Dong-Yi is an MBC Historical 60-episode drama about the love story between King Sukjong and Choi Suk-Bin, also known as Dong Yi.
Set during the reign of King Sukjong in the Joseon dynasty, the series is based on the historical character Consort Suk. The story focuses on Dong Yi, a slave maid working in the Bureau of Music. Her warm personality, sincerity and exceptionally keen mind help her in solving difficult court intrigues and allow her to rise in the ranks, first as a Lady of the Court and then as a Concubine, despite being Lowborn.
While solving a case, she meets the King who introduces himself as a Court Judge. He enjoys her treating him as a real court judge and he falls in love with her. She also gains the favor of Queen Inhyeon and meets Jang Hee Bin, another concubine who is first an ally but later a bitter enemy.
In her quest to survive in court and bring justice to the Lowborn, she makes many allies, among them: Cha Chun Soo (who she considers an older brother though not blood-related), Seo Yong Gi (Police Chief), and Court Ladies Jung and Bong.
Dong Yi becomes a concubine with the rank of Sook-bin, bears a son who, under her tutelage, later becomes the 21st king of Joseon, Yeongjo, the father of Crown Prince Sado (whom Yeongjo killed by placing him in a wooden coffin-like rice box to starve as punishment) and grandfather of Yi San, or Lee San (Prince Sado's son; Yi San is also known as King Jeongjo).
Dongyi is considered next on Queen Seon Deok as top grossing in Korean novelas.
righteous, funny and loveable Dong-yi, that's why I love her so much!
king Sukjong loves Dong-yi enormously no doubt!
their first son unfortunately he died of illness :'(
their first son unfortunately he died of illness :'(
their second son Geum so cute! :'3
