Jangrakdang Hall was built in 1794, during the 18th year of King Jungjo's reign in the Joseon Dynasty. It served as a residence for King Jungjo's mother, Haegyeong Hong, during her 60th birthday banquet at Hwaseong Temporary Palace. The devoted son, King Jungjo, built this place with the wish for his mother's good health and personally inscribed the Pyeonaek, a hanging board. Additionally, King Jungjo installed two gates on the fence between Jangrakdang Hall and Boknaedang, named Dabokmun and Jangbokmun. These gates symbolize a door for abundant blessings and a door for enduring blessings, reflecting King Jungjo's filial piety and his prayers for his mother's well-being.

Jangrakdang also served as a sleeping chamber for Joseon kings during their visits to Hwaseong Temporary Palace for rituals near the tomb of King Jeongjo and his father, Crown Prince Sado.

It was constructed using a method where different parts were made separately and then assembled during the construction process, reducing both construction time and costs. Furthermore, it is connected to Bonsudang, the main hall. Notably, the famous Korean movie 'The King’s Man,' directed by Yi Jun-ik, was filmed at Jangrakdang.