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Drama / series

Dong Yi

Original broadcasterMBC

2010 · Release

In this 2010 MBC historical drama, Han Hyo-joo plays Dong-yi. The story draws on Royal Noble Consort Sukbin Choe and her son Yeongjo.[1]

Featured cast
Han Hyo-jooJi Jin-heeLee So-yeonBae Soo-bin

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Drama broadcast and release information

Dong Yi Basic information
NameDong Yi [1]
TypeDrama / series[1]
Release2010[1]
Original broadcast / releaseOriginal broadcasterMBC[2]
Featured castHan Hyo-joo · Ji Jin-hee · Lee So-yeon · Bae Soo-bin[1]
Direction · writingDirected by Lee Byung-hoon and Kim Sang-hyub / Written by Kim Yi-young[1]
Channel / release serviceMBC[2]
Broadcast / release datesMarch 22 – October 12, 2010 · ended[2]
Broadcast time / release formatMonday–Tuesday, 21:55 KST (original run)[3]
Episodes60 episodes[2]

Story

Dong-yi enters the palace from humble origins, meets King Sukjong, and must protect herself and her family amid political conflict. This historical drama follows the woman who becomes Royal Noble Consort Suk while tracing palace relationships and her son’s growth. It presents a dramatized interpretation of historical figures. [1]

Official teaser & trailer

MBC official trailerMBC Global Media
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Principal cast

Han Hyo-joo plays Dong-yi, Ji Jin-hee plays Sukjong, Lee So-yeon plays Jang Hui-bin and Bae Soo-bin plays Cha Cheon-su. Their relationships connect the king, a royal consort and Dong-yi’s longstanding protector. [1]

What to watch for

  • Rank and power shape Dong-yi’s palace relationships. Notice whom she trusts and how she makes decisions at each turning point.
  • Following Dong-yi alongside Sukjong, Jang Hui-bin and Cha Cheon-su reveals where private feelings meet political choices. Keep the drama’s interpretation distinct from historical fact. [1]

Official viewing information

Open the official MBC work and replay page. Select an episode or the full film, check regional availability, subtitles and access conditions, then play. [4]

Free viewing and access conditions

Choose an episode in MBC’s official replay list and check its free-viewing label, login, advertising and quality conditions. Check each episode individually; high-quality or subscription options may be separate. [4] [1]

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Latest recorded activity · 2010
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  1. Aired · Partial date confirmed
    TV and filmMBC Global Media

    Dong Yi

    Han Hyo-joo plays Dong-yi in this 2010 MBC historical drama. Based on historical figures, it follows Royal Noble Consort Sukbin Choe and Yeongjo. Only the release year is recorded in the current material.

    Source: Dong Yi program introduction ↗Verified 2026-11-13

People involved

People

Han Hyo-joo HAN Hyo-joo

Han Hyo-joo is a film and television actor. She plays Lee Mi-hyun in Moving, Yoon Ja-yoo in Blood Free and Lee Hana in Romantics Anonymous, and is scheduled to appear in Your Ground.

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References and sources

Verified: Nov 14, 2026 · Facts are based on the sources below.

  1. Dong Yi program introduction MBC Global Media · Accessed 2026-11-13
  2. MBC Dong Yi original run and official replay MBC · Accessed 2026-11-14
  3. MBC Dong Yi Monday–Tuesday 21:55 schedule iMBC Entertainment · Accessed 2026-11-14
  4. Dong Yi: official MBC work and replay MBC · Accessed 2026-11-14

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