|
Hwang Jini
Hwang Jini or Hwang Jin-Yi (; 1506 – 1560), also known by her gisaeng name Myeongwol ("bright moon", ), was one of the most famous gisaeng of the Joseon Dynasty. 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. A crater on Venus, Hwangcini, is named after her. Life She was born to the daughter of a scribe called Jeon Hyun Geum and a politician's son who went by the name Hwang. The story goes that her parents met while her mother was doing laundry, but the two could not get married and she became the illegitimate daughter of Hwang. She was known for her beauty and her bold personality. As Hwang Jini grew older, many men wanted to marry her. According to legend, one day a coffin was passing in front of her house, but the coffin stoppe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kisaeng
Kisaeng (Hangul: 기생, Hanja: 妓生, RR: ''Gisaeng''), also called ginyeo (Hangul: 기녀, Hanja: 妓女), were women from outcast or slave families who were trained to be courtesans, providing artistic entertainment and conversation to men of upper class. First appearing in Goryeo, were the government's legal entertainers, required to perform various functions for the state. Many were employed at court, but they were also spread throughout the country. They were carefully trained and frequently accomplished in the fine arts, poetry, and prose, and although they were of low social class, they were respected as educated artists. Aside from entertainment, their roles included medical care and needlework. play an important role in Korean conceptions of the traditional culture of the Joseon. Although the names of most real have been forgotten, a few are remembered for an outstanding attribute, such as skill or loyalty. The most famous of these is the 16th century Hwang Jini. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeon Gyeong-rin
Jon Kyongnin is a Korean author best known for her poetry on the theme of sexuality. Life Jon Kyongnin was born in 1962 and earned her degree in German Literature from Kyungnam University in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do. She debuted in 1995 when her novella ''Desert Moon'' (Samagui dal) was chosen for the New Spring Literary Contest sponsored by The Dong-a Ilbo."Jeon Geyong-rin" LTI Korea Datasheet available at LTI Korea Library or online at: http://klti.or.kr/ke_04_03_011.do# Work Women's sexuality is the central focus of Jon Kyongnin's works. Her narratives are structured to indirectly reveal the sexual problems concealed and suppressed by their narrators. ''Once in a Lifetime Day'' (Nae saenge kkok haruppunil tteukbyeolhan nal) is a tale of infidelity that expresses female psychology regarding sex and sexual desire with blunt honesty. Another characteristic of Jeon's novels is pessimism towards life. While maintaining a psychological distance from their difficult or munda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Secret Agent
''Royal Secret Agent'' () is a South Korean historical comedy, detective television series. The series is directed by Kim Jung-min and stars Kim Myung-soo, Kwon Nara, Lee Tae-hwan, Lee Yi-kyung, and Jo Soo-min. Written by Kang Min-sun and Park Sung-hoon the series is about a government position in Joseon dynasty known as Secret royal inspector, who monitors corrupt government officials while remaining undercover. It aired on KBS2 every Monday and Tuesday at 21:30 ( KST) from December 21, 2020 to February 9, 2021. Synopsis Set in the era of Joseon dynasty the series revolves around Sung Yi-gyum (Kim Myung-soo), a state examination top scorer who works in the administrative and research department of the government office. He is caught gambling and as punishment, he is re-assigned to a new position as a secret royal inspector to investigate the corrupt practices of public officers. Yi-gyum carries out his new job with the help of Hong Da-in (Kwon Nara), a female inspector, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwon Na-ra
Kwon Na-ra () (changed her name legally to Kwon Ah-yoon (), known by her birth name Nara), is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as one of the original members of the South Korean girl group Hello Venus. Career Beginnings and acting debut Nara became an acting trainee for Fantagio Entertainment when she was in middle school. She joined the girl group Hello Venus as a founding member where she went by the stage name "Nara". They debuted on May 9, 2012, with the mini-album ''Venus'', which contained four tracks. The single "Venus" reached number 35 on the Gaon chart. Aside from her group activities, Nara appeared as a cameo role as a stewardess on the 20th episode of the SBS drama ''Take Care of Us, Captain'' with fellow Hello Venus member, Yooyoung. 2017–present: Rise in popularity and lead roles In 2017, Nara played her first major acting role in SBS's romantic comedy drama ''Suspicious Partner''. In 2018, Nara starred tvN's melodrama ''My Mister'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwang Jin Yi (film)
''Hwang Jin Yi'' () is a 2007 South Korean biographical drama film directed by Chang Yoon-hyun. Based on Hong Seok-jung's 2002 novel ''Hwangjini'' (which won the Manhae Prize for Literature in 2004), the film is about the life of Hwang Jin-yi, the most famous courtesan (or "gisaeng") in Korean history, starring Song Hye-kyo in the title role. Plot Raised as an aristocrat in 16th century Joseon, an era when class status dictated one's destiny, Hwang Jin-yi discovers a shocking secret about her birth: she was born illegitimate. She therefore belongs to the lower class, and has no recourse but to give up her aristocratic status. Before embarking on the life of a gisaeng, she decides to give up her virginity to a man of her own choosing, and spends her first night with Nomi, a long-time family servant, whom she is aware loves her deeply. As a gisaeng, Jin-yi becomes celebrated for her legendary beauty, wit, and talents in singing, dancing and poetry. But although she is surrounded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Yoo-jung
Kim Yoo-jung (; born September 22, 1999) is a South Korean actress. She debuted as a model for a confectionery brand at the age of four. After her acting debut in 2003, she became one of the best known child actresses in Korea since then, after gaining public attention for starring in television series '' Dong Yi ''(2010), '' Moon Embracing the Sun'' (2012), ''May Queen'' (2012), '' Golden Rainbow'' (2013), ''Secret Door'' (2014) and ''Angry Mom'' (2015). She also starred in the films '' Commitment'' (2013), and '' Circle of Atonement'' (2015). She was nominated Best New Actress in Blue Dragon Film Awards for playing Kim Hwa-yeon in ''Thread of Lies'' (2014). She hosted music show '' Inkigayo'' from November 2014 to April 2016. She took on her first leading role in historical romance drama ''Love in the Moonlight'' (2016) and starred in romantic comedy film '' Because I Love You'' (2017), television drama ''Clean with Passion for Now'' (2018), '' Backstreet Rookie'' (2020), m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Song Hye-kyo
Song Hye-kyo (; born November 22, 1981) is a South Korean actress. She gained international popularity through her leading roles in the television dramas ''Autumn in My Heart'' (2000), '' All In'' (2003), ''Full House'' (2004), ''That Winter, the Wind Blows'' (2013), '' Descendants of the Sun'' (2016), ''Encounter'' (2018), ''Now, We Are Breaking Up'' (2021). Her film work includes '' Hwang Jin Yi'' (2007), '' The Grandmaster'' (2013), ''My Brilliant Life'' (2014), and '' The Queens'' (2015). In 2017, Song Hye-kyo ranked 7th in ''Forbes'' magazine's Korea Power Celebrity list, and 6th in 2018. She is referred to as one of "The Troika," along with Kim Tae-hee and Jun Ji-hyun, collectively known by the blend word "Tae-Hye-Ji". The success of Song's television dramas internationally established her as a top Hallyu star. Early life and education When Song was born, she was so ill that her parents and doctors thought that she would not survive. Upon her recovery, Song's parents reg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwang Jini (TV Series)
''Hwang Jini'' () is a Korean drama broadcast on KBS2 in 2006. The series was based on the tumultuous life of Hwang Jini, who lived in 16th-century Joseon and became the most famous gisaeng in Korean history. Lead actress Song Hye Kyo won the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the 2006 KBS Drama Awards for her performance. The series was popular in the ratings, giving rise to a boom in gisaeng-themed entertainment—musicals, TV dramas, films, even cartoons. Synopsis Hwang Jini is the illegitimate child of a nobleman and Hyun Geum, a blind gisaeng. A gisaeng is a singer, dancer and hostess who lives a life catering to the whims of the yangban elite. Fearing that her young daughter will follow in her footsteps and determined that she should become more than a mere plaything for men, Hyun Geum sends Jini to a remote mountain temple to be cared for by an old monk. But one day, the seven-year-old Jini slips away from the temple and comes across a gisaeng performance, and is drawn to her destiny ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KBS2
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters. KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, and multiple Internet-exclusive services. Its flagship terrestrial television stations KBS1 broadcasts on channel 9, while KBS1 sister channel KBS2, an entertainment oriented network, broadcasts on channel 7. KBS also operates the international service KBS World, which provides television, radio, and online services in twelve different languages. History Early radio broadcasts The KBS began as Keijo Broadcasting Station (경성방송국, 京城放送局) with call sign JODK, established by the Governor-General of Korea on 16 February 1927. It became the in 1932. After Korea was liberated from Japanese rule at the end of World War II, this second radio station started using the call sign HLKA in 1947 after the Republic of Korea was grant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shim Eun-kyung
Shim Eun-kyung (born May 31, 1994) is a South Korean actress. She has starred in the box office hits '' Sunny'' (2011), ''Miss Granny'' (2014) and ''Fabricated City'' (2017), as well as television series ''Naeil's Cantabile'' (2014). In 2020, she became the first Korean to win Best Actress at the Japanese Academy Awards (Japan's equivalent of the Oscars). Career Shim made her acting debut at age 9 in the 2004 TV series ''The Woman Who Wants to Marry'', and subsequently made a career as one of the best child actresses of her generation. She first gained attention for her role as a sexually abused girl in the horror fairytale ''Hansel and Gretel'', and also starred in TV series such as ''Hwang Jini'', '' The Legend'', ''Women of the Sun'', and ''The Great Merchant''; critics say at times she even outshined her adult counterparts. In 2011, she successfully transitioned to a lead actress via the retro dramedy '' Sunny'', which tells the story of seven women, crosscutting between th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ha Ji-won
Jeon Hae-rim (; born 28 June 1978), better known by her stage name Ha Ji-won () is a South Korean actress. She is best known for the historical dramas '' Damo'' (2003), ''Hwang Jini'' (2006), and '' Empress Ki'' (2013), as well as the melodrama ''Something Happened in Bali'' (2004), the romantic comedy series '' Secret Garden'' (2010), ''The King 2 Hearts'' (2012) and the medical drama ''Hospital Ship'' (2017). She has starred in several films and television series, and is one of South Korea's most sought after and critically acclaimed actresses, particularly known for her versatility in pulling off roles in various genres such as action, comedy, horror, drama, sports and medical., translated to English at , translated to English at Early life and education Jeon Hae-rim was scouted by an agency when she was a senior high school student. The actress stated, "Ever since I was a little kid, I dreamed of becoming an actress. When I was a senior in high school, an agency contacte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
.jpg "Click for more on -> Song Hye-kyo")
_한국방송공사_(5481447848).jpg "Click for more on -> KBS2")
