Lee Young-ae in talks for Dae Jang Geum sequel

72 May 10, 2012May 9, 2012

by girlfriday

Okay, I’ll believe this when I see it, because it’s going to take a lot to wrangle a star like Lee Young-ae back to the small screen, and in a repeat of the role that has made her beloved the world over, no less. But anyway, the rumor is out that Lee is considering (or reconsidering, technically) the sequel to one of the most popular k-dramas ever, Dae Jang Geum aka Jewel in the Palace.

The original Dae Jang Geum aired on MBC back in 2003-2004, and went on to become one of the most successful k-drama exports, well, ever. It has been exported to nearly thirty countries, translated into multiple languages, and domestically it netted 57% ratings at its peak. Suffice to say, it’s the k-drama juggernaut. The sequel is one of those projects that has been in development since the dawn of time, once postponed back in 2009 when Lee announced that she wouldn’t be reprising her role.

There’s pretty much no Dae Jang Geum without Lee Young-ae, so her return to the project would be the only thing to revive it at this point. The thing is, veteran PD Lee Byung-hoon (who went on to do Yi San and Dong Yi) is gearing up for what people have been saying will be his last drama, another medical sageuk due out later this year. But he has said that he’d delay his retirement for Dae Jang Geum 2.

If Lee does return to acting, it’ll be her first project since 2005’s Sympathy for Lady Vengeance. She has since gotten married and is now the mother of twins.

If the stars align, Dae Jang Geum 2 might hit the air this coming September-October on MBC.

Via Sports Khan

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51 sara

May 14, 2012 at 3:00 PM

I wish Lee Young Ae & Ji Jin Hee would make another (modern) drama together again. They are a cute couple with talent of acting.

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52 leoney

May 22, 2012 at 8:20 PM

i like this episode :) <3

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53 Kimmie

September 26, 2012 at 1:23 PM

I really hope almost half of the actors returns to dae jang geum the sequal dae jang geum was my very first Korean drama I ever watched , I would be so happy if their is a sequal and I would definately will buy the whole entire DVD set .

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54 Nkolika -Nigeria

July 28, 2013 at 11:58 PM

My first Korean drama.It was great but I do not think a sequel will be as interesting. It depends though because I learnt the story came from real life experience. So if the experience continues, who are we to say it will not be interesting. Wait and see!

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55 Adelina

March 29, 2014 at 4:08 AM

Let' s think: If the drama will have a sequel what will it be about? They will continue the story after she becomes a doctor and what she will do? She will continue to grow her children and practice medicine?

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56 Alhassan Archimedes

July 29, 2016 at 3:24 PM

I love Lee young as and Dae Jang gaem drama OMG jang game again hahaaha perfect. I hope to see Lee in Ghana.

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57 sristy

October 4, 2020 at 7:59 AM

Leaving here a comment after binge watching dae jang geum.Used to see it in my school life.why i can't find any other movie/ series where lee young ae & ji jin hee shared the screen together?? Feeling sad 😥