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Hwang Jin Yi (1986)

Original title: 황진이

1986-09-18 · 2h 5m · KO
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Magistrate Hwang's daughter Jin-yi, is jilted before her wedding because a shoe maker was smitten with her and commits suicide. Jin-yi becomes a courtesan, and becomes famous for her wits and beauty. She falls for Byuk Kye-su, but he's chosen to be an envoy to a far off kingdom. When he leaves she feels so betrayed she takes to a life of wandering. She meets Lee Saeng, a destitute scholar, and stays with him until she discovers he's going to sell her to a group of itinerate clowns. Instead, she joins them willingly.

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Bae Chang-hoDirectorChoi In-hoWriter

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Chang Mi-heeChang Mi-heeHwang Jin-yiShin Il-ryongShin Il-ryongByuk Kye-suAhn Sung-kiAhn Sung-kiGat Ba-chiJeon Moo-songJeon Moo-songKim Yun-gyeongKim Yun-gyeongCho Ju-miCho Ju-miJo Ju-miJo Ju-miYoon Yang-haYoon Yang-haPark AmPark AmJoo Ho-sungJoo Ho-sungJu Ho-seongJu Ho-seongKim Ha-rimKim Ha-rim

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Frequently asked questions about Hwang Jin Yi

What is Hwang Jin Yi about?

Magistrate Hwang's daughter Jin-yi, is jilted before her wedding because a shoe maker was smitten with her and commits suicide. Jin-yi becomes a courtesan, and becomes famous for her wits and beauty. She falls for Byuk Kye-su, but he's chosen to be an envoy to a far off kingdom. When he leaves she feels so betrayed she takes to a life of wandering. She meets Lee Saeng, a destitute scholar, and stays with him until she discovers he's going to sell her to a group of itinerate clowns. Instead, she joins them willingly.

How long is Hwang Jin Yi?

Hwang Jin Yi has a runtime of 125 minutes.