backgrounds, traditional atmosphere and the outdoor characteristics. Audiences were surprised by the unconventional modern setting. While the story revolved around an historic palace from the Joseon Dynasty, the musical incorporated hip hop, fast tempos and a dynamic staging. The actors even broke into rap, creating an imaginative, gutsy and intense show. Spin-off The animated rendition of Dae Jang Geum, called Jang Geum's Dream is much the same story but focuses on Jang-geum in her younger years. Sequel In September 2012, MBC announced its plans to produce a sequel, Dae Jang Geum 2. In his opening speech at a cultural contents forum in Seoul in October 2013, MBC president Kim Jong-guk reaffirmed the project, saying, "We'll push for the production in the first half of 2015 after a year of pre-production." In March 2014, writer Kim Young-hyun confirmed that the series would be aired in October 2014, and that lead actress Lee Young-ae who had previously turned down offers of a sequel since her semi-retirement from acting in 2006, is "positively considering" reprising her role. In Kim's synopsis, Jang-geum will reportedly lose her husband and her daughter will be kidnapped and taken to China, leaving Jang-geum to try to find her. The first half of the series will be about her journey to China, where the original series has a big following, and filming will take place there. But Jang-geum will return home without success, and resume her life by looking for a young successor to take under her tutelage. Jang-geum will choose to train the daughter of Geum-young, Jang-geum's rival from the first series. International Broadcast In Sri Lanka, the drama aired in Rupavahini dubbed in Sinhala from 6 November 2012 to 11 February 2013 at 6:30pm to 7:00pm. Under the title, සුජාතා දියණි - Sujatha Diyani meaning Brave Daughter. It was the first Korean drama to air in the country and sparked a massive popularity among the youth and children. Thus, following the success of the drama, other MBC Historical dramas began to air as well. Also it was dubbed in Tamil on the Channel, Nethra TV, under the title, சுஜாதா தியானி - Cujātā tiyāṉiSee also History of Korea Korean Wave Jang GeumJang Geum's Dream - the animated television seriesDr. Quinn, Medicine Woman'' - American series about a female doctor Notes External links Dae Jang Geum official MBC website Jewel in the Palace at MBC Global Media Dae Jang