Yi San, also known as Wind of the Palace, is a 2007 South Korean historical drama, starring Lee Seo-jin, Han Ji-min, Park Eun-hye, and Lee Jong-soo. It aired on Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation from September 17, 2007 to June 16, 2008 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55. The series was produced by Lee Byeong-Hoon, who also produced award-winning television series Dae Jang Geum. It won "Top Excellence Acting Award" for Lee Seo Jin and "Best Actress" for Han Ji-min at MBC's Acting Awards.
DirectorLee Byeong-hoon
WritersKim Yi-young, Jung Hae-ri
Episode 1
Sep 17, 2007
King Young Jo commences a brutal torture for the Crown Prince Sado. A new addition to the royal court, Song Yeon, runs into Dae Soo as he attempts to escape.
Episode 2
Sep 18, 2007
Crown Prince Sado's son, Yi San, works to save his father as well as Dae Soo with the discovery of a painting. Song Yeon decides to help the dangerous rescue attempt.
Episode 3
Sep 24, 2007
Using the painting, Yi San's plan to save the life of his father is ignored by an angry King Young Jo. Devastating news concerning the death of Crown Prince Sado reaches Yi San.
Episode 4
Sep 25, 2007
The discovery of weapons at the East Palace causes King Young Jo to seek information about those around him. Yi San continues his attempt to prove the innocence of Crown Prince Sado.
Episode 5
Oct 1, 2007
Yi San survives an attempt on his life by an unknown man but the potential murderer commits suicide. Princess Hwa Wan talks to her father then meets with Choi Seok Ju.
Episode 6
Oct 2, 2007
A familiar dead body leads Yi San to information about who is behind the attempts on his life. Song Yeon, with the assistance of Park Young Moon, confronts false accusations of theft.
Episode 7
Oct 8, 2007
Song Yeon must prove to Wang Yu that she is a skillful painter. Dae Soo's theft causes problems for the important meeting between Yi San and representatives from the Ching Dynasty.
Episode 8
Oct 9, 2007
After assisting Queen Hyo Eui with a task, Song Yeon is kidnapped. Dae Soo attempts a dangerous rescue mission while Yi San orders soldiers to save the captive Song Yeon from Gakjung criminals.
Episode 9
Oct 15, 2007
Yi San learns his signature is being forged and uses the help of artists to discover the forger's identity. A terrified Song Yeon tries to alert Lee Chun to her whereabouts.
Episode 10
Oct 16, 2007
King Young Jo presents a demonstration about how the forgery could have occurred. Dae Soo plans on taking the entrance test to join the military and become Song Yeon's guard.
Episode 11
Oct 22, 2007
The East Palace experiences a brutal attack that leads to the death of some palace guards. King Young Jo gives Yi San the difficult task of questioning prisoners for information about the event.
Episode 12
Oct 23, 2007
Yi San disobeys orders to obtain information and ends the prisoner interrogation techniques. Hong Guk Young and Dae Soo find evidence that San is innocent of trying to overthrow King Young Jo.
Episode 13
Oct 29, 2007
A surprised Yi San discovers that Han Joon Ho is responsible for the plans against him. Dae Soo leads San and Nam Sa Cho to the vacant area where training occurred for a possible assassination.
Episode 14
Oct 30, 2007
Yi San must balance his emotions as he discovers information about Princess Hwa-wan. King Young Jo is shocked to learn that someone close to him is involved in the murder plot.
Episode 15
Nov 5, 2007
Princess Hye Bin presents an unique item to Princess Hwa Wan. A member of the royal court gives Queen Hyo Eui information about Song Yeon's encounter with Jung Hoo Gyeom.
Episode 16
Nov 6, 2007
Princess Hye Bin commissions Song Yeon to work on a special project for Queen Hyo Eui. San makes a surprise visit to Queen Hyo Eui while Song Yeon is there.
Episode 17
Nov 12, 2007
An unknown illness strikes King Young Jo while away from the palace. Empress Jung Soon sends word that Yi San should be killed if King Young Jo fails to survive the sickness.
Episode 18
Nov 13, 2007
Opponents to the prince attempt to stage a coup by returning the ailing King to the palace. The empress wants to know why Yi San is unhappy to see the king.
Episode 19
Nov 19, 2007
Yi San faces the difficult choice of allowing Princess Hwa Wan to live for another day. Preparing for the possible death of King Young Jo, Empress Jung Soon issues a command.
Episode 20
Nov 20, 2007
Yi San is now in charge of looking after the kingdom and working with its officials on important matters. Hong In Han receives encouragement from Choi Seok Joo to start a friendship.
Episode 21
Nov 26, 2007
Song Yeon does very well at a contest and receives another commission for her paintings. Yi San asks for assistance from Nanjeon sellers in finding information about a possible Shijeon connection.
Episode 22
Nov 27, 2007
Park Young Moon has concerns about Song Yeon's request to teach painting techniques. In order to further his own cause, Jung Hoo Gyeom destroys something meant for Han Seong Boo.
Episode 23
Dec 3, 2007
Hong Guk Young asks to be removed from his current position and Yi San reluctantly obliges. An angry Princess Hwa Wan receives unwelcome news from Jung Hoo Gyeom about Kim Gwi Joo.
Episode 24
Dec 4, 2007
An old man tells Dae-soo that his life is in danger. His dream involved screaming coming from a fire with many people there watching. Dae-soo next tells Hong Guk-young about the old man's vision. Later, Hong Guk-young is alarmed when he learns that minister Lee is organizing a festival that will have bonfires and fireworks.
Episode 25
Dec 10, 2007
Ignoring Choi Seok Joo's worries, Empress Jung Soon goes forward with her fireworks scheme. Hong Guk Young feels that something is wrong with the upcoming Naryehee Festival and requests more information.
Episode 26
Dec 11, 2007
Yi San pays attention to a shooting exhibition during the Naryehee Festival. Hong Guk Young has concerns about a possible murder attempt but his message for Yi San reaches Kim Gwi Joo.
Episode 27
Dec 17, 2007
After searching for Dae Soo in Eugeumboo, Song Yeon goes to Yi San with her concern about his whereabouts. Dae Soo tries to understand more about his kidnappers and their current location.
Episode 28
Dec 18, 2007
Yi San is informed that Lord Kim Gui Joo is missing. The prince asks Yi San if he had anything to do with it. However, he denies any involvement. Yi San asks his followers to cover up the disappearance of Lord Kim. He fights to keep his deadly secret away from the prince.
Episode 29
Dec 24, 2007
Hong Guk-young plots to trap Jung Hoo-gyeom through a well-crafted message. Jung Hoo-gyeom receives the message and passes it on to some men hiding out in the mountains. The Prince's bodyguards surrounded the men and flushed them out into the open. Later, Jung Hoo-gyeom contacts Hong Guk-young and pleads for his life and informs Hong Guk-young of a bigger, more sinister plan in the works.
Episode 30
Dec 25, 2007
The king must find out who is responsible for killing the prince. While he believes her majesty was behind it, her loyal follower refuses to point the finger at her. Yi San knows the truth but does not want to risk the life of her majesty. In the process, he is also risking his chance at the throne.
Episode 31
Dec 31, 2007
Princess Hwa-wan wants to put Jung Hoo-gyeom on the throne in place of Empress Jung-soon. Princess Hye-bin finds out her son, Yi San, has been out drinking with friends.
Episode 32
Jan 1, 2008
The highness summons Song Yeon to the castle to question her about the prince. However, she is leery about giving out information. After refusing to answer questions, the highness threatens Song with lashes from the cane. She warns Song to stay away from the prince. Song finds herself choosing between love and death.
Episode 33
Jan 7, 2008
Yi San hurries to catch his lover before she departs for the Ministry of Culture. Later, the King's mother makes a troubling request. Yi San plans a trip to Oh Nyang while treachery brews within a scheming cabal. The prince's royal guard meets a challenging foe.
Episode 34
Jan 8, 2008
Yi San negotiates with Minister Choi Seok-joo to stop the fighting. He asks what the minister wants to do to end the conflict. King Young-jo may be experiencing dementia.
Episode 35
Jan 14, 2008
Princess Hwa-wan arranges for a failed assassination attempt of Minister Choi Seok-joo because he agrees with Yi San. Song-Yeon went to China because she was banished from the palace.
Episode 36
Jan 15, 2008
Song Yeon finds herself unconscious from a rare illness. The prince scrambles to bring in a physician to help her. However, he finds that a cure is not meant to be. After several weeks, Song Yeaon regains her health. Upon her recovery, notable figures fight to keep her away from the prince that saved her life.
Episode 37
Jan 21, 2008
Princess Hwa-wan holds a Noron Faction meeting but is shocked to see Empress Jung-soon in attendance. She is escorted out of the meeting. King Young-jo is still ill.
Episode 38
Jan 22, 2008
King Young-jo's dementia gets worse. Hong Guk-young inspects the king's medicine. A mysterious painting for the king is inspected for clues by Nam Sa-cho and Song-yeon.
Episode 39
Jan 28, 2008
King Young-jo makes plans for Yi San's succession to the throne. When Empress Jung-soon learns of the king's intentions, she tells followers about the need for Yi San to die.
Episode 40
Jan 29, 2008
The king orders his followers to gather all herbs in local communities. The herbs are needed to heal the ailing princess. Not only does the king want all herbs, but all physicians are also to report to him. However, his demands are intercepted by the queen. The prince must fight to save the princess' life.
Episode 41
Feb 4, 2008
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Episode 42
Feb 11, 2008
King Young-jo wants strict punishments for the rebellious Noron Faction. Yi San wants to administer the punishments. Minister Choi Seok-ju wants additional punishments to keep the king's health a secret.
Episode 43
Feb 12, 2008
Princess Hye-bin thanks Song-yeon and Queen Hyo-eui visits Yi San at the shooting range. Prince Yi San visits an upset Empress Jung. Her war crimes are a secret but she still faces punishment.
Episode 44
Feb 18, 2008
King Young-jo collapses after giving a ring to Song-yeon for drawing Prince Sado's portrait. The king sends a letter to Yi San, expressing remorse about his behavior and asking for forgiveness.
Episode 45
Feb 19, 2008
The Noron Faction plans another assassination attempt to eliminate Yi San. Jung Hoo-gyeom's assistant is discovered carrying the assassination message. Prince Yi San stops Hong Guk-young from arresting Jung Hoo-gyeom.
Episode 46
Feb 25, 2008
Prince Yi San wants to interrogate rebels about their failed coup. Palace guards capture Jung Hoo-gyeom and Princess Hwa-wan at the border. Empress Jung-soo faces interrogation by Hong Guk-young.
Episode 47
Feb 26, 2008
The town has shut down after criminals are beheaded when charged with treason. As Mak Soon arrives, she is quickly whisked upfront to see the beheading. However, the king has delayed the beheading. Townspeople from all over have arrived to protest the beheading. This puts the king in an awkward position.
Episode 48
Mar 3, 2008
The palace army has began fighting each other to prove their worth to the king. However, the kings top guards were left out of the loop because the king no longer trusts them. The king sends his majesty to find men who are trustworthy enough to protect the palace and him.
Episode 49
Mar 4, 2008
Queen Hyo-eui proposed that Song-yeon go back to the palace. Song-yeon ponders the suggestion for a long time. She is also amazed at the fact that Dae-soo has finally told her how he feels about her and she can't hide her feelings.
Episode 50
Mar 10, 2008
There is an epidemic in the kingdom. Clerics are meeting with Yi San who called the meeting. During the meeting, Jang Tae-woo gives Yi San some startling advice. On the other hand, Jang Tae-woo's real thoughts about Yi San are revealed. Later, Hong Guk-young makes plans for a sister to come to the palace but Queen Hyo-eui has other plans.
Episode 51
Mar 11, 2008
A group on Noron leaders are in front of the King's palace on their knees. Yi San sees this a says that they might be too late. Yi San also wonders why the leader, Jang Tae-woo isn't in their knees too. Jang Tae-woo looks like he doesn't appreciate the concern. Later, Yi San gets excited to see Song-yeon and as they meet, Jang Tae-woo tries to enter the palace. Song-yeon falls asleep in Yi San's office and wakes up with Princess Hye-bin staring at her.
Episode 52
Mar 17, 2008
Hong Guk Young makes a decision that angers Noron officials and leads Yi San to request his absence from upcoming events. Princess Hye Bin asks Song Yeon a question concerning Yi San but is interrupted by Queen Hyo Eui.
Episode 53
Mar 18, 2008
The murders of Minister Min, Minister Hyung Jo, and Gong Jo draw attention to Hong Guk Young. Queen Hyo Eui is upset after discovering Woo Bin invited Song Yeon to the palace.
Episode 54
Mar 24, 2008
After the discovery of his innocence, Hong Guk Young leaves prison to begin an investigation. Woo Bin quickly strikes Song Yeon for painting the Lotus Flower on her commissioned screen.
Episode 55
Mar 25, 2008
Yi San draws anger from Jang Tae Woo as he reveals his changes concerning slaves. After learning she is not pregnant, Won Bin deals with an unwelcome visit from Princess Hye Bin.
Episode 56
Mar 31, 2008
Hong-Guk-young orders Won-bin to fake a miscarriage after she lied about a pregnancy. Princess Hye-bin faints. Hong Guk-young worries his family faces dishonor if Won-bin's lie is discovered.
Episode 57
Apr 1, 2008
Prince Yi San demands to know why Hong Guk-young had a consult with the doctor. Hong Guk-young does not answer. Song-yeon tells Queen Hyo-eui about seeing Won-bin drink motherwort tea.
Episode 58
Apr 7, 2008
Yi San faces another assassination attempt in Mihaeng. Yi San chose an alternate route to Mihaeng than the one Hong Guk-young selected. Won-bin tells Princess Hye-bin how motherwort tea caused her miscarriage.
Episode 59
Apr 8, 2008
Won-bin becomes fatally ill and dies with Hong Guk-young at her bedside. Hong Guk-young confronts Queen Hyo-eui and asks for an explanation for Won-bin's death. Hong Guk-young feels Won-bin was harshly punished.
Episode 60
Apr 14, 2008
Yi San considers Hong Guk-young's request to have Eun-eon adopted by Won-bin. Song-yeon discovers Wook is alive. Wook saved Song-yeon. Hong Guk-young captures Song-yeon's neighborhood and asks her the location of Wook.
Episode 61
Apr 15, 2008
Song Yeon speaks to Yi San in an emotional meeting before she goes to jail. Yi San expresses his concern about the rebel's recent apprehension with the large armament at their disposal.
Episode 62
Apr 21, 2008
News reaches Princess Hye Bin about Song Yeon paying a visit to Yi San's quarters. Hong Guk Young reveals to Eun Eon that the name of his son will be Wanpoong.
Episode 63
Apr 22, 2008
Yi San pays attention to Princess Hye Bin's cruel treatment of Song Yeon. Hong Guk Young takes Jang Tae Woo into custody and orders the arrest of anyone else in the room.
Episode 64
Apr 28, 2008
An invitation from Queen Hyo Eui to Chobi improves the mood of a grateful Song Yeon. The poor conditions of Hong Guk Young's prisoners visibly upsets Yi San during a visit.
Episode 65
Apr 29, 2008
Hong Guk Young receives an ultimatum from Queen Hyo Eui to admit his involvement with Empress Jung Soon. Song Yeon becomes ill while on an excursion to the royal burial place.
Episode 66
May 5, 2008
Dae Soo discovers Lady Choi as she tries to leave and Suk Wie initiates a confrontation. In the presence of Nam Sa Cho, Yi San learns information about Hong Guk Young's role in current events.
Episode 67
May 6, 2008
A mob of angry people attack Hong Guk Young as he leaves to begin his banishment. Princess Hye Bin encourages Yi San to visit Princess Hwa Bin instead of Song Yeon.
Episode 68
May 12, 2008
Yi San asks a dying Hong Guk Young to accept his apology. Song Yeon stands up for herself in the presence of Queen Hyo Eui, Princess Hye Bin and Princess Hwa Bin.
Episode 69
May 13, 2008
Jang Tae Woo confronts Jung Yak Yong about his association with the king. A chance meeting occurs between Yi San and Tae Gam after Jung Yak Yong provides the necessary papers.
Episode 70
May 19, 2008
Sang Yeon and Yi San try to understand the true meaning behind Tae Gam's gift. Worries about military plans lead Yi San to send troops towards the current location of Chinese soldiers.
Episode 71
May 20, 2008
Empress Jung Soon shows concern about Yi San's special graveside service. Song Yeon is several days past her intended due date and royal doctors believe it may be because of the baby's health.
Episode 72
May 26, 2008
San chooses Suwon to be the capital instead of Hanyang. A shocked Hye Bin discovers that Hyang's ring was a gift from King Young Jo to Song Yeon before his death.
Episode 73
May 27, 2008
Doctors tirelessly work to save Hyang's life as he suffers from a serious illness. Holding her son's lifeless body, the tearful Song Yeon goes into mourning over the untimely death.
Episode 74
Jun 2, 2008
Yi San sends Dae Soo on a mission to bring back medical assistance. Song Yeon wants to complete a special painting and urges Yi San to take care of anything that comes his way.
Episode 75
Jun 3, 2008
Jang Yong Young soldiers stop Choi Seok Joo and Min Joo Shik's attempt to kill Yi San. Choi Seok Joo reveals his true plan about the capture of Min Joo Shik.
Episode 76
Jun 9, 2008
Dae Soo and Seo Jang Bo discover Choi Seok Joo's plans to attack during training. Seok Ki immediately stops the current night training session with a loud shot from his gun.
Episode 77
Jun 16, 2008
Time has moved on and the current year is 1800. Dae Soo is now at the rank of general and Yi San takes in a military themed event before passing out.
ParkMin
@ParkMin
Didn't like the introduction of them while kids everything about it felt disingenuous. Pacing issues were too obvious to ignore. The plot moves extremely slow +10 episodes for every single event with little to no side plots to keep you occupied. The problems didn't end there, the drama suffered from the extreme low tension in its writing. Most of the events that were suppose to create tension were caused by health problems. Speaking of which, they pulled the health problems card way too many times on too many characters. Regardless of the historical accuracy but that was poor storytelling for how it was implemented. Which leads me to my next point, regular boring side characters would usually get a 12 course meal for their affairs while super important characters would be cut off short and not get the same treatment. The important characters were robbed off of their climax too. Anyway, the drama had technical issues, the same scene can have different color grading between different angles. The drama had some nice moments with the leads but that's were most of its appeal ends.
STUMPD
@STUMPD
I believe it was a ratings juggernaut in Korea when it was broadcast. Other networks delayed release of their drama's as to not compete with it. This is one of the greatest tv shows i have ever seen. I have seen it at least 3x and own the box set. One aspect i like is how we come into this drama in the world of the children who will grow into the adult main characters for the entire show. Sets quite a backdrop. The acting is top notch.. the production is top notch.. there was nothing about this drama i did not like. (endings are not always the bests but the ride is worth it) Fictional story based on a real person. One of my all time favorites. Discovering Korean Movies and TV has opened a whole new wonderful universe of content. Sure you probably have to read subtitles, but after a few hours.. i didn't even notice i was reading them. Great watch! 10/10!
