Dae Jang-Geum Is Watching

Dae Jang-Geum Is Watching (Korean: 대장금이 보고 있다) is a South Korean television series that aired on MBC from October 11, 2018, to January 24, 2019. The series was directed by Sun Hye-Yoon and written by Park Eun-Jung and Choi Woo-Joo. It holds the distinction of being the first MBC drama series to be scheduled in the Thursday 11:10 PM time slot.

Premise

The series centers on three siblings who are descendants of the historical figure Dae Jang-Geum, the protagonist of the acclaimed MBC drama A Jewel in the Palace. The narrative explores how these descendants navigate modern life while maintaining their ancestral passion for food and culinary arts.

Actor Shin Dong-Wook — Shin Dong-Wook, who portrays the eldest sibling, Han San-Hae.

Characters

The story follows the three Han siblings, each possessing a unique sensory gift related to food:

Han San-Hae (Shin Dong-Wook): The eldest sibling, who possesses an exceptional sense of taste. He works at a corporate office and becomes involved with a rookie employee, Bok Seung-A (Kwon Yuri).
Han Jin-Mi (Lee Yul-Eum): The second sibling, known for her acute sense of smell.
Han Jung-Sik (Kim Hyun-Joon): The youngest sibling, who is a skilled cook and manages a food-focused YouTube channel.

Actress Kwon Yuri — Kwon Yuri, who plays the character Bok Seung-A.

Actress Lee Yul-Eum — Lee Yul-Eum, who plays the character Han Jin-Mi.

Actor Kim Hyun-Joon — Kim Hyun-Joon, who plays the character Han Jung-Sik.

Actor Lee Min-Hyuk — Lee Min-Hyuk, who appears in the series.