{
  "id": 2314947,
  "title": "'Jewel in the Palace' star Lee Young-ae celebrates 23-year bond with royal court cuisine mentor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/jewel-in-the-palace-star-lee-young-ae-celebrates-23-year-bond-with-2314947",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T06:07:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/others/20260821/jewel-in-the-palace-star-lee-young-ae-celebrates-23-year-bond-with-royal-court-cuisine-mentor"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Celebrated actress Lee Young-ae, renowned for her lead role in the hit drama \"Jewel in the Palace,\" expressed her gratitude to her mentor and guide, Han Bok-ryeo, the specialized researcher in Korean royal court cuisine. Lee shared several photographs on social media, showcasing her visit to the Institute of Korean Royal Cuisine. Donned in a blouse and long skirt, she was seen strolling through the institute, her smile visible as she held hands with Han. In her caption, Lee conveyed her heartfelt thanks, acknowledging Han's invaluable role as her mentor, and requested her continued good health. The hashtags \"Jewel in the Palace\" and \"My mentor\" were included in her post. Lee portrayed the central character, Seo Jang-geum, in the MBC drama which captivated the nation when it premiered in 2003. Han, an expert in the culinary practices of the Joseon Dynasty, meticulously crafted the recipes for \"Jewel in the Palace\" using historical texts of traditional Korean cuisine. In 2007, she earned the distinction of being officially acknowledged for her expertise in royal court cuisine.",
  "summary": "Actor Lee Young-ae, whose most iconic work is considered by many to be the drama “Jewel in the Palace,” paid tribute to her more than 20-year bond with Han Bok-ryeo, the Korean royal court cuisine researcher who participated in the drama. The actor posted several photos of herself visiting the Institute of Korean Royal Cuisine on social media Thursday. In the photos, she was seen wearing a blouse…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "'Jewel in the Palace' star Lee Young-ae celebrates 23-year bond with royal court cuisine mentor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/jewel-in-the-palace-star-lee-young-ae-celebrates-23-year-bond-with",
        "published": "2026-08-21T05:32:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}