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Sypnosis:

This story sheds new light on the life of Joseon-era dancer, musician and poet Hwangjini, who made her art blossom even when her love was put to test. The series also depicts the tragic life of a woman who faces hardships due to her social status. The drama drew the spotlight even before its premiere because Hwangjini is portrayed by top actress Ha Ji-won. Meanwhile, Wang Bit-na portrays another prominent dancer of the same era who is jealous of Hwangjini’s artistic talent. The role of nobleman Kim Eun-ho, Hwangjini’s first love who dies because their love turns out unrealistic due to differences in their social status, is played by Chang Keun-seok, while king’s relative Byuk Kye-soo, who becomes addicted to Hwangjini but fails to win her heart, is played by Yoo Tae-jun. Actor Lee Shi-hwan portrays Yi Saeng, an ambivalent character who is neither Hwangjini’s lover nor friend. Kim Young-ae plays the role of dancing girls’ trainer, while Kim Bo-yeon portrays her rival, Mae-hyang. The role of dancer Heon-keum, Hwangjini’s mother who gave birth to her as a result of her belief that love only comes once in a lifetime, is portrayed by Chun Mi-seon.

Source: KBS Global

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Cast:



Ha Ji Won as Hwang Jin Yi, later called Myung Wol (Gisaeng name)
Kim Jae Won as Kim Jung Han
Kim Young Ae as Yim Baek Moo
Wang Bit Na as Bu Yong
Yoo Tae Joon as Byuk Kye Soo
Jang Geun Suk as Kim Eun Ho
Lee In Hye as Gae Ddong, later called Danshim (Gisaeng name)
Lee Shi Hwan as Yi Saeng
Kim Bo Yun as Mae Hyang
Jun Mi Sun as Heon Keum
Kim Young Ae
Shim Eun Kyung as young Hwang Jin Yi
Jo Jae Wan

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