Hwang Jini

Hwang Jini

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Korean kisaeng (1506–1567)

About Hwang Jini

Hwang Chini, also spelled Hwang Jini, was one of the most famous kisaeng of the Joseon period. She was also known by her kisaeng name Myŏngwŏl. She lived during the reign of King Jungjong. She was noted for her exceptional beauty, charming quick wit, extraordinary intellect, and her assertive and independent nature. She has become an almost myth-like figure in modern Korea, inspiring novels, operas, films, and television series.

Notable works:

Hwang Jini & Other Courtesan Poets from the Last Korean Dynasty

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