Dong Yi (TV series)

Dong Yi

Promotional poster for Dong Yi
Genre
Written by Kim Yi-young
Directed by
Starring
Opening theme "Walking on a Dreamy Road" by Jang Na-ra
Country of origin South Korea
Original language(s) Korean
No. of episodes 60
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Kim Ho-young
  • Ahn Seung-gak
Producer(s) Lee Se-joong
Production company(s) Lydus Contents Company
AStory
Release
Original network Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Original release 22 March (2010-03-22) – 12 October 2010 (2010-10-12)
External links
Website
Korean name
Hangul 동이
Hanja 同伊
Revised Romanization Dong-i
McCune–Reischauer Tong-i

Dong Yi (Hangul: 동이; Hanja: 同伊) is a 2010 South Korean historical television drama series, starring Han Hyo-joo, Ji Jin-hee, Lee So-yeon and Bae Soo-bin.[1] About the love story between King Sukjong and Choi Suk-bin, it aired on MBC from 22 March to 12 October 2010 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 60 episodes.[2][3]

Dong Yi recorded solid viewership ratings in the mid-20% to 30% range,[4] and Han won acting awards for her performance.

Synopsis

Set during the reign of King Sukjong in the Joseon dynasty, the series is based on real-life historical figure Choi Suk-bin.

Dong-yi is an orphaned slave maid working in the Bureau of Music. Her warm personality, sincerity and exceptionally keen mind help her in solving difficult court intrigues.

While solving a case, she meets the king who introduces himself as a court judge. He enjoys her treatment of him as an ordinary person, and falls in love with her. She also gains the favor of Queen Inhyeon and becomes her trusted confidante, then meets Jang Hui-bin, a concubine who is first her ally but later a bitter enemy.

In her quest to survive in court and bring justice to lowborn commoners like herself, she makes many allies such as her devoted protector Cha Chun-soo (whom she considers an older brother despite not being blood-related), the police chief Seo Young-gi, and the court ladies Jung and Bong.

Dong-yi becomes a royal concubine with the rank of Suk-bin, then bears a son who, under her tutelage, later becomes the 21st king of Joseon, Yeongjo, the father of Crown Prince Sado and grandfather of Yi San.

Cast

Main characters

Supporting characters

Ratings

Episode Original Broadcast date TNMS ratings[8]
Nationwide Seoul (Metropolitan area)
1 22 March 2010 11.4% 12.9%
2 23 March 2010 11.5% 12.6%
3 29 March 2010 11.8% 12.9%
4 30 March 2010 12.3% 13.4%
5 5 April 2010 15.3% 16.4%
6 6 April 2010 14.2% 15.2%
7 12 April 2010 17.2% 18.9%
8 13 April 2010 17.2% 18.5%
9 19 April 2010 19.0% 20.4%
10 20 April 2010 19.7% 21.3%
11 26 April 2010 21.6% 23.5%
12 27 April 2010 22.5% 24.5%
13 3 May 2010 22.9% 25.2%
14 4 May 2010 20.4% 21.9%
15 10 May 2010 25.8% 27.9%
16 11 May 2010 28.5% 30.8%
17 17 May 2010 25.0% 27.1%
18 18 May 2010 25.6% 27.3%
19 24 May 2010 24.1% 26.2%
20 25 May 2010 23.8% 26.0%
21 31 May 2010 25.1% 27.7%
22 1 June 2010 26.6% 29.3%
23 7 June 2010 28.1% 30.9%
24 8 June 2010 30.3% 33.2%
25 14 June 2010 31.0% 33.3%
26 15 June 2010 33.1% 35.6%
27 21 June 2010 29.1% 31.0%
28 22 June 2010 30.1% 32.6%
29 28 June 2010 31.1% 32.8%
30 29 June 2010 31.9% 33.8%
31 5 July 2010 30.8% 33.3%
32 6 July 2010 31.3% 33.8%
33 12 July 2010 29.1% 31.1%
34 13 July 2010 29.7% 31.7%
35 19 July 2010 27.6% 30.0%
36 20 July 2010 29.4% 32.0%
37 26 July 2010 28.8% 31.2%
38 27 July 2010 30.6% 33.3%
39 2 August 2010 23.9% 25.8%
40 3 August 2010 23.1% 25.0%
41 9 August 2010 23.7% 25.9%
42 10 August 2010 23.2% 25.2%
43 16 August 2010 23.3% 25.0%
44 17 August 2010 24.8% 26.6%
45 23 August 2010 24.7% 26.5%
46 24 August 2010 26.8% 29.3%
47 30 August 2010 30.7% 33.0%
48 31 August 2010 30.3% 32.5%
49 6 September 2010 29.5% 31.8%
50 7 September 2010 28.6% 30.7%
51 13 September 2010 26.4% 28.8%
52 14 September 2010 27.0% 29.8%
53 20 September 2010 23.0% 25.5%
54 21 September 2010 20.2 % 21.1%
55 27 September 2010 25.7% 28.3%
56 28 September 2010 23.6% 25.7%
57 4 October 2010 20.9% 23.2%
58 5 October 2010 20.3% 22.2%
59 11 October 2010 24.9% 27.9%
60 12 October 2010 22.3% 24.2%
Average 24.5% 26.5%

Production

Dong Yi was written by Kim Yi-young and directed by Lee Byung-hoon. Lee previously directed the hit 2003 period drama Jewel in the Palace.[9]

It was filmed at MBC Dramia located at Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si in Gyeonggi Province, where other historical dramas such as Moon Embracing the Sun, Jumong and Queen Seondeok were also filmed.[10]

Awards

2010 3rd Korea Drama Awards
2010 MBC Drama Awards[11]
2011 1st Hong Kong Cable TV Awards
2011 47th Baeksang Arts Awards[12]

International broadcast

Country Network(s) Series premiere Title
 Vietnam VTV3 July 4 2011 Đông Y
 Thailand Channel 3 November 2011 ทงอี จอมนางคู่บัลลังก์ (Dong Yi Cxm Nāng Khū̀ Bạllạngk̒)
 Myanmar 5SERIES TV February 2012 နန္းတြင္ပံုျပင္ (A Tale in the Palace)
 Turkey TRT 1 February 2012 Sarayın İncisi
 Mongolia TV5 (Mongolia) November 2012 Дун-И (Dun-i)
 Sri Lanka Rupavahini February 2013 අභිත දියණිය (Abhitha Diyaniya)
 Iran Channel 3 2012 دونگ یی (Dong Yi)
 Philippines GMA Network November 2011 Dong-Yi
 Singapore Oh!K October 2014 Dong Yi: The Jewel in the Crown
 Indonesia Indosiar 2011 Dong Yi: The Jewel in the Crown

References

  1. ↑ Lee, Ji-hye (7 May 2010). "Han Hyo-joo says she "hold fast" to her role in Dong Yi". 10Asia. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  2. ↑ Han, Sang-hee (21 March 2010). "Will Dong-yi Become Next Jewel in the Palace?". The Korea Times. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  3. ↑ Oh, Jean (22 March 2010). "Upbeat rom-com vs. court romance". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  4. ↑ Hong, Lucia (13 October 2010). "Giant places on top and Dong Yi finishes run". 10Asia. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  5. ↑ "Han Hyo-joo Changes Tack in Costume Drama". The Chosun Ilbo. 13 April 2010. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  6. ↑ Wee, Geun-woo (7 May 2010). "Ji Jin-hee says "happy to break stereotype" as a king". 10Asia. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  7. ↑ Kim, Jessica (5 January 2010). "Bae Soo-bin joins cast of drama Dong Yi". 10Asia. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  8. ↑ TNmS Multimedia Homepage(Korean)
  9. ↑ Kim, Jessica (9 June 2010). "INTERVIEW: Dong Yi director says Ji Jin-hee "mischievous"". 10Asia. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  10. ↑ Lee, Cin Woo (16 March 2012). "Beyond Seoul: 19 reasons to explore Korea". CNN Go. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  11. ↑ Hong, Lucia (31 December 2010). "Kim Nam-joo, Han Hyo-joo win grand prize at MBC Acting Awards". 10Asia. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  12. ↑ Hong, Lucia (27 May 2011). "Hyun Bin, Lee Byung-hun win top prizes at Paeksang". 10Asia. Retrieved 7 August 2013.

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