Hwang Jini (TV series)
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| Genre | Korean drama |
| Written by | Yoon Sun-joo Kim Chul-kyu |
| Starring | Ha Ji-won |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Language(s) | Korean |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | KBS |
| Original run | October 11, 2006 – December 28, 2006 |
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Hwang Jin-i (황진이) is a popular, award-winning[1] Korean drama broadcast on KBS. The series was based on the life and loves of Hwang Jin-i, a 16th-century kisaeng (female Korean entertainer). Internationally popular, it was broadcast in South Korea in late 2006,[2] in the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Philippines in 2007,[3] and in Japan beginning in April 2008.[4] The series was inspired by a renewed interest in kisaeng in South Korea during 2006, and its success drove the entertainment industry to produce more kisaeng-related materials.[5] Lead actress, Ha Ji-won won KBS' "Best Actress" award for her role in the series.[1]
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[edit] Story
The series is based on the life of Hwang Jin-i, the great Joseon-era poet, musician, dancer, and gisaeng, who lived during the reign of King Jungjong. The difficulties that Hwang experienced due to her social class are a focus of the series. Hwang's first love ends tragically after Kim Eun-ho's parents refuse to accept the relationship due to class differences. As the illegitimate daughter of a kisaeng and a nobleman, Jin-i belongs to a lower class than Eun-ho. Then, Eun ho dies of pneumonia in a futile attempt to elope with Jin-i.[2]
[edit] Cast
- Ha Ji-won - Hwang Jin Yi
- Wang Bit Na - Bu-yong
- Yoo Tae-jun - Byuk Kye-soo
- Jang Geun-suk - Kim Eun-ho[2]
- Kim Boyun - Mae Hyang
- Jun Misun - as Hwang Jin Yi's mother (Hyun Geum)
- Shim Eun-kyung - as young Hwang Jin Yi
[edit] Background
The shooting schedule for Hwang Jin-i was particularly arduous for a television series, sometimes going on for seven days without break.[1] In addition to such popular younger actors as Ha Ji-won, Wang Bit Na and Jang Geun-suk, the series featured many noted veteran Korean actors, including Kim Young-ae and Kim Bo-yon.[1] The costumes, dances and music in the series were noted for their flamboyance and sensuality.[1] The program's popularity inspired a boom in interest in kisaengs in South Korea. The Hankook Ilbo reported that dramas, cartoons, musicals and films were produced following the success of Hwang Jin-i.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f Chung, Ah-young (2007-01-01). "Broadcasters Award Top-Rated Dramas". Hankook Ilbo. Archived from the original on 2007-01-09. http://web.archive.org/web/20070109175008/http://times.hankooki.com/lpage/culture/200701/kt2007010119430011700.htm. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
- ^ a b c "Hwang Jini TV Series (2006)". www.asiandb.com. http://www.asiandb.com/browse/movie_detail.pfm?code=6172. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
- ^ "'Gisaeng' serve as role model for women, Ha says". The China Post. 2007-10-17. http://www.chinapost.com.tw/art/2007/10/17/126996/Gisaeng'-serve.htm. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
- ^ "KBS TV Drama "Hwangjinyi" to Air in Japan". kbs.co.kr. 2008-01-30. http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1504722_11858.html. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
- ^ "Flowering of the feminine". The Age. 2007-01-11. http://www.theage.com.au/news/tv--radio/flowering-of-the-feminine/2007/01/10/1168104990027.html. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
[edit] Bibliography
- "Hwang Jini TV Series (2006)". www.asiandb.com. http://www.asiandb.com/browse/movie_detail.pfm?code=6172. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
- "Hwang Jin-i". www.koreanwiz.org. http://www.koreanwiz.org/at/drama-hwangjini.html. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
- "KBS TV Drama "Hwangjinyi" to Air in Japan". kbs.co.kr. 2008-01-30. http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1504722_11858.html. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
- "Koreans embrace gisaeng; TV show seizes on cultural craze". Chicago Tribune. 2007-01-01.
- Yu, Sook (2007-05-24). "송혜교의 고고함 vs 하지원의 열정, '황진이'의 두 모습" (in Korean). Hankook Ilbo. http://news.hankooki.com/lpage/culture/200705/h2007052417510584220.htm. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
- "요염한 기생 '황진이'로 변신한 하지원: 드라마 '황진이' 포스터 촬영현장 하지원 인터뷰" (in Korean). Chosun Ilbo. 2006-09-22. http://www.chosun.com/se/news/200609/200609220344.html. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
