Dong Yi

Dong Yi (Han Hyo Joo) is a bright and intelligent young woman from the lowest social class during the Joseon Dynasty. After her family is unjustly framed and killed, she enters the palace as a water maid, determined to uncover the truth behind their deaths. Her sharp intellect, compassionate nature, and unwavering sense of justice catch the attention of King Sukjong (Ji Jin Hee). Despite facing immense prejudice and fierce opposition from powerful factions, Dong Yi rises through the ranks, eventually becoming a royal concubine and the mother of the future king Yeongjo. This drama was inspired by true events.