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Hwang Jini

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Korean gisaeng, poet, dancer and philosopher (1506-1544)

WritersLived 1506 to 1544 · aged 38
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Hwang Chini, also spelled Hwang Jini, was one of the most famous kisaeng of the Joseon period. She was also known by her kisaeng name Myŏngwŏl. She lived during the reign of King Jungjong. She was noted for her exceptional beauty, charming quick wit, extraordinary intellect, and her assertive and independent nature.

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Hwang Chini, also spelled Hwang Jini, was one of the most famous kisaeng of the Joseon period. She was also known by her kisaeng name Myŏngwŏl. She lived during the reign of King Jungjong. She was noted for her exceptional beauty, charming quick wit, extraordinary intellect, and her assertive and independent nature. She has become an almost myth-like figure in modern Korea, inspiring novels, operas, films, and television series.

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deceased
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Lived 1506 to 1544 · aged 38
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25 languages

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