Hwang Jin Yi
황진이
Synopsis
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.
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Hwang Jin-yi (황진이) (1986) BLU-RAY TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-10
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bae Chang-ho
- Screenplay & Story
- Choi In-ho
- Original Score
- Lee Seong-jae
- Original Title
- 황진이
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Dong-a Export
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bae Chang-ho
Choi In-ho
Lee Seong-jae
Jung Il-sung
Kim Hyun
Lee Woo-Suk
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Woo-Suk
Producer
Choi In-ho
Writer
Jung Il-sung
Director of Photography
Bae Chang-ho
Director
Kim Hyun
Editor
Lee Myung-soo
Production Design
Lee Seong-jae
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hwang Jin Yi
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What is Hwang Jin Yi about?
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.
Who directed Hwang Jin Yi?
Hwang Jin Yi was directed by Bae Chang-ho.
Who stars in Hwang Jin Yi?
The principal cast of Hwang Jin Yi includes Chang Mi-hee, Shin Il-ryong, Ahn Sung-ki, Jeon Moo-song, Kim Yun-gyeong.
When was Hwang Jin Yi released and how long is it?
Hwang Jin Yi was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Hwang Jin Yi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hwang Jin Yi was composed by Lee Seong-jae.