Hwang Jin Yi

Jun 6, 2007

2h 21m

★ 6.5

The most divine courtesan joseon has ever known.

Overview

Although born a daughter of an aristocratic family, Jin-yi discovers the secret behind her birth and enters into a life in a brothel as a gisaeng.

Genres

Drama

Romance

History

Production Companies

Cine2000

Cinema Service

Siz Entertainment

Hwang Jin Yi Trailers

Cast

Hwang Jin-yi

Song Hye-kyo

Nomi

Yoo Ji-tae

Seo Gyung-deok

Kim Eung-soo

Yi-geum

Jeong Yu-mi

Hee-yeol

Ryu Seung-ryong

Gwiddongi

Oh Tae-kyung

Young Jin-yi

Kim You-jung

Young Nomi

Lee Hyun-woo

Jin-yi's Mother

Ye Su-jeong

Gisaeng

Yoo Chae-mok

Old Woman

Youn Yuh-jung

Jang-deok

Kim Bu-seon

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5.3

Sword In The Moon

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0.0

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King Sukjong assigns Jang Ok-nan, a court lady, as a concubine overnight. Jang plots to drive the current Queen into exile.

7.3

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10.0

A War Diary

Jan 21, 1978

Admiral Lee Sun-shin designs and builds the 'Turtle Ships' in preparation of the Japanese invasion during the Injin War. He is promoted after his victories, but due to his expanding influence and increased popularity in military circles, the king comes to fear him and has him imprisoned. A year later, the Japanese navy attempts another invasion and the king is required to enter the prison and beg the admiral's assistance.

5.7

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Seongjong who history remembers, earns a reputation for appreciating the motto 'making the people feel comfortable and putting political affairs right'. He is known as the king who led his country in the most peaceful and steady way during the Joseon times. However, was Seongjong really a wise king? Seongjong was enthroned by Queen Jeong-hee, Queen In-soo, Han Myeong-hoi and his supporters. The 13-year-old king made 73 of his supporters his retainers! Numerous noblemen were happy that he became king. However, some of his people had to cry blood because he became the king. "Is this country run by phantoms like you My Lord?" Seongjong, the puppet who dreamt of a reign of peace, wishes to behead the king who dominates the people!

7.2

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Late 18th-century Joseon dynasty. The King is beleaguered and surrounded by traitors of the ruling elite. They plan to assassinate and replace him with a puppet. But the King has some aces up his sleeve that may help him defeat them all.

7.4

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7.7

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0.0

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No overview available.

7.0

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4.7

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7.0

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8.0

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7.0

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