Dong Yi — Season 1, Episode 55: Jang Ok Jeong's Execution
Drama • 65 min • 1 season, 60 episodes • ★ 7.7/10
Episode synopsis
The Crown Prince is devastated that his mother is going to die and begs the King to change his mind. But the King doesn't change his mind. On the day of her execution, Jang Ok Jeong wants the King to watch her die. The King cries as he watches Jang Ok Jeong drinks the poison. After that, Patriachs' Faction wants Dong Yi to be the Queen and her son to be the Crown Prince but Dong Yi ignores their request. Then, the King makes a new law that forbids concubine from becoming a Queen because of the chaos caused by Jang Ok Jeong. Later, the new Queen arrives and she wants Prince Yeoning to get married.
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.