Series synopsis
Jang Hee Bin, also known as 장희빈 is a South Korean drama war & politics television series that premiered on SBS on February 20, 1995. It ended on September 26, 1995. It was created by Eom Ki-baek, Kim Jong-sik. It stars Jung Sun-kyung, Kim Won-hee, Lim Ho and Seo Woo-rim.
Jang Hee Bin tells the story of a young lady-in-waiting whose beauty catches the eye of the King and becomes his concubine. Quickly rising in the ranks and eventually giving birth to a son, her hunger for power drives her not only to maintain her position, but to become Queen.
Premise
Jang Hee Bin tells the story of a young lady-in-waiting whose beauty catches the eye of the King and becomes his concubine. Quickly rising in the ranks and eventually giving birth to a son, her hunger for power drives her not only to maintain her position, but to become Queen.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jung Sun-kyung as Jang Hee Bin
- Kim Won-hee as Queen Inhyeon
- Lim Ho as King Sukjong
- Seo Woo-rim as Jang Hee Bin's mother
- Kim Young-ae as Queen Jangryeol
- Kyeon Mi-ri as Queen Myeongseong
- Sa Mi-ja as Court Lady Cheon
- Jung Young-sook as Court Lady Oh
Supporting cast
- Lee Jong-nam as Court Lady Kim
- Kim Mu-saeng as Jo Sa Seok
- Kil Yong-woo as Jang Hee Jae
- Cha Kwang-soo as Min Jin Hu
- Choi Sang-hun as Prince Dongpyeong
- Eom Yu-shin as Prince Dongpyeong's mother
- Jeong Dong-hwan as Kim Seok Ju
- Lee Dae-ro as Song Shi Yeol
- Na Jae-ung as Kim Chun Taek
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 63 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 63 | February 20, 1995 | October 16, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A drama depicting the life of Jang Hee Bin, who raised up as a royal concubine in the midst of political struggle during the reign of King Sukjong (Joseon). |
February 20, 1995 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 21, 1995 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | February 27, 1995 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 20, 1995 |
| Last aired | September 26, 1995 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |