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- The life of the famous gisaeng (female entertainer), Hwang Jin Yi, who lived in 16th century Korea.
- This story is about the life of Joseon-era dancer, musician and poet, Hwang Jin Yi, who seeks perfection in her art relentlessly and the hardship facing women due to their lowly social status.
- 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.
- Based on the true story of the life of kisaeng Hwang Jin-yi who was influential in the spread of Buddhism through her relationship with the monk Jin Jok. She also created many now-classic songs and poems well known in east Asia.