This story is about the life of Joseon dancer, musician and poet, Hwang Jin Yi, who seeks perfection in her art relentlessly and the hardship facing women due to their lowly social status.
Hwang Jin Yi, a famous 16th century Gisaeng, is the most legendary courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty. She was noted for her exceptional beauty, charming quick-wit and extraordinary intellect. The movie sheds new light on the life of Hwang Jin Yi, who made her art blossom even when her love was put to test. It also depicts the tragic life of Hwang who faces hardship due to her social status
Hwang Jin Yi, a famous 16th century Gisaeng, is the most legendary courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty. She was noted for her exceptional beauty, charming quick-wit and extraordinary intellect. The movie sheds new light on the life of Hwang Jin Yi, who made her art blossom even when her love was put to test. It also depicts the tragic life of Hwang who faces hardship due to her social status
Kim Boong Do is a scholar who had supported the reinstatement of Queen In Hyun when Jang Hee Bin's schemes resulted in her being deposed and replaced as King Suk Jong's queen consort. He travels 300 years into the future of modern Seoul and meets Choi Hee Jin, a no-name actress who is expecting a career renaissance through her role as Queen In Hyun in a TV drama
Before actor Ryu Seung Ryong became popular with Miracle Cell No. 7 and Kingdom Netflix series. I have seen his great performances as a villain in these two shows that has a gisaeng as an important character.
(Bonus: As a result, while most people are surprised that the kind but imprisoned father in Miracle Cell 7 is the same guy in Kingdom, I am actually surprised that he could pull off a kind character in Miracle Cell 7 after seeing his villainy in these 2 shows).
These are the similarities of the 2 shows:
1. Both shows have a gisaeng as an important character (though the gisaeng in Painter of the Wind is not the main character)
2. Both gisaengs are beautiful and is the most desirable gisaeng in the land
3. The main villain in both shows is a much older official played very well by actor Ryu Seung Ryong, who lusts after the gisaeng. He was able to own the gisaeng as a property.
4. Because the gisaeng loves another "man", Ryu Seung Ryong's character wants to get rid of that "man".
5. The "man" the gisaeng loves in both shows are very talented in their own field (the one in Painter of the Wind is good at painting, the one is Hwang Jin Yi is good in martial arts)
(Bonus: As a result, while most people are surprised that the kind but imprisoned father in Miracle Cell 7 is the same guy in Kingdom, I am actually surprised that he could pull off a kind character in Miracle Cell 7 after seeing his villainy in these 2 shows).
These are the similarities of the 2 shows:
1. Both shows have a gisaeng as an important character (though the gisaeng in Painter of the Wind is not the main character)
2. Both gisaengs are beautiful and is the most desirable gisaeng in the land
3. The main villain in both shows is a much older official played very well by actor Ryu Seung Ryong, who lusts after the gisaeng. He was able to own the gisaeng as a property.
4. Because the gisaeng loves another "man", Ryu Seung Ryong's character wants to get rid of that "man".
5. The "man" the gisaeng loves in both shows are very talented in their own field (the one in Painter of the Wind is good at painting, the one is Hwang Jin Yi is good in martial arts)
Set in 1398. Kim Min Jae is the supreme commander of the Joseon Dynasty. He falls in love for the first time and for that woman he takes risks.
Yi Bang Won is the King’s son. He helped his father set up the Joseon Dynasty era, but he was not picked as the Crown Prince. He still holds ambitions of becoming the King one day.
Jin is Kim Min Jae’s son and the King’s son-in-law. Due to his position as the King’s son-in-law, he is unable to take part in politics and only seeks out pleasure.
Yi Bang Won is the King’s son. He helped his father set up the Joseon Dynasty era, but he was not picked as the Crown Prince. He still holds ambitions of becoming the King one day.
Jin is Kim Min Jae’s son and the King’s son-in-law. Due to his position as the King’s son-in-law, he is unable to take part in politics and only seeks out pleasure.
Wang Won’s father is the king of Goryeo while his mother is the Yuan emperor’s daughter. He was born with many gifts as he has good looks, the wisdom of a snake, and a magnetic personality that draws people to him. But behind his gentle, virtuous demeanor, he has ambitions to conquer other lands. He has a faithful friend named Rin, who is a royal cousin and comrade with the same ambitions as he does. Then Wang Won has an encounter with a young woman named, San. San was someone that he recalled having met when he was a child and was lodged in his mind ever since. Wang Won sees how bright and confident San is and befriends her as well. But this friendship plants the seeds of tragedy. San’s beauty mesmerizes both Won and Rin and their seemingly strong bond start to fray over one woman
In 1867, Sin Jae Hyo leads the Dongrijungsa, which teaches pansori (traditional Korean musical storytelling). A young girl, Chae Seon, who wants to perform pansori, appears in front of him. Chae Seon has dreamed of performing pansori since she first heard Sin Jae Hyo perform when she was little, but Sin Jae Hyo turns her down because women are not allowed to perform pansori. Chae Seon then disguises herself as a man and enters the Dongrijungsa to learn pansori, but Sin Jae Hyo doesn’t accept her as his student. One day, he hears Daewongun, the most powerful man in Joseon and the father of the King, is going to hold a national competition of pansori performers known as “Naksungyeon”. Sin Jae Hyo decides to teach Chae Seon, who has a true voice to perform “Chunhyangga". If anyone finds out that Chae Seon is a woman, Sin Jae Hyo and Chae Seon will both face death.
Set in the fictional country of Dongbangguk. Hwa Ri is youngest princess of the royal family. She grew up with an independent mindset. When she reaches the age to marry, she decides to find her husband by herself. She comes out of the palace to meet her suitors. She also tries to find the person who painted her face as the main female character in a series of erotic chunhwa paintings.
Meanwhile, Choi Hwan is first on the list of potential husbands for Princess Hwa Ri. He is the wealthiest merchant and possesses a handsome appearance. He looks like a man who enjoys women and money, but he seems to hide a secret
Meanwhile, Choi Hwan is first on the list of potential husbands for Princess Hwa Ri. He is the wealthiest merchant and possesses a handsome appearance. He looks like a man who enjoys women and money, but he seems to hide a secret
Hwang Jin Yi, a famous 16th century Gisaeng, is the most legendary courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty. She was noted for her exceptional beauty, charming quick-wit and extraordinary intellect. The movie sheds new light on the life of Hwang Jin Yi, who made her art blossom even when her love was put to test. It also depicts the tragic life of Hwang who faces hardship due to her social status
Hwang Jin Yi, a famous 16th century Gisaeng, is the most legendary courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty. She was noted for her exceptional beauty, charming quick-wit and extraordinary intellect. The movie sheds new light on the life of Hwang Jin Yi, who made her art blossom even when her love was put to test. It also depicts the tragic life of Hwang who faces hardship due to her social status
Hwang Jin Yi, a famous 16th century Gisaeng, is the most legendary courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty. She was noted for her exceptional beauty, charming quick-wit and extraordinary intellect. The movie sheds new light on the life of Hwang Jin Yi, who made her art blossom even when her love was put to test. It also depicts the tragic life of Hwang who faces hardship due to her social status
Hwang Jin Yi, a famous 16th century Gisaeng, is the most legendary courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty. She was noted for her exceptional beauty, charming quick-wit and extraordinary intellect. The movie sheds new light on the life of Hwang Jin Yi, who made her art blossom even when her love was put to test. It also depicts the tragic life of Hwang who faces hardship due to her social status
