Dong Yi — Season 1, Episode 7: The Plan That Backfired
Drama • 65 min • 1 season, 60 episodes • ★ 7.7/10
Episode synopsis
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.
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.