During its original run on the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, Korea's leading producer of made-for-television dramas, Dae Jang Geum ("Great Jang Geum") achieved an amazing 54% ratings share, the highest viewer rating in Korean television history!
In addition to this Dae Jang Geum Volume 1 box set (episodes 1-18), YA Entertainment also offers Volume 2 (episodes 19-36) and the concluding episodes 37-54 in Volume 3 for pre-ordering. Add all three volumes of this K-drama classic to your collection today!
A historical drama based on a true story, Dae Jang Geum tells the tale of Jang-Geum, the first woman to become the King's personal physician. In a time when women held little influence in society, young apprentice cook Jang-Geum (Lee Young-Ae of Joint Security Area and One Fine Spring Day) strives to lear?n the secrets of Korean cooking and medicine in order to cure The King of his various ailments. But palace intrigue and politics impede Jang-Geum, as her fellow ladies compete to earn the King's favor and secure the top female positions in the Royal Kitchen. But Jang-Geum is far from ordinary. With her remarkable determination and wisdom, she takes on even greater odds, challenging numerous foes and even society to achieve a position never-before-held by a woman in Korean history!
Dae Jang Geum makes its US debut with high-quality English and Chinese subtitles that capture all the fascinating details of the royal cuisine and ancient medicine of the 16th century time period. Co-starring Ji Jin-Hee (Love Letter), and full of stunning plot twists and clever political intrigue, Dae Jang Geum is an epic television event that redefines Korean popular entertainment!
Studio: YA Entertainment Availability: In Stock UPC: 880604000091 Genre: Drama Rated: N/A Running Time: N/A Features: • Region 1 DVD. • Language: Korean. English and Chinese subtitles.
A Korean drama on an unprecedented scale, Damo tells a tale of love, conspiracy, loyalty, and honor. Taking place in Korea during the 17th century, the story focuses on the destinies of three central characters. Damo sets a new standard with dazzling special effects, breathtaking cinematography, and mystical martial art scenes.
A case of counterfeiting money troubles the Police Bureau of Hansung, the old capital city of Korea. Jang Chae-Ohk (Ha Ji-Won), a young lady police detective, is sent by Commander Hwangbo Yoon (Lee Seo-Jin) to investigate the case. However, what appears to be a small case of counterfeiting turns out to be a much larger national conspiracy. Soon, Chae-Ohk finds herself faced with an insurrection lead by the very charismatic, Jang Sung-Baek (Kim Min-Joon).
A man of the law, Commander Hwangbo Yoon is set on clearing the government of corruption. A man of the people, Jang Sung-Baek focuses only on tearing down social hierarchy and creating a world of equality. Amid a whirlwind of evil much larger than anyone could have imagined, Chae-Ohk must fulfill her destiny and become the legendary lady detective - Damo!
Each Limited Edition Damo box set comes with a Reference Guide providing episode-by-episode reference information about relevant aspects of Korean culture and significant story background elements to help viewers thoroughly understand the storyline and action. The Reference Guide also contains introductions for all 17 lead characters in Damo.
Sandglass ranks as the third most-watched TV mini-series in Korean television history, with over 65% of the Korean population tuning in for each weekly episode.
Sandglass is the story of two best friends, their differing roads in life, and the political turmoil that inevitably pits them against one another. After getting rejected from military school because of his father's affiliation with the Communist party, Tae-Soo (Choi Min-Soo) enters a dark underworld filled with violent gangsters and corrupt politicians. Woo-Suk (Park Sang-Won) sees his family suffer under political oppression, and becomes a prosecutor to fight for social justice. Painfully torn between the two men is Hye-Rin (Go Hyun-Jung of Spring Days), the ambitious successor to her father's successful casino business.
Sandglass powerfully explores the conflicts between friendship, loyalty, and duty. Don't miss this intense and unpredictable 24-episode television masterpiece… and prepare yourself for a thrilling and truly unforgettable ending.
The breakout performance of K-Drama superstar and music sensation Ahn Jae-Wook!
Star in My Heart is one of the core Korean TV drama classics that helped kick-start the red-hot "Korean Wave" throughout the world. Now Star in My Heart makes its much-anticipated North American debut on DVD with English subtitles!
Yun-Ie (Choi Jin-Shil) was raised in an orphanage and later adopted into a hostile family environment. But this is a Cinderella story where Cinderella takes her fate into her own hands. And Yun-Ie has two heroes to help her along the way: Kang Min-Hee (Ahn Jae-Wook), a young man who dreams of becoming a successful singer despite his father's objections, and Lee Joon-Hee (Cha In-Pyo), a top fashion design executive.
One of the early ambassadors of the "Korean Wave," Star in My Heart has all the perfect K-drama elements: great story, star power, unforgettable music (sung by Ahn Jae-Wook), twists and turns, and many memorable moments. You'll find yourself watching this classic again and again!
1997 MBC Best Performance of the Year Award: Choi Jin-Shil
YA Entertainment proudly presents "Lawyers," a powerful 16-episode Korean TV drama mini-series, now with English subtitles!
Joo-Hee's (Jung Hye-Young, Phoenix) perfect life comes crashing down when her engagement to aspiring lawyer Suk-Ki (Kim Sung-Soo, Full House) ends abruptly. Years pass, and Joo-Hee finds a job as a secretary in a big law firm. Secretly, Joo-Hee falls in love with her boss, the honorable young lawyer Suh Jung-Ho (Kim Sang-Kyung, Turning Gate), who happens to be married.
Things get complicated when Suk-Ki joins the law firm to fight a high profile case. Bitter rivals, Suk-Ki and Jung-Ho face off in a tug of war between ambition and reason, with love-lost Joo-Hee caught in the middle.
