Dae Jang Geum is a Korean TV miniseries that was produced and originally aired on the MBC channel in 2004. The drama centers around Jang Geum, an orphan who eventually becomes the first female royal court physician in Korean history. Set during the Joseon (Chosun) dynasty in the early 16th century, the drama follows the heroic journey or a brave girl who survives, thrives, and then overcomes adversity through hard work, perseverance, and integrity.