Series synopsis
The Flower in Prison, also known as 옥중화 is a South Korean drama television series that premiered on MBC on April 30, 2016. It ended on November 6, 2016. It stars Jin Se-yeon, Go Soo, Kim Mi-sook and Jung Jun-ho.
Jeonokseo, the most horrifying prison in Joseon, is where Ok Nyeo was born. This genius girl learns the art of living from the most eccentric people of the time. Despite the difficulties, Ok Nyeo grows up to introduce a human rights institution of Joseon to protect the weak.
Premise
Jeonokseo, the most horrifying prison in Joseon, is where Ok Nyeo was born. This genius girl learns the art of living from the most eccentric people of the time. Despite the difficulties, Ok Nyeo grows up to introduce a human rights institution of Joseon to protect the weak.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jin Se-yeon as Ok-Nyeo
- Go Soo as Yoon Tae-Won
- Kim Mi-sook as Queen Moonjung
- Jung Jun-ho as Yoon Won-Hyung
- Park Joo-mi as Jung Nan-Jung
- Yoon Joo-hee as Lee So-Jung
- Jun Kwang-ryul as Park Tae-Soo
- Choi Tae-joon as Sung Ji-Hun
Supporting cast
- Jung Eun-pyo as Ji Chun-Deuk
- Jung Da-bin as Ok-Nyeo (young)
- Jung Yoon-suk as young Tae Won
- Lim Ho as Kang Sun Ho
- Roh Jeong-eui as Young Shin Hye
- Seo Ha-jun as King Myeongjong
- Oh Na-ra as Hwang Gyo-ha
- Kim Soo-yeon as Yoon Shin-hye
- Kim Ji-eun as Myo-hyang
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 51 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 51 | April 30, 2016 | November 6, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Girl Born In Prison A pregnant woman is chased by a man who tries to kill her and the baby. Without knowing the details, Ji Chun Deuk, the treasurer of Jeonokseo happens to take care of the baby girl whose mother dies as soon as she gives birth to her. This girl grows up in the prison with the name Ok Nyeo. |
April 30, 2016 |
| 2 |
Yoon Won Hyung's Daughter Ok Nyeo is invited to tell Yoon Won Hyung and Jung Nan Jung’s fortune and receives silk clothes in return. On her way back to Jeonokseo, she gets kidnapped by Mount Daedeok bandits. They take her for Lord Yoon’s daughter and plan to save their leader who is due to be executed soon. |
May 1, 2016 |
| 3 |
Who Is My Mother? Ok Nyeo happens to help a female prisoner switch herself with someone else who would do anything for money. It turned out to be an old lady, and during their mission, Ok Nyeo hears about why she was born in Jeonokseo and how her mother died. |
May 7, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 30, 2016 |
| Last aired | November 6, 2016 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday, Sunday at 22:00:00 |