Hwang Jin Yi (film)
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| Hwang Jin Yi | |
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 Poster to Hwang Jin Yi (2007) |
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| Directed by | Chang Yoon-hyun |
| Produced by | Lee Chun-yeon Jo Seong-won |
| Written by | Kim Hyeong-jeong |
| Starring | Song Hye-kyo Yoo Ji-tae |
| Music by | Weon II |
| Cinematography | Choi Young-taek |
| Editing by | Nam Na-young |
| Distributed by | Cine-2000 |
| Release date(s) | June 6, 2007 |
| Running time | 141 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| IMDb profile | |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 황진이 |
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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Cast
- Song Hye-kyo ... Hwang Jin Yi
- Yoo Ji-tae ... Nomi
[edit] 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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