Hwang Jin Yi (film)

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Hwang Jin Yi
Poster to Hwang Jin Yi (2007)
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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