Dong Yi
동이
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About
Set during the reign of King Sukjong in the Joseon dynasty, the story focuses on Dong Yi, a water maid who gains the trust of Queen Inhyeon and later the favour of the king when he is moved by her prayers for the health of the Queen during the court disputes caused by Jang Hee Bin. Dong Yi becomes a concubine with the rank of sook-bin and bears a son who will later become the 21st king of Joseon, Yeongjo.
Cast
Han Hyo-joo
as Dong Yi
Park Ha-seon
as Queen Inhyeon
Jeong Dong-hwan
as Oh Tae-suk
Ji Jin-hee
as King Sukjong
Lee So-yeon
as Jang Hee-Bin
Bae Soo-bin
as Cha Jeon-Soo
Jung Jin-young
as
Kim You-jung
as Dong Yi (young)
Lee Kwang-soo
as Yeong-dal
Kim Dong-yoon
as Shim Woon-taek
Yeo Hyun-soo
as Ge Dwo-ra
Oh Yeon-seo
as Queen Inwon
Choi Cheol-ho
as Oh Yun
Nam Da-reum
as Prince Eunpyeong
Jeong Yu-mi
as Jung Eum
Kwon Hae-sung
as Cha Soo-taek
Kim Woo-seok
as [Servant]
Park Jung-soo
as Queen Myeongseong
Son Il-kwon
as Hong Tae-yoon
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
The Start of a Tragedy
The story begins in 1681, 7th year of King Sukjong. Dong Yi lives with her father and brother in a slave village. They are the members of Sword Fraternity, which is the organisation made up of the lowest class people. Then, a high ranking government officer from Southern Faction was assassinated. After that, Dong Yi finds the assassin ID and hand it to the police. But, it belongs to a corrupt policeman who worked for Oh Tae Seok. He is arrested, but gets killed in his prison cell. Dong Yi's father has the information, so Oh Tae Seok's masked man try to kill him but he gets saved by his friend, Cheon Soo. When they get home, Dong Yi is not there.
The Framing of Sword Fraternity
Oh Tae Seok wants to frame Sword Fraternity for the murders of Southern Faction and the police officer. Chief Seo asks his father to speak to the king about opening the investigation again. But, King Sukjong is at his father's grave. So, Chief Seo's father goes to visit him there. The Sword Fraternity realise that Oh Tae Seok is planning something. They rush to stop it, but all of them are dead. The corrupt police tries to frame them, but they manage to escape. Meanwhile, Dong Yi finds herself in a noble lady's house. Dong Yi prepares to do the greeting, but her father refuses to let her go. But Dong Yi sneaks away. She has to greet Oh Tae Seok. He then realises who she is and ask his men to kill her. But, Cheun Soo saves her. Then, a member of Sword Fraternity betrays them and leads to the arrest of Dong Yi's father and brother.
The Rescue Mission
Dong Yi's father and brother are taken into custody. Dong Yi is taken to a fortune teller's place. He predicts she will be the leader of Sword Fraternity. Oh Tae Seok announces that Dong Yi's father and brother will be executed the next day. Some evidence has been found in the Sword Fraternity headquarters to prove that they are guilty. Cheun Soo and members of Sword Fraternity make plans to free Dong Yi's father and brother. Dong Yi sees a young aristocrat lady do the same hand signal that the dying official has showed at the riverside. The escape plan works, but they get chased and killed. Dong Yi hears that her father has escaped and runs to find her. But, she only sees corpses and the embroidered purse she has given to her father.
The Search for the Truth
Chief Seo orders the city to be searched for members of Sword Fraternity. Dong Yi is still on the wanted list. So, when she takes her friend, Gae Doo La to the hospital, she is arrested by Chief Seo. Luckily, he lets her go and tells her about the hand signals. Dong Yi asks her brother's friend, Seol Hee to get her into the palace as a servant because she wants to find out what happened to her father. Meanwhile, a girl's body is found and Chief Seo confirms it although it is not her. Dong Yi enters the palace and starts working in the music department. She starts to play a sorrowful tune using a daegeum, which reminds her of her brother and father. Many years later and it's now the 19th year of King Sukjong and Dong Yi is now a young woman.
A Bad Omen
Six years have gone by and Dong Yi is now a young woman. Then, a meteorite is landed in the palace, a bad omen. Jang Ok Jeong's protesters blame this on her. Furthermore, the Western Faction is stronger than the Southern. Jang Ok Jeong is supported by Southern Faction, but the Western Faction is supported by the Queen Dowager and Oh Tae Seok. They do not like her and plan a 'bad omen'. Later at the banquet, the orchestra can't play in tune and says that it is a bad omen. Dong Yi tries to find the lady with the butterfly accessory. But, she is found loitering around and she is arrested and tied up in a barn with a dead man with the chimes earlier.
The Investigation
Dong Yi manages to escape before she is killed by the bad guy. She finds a policeman but when they go back to the barn, the body is gone. The capital is in turmoil because of the bad omen. The King is determined to find out who is responsible for the musical disaster. But the police and tribunal have come up with nothing. Dong Yi decides to do the investigating herself. She takes evidence dropped by the bad guy and then goes back to the barn, where the King turns up. Then, there's an argument outside the barn and the King bumps into Dong Yi when he hides. They escape together and as the collect more evidence, they get cornered by armed men.
The Plan That Backfired
The King keeps saying who he is. Luckily, Chief Seo and his men arrive and save the day. The Queen Dowager devastated to know that her plan has been foiled and the King's life is in danger. And he now knows that someone has changed the music chimes with rock salt. Jang Ok Jeong hands the ID of the corrupt policeman to the Queen Dowager. The Queen Dowager is furious and sees this as a threat. Oh Tae Seok's brother, Oh Tae Poong, who is a new director, comes to the music department and his son takes interest in Dong Yi. He wants her to be beaten up when she refuses him. Luckily, Dong Yi is called by Jang Ok Jeong, who wants to meet her.
The Medicine
Dong Yi wants to take a look at Jang Ok Jeong's personal hanbok accessory as a reward for helping to prove that she is not the cause of the bad omen. Dong Yi is sent to bring medicine into the palace by Jang Ok Jeong's mother. Dong Yi gets back to the palace late and can't sneak in and she is helped to get back into the palace by the King. Jang Ok Jeong refuses to drink the medicine. Then, the word spreads that poisonous herbs have been found in Queen Inhyeon's medicine. Dong Yi goes to pay her respect on the 6th anniversary of her father's and brother's death. On her way back, she gets arrested on suspicion of trying to poison the Queen.
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Stream Dong Yi online free in HD on CineFlixo. A well-rated drama series originally produced in Coreano and released in 2010, it's earned a solid 7.7/10 from 45 viewers worldwide.
About Dong Yi
Set during the reign of King Sukjong in the Joseon dynasty, the story focuses on Dong Yi, a water maid who gains the trust of Queen Inhyeon and later the favour of the king when he is moved by her prayers for the health of the Queen during the court disputes caused by Jang Hee Bin. Dong Yi becomes a concubine with the rank of sook-bin and bears a son who will later become the 21st king of Joseon, Yeongjo. Across 1 season and 60 episodes, originally airing on MBC.
Dong Yi Cast and Characters
The cast features Han Hyo-joo (as Dong Yi), Park Ha-seon (as Queen Inhyeon), Jeong Dong-hwan (as Oh Tae-suk), Ji Jin-hee (as King Sukjong), and Lee So-yeon (as Jang Hee-Bin). Their performances are a major reason Dong Yi has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Dong Yi keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Coreano storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dong Yi
Where can I watch Dong Yi online for free?
You can watch Dong Yi online free on CineFlixo. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.
How many episodes does Dong Yi have?
Dong Yi has 60 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on CineFlixo.
Is Dong Yi good? What's the rating?
Dong Yi holds a 7.7/10 rating based on 45 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Dong Yi?
The main cast includes Han Hyo-joo, Park Ha-seon, Jeong Dong-hwan, and Ji Jin-hee, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Dong Yi available in Coreano?
Yes — Dong Yi was originally produced in Coreano and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Dong Yi released?
Dong Yi first aired in 2010.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dong Yi for free?
You can watch Dong Yi online for free on CineFlixo. All 60 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Dong Yi have?
Dong Yi currently has 1 season and a total of 60 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Dong Yi about?
Set during the reign of King Sukjong in the Joseon dynasty, the story focuses on Dong Yi, a water maid who gains the trust of Queen Inhyeon and later the favour of the king when he is moved by her prayers for the health of the Queen during the court disputes caused by Jang Hee Bin. Dong Yi becomes a concubine with t… It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is Dong Yi originally available?
Dong Yi was originally produced in KO. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original KO audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Dong Yi first released?
Dong Yi first premiered on March 22, 2010 (2010). The series has since concluded its run.
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