The read
A Balasaur Score of 80 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 8.1/10. The series ran 1 season across 60 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb8.1/10
46 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 60 ep2010 |
Key crew
- Kim Yi-youngWriter
Cast
- Han Hyo-jooDong Yi
- Park Ha-seonQueen Inhyeon
- Jeong Dong-hwanOh Tae-suk
- Ji Jin-heeKing Sukjong
- Lee So-yeonJang Hee-Bin
- Bae Soo-binCha Jeon-Soo
- Jung Jin-youngCast
- Kim You-jungDong Yi (young)
- Lee Kwang-sooYeong-dal
- Kim Dong-yoonShim Woon-taek
- Yeo Hyun-sooGe Dwo-ra
- Oh Yeon-seoQueen Inwon
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Themes
17th centuryjoseon dynasty (1392–1910)