, a young apprentice in the royal kitchen (and future mother of Jang-geum), witnesses a secret plot. She sees a fellow court lady, Choi Seong-geum , putting poison into a dish intended for the Queen Mother.
In the first episode of the iconic South Korean historical drama Jewel in the Palace
: Following the execution, a hermit gives Seo a mysterious prophecy about three women who will define his life: the first he helped kill, the second he will save but will die because of him, and the third will kill him but save many lives.
Episode 1 sets the stage for a sweeping saga of survival and destiny. The story begins during the Joseon Dynasty (1482) and centers on Seo Cheon-soo , a royal guard. The Poisoning:
: Some episodes may be available on Amazon MX Player (formerly miniTV) as part of their expanding K-Drama catalog. Episode 1: "The King's Order" – Plot Summary
Mahal Ka Ratna – Episode 1: Vishwas aur Aag (The Jewel of the Palace – Episode 1: Trust and Fire)