Dong Yi

AdventureDramaHistory

Release

22 Mar 2010

Country

South Korea

Language

Korean

Production

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.

Plot

Story a simple maid that rises high in the royal harem as a consort and, ultimately, mother of the Korean king.

Cast

Han Hyo-jooLee So-yeonKim So-yi

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 8.1/10

Season 1

Air Date:23 Mar 2010

Available

Seasons

1 Seasons and a Special Season

Specials

Season 1

The Start of a Tragedy

The story begins in 1681, 7th year of King Sukjong. Dong Yi lives with her father and brother in a slave village. They are the members of Sword Fraternity, which is the organisation made up of the lowest class people. Then, a high ranking government officer from Southern Faction was assassinated. After that, Dong Yi finds the assassin ID and hand it to the police. But, it belongs to a corrupt policeman who worked for Oh Tae Seok. He is arrested, but gets killed in his prison cell. Dong Yi's father has the information, so Oh Tae Seok's masked man try to kill him but he gets saved by his friend, Cheon Soo. When they get home, Dong Yi is not there.

Runtime:1h 05m

Air Date:23 Mar 2010Available