7 Feb - Famed Korean screenwriter Kim Young-hyun has denied reports that the upcoming historical drama, "Female Physician Dae Jang-geum" is a sequel to her previously penned series, "Dae Jang-geum" (aka "Jewel in the Palace").

As reported on JoongAng Daily, the writer, who released a statement via her agency, KPJ, stated that the new series is neither a spinoff nor a sequel to the 2003 drama series and it has nothing to do with the said drama.