Series synopsis
The Tale of Lady Ok, also known as 옥씨부인전 is a South Korean drama television series that premiered on JTBC on November 30, 2024. It ended on January 26, 2025. It was created by Park Ji-sook, Jin Hyuk. It stars Lim Ji-yeon, Choo Young-woo, Yeon Woo and Kim Jae-won.
The fierce survival and success of a female slave in the Joseon Dynasty, and the story of a woman whose name, identity, and even her husband were all fake.
Premise
The fierce survival and success of a female slave in the Joseon Dynasty, and the story of a woman whose name, identity, and even her husband were all fake.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lim Ji-yeon as Gudeok / Ok Tae-Young
- Choo Young-woo as Song Seo-In / Cheon Seung-Hwi
- Yeon Woo as Cha Mi-Ryeong
- Kim Jae-won as Sung Do-Gyum
- Sung Dong-il as Sung Kyu-Jin
- Kim Mi-sook as Mrs. Han
- Lee Jae-won as Soeddong
- Kim Jae-hwa as Mak-Sim
Supporting cast
- Oh Dae-hwan as Do-Ki
- Kim Jong-tae as Jong-Moon
- Hong Jin-gi as End Dong I [Tae Yeong's servant]
Guest cast
- Tae Won-seok as Cheon Bok [Bandit]
- Joo In-ae as Quarantine Village Woman (Eps 16)
- Cha Jung-woo as Cheon Seung-hwi / Song Seo-in / Seong Yun-gyeom
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 17 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | February 1, 2025 | February 1, 2025 |
| Season 1 | 16 | November 30, 2024 | January 26, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 1, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Goodeoki, a skilled slave, while preparing to escape from her master's house with her sick father hides in Seo In's home. Misunderstandings with Seo In's fiancée, So Hye, lead to a humiliating punishment. Meanwhile, Lady Ok Tae Young, returning from Qing, stays at an inn. How will the fates of Goodeoki and Ok Tae Young intertwine as they navigate their challenges? |
November 30, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Goodeoki, who now identifies herself as Ok Tae Young to conceal her identity, hides in a secluded annex. Wearing a veil to seek revenge for the late Tae Young, she assists in capturing a group of bandits who raided the inn. The discerning madam Han begins to take an interest in Goodeoki's cleverness. Meanwhile, Seo In, now a storyteller named Chon Seung Hwi, reappears before Goodeoki. Can the two recognize each other under their new names? |
December 1, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Tae Young accuses the Baek Do Gwang family of killing Baekyi, but finds herself up against their claims of innocence as they frame Mak Sim. In her desperation, Tae Young scales the government office's wall, only to come face-to-face with Yun Gyeom, who looks identical to Seung Hwi. |
December 8, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | JTBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 30, 2024 |
| Last aired | January 26, 2025 |
| Runtime | 70 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday, Sunday at 22:30:00 |