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Seong Chun-hyang (1961)

Original title: 성춘향

1961-01-28 · 2h 24m · KO
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Chun-hyang, the only daughter of an old gisaeng named Wolmae, falls in love with Lee Mong-nyong and promises to marry him. But Lee leaves for Seoul with his father who's an aristocrat, and the new governor, Byeon Hakdo, covets Chun-hyang because she is the most beautiful girl in town. When Chun-hyang rejects his order to serve him at night, Governor Byeon sends her to jail. In the mean time, Lee passes the state exam and becomes a special undercover agent of the king. He comes back to where Chun-hyang lives to save her and punishes Governor Byeon

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Shin Sang-okDirector, Writer

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Choi Eun-heeChoi Eun-heeSeong Chun-hyangKim Jin-kyuKim Jin-kyuLee Mong-nyongDo Kum-bongDo Kum-bongHyeong-danYe-chun LeeYe-chun LeeByeon Hak-do - The GovernorLee Yea-chunLee Yea-chunByun HakdoHan Eun-jinHan Eun-jinWeolmae - Chun-hyang's motherYang HoonYang HoonHeo Bong-saHeo Chang-kangHeo Chang-kangBang-jaSeo Wol-yeongSeo Wol-yeongIsatoLim Yae-simLim Yae-simMa'amChoi SamChoi SamPark Dae-bokPark AmPark AmKing

Keywords

Period dramaRomanceCorrupt officialJoseon dynasty

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Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityPeriod Drama · Romance · Corrupt OfficialMood preferenceRomance · RomanceVisual stylePeriod DramaDialogue densityDramaPacingLong

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Frequently asked questions about Seong Chun-hyang

What is Seong Chun-hyang about?

Chun-hyang, the only daughter of an old gisaeng named Wolmae, falls in love with Lee Mong-nyong and promises to marry him. But Lee leaves for Seoul with his father who's an aristocrat, and the new governor, Byeon Hakdo, covets Chun-hyang because she is the most beautiful girl in town. When Chun-hyang rejects his order to serve him at night, Governor Byeon sends her to jail. In the mean time, Lee passes the state exam and becomes a special undercover agent of the king. He comes back to where Chun-hyang lives to save her and punishes Governor Byeon

How long is Seong Chun-hyang?

Seong Chun-hyang has a runtime of 144 minutes.