Actress Lee Youg Ae returns to “Janggeum” for the first time in 20 years…divided reactions from viewers

Actress Lee Yeon Ae will become "Jang Geum" again.

　Will there be another syndrome?　On January 30th, Lee Yeon Ae's next film was unveiled, a historical drama titled "Dae Jang Geum" (tentative title), which is currently being prepared for an October crank-in date.

Lee Yeon Ae was cast as the main character in "Dae Jang Geum" last June. Jang Geum the Medical Woman" will follow the story of Jang Geum, who became a doctor following the 2003 MBC drama "Dae Jang Geum, the Courtesan".

The story is based on "Jang Geum," a medical woman who appears in the Joseon Dynasty's True Records, but there is no record of her existence, so it appears that only the motif is quoted.

The show is especially meaningful since this year marks the 20th anniversary of "Oath of Jang Geum, the Courtesan," and Lee Yeon Ae will again play the main character in "Oath of Jang Geum, the Courtesan," which celebrated its 20th anniversary after 20 years.

When "Dae Jang Geum, the Courtesan" aired in 2003, it created a syndrome. At the time of its airing, "Dae Jang Geum's Oath" was one of the most watched dramas of all time, recording the highest viewer rating of 57.8%.

Lee Yeon Ae was loved extraordinarily for "Dae Jang Geum," and even won the grand prize at the "2003 MBC Acting Awards" held that year.

The news that Lee Yeon Ae has been cast as the lead in "Dae Jang Geum," has divided viewers' reactions, with some saying that since she will be playing "Dae Jang Geum" again after 20 years, they are looking forward to seeing a new Dae Jang Geum that Lee Yeon Ae will show.

In particular, Lee Yeon Ae recently made a perfect comeback with the tvN drama "Maestra," which ended its broadcast after setting a record for the highest viewer rating. Lee Yeon Ae's deepened acting skills and weighty presence were praised by many, and expectations for "Jang Geum, the Medical Woman" increased.

However, some people are wondering if Lee Young Ae, who has already played the role of Jang Geum, can show a new look or if it would be better to cast a younger actor to show a new Jang Geum, even though there is no background to the character's setting, such as the age of "Dae Jang Geum".

With Lee Yeon Ae making a meaningful move, all eyes are on her to see what she will look like in "Jang Geum, the Medical Woman".