황진이 (1986)

Title: Hwang Jin Yi

Original Title: 황진이

Release Date: 1986-09-18

Status: Released

Rating: 5.2/10 (from 5 votes)

Language: KO

Genres: Romance, Drama

Production Companies: Dong-a Export

Magistrate Hwang's daughter Jin-yi, is jilted before her wedding because a shoe maker was smitten with her and commits suicide. Jin-yi becomes a courtesan, and becomes famous for her wits and beauty. She falls for Byuk Kye-su, but he's chosen to be an envoy to a far off kingdom. When he leaves she feels so betrayed she takes to a life of wandering. She meets Lee Saeng, a destitute scholar, and stays with him until she discovers he's going to sell her to a group of itinerate clowns. Instead, she joins them willingly.