Hwang Jinyi
| Hwang Jinyi | |
| Hangul | 황진이 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 黃眞伊 |
| Revised Romanization | Hwang Jini |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hwang Chini |
| Gisaeng name | |
| Hangul | 명월 |
| Hanja | 明月 |
| Revised Romanization | Myeong-wol |
| McCune–Reischauer | Myŏngwŏl |
Hwang Jinyi (c. 1520 - c. 1560) was a gisaeng of the Joseon Dynasty who lived during the reign of King Jungjong. Her gisaeng name was Myeongwol (meaning "bright moon"). She was said to be charming, witty, very beautiful, and very smart. Her personal life has inspired movies, a TV series, operas, and many novels. She has become a modern popular cultural icon of Korea.
Related pages
[change | change source]Other websites
[change | change source]- http://100.naver.com/100.nhn?docid=173946[permanent dead link]
- Two sijo attributed to Hwang, translated by Larry Gross
- Hwang Jinyi:Navercast
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