4 Korean Dramas To Watch On International Women's Day

Drama Jewel in the Palace (foto: dramafever.com)

JAKARTA - International Women's Day is celebrated today, March 8. This year the campaign theme is #BreakTheBias.

Reporting from IWD, this bias can come from anywhere, from the community, workplace, school, college, and the surrounding environment. The #BreakTheBias campaign invites all people in the world to try to have awareness of the bias that has been attached to women and work to break it.

To find out how gender bias affects people's lives, watch these 5 emancipation-themed Korean dramas below.

1. Jewel in The Palace

Jewel In The Palace tells the true story of the first female healer in the era of palace life in the Chosun dynasty. At that time, women were always underestimated and only dwell in the room or kitchen. However, Jang Geum's struggle to become the first female healer and trusted by the King at that time made her the inspiration for other female roles in this drama.

Lee Young Ae received her first international acclaim in 2003 for her performance in the award-winning television series Jewel in the Palace. This drama has been exported to 91 countries which is increasing the Korean pop culture phenomenon overseas.

2. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

Strong Woman Do Bong Soon tells the story of a girl named Do Bog Soon who has super powers. This is a power that is passed down from generation to generation from grandmother, mother, and Do Bong Soon. If that power is abused then his face will be damaged by red spots.

Do Bong Soon tries to contain her strength so that the curse doesn't happen to her face. Because of that power, he gets a job as a bodyguard for the CEO of a game company of his dreams. The Korean drama, Strong Woman Do Bong Soon shows how a woman must believe and firmly pursue her dreams.

3. Drama Saimdang, the Herstory

The drama Saimdang, the Herstory is based on a love story set during the life of the historical figure of Korea, Shin Saimdang. Saimdang was a famous painter during the royal period. His painting is in Korean currency.

Beautiful actress Lee Young Ae stars in two characters in this drama. They are art lecturer and Shin Saimdang, an artist, writer and student. Time travel and the story of loyalty in this drama is very touching.

4. Dong Yi

Dong Yi, played by Han Hyo Joo, tells the story of a music bureau servant in the palace. Thanks to his intelligence and wisdom, he was then married to a king named Suk Jong and gave birth to a son who became the next king of the drama which was first broadcast in 2010. Dong Yi himself got a very satisfactory rating in Korea thanks to the role of Han Hyo Joo.