Hwang Jin-yi

A slow, sensual historical romance where a clever courtesan and a principled scholar circle each other in a quiet game of desire and pride.

Directed by

Jeong-gyun Shin

Genres

Romance, Drama

Starring

Jang Sung-won, Shin Yu-ju, Heo Dong-won

Tagline

Joseon's most popular girl Hwang Jini Her sensory and critical game starts now!

Overview

In the middle of the Joseon times, Song-do's gisaeng Jin-yi was skilled in painting and caligraphy. Unlike other gisaengs, she was also intelligent and well educated enough to be called the best out of the Best Three. Byeok Gye-soo is is a scholar who comes down from Hanyang to attend a ball. Unlike his rowdy friends, he has integrity and loves to be around nature. He hears about Jin-yi and his friends get him caught up in a bet that he won't be seduced by her...

How it feels

Romantic, melancholic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, identity, class, betrayal

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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