Lee Young-ae, 23 Years Later, Still Remembers Her 'Dae Jang Geum' Mentor... "Stay Healthy"

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Actress Lee Young-ae reunited with Hanbok Ryeo, a court cuisine researcher she first met through the drama 'Dae Jang Geum'.

On the 20th, Lee Young-ae shared a photo taken with Hanbok Ryeo on her social media, expressing affection: "Court cuisine researcher Hanbok Ryeo, my teacher. Thank you. Stay healthy." The released photo shows Lee Young-ae visiting the Court Cuisine Culture Foundation and meeting Hanbok Ryeo, who is both an Intangible Cultural Heritage holder and a culinary researcher.

Notably, Lee Young-ae added hashtags such as 'Dae Jang Geum', 'My Teacher', 'National Intangible Cultural Heritage', 'Court Cuisine Research Institute', and 'Sura Ilgi' to emphasize her special bond with Hanbok Ryeo.

Hanbok Ryeo was the person who personally taught Lee Young-ae court cuisine when preparing for MBC's 2003 drama 'Dae Jang Geum'. It is reported that Lee Young-ae, who played Seo Jang-geum—a character who grows from a palace maid to Joseon's first female royal physician—learned court cuisine and cooking techniques from Hanbok Ryeo ahead of filming to prepare for her role.

'Dae Jang Geum' achieved a peak viewership rating of 57.8%, gaining immense popularity not only domestically but also internationally, establishing itself as a representative Hallyu drama. Even more than two decades later, Lee Young-ae continues to refer to Hanbok Ryeo as "My Teacher," maintaining their bond and bringing warmth to the story.

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