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Hwang Jin-i (TV series)
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Hwang Jin-i is a popular, award-winning Korean drama
broadcast on KBS. The series was based on the life and loves of Hwang Jin-i
, a 16th-century kisaeng
(female Korean entertainer). Internationally popular, it was broadcast in South Korea
in late 2006, in the Republic of China
(Taiwan
) and the Philippines
in 2007, and in Japan
beginning in April 2008.
The series was inspired by a renewed interest in kisaeng in South Korea during 2006, and its success drove the entertainment industry to produce more kisaeng-related materials. Lead actress, Ha Ji-won
won KBS' "Best Actress" award for her role in the series.
, the great Joseon
-era poet, musician, dancer, and gisaeng, who lived during the reign of King Jungjong
. The difficulties that Hwang experienced due to her social class are a focus of the series. Hwang's first love ends tragically after Kim Eun-ho's parents refuse to accept the relationship due to class differences. As the illegitimate daughter of a kisaeng and a nobleman, Jin-i belongs to a lower class than Eun-ho. Then, Eun ho dies of pneumonia in a futile attempt to elope with Jin-i.
, Wang Bit Na
and Jang Geun-suk
, the series featured many noted veteran Korean actors, including Kim Young-ae and Kim Bo-yon. The costumes, dances and music in the series were noted for their flamboyance and sensuality. The program's popularity inspired a boom in interest in kisaengs in South Korea. The Hankook Ilbo
reported that dramas, cartoons, musicals and films were produced following the success of Hwang Jin-i.
Korean drama
Korean drama refers to televised dramas, in a miniseries format, produced in the Korean language. Many of these dramas have become popular throughout Asia and have contributed to the general phenomenon of the Korean wave, known as "Hallyu", and also "Drama Fever" in some countries...
broadcast on KBS. The series was based on the life and loves of Hwang Jin-i
Hwang Jin-i
Hwang Jin-i , also known by her gisaeng name Myeongwol , is one of the most famous gisaeng of the Joseon Dynasty who lived during the reign of King Jungjong. She was noted for her exceptional beauty, charming quick wit, and extraordinary intellect...
, a 16th-century kisaeng
Kisaeng
Kisaeng , sometimes called ginyeo , were female Korean official prostitute or entertainers. Kisaeng are artists who work to entertain others, such as the yangbans and kings....
(female Korean entertainer). Internationally popular, it was broadcast in South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
in late 2006, in the Republic of China
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
(Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
) and the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
in 2007, and in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
beginning in April 2008.
The series was inspired by a renewed interest in kisaeng in South Korea during 2006, and its success drove the entertainment industry to produce more kisaeng-related materials. Lead actress, Ha Ji-won
Ha Ji-won
Ha Ji-won was born Jeon Hae-rim on 28 June 1978. She is a South Korean actress. She is also the Grand Prize winner of 2006 KBS Acting Awards for her performance in TV drama Hwang Jin-i.- Career :...
won KBS' "Best Actress" award for her role in the series.
Story
The series is based on the life of Hwang Jin-iHwang Jin-i
Hwang Jin-i , also known by her gisaeng name Myeongwol , is one of the most famous gisaeng of the Joseon Dynasty who lived during the reign of King Jungjong. She was noted for her exceptional beauty, charming quick wit, and extraordinary intellect...
, the great Joseon
Joseon Dynasty
Joseon , was a Korean state founded by Taejo Yi Seong-gye that lasted for approximately five centuries. It was founded in the aftermath of the overthrow of the Goryeo at what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul...
-era poet, musician, dancer, and gisaeng, who lived during the reign of King Jungjong
Jungjong of Joseon
Jungjong of Joseon , born Yi Yeok, ruled during the 16th century in what is now Korea. He succeeded his half-brother, Yeonsangun, because of the latter's tyranical misrule, which culminated in a coup placing Jungjong on the throne.-Jo Gwang-jo's reforms:On the day Yeonsangun was deposed, soldiers...
. The difficulties that Hwang experienced due to her social class are a focus of the series. Hwang's first love ends tragically after Kim Eun-ho's parents refuse to accept the relationship due to class differences. As the illegitimate daughter of a kisaeng and a nobleman, Jin-i belongs to a lower class than Eun-ho. Then, Eun ho dies of pneumonia in a futile attempt to elope with Jin-i.
Cast
- Ha Ji-wonHa Ji-wonHa Ji-won was born Jeon Hae-rim on 28 June 1978. She is a South Korean actress. She is also the Grand Prize winner of 2006 KBS Acting Awards for her performance in TV drama Hwang Jin-i.- Career :...
- Hwang Jin Yi - Wang Bit NaWang Bit NaWang Bit Na is a South Korean actress and a model, most known for playing as Bu-yong in the popular Korean, Hwang Jin-yi drama.She had a major in performing arts of Chungang University.-Personal background:* Height : 170 cm...
- Bu-yong - Yoo Tae-jun - Byuk Kye-soo
- Jang Geun-sukJang Geun-sukJang Keun-Suk is a South Korean actor, singer and model. He is best known for playing the role of band leader Hwang Tae Kyung in the hit 2009 drama You're Beautiful, with Lee Hong Ki, Jung Yong Hwa, Park Shin Hye and Kim Yoo Jin also known as UEE...
- Kim Eun-ho - Kim Boyun - Mae Hyang
- Jun Misun - as Hwang Jin Yi's mother (Hyun Geum)
Background
The shooting schedule for Hwang Jin-i was particularly arduous for a television series, sometimes going on for seven days without break. In addition to such popular younger actors as Ha Ji-wonHa Ji-won
Ha Ji-won was born Jeon Hae-rim on 28 June 1978. She is a South Korean actress. She is also the Grand Prize winner of 2006 KBS Acting Awards for her performance in TV drama Hwang Jin-i.- Career :...
, Wang Bit Na
Wang Bit Na
Wang Bit Na is a South Korean actress and a model, most known for playing as Bu-yong in the popular Korean, Hwang Jin-yi drama.She had a major in performing arts of Chungang University.-Personal background:* Height : 170 cm...
and Jang Geun-suk
Jang Geun-suk
Jang Keun-Suk is a South Korean actor, singer and model. He is best known for playing the role of band leader Hwang Tae Kyung in the hit 2009 drama You're Beautiful, with Lee Hong Ki, Jung Yong Hwa, Park Shin Hye and Kim Yoo Jin also known as UEE...
, the series featured many noted veteran Korean actors, including Kim Young-ae and Kim Bo-yon. The costumes, dances and music in the series were noted for their flamboyance and sensuality. The program's popularity inspired a boom in interest in kisaengs in South Korea. The Hankook Ilbo
Hankook Ilbo
Hankook Ilbo is a vernacular daily newspaper published in Seoul, South Korea. It is a sister paper of The Korea Times. "Hankook" means "Korea" in Korean....
reported that dramas, cartoons, musicals and films were produced following the success of Hwang Jin-i.