Uinyeo Dae Jang Geum Explained
Native Name: | Hangul: | 의녀 대장금 | Hanja: | 醫女 大長今 | Rr: | Uinyeo daejanggeum | Mr: | Ŭinyŏ taejanggŭm | Lk: | Medicine Woman Dae Jang-geum |
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Genre: | Historical drama[1] |
Country: | South Korea |
Language: | Korean |
Company: | Fantagio |
Uinyeo Dae Jang Geum is an upcoming South Korean television series starring Lee Young-ae in her titular role. It follows the story of Jang-geum, who became the first female physician of the king. It is scheduled for release in early 2025.
Cast and characters
An uinyeo.
Production
Development
In June 2023, Fantagio announced that Lee Young-ae signed a contract to star in a drama which set to air in 2025.[2]
In January 2024, Kim Tae-ho of DealSite reported that Fantagio plans to invest, or nearly 75% of the funding, into the 24-episode historical series.[3] On the same month, Fantagio has recently sealed a contract with a writer for the series and film shooting will began in October 2024.[4]
Casting
Fantagio announced that Lee Young-ae will reprise her popular character for the series.[5] [6] Some of the main actors have been confirmed to appear.
Notes and References
- Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000818318. Park. Soo-in. January 30, 2024. Newsen. ko. ko:이영애 주연 대작 사극 '의녀 대장금' (가제) 제작 박차 "내년 초 방영 목표". Lee Young-ae's masterpiece historical drama 'Uinyeo Dae Jang Geum" (working title) has been accelerated in production "Aim to broadcast early next year". January 31, 2024. Naver.
- Web site: https://www.newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20230605_0002328555&cID=10403&pID=15000. Kim. Kyung-taek. June 5, 2023. Newsis. ko. ko:판타지오, 배우 이영애와 드라마 출연 계약. Fantagio signs actress Lee Young-ae to appear in a drama. January 31, 2024.
- Web site: https://dealsite.co.kr/articles/116858. Kim. Tae-ho. January 24, 2024. DealSite. ko. ko:차은우 소속社 판타지오, 사극 제작비 200억 유증. Fantagio, a company affiliated with Cha Eun-woo, has 20 billion won in historical drama production costs. January 31, 2024.
- Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001686684. Kim. Soo-ah. January 30, 2024. Xports News. ko. ko:이영애, '의녀 대장금'으로 돌아온다…"내년 초 방영 목표" [공식입장]. Lee Young-ae returns to 'Uinyeo Dae Jang Geum'..."Aiming to air early next year" [Official Position]. Naver.
- Web site: Lee Young-ae cast in new 'Dae Jang Geum' drama. Woo. Jae-yeon. January 30, 2024. Yonhap News Agency. January 31, 2024.
- Web site: Lee Young-ae to reprise role in 'Dae Jang Geum' sequel. Lim. Jeong-won. January 30, 2024. Korea JoongAng Daily. January 31, 2024.