Hwang Jin Yi (1986)
Overview
Magistrate Hwang's daughter Jin-yi, is jilted before her wedding because a shoe maker was smitten with her and commits suicide. Jin-yi becomes a courtesan, and becomes famous for her wits and beauty. She falls for Byuk Kye-su, but he's chosen to be an envoy to a far off kingdom. When he leaves she feels so betrayed she takes to a life of wandering. She meets Lee Saeng, a destitute scholar, and stays with him until she discovers he's going to sell her to a group of itinerate clowns. Instead, she joins them willingly.
Cast
Chang Mi-hee
Hwang Jin-yi
Shin Il-ryong
Byuk Kye-su
Ahn Sung-ki
Gat Ba-chi
Jeon Moo-song
Yi-saeng
Park Am
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