Jang Ok Jung, Living in Love

4.5
20131h 5m

Haute couture meets the high court in this drama based on Lady Jang Hui Bin, or Jang Ok Jung, one of the most celebrated royal concubines of the Joseon Dynasty. Lady Jang establishes herself as a coveted fashion designer who quickly finds herself sought after not only by fashionable noblewomen, but by the king himself. Political drama and the catwalk collide in this tale of fashioning dreams into reality!

Production

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Seasons

24 Episodes • Premiered 2013

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1. Episode 1

Jang Ok Jung, a naturally gifted dressmaker, has her garment showcase sabotaged when it is discovered that she is the daughter of a lowly slave.

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2. Episode 2

As adolescents, Jang Ok Jung and Lee Soon become involved in a first love romance during a pivotal time for both their destinies.

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3. Episode 3

The preliminary round to select the Crowned Princess has begun and Jang Ok Jung finds herself involved in a most unexpected way.

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4. Episode 4

Jang Ok Jung joins Lee Soon and his soldiers where she observes their training to create new and improved armor.

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5. Episode 5

A plot to kill the King unfolds, and The Queen Dowager conducts a search for a court maid to mold a great destiny for.

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6. Episode 6

Ok Jang begins life as a court maid, and the King attends the Prime Minister's birthday party.

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7. Episode 7

Ok Jung discovers Lee Soon's true identity, and the Queen falls gravely ill.

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8. Episode 8

With Queen Inkyung's passing, the Queen Mother puts a plan in motion to ensure Inhyeon becomes the next Queen.

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9. Episode 9

The Dowager Queen and Queen Mother clash over the selection of the next queen, and Lee Soon's uncontrollable displays of affection toward Ok Jung causes a bad situation to get much worse.

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10. Episode 10

Ok Jung finds short-lived protection with Prince Dongpyung, and Lee Soon and Inhyeon strike a deal.

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11. Episode 11

Ok Jung finds her way back to Lee Soon and the Palace, but her presence continues to cause trouble with the Queen Mother.

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12. Episode 12

Ok Jung finds a way to utilize her powerful secrets.

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13. Episode 13

Ok Jung executes a dangerous plan, and a newcomer comes to town.

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14. Episode 14

After the Queen Mother acts upon one of her devious plots, Ok Jung and Lee Soon make a pact that only strengthens their bond.

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15. Episode 15

Ok Jung must find a way to counteract a deal she was forced to make.

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16. Episode 16

The investigation into who poisoned the King's food comes to an end with a surprising confession.

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17. Episode 17

Ok Jung and the Queen's relationship becomes even more contentious as Ok Jung prepares to give birth. The King receives news that shakes up the government.

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18. Episode 18

With the King unconscious, the Western Party plots how to gain complete control and throw Ok Jung out of the Palace.

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19. Episode 19

The King continues to push for Queen Inhyeon to be dethroned and for Ok Jung to take the throne.

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20. Episode 20

Ok Jung's new title as Queen proves to be difficult for her to manage as she tries to forget the dethroned Queen's ominous warning.

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21. Episode 21

Ok Jung must deal with the many schemes to remove her from the throne, while at the same time mending her rocky relationship with the King.

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22. Episode 22

An attempted murder through poisoning is used as leverage to dethrone Ok Jung and restore In Hyeon as Queen.

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23. Episode 23

A series of misfortunes falls upon the palace as both newly restored Queen Inhyeon and Crowned Prince Yoon become critically ill.

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24. Episode 24

Jang Ok Jung is wrongly framed for committing crimes punishable by death, forcing the King to order her execution. But because of his love for her, he is deteremined to find a way to save her.

Cast

Photo of Kim Tae-hee

Kim Tae-hee

Jang Ok-jung

Photo of Yoo Ah-in

Yoo Ah-in

King Sukjong

Photo of Hong Soo-hyun

Hong Soo-hyun

Queen Inhyeon

Photo of Jae Hee

Jae Hee

Hyun Chi-soo

Photo of Lee Sang-yeob

Lee Sang-yeob

Prince Dongpyeong

Photo of Han Seung-yeon

Han Seung-yeon

Choi Suk-bin

Photo of Sung Dong-il

Sung Dong-il

Jang Hyun

Photo of Kim Sun-kyung

Kim Sun-kyung

Queen Myeongseong

Photo of Kim Ha-eun

Kim Ha-eun

Queen Ingyeong

Photo of Ra Mi-ran

Ra Mi-ran

Jo Sa-seok's wife

Photo of Yun Yoo-sun

Yun Yoo-sun

Lady Kang

Photo of Chae Sang-woo

Chae Sang-woo

Lee Soon (young)

Photo of Baek Su-ho

Baek Su-ho

Hyun Chi-soo (young)

Photo of Kwak Dong-yeon

Kwak Dong-yeon

young Lee Hoon

Photo of Kim Se-in

Kim Se-in

Jung Hon-ja

Photo of You Sa-Ra

You Sa-Ra

Sol-bi

Photo of Ji Yoo

Ji Yoo

Seo Ja-kyung

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Reviews

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ParkMin

4/10

A slightly different take on Jang Hee Bin. The drama suffers from the exact same problems any profession focused historical drama attempt. Very similar to Goddess of Fire with its storytelling, transformation, progress and conclusion. The drama didn't deserve to be longer than 16 episodes at best for the amount of material it had to offer. Quickly enough, they deviated from fashion design in favor of typical bland drama antics. They kept all the details of fashion design to minimum. Looking at the cast it seemed promising but it turned out to be quite disappointing. This drama and its other remakes were all equally as problematic and disappointing. Maybe Jang Hee Bin as a historical character is cursed to be portrayed in media.

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