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‘Jewel in the Palace’ marks 10th anniversary

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By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin A decade after it made history by becoming one of the highest Korean dramas of all time, “Jewel in the Palace,” or “Dae Jang Geum,” is still popular today in many countries.

Lee Young-ae to open a Hallyu store

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Actress Lee Young-ae has decided to open a Hallyu store in Samcheong-dong, central Seoul, an area popular with tourists. Lee Young-ae (Photo by Korea JoongAng Daily)

Will 'Jewel in the Palace 2' Become A Hit?

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By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin MANILA, Philippines - Korean TV station MBC has announced that it will produce a sequel to the hit TV drama "Jewel in the Palace," a decade after the original series aired in 2003 to 2004. "Jewel in the Palace" became a top rating drama in Korea and was exported to many countries including the Philippines.

'Jewel in the Palace' star is now a mom of twins

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My article from the Manila Bulletin online edition: By JONATHAN M. HICAP MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 23, 2011) - Top Korean actress Lee Young-ae, who played Jang-Geum in the highly popular Korean drama “Jewel in the Palace," is now a proud mother of fraternal twins: a boy and a girl. Lee Young-ae as Jang Geum in "Jewel in the Palace" (Photo courtesy of MBC)