Lady Jang
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Lady Jang

7.3 / 10 1961 2h 6mNR Korean
DramaHistory

Storyline

King Sukjong exalts a greedy concubine to the status of Bin, which is next to that of the Queen. The new Bin, who is now called Jang Hui-bin, drives out the Queen through a coup and takes her place. But thanks to loyal court officials, the King finds out what has been going on. He demotes Jang to Bin again and reinstates his Queen. Jang, now vindictive, conspires with her mother to kill the queen and reclaim her place. But the conspiracy is brought to light, and Jang is executed.

Cast & Crew

Kim Ji-mi

Kim Ji-mi

Jang Hui-bin

Lead
Kim Jin-kyu

Kim Jin-kyu

King Suk-jong

Jo Mi-ryeong

Jo Mi-ryeong

Queen In-hyeon

Ju Jeung-nyeo

Ju Jeung-nyeo

Queen In-gyeong

Hwang Jeong-sun

Hwang Jeong-sun

Chief maid Choi

Gang Mi-ae

Gang Mi-ae

Eun-soon

Jeon Gye-hyeon

Jeon Gye-hyeon

Chun-seon

Jang Dong-hwi

Jang Dong-hwi

Jang Hee-jae

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jeong Chang-hwa's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Lady Jang is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker