geum was the first female royal Physician of the king in Korean History . Nevertheless, there were (and still are, to this day) some who continue to believe that Dae Jang-Geum is merely a fictional figure drawn from various references of female doctors in the Annals. For more details on the historical documents, please see the entry on Seo Jang Geum . COMMERCIAL SUCCESS Dae Jang-geum has experienced massive success in Japan , Mainland China , Taiwan , Canada , Hong Kong , Singapore , Malaysia , Philippines , Thailand and Chicago , further continuing the South Korean cultural fever that has gripped Asia since the early 2000s . The sets built by MBC for the shooting of this TV series have been purchased by the South Korean government and has been turned into a tourist attraction. The theme song for this drama is called Onara (오나라), meaning "Is (he/it/she/they) coming?" (Korean sentences do not always have clear subjects and must be deduced based on the context in which it's used). Also, long-time singer Kelly Chen sang the Chinese version of the theme song "希望" (hope). In the Philippines , the theme song of the series is "Pangarap na Bituin" (My Dream Star) performed by Faith Cuneta which was originally sung by her aunt Sharon Cuneta . Currently "Jewel in The Palace" is shown by GMA Network in the Philippines and is rated as the highest rating Koreanovela in primetime. In China, Dae Jang Geum is known as "Da Chang Jin" (大长今), and many variations of the Chinese version of the theme song were sung by various artists. Examples are the CETV version, the Hunan Satterlite TV Station version and the version sung by the winners of the Hunan Singing Competition (similar to American Idol , except in the end there are 3 winners). THEME SONG The theme song is not in Modern Korean, and is not an accurate portrayal of older Korean. Consequently, in South Korea, there had been a lot of arguments about what the lyrics of this song were and how they should be interpreted. As a result, a lot of different interpretations have been rampant. Eventually the song writer, Se-Hyeon Im, revealed the lyrics {Link without Title} . Onara 오나라 오나라 아주 오나 ''Onara onara aju ona'' :If asked to come, will he really come? 가다라 가다라 아주 가나 ''gadara gadara aju gana'' :If asked to leave, will he really leave? 나나니 다려도 못 노나니 ''nanari daryeodo mot nonani'' :Even after waiting for countless days, we will not be together 아니리 아니리 아니 노네 ''aniri aniri ani none'' :Nay, nay, it is nay 헤이야 디이야 헤이야다라 니노 ''he-i-ya di-i-ya heiyadara nino'' :chorus 오지도 못하나 다려 가마 ''ojido mothana daryeo gama'' :You cannot come, so take me instead 에야 디야 에야나라 니요 ''eya diya eyanara niyo'' :chorus 오지도 못하나 다려 가마 ''ojido mothana daryeo gama'' :You cannot come, so take me instead Pangarap na Bituin Dream Star (by Faith Cuneta) Theme song as sung in the Philippines Saang sulok ng langit ko matatagpuan In which corner of the heavens could I ever find Kapalarang 'di natitikman Destiny I have not yet experienced Sa pangarap lang namasdan I have only seen it in my dreams Isang lingon sa langit at isang ngiting wagas One glance at the heavens and one eternal smile May talang kikislap,gabay patungo sa tamang landas A star would shine, and it will be the guide to the right path Chorus: Unti-unting mararating kalangitan at bituin Slowly, {Link without Title} would reach the heavens and the stars Unti-unting kinabukasan ko'y magniningning Slowly, {Link without Title} future would shine Hawak ngayo'y tibay ng damdamin I have only this strength of mine to hold on to now Bukas naman sa aking paggising I hope that tomorrow as I wake up Kapiling ko'y pangarap na bituin I'll be with the star that I have always dreamed of Ilang sulok ng lupa,may kubling nalulumbay? How many lands of the earth is there sadness that unfolds? Mga sanay sa isang kahig,isang tukang pamumuhay For those who are used to living poorly Isang lingon sa langit, nais magbagong-buhay One look at the heavens, the want to change life Sa ating mga palad nakasalalay ang ating bukas In our own hands, our tomorrow lies Repeat Chorus 2x (Second chorus one note higher): 希望 (Hope) TVB Cantonese version; sung by Kelly Chen 看風箏 飛多遠 未斷線 Look at the kite that flies so far and the string has not yet broken 看一生 萬里路 路遙漫漫 Looking at life, a ten thousand miles long road, the pace is so slow 看犧牲 的腳步 盡化溫暖 Looking at the sacrifying foot steps that changed into warmth 暖的心 愛追憶 你的微笑 A warm heart with love that chases through memories, your smile is there 滔滔風雨浪 心聲相碰撞 信將來能力創 心中的冀望 終於都靠岸 未曾絕望 ＊看風箏 飛高了 未斷線 看天空 霧散聚 是誰定下 看艱辛 不卻步 步向溫暖 暖的心 愛珍惜 我的微笑＊ REPEAT＊ 滔滔風雨浪 心聲相碰撞 信將來能力創 心中的冀望 終於都靠岸 未曾絕望 分開的眼淚 傷心相掛累 盼將重逢遇上 心中只有夢 一天終再聚 未來在望 ALIPIN (SLAVE)- Shamrock Di ko man maamin though i cannot confess Ikaw ay mahalaga sa akin you are important to me Di ko man maisip though i cannot comprehend Sa pagtulog ikaw ang panaginip in my sleep you are my dream Malabo man ang aking pag-iisip though my thoughts may be blurred Sana’y pakinggan mo ang sigaw nitong damdamin please listen to what my heart is crying Chorus: Ako’y alipin mo kahit hindi batid though you don't notice it, i'm your slave Aaminin ko minsan ako'y manhid it's true, sometimes i'm dense Sana ay iyong naririnig i hope that you hear Sayong yakap ako’y nasasabik i'm longing for your embrace Ayoko sa iba i want no other Sayo ako ay hindi magsasawa i will never get tired of you Ano man ang iyong sabihin no matter what you say Umasa ka ito ay diringgin believe me, it will be come true Madalas man na parang aso’t pusa though we may act like dogs and cats Giliw sa piling mo ako ay masaya i feel heaven by your side Chorus Coda: Pilit mang abutin ang mga tala no matter how hard {Link without Title} reach for the stars Basta’t sa akin wag kang mawawala just never leave my side Ako’y alipin mo kahit hindi batid though you don't notice it, i'm your slave Aaminin ko minsan ako'y manhid it's true, sometimes i'm dense Sana ay iyong naririnig i hope that you hear Sayong yakap ako'y nasasabik i'm longing for your embrace Pagkat ikaw lang ang nais makatabi because it is only you that i want to be beside with Malamig man o mainit ang gabi whether nights are cold or not Nais ko sana iparating na ikaw lamang i want {Link without Title} to know that it's only you Ang siyang aking iibigin that i will love Hamangyeon 바람에 지듯 아련한 사랑 ''Barameh jidut aryonan sarang'' :A faint memory of love, like going with the wind 별헤에 지듯 사라져 가나 ''Byorhe-e jidut sarajyo gana'' :Is it fading away, like a star does? 천해를 괸들 못다할 사랑 ''Chonhe-rul gwendul motdahar sarang'' :A love that's not enough for a thousand years 청상에 새겨 미워도 곱다 ''Chongsang-e segyo miwodo gopda'' :Embroidered in my dress, heartbreaking but beautiful 높고 늘진 하늘이 나더러 함께 살자 하더라 ''Nopgo nuljin hanuri nadoro hamkeh sarja hadora'' :The deep sky said, "live with me" 깊고 험한 바다로 살아 우닐 제 사랑은 ''Gipgo homhan badaro sara unil je sarang-un'' :But my love, still wandering in the dark and troubled ocean 저 강을 에워 흐르리 ''Chogang-ul ewo h-ruri'' :Will be flowing around the river (Interlude) 높고 늘진 하늘이 나더러 함께 살자 하더라 ''Nopgo nuljin hanuri nadoro hamkeh sarja hadora'' 깊고 험한 바다로 살아 우닐 제 사랑은 ''Gipgo homhan badaro sara unil je sarang-un'' 저 강을 에워 흐르리 ''Chogang-ul ewo h-ruri'' FAMOUS QUOTES
-A Confucian Monk said this to Seo Cheon-su, Jang-Geum's father, in a cave where Cheon-su was recovering from his injuries from a fall. The three women mentioned in the quote are Yeonsangun's mother, Jang-geum's mother, and Jang-geum herself
-Last words by Lady Han, before she died on her exile to Jeju Island over trumped up charges made by Lady Choi. Jang Geum was asking Lady Han how to make Steamed Prawns when Lady Han died.
-Jang Geum, when Lady Han died on their way to Jeju Island, after they were framed by Lady Choi.
-Female Physician Jang-Duk, Jang Geum's mentor in the field of medicine, on why she is a Female Physician. She actually wanted to exact revenge on an imperial court officer who forced her mother to commit suicide during the reign of Yeongsangun. The court officer, now exiled to Jeju, tried to draft Jang-Deok's mother into the palace and become the Emperor's concubine.
-Female Physician Jang-Duk, after she fooled Jang Geum into an escape plan that was destined for failure.
-Jang Geum, in her response to the above quote.
-Lady Han, during a cooking competition against Geum-yeong and Lady Choi, when Jang Geum made the mistake of not boiling the water in the right amount of time after seeking to find the best bones.
-King Jungjong, to Lord Min Jeong-ho, during the archery contest where they were contesting for the silver dagger given to Jang-Geum by her father.
-Quote Min Ju-Ho and Jang Geum, upon running away from the palace.
-What Min Seunggong said to the queen when her child had a disease. It was a quote Jang Guem once said
-The last line in the entire series, said by Lord Min Jeong-Ho
-Geum-young (as top sang-goong of the soo-rak-gan), referring to Jang-geum, when they and Young-roh (also a sang-goong) were discussing about Jang-geum's surprising return. OPENING LINES IN THE PHILIPPINES
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