Dong Yi

Overview

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.

Cast

Han Hyo-joo

Dong Yi

Park Ha-seon

Queen Inhyeon

Jeong Dong-hwan

Oh Tae-suk

Ji Jin-hee

King Sukjong

Lee So-yeon

Jang Hee-Bin

Bae Soo-bin

Cha Jeon-Soo

Jung Jin-young

Kim Yoo-jung

Dong Yi (young)

Lee Kwang-soo

Yeong-dal

Kim Dong-yoon

Shim Woon-taek