Hwang Jin Yi (film)

Hwang Jin Yi (film)

Infobox Korean Film
name = Hwang Jin Yi


caption = Poster to "Hwang Jin Yi" (2007)
director = Chang Yoon-hyun
producer = Lee Chun-yeon
Jo Seong-won
writer = Kim Hyeong-jeong
starring = Song Hye-kyo
Yoo Ji-tae
cinematography = Choi Young-taek
editing = Nam Na-young
distributor = Cine-2000
music = Weon II
released = June 6, 2007
runtime = 141 minutes
country = South Korea
language = Korean
website =
amg_id =
imdb_id = 1059200
hangul = 황진이
hanja =
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"Hwang Jin Yi" (황진이) is a 2007 South Korean film based on the life of Joseon-era kisaeng Hwang Jin-i, starring Song Hye-kyo in the title role.

Plot summary

The story follows Hwang Jin Yi, a kisaeng who lived in 16th century Korea. Hwang Jin-Yi was a beautiful, talented and intelligent young woman who was able to read and write well, but because she was an illegitimate child, she had no other recourse but to become a kisaeng where she used her position to gain favor with the noble classes.

Cast

* Song Hye-kyo ... Hwang Jin Yi
* Yoo Ji-tae ... Nomi

Box office performance

"Hwang Jin-yi" did poorly at the box office, barely grossing $2.5 M. However, it was awaited by many before its release due to the star power of Song Hye-kyo, and many expected the film to be a great success.


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