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
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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.
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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.
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