Fantagio Co., Ltd., a prominent entertainment company, is ramping up production for the highly anticipated drama 'Dae Jang Geum' (working title).

Fantagio, has cast Lee Young Ae as the lead actress in the blockbuster historical drama, which is set to commence filming in October. This recent development follows the signing of a contract with a drama writer in June of the previous year.

'Dae Jang Geum' (working title) will narrate the life story of Jang Geum, who became a medical practitioner. It serves as a follow-up to the renowned MBC drama 'Jewel in the Palace,' which originally aired in 2003. As the original drama 'Jewel in the Palace' celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, the initial filming commenced this year, with production preparations underway for an early broadcast next year.

As Lee Young Ae received wide acclaim for her role as Jang Geum in the original 'Jewel in the Palace', Korean netizens shared their thoughts in a Korean online community.

"A return to the past."

"Is the writer still the same? I think that's the most important thing."

"What does this mean? Are they writing a new story?"

"Doesn't everything from the old 'Dae Jang Geum' feature her becoming a female doctor already?"
"Uh....... It's fun to watch (the original) 'Dae Jang Geum' now, but if it's the story after that, is it about running away from the palace, giving birth to a daughter, and running away across the country with her to take care of patients? This really needs to be a good script."
"Considering that Lee Young Ae appears as is, is this a later story?"
"I thought this was talking about an old post hahahahaha I guess they are making a new one."

"The script seems to be important, and since it is such a hit, the comparison will be huge."

"I wish Ji Jin Hee would come out too. It would be fun."
"I think I once read that it was a story about her daughter and her student."