About this season
Haute couture meets the high court in this drama based on Lady Jang Hui Bin, or Jang Ok Jung, one of the most celebrated royal concubines of the Joseon Dynasty. Lady Jang establishes herself as a coveted fashion designer who quickly finds herself sought after not only by fashionable noblewomen, but by the king himself. Political drama and the catwalk collide in this tale of fashioning dreams into reality!
Episodes (24)
1. Episode 1
Aired 8 April 2013 • 64 min
Jang Ok Jung, a naturally gifted dressmaker, has her garment showcase sabotaged when it is discovered that she is the daughter of a lowly slave.
2. Episode 2
Aired 9 April 2013 • 64 min
As adolescents, Jang Ok Jung and Lee Soon become involved in a first love romance during a pivotal time for both their destinies.
3. Episode 3
Aired 15 April 2013 • 64 min
The preliminary round to select the Crowned Princess has begun and Jang Ok Jung finds herself involved in a most unexpected way.
4. Episode 4
Aired 16 April 2013 • 64 min
Jang Ok Jung joins Lee Soon and his soldiers where she observes their training to create new and improved armor.
5. Episode 5
Aired 22 April 2013 • 65 min
A plot to kill the King unfolds, and The Queen Dowager conducts a search for a court maid to mold a great destiny for.
6. Episode 6
Aired 23 April 2013 • 64 min
Ok Jang begins life as a court maid, and the King attends the Prime Minister's birthday party.
7. Episode 7
Aired 29 April 2013 • 65 min
Ok Jung discovers Lee Soon's true identity, and the Queen falls gravely ill.
8. Episode 8
Aired 30 April 2013 • 64 min
With Queen Inkyung's passing, the Queen Mother puts a plan in motion to ensure Inhyeon becomes the next Queen.
9. Episode 9
Aired 6 May 2013 • 64 min
The Dowager Queen and Queen Mother clash over the selection of the next queen, and Lee Soon's uncontrollable displays of affection toward Ok Jung causes a bad situation to get much worse.
10. Episode 10
Aired 7 May 2013 • 64 min
Ok Jung finds short-lived protection with Prince Dongpyung, and Lee Soon and Inhyeon strike a deal.
11. Episode 11
Aired 13 May 2013 • 64 min
Ok Jung finds her way back to Lee Soon and the Palace, but her presence continues to cause trouble with the Queen Mother.
12. Episode 12
Aired 14 May 2013 • 64 min
Ok Jung finds a way to utilize her powerful secrets.
13. Episode 13
Aired 20 May 2013 • 64 min
Ok Jung executes a dangerous plan, and a newcomer comes to town.
14. Episode 14
Aired 21 May 2013 • 64 min
After the Queen Mother acts upon one of her devious plots, Ok Jung and Lee Soon make a pact that only strengthens their bond.
15. Episode 15
Aired 27 May 2013 • 67 min
Ok Jung must find a way to counteract a deal she was forced to make.
16. Episode 16
Aired 28 May 2013 • 65 min
The investigation into who poisoned the King's food comes to an end with a surprising confession.
17. Episode 17
Aired 3 June 2013 • 64 min
Ok Jung and the Queen's relationship becomes even more contentious as Ok Jung prepares to give birth. The King receives news that shakes up the government.
18. Episode 18
Aired 4 June 2013 • 64 min
With the King unconscious, the Western Party plots how to gain complete control and throw Ok Jung out of the Palace.
19. Episode 19
Aired 10 June 2013 • 64 min
The King continues to push for Queen Inhyeon to be dethroned and for Ok Jung to take the throne.
20. Episode 20
Aired 11 June 2013 • 64 min
Ok Jung's new title as Queen proves to be difficult for her to manage as she tries to forget the dethroned Queen's ominous warning.
21. Episode 21
Aired 17 June 2013 • 65 min
Ok Jung must deal with the many schemes to remove her from the throne, while at the same time mending her rocky relationship with the King.
22. Episode 22
Aired 18 June 2013 • 63 min
An attempted murder through poisoning is used as leverage to dethrone Ok Jung and restore In Hyeon as Queen.
23. Episode 23
Aired 24 June 2013 • 64 min
A series of misfortunes falls upon the palace as both newly restored Queen Inhyeon and Crowned Prince Yoon become critically ill.
24. Episode 24
Aired 25 June 2013 • 64 min
Jang Ok Jung is wrongly framed for committing crimes punishable by death, forcing the King to order her execution. But because of his love for her, he is deteremined to find a way to save her.