the very first time i first heard of this hit korean drama here in my country be when it be report that many in hong kong watch the finale and it break the record in term of viewership rating there . from then on and it have get me intrigue . base on the life of the first ever woman royal physician in the now korea and it will definitely pull your heartstrings and move you . the age old philosophy of perseverance and face whatever adversaries no matter how big or small be dominant in this drama serial . lee young ae play the role of jang geum very well . so do the other cast member as well . those who play the evil court lady be really so convince that it make me forget for a moment that it be only just a show . the spread of food be show in the drama serial can really make you go mouth water . you will be surprise a to why each dish have it own significance and all that . the medical knowledge that jang geum have later on in the serial be really impressive but then at time and it get her into trouble as well . but she always persevere and save the day . the scene with lord min be always very sweet and romantic . in this current age and time where the trait jang geum possesses really make people try to understand more of the world they be in and this show be definitely a winner . virtually almost no sex be involve here and this be something asian society have be wait for a long time and give our culture can be conservative at time . but as long a anyone be interested in check out this drama serial and you need to find out first whether there dub and or or subtitle involve if your local tv station be show it . chance be there will be and give the original language be in korean . a i watch this drama serial through dvd and the dubbing and subtitle really help me understand what be happen . after finish watch this show and i understand why so many love it . i do too .