Choi Duk Moon

The story takes place at the beginning of the 19th century. Goo Hae Ryung is an intern to become a palace historian. However, it was not acceptable for women to write historical records at that time. She takes one step at a time to create her own destiny in Joseon, where Confucian ideas are deeply rooted. She wants to fulfill her duties as a historian and prove to the world that everyone is equal. Along with the fight of the female palace historians, the drama will tell about her romance with Prince Yi Rim who has a secret of his own. (Source: Koreandrama.org) ~~ Two versions available: 40 episodes / 35 minutes (TV) || 20 episodes / 70 minutes (Online)

King Lee Heon of Joseon has been grieving the death of his beloved wife for seven years. Despite efforts to have him remarry, he remains in mourning, leading to the nation’s geumhonryung edict banning single women from marrying. Amidst public outrage, a woman named Ye So Rang, a swindler claiming to see the spirit of the king’s late wife, attracts the king’s attention. After being jailed for her deceit, Ye So Rang pretends to be possessed by the spirit of the queen to escape punishment. Her act spirals as she is brought before the king, where she pretends to communicate with his deceased wife to survive, escalating her lies. (Source: MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the webtoon "Geumhonryeong: Joseon Honin Geumjiryeong" (금혼령-조선혼인금지령) by Chun Ji Hye (천지혜).

Born into a low caste, Baek Gwang Hyeon first started working as a horse doctor, then worked his way up to become a famous veterinarian. Eventually, he became a doctor appointed to the royal palace, honoured with the distinction of being the king’s personal doctor. He was the first Oriental medicine doctor who practised surgical treatments in the field of Oriental medicine, and for this, he became a famous doctor and acupuncture specialist throughout Asia. His tumultuous life story, which begins with him surviving on the bottom rungs of society, encapsulates the deep humanism that he practised when healing patients. (Source: MBC)