Uhwudong

Uhwudong (, c. 1430 - October 18 1480), also written as Eoudong or Eowudong, was a Korean Joseon Dynasty gisaeng, writer, poet, and dancer. She lived during the reign of King Yejong and King Seongjong. She was also called Eeulwudong.

famous for divorced from royal family wife. 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 is one of Koreas modern popular cultural icons.

 Popular culture 
In the late 20th century, Uhwudong's story was of interest in both North Korea and South Korea. There are books, movies and operas about her.

In late 1985, a movie Eoudong was released. It starred Lee Bo-hee in the title role. Another movie, Kim Mun-hee, was released on May 23, 1987. In 2007, KBS released a TV series entitled King and I starring Kim Sa-rang.

 Related pages 
 Shin Saimdang
 Yu Gamdong
 Heo Chohui
 Hwang Jinyi

 Other websites 
 Uhwudong at naver.com 
 Uhwudong at daum.net 
 Uhwudong: Korean historical persons information  

Category:Korean dancers
Category:Korean painters
Category:Korean writers
Category:1430s births
Category:1480 deaths
Category:Korean poets