Hwang Jinyi

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.

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 Other websites 
 http://100.naver.com/100.nhn?docid=173946
 Two sijo attributed to Hwang, translated by Larry Gross 
 Hwang Jinyi:Navercast

Category:Korean dancers
Category:Korean writers
Category:1520 births
Category:1560 deaths
Category:Korean poets