Actress Lee Young-ae revisits site of K-drama Jewel In The Palace

The 55-year-old became a household name in Asia after starring in the historical drama. Read more at straitstimes.com.

South Korean actress Lee Young-ae has revisited the set of popular South Korean drama, Jewel In The Palace (2003 to 2004). In the show, she played the protagonist Jang-geum, a woman who goes from palace cook to royal physician.

Lee posted on Instagram on March 16 several photos along with the caption: “It’s been so long, Jang-geum. I’m so happy to see you that I’m tearing up and feeling emotional.”

The 55-year-old shared her location as Oedolgae on Jeju Island, one of the main filming locations of Jewel In The Palace, which is also known as Dae Jang Geum.

The actress was seen in the photos posing with a poster of the show and with a standee of her character.

Lee became a household name in Asia after starring in the 54-episode historical drama. The show is often cited as one of the South Korean drama series that heralded the Hallyu (Korean wave) of television shows and pop music which has swept across the region in the past two decades.

The actress won the Grand Prize (Daesang) for the role of Jang-geum at the 2003 MBC Drama Awards and was nominated for Best Actress – Television at the Baeksang Arts Award in 2004.