Dong Yi (TV series)

Dong Yi
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Genre
Written byKim Yi-young
Directed by
Starring
Opening theme"Walking on a Dreamy Road" by Jang Na-ra
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes60
Production
Executive producers
  • Kim Ho-young
  • Ahn Seung-gak
ProducerLee Se-joong
Running time70 minutes[1]
Production companies
Original release
NetworkMBC TV
Release22 March (2010-03-22) –
12 October 2010 (2010-10-12)
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Dong Yi (Korean: 동이; Hanja: 同伊) is a 2010 South Korean historical television series starring Han Hyo-joo in the title role, along with Ji Jin-hee, Lee So-yeon and Bae Soo-bin.[2] The series centers on the love story between King Sukjong and Choe Suk-bin. It aired from 22 March to 12 October 2010 on MBC TV's Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 time slot for 60 episodes.[3][4]

Dong Yi was a hit across Asia and recorded the highest ratings for Korean dramas on Japanese network NHK.[5] It also recorded solid viewership ratings in the mid-20% to 30% range in South Korea,[6] and Han won acting awards for her performance including Daesang (Grand Prize) at the MBC Drama Awards.

  1. ^ "Dong Yi". MBC Global Media. Archived from the original on 8 September 2019. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  2. ^ Lee, Ji-hye (7 May 2010). "Han Hyo-joo says she "hold fast" to her role in Dong Yi". 10Asia. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  3. ^ Han, Sang-hee (21 March 2010). "Will Dong-yi Become Next Jewel in the Palace?". The Korea Times. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  4. ^ Oh, Jean (22 March 2010). "Upbeat rom-com vs. court romance". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on 25 September 2020. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  5. ^ "'Always' Han Hyo Joo, 'Hallyu Queen'?". 9 June 2012.
  6. ^ Hong, Lucia (13 October 2010). "Giant places on top and Dong Yi finishes run". 10Asia. Retrieved 7 August 2013.