Dong Yi Jewel In The Crown | Synopsis

Dong Yi Korean Drama | Sinopsis - 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.

A new Asian drama of domestic ginseng, Korea comes back in Indosiar. This one isspecial because the drama is not only a drama saeguk (period drama of ancient history)but also contains modern elements. Just as a palace servant who later became theconcubine of the king of this could actually act as a detective who investigates criminal cases with the CSI-style forensic knowledge.


The drama is set in the Joseon Dynasty (Chosun), precisely during the reign of KingSuk-jong (played by actor Ji Jin-hee). This king has a consort, Queen In-hyeon (Park Ha-sun), but also had a concubine named Jang (Lee So-yeon). Unlike Queen In-hyeon kind,Jang is very power hungry and did not hesitate to get rid of anyone who is consideredblocking his ambitions.

But according to the title of this drama Dong Yi Jewel In The Crown is more focused on thestory of a beautiful woman named Dong Yi (Han Hyo-joo). He first entered the palace as a lady's palace and then gain the trust of the Queen In-hyeon. On his way in the palace, DongYi showed brilliant ability to investigate such crimes that occurred in the palace. No wonder the King fell in love so Dong Yi was appointed as a king's concubine.

What kind of trip Dong Yi began his story of a peasant woman to reach a high position at court? How Dong Yi Jang ambitions must confront it? Follow the Dong Yi drama Jewel in the Crown