Episode Title: Jungjong banjong
Jang Geum enters Dug Goo’s brewery to ask for some food. She is falsely charged as a thief but Dug Goo’s wife feels affection for Jang Geum and takes her in. One day, Lord Park, Won Jong makes Jang Geum deliver bottles of rice wine, as part of a plot of treason against King Yeon San Gun, to Prince Jin Sung. That night, the enthronement of King Joong Jong and dethronement of King Yeon San Gun take place and Prince Jin Sung becomes King Joong Jong the following day. A Court lady in charge of training visits Dug Goo’s house looking for Jang Geum. Jang Geum follows the lady and joins the palace with the dream of becoming the best cook there. Jang Geum goes under the training of Saeng Gak Shi. However, coming from low-class background, Jang Geum is treated with contempt.
- Aired: September 22, 2003
Jewel in the Palace Recent Discussions
| Title | Replies | Views | Latest Post | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Piano/Guitar Chords For Jewel in the Palace OST Hamangyeon by PrincetonGirl818 | 0 | 0 | No discussions yet |
Jewel in the Palace Episode 3 Reactions
This episode explored the theme of how intellect is important. Jang Geum is intelligent and successfully convey the message to the person who would be the next king. As a result, she was rewarded for her intellect and got to go to the palace.This episode explored the theme of class inequality. Jang Geum was bullied by the other girls because she was of a lower status than them. They refused to let her sleep with them.This episode explored the theme of perseverance and how it paid off. Jang Geum was determined to be a palace maid and even though it was hard, she eventually got her wish and entered the palace.
Was this review helpful to you?
I know this drama is a classic and one of the highest rated ever, but I'm finding it too boring to continue. It is just too long and slow for my taste. It seemed like nothing interesting happened this whole episode.
Was this review helpful to you?
Trending Articles
K-netz call for boycott of 'Can This Love Be Translated?' over THIS actor's casting
News - Dec 24, 2025
Netflix's 'Can This Love Be Translated?' embroiled in a controversy ahead of its premiere
Lim Yoon A wins Best Actress for 'Pretty Crazy'
News - Dec 25, 2025
Lim Yoon A adds another feather in her cap!
Gulnezer Bextiyar and Hou Ming Hao's 'Glory' announces premiere
News - Dec 26, 2025
Chinese drama Glory is coming this month
Kim Hye Yoon and Lomon shine with their bickering dynamics in 'No Tail to Tell'
K-Drama - Dec 26, 2025
SBS unveils a new teaser for 'No Tail to Tell'
Chinese mystery thriller 'The Truth Within' confirms premiere date
News - Dec 26, 2025
The new mystery thriller is premiering soon
Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin wrap up the year with a generous donation
News - Dec 30, 2025
Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin demonstrated their generosity with a year-end charitable donation.
IU and Byeon Woo Seok's 'Perfect Crown' drops teaser
K-Drama - Dec 31, 2025
'Perfect Crown' unveils special teaser
Hyun Bin reveals his desire to work with his wife, Son Ye Jin on another project
News - Dec 26, 2025
Hyun Bin opened up the possibility of co-starring with his wife, Son Ye Jin, in another work.
'Taxi Driver 3' rises to new high, 'Pro Bono' goes steady
News - Dec 28, 2025
Check out the ratings of weekend K-dramas
Seo In Guk transforms into a villain in 'Boy'
Articles - Dec 29, 2025
Check out Seo In Guk's stills from 'Boy'
