Hwang Jini (TV Series)

Hwang Jini (TV Series)

Hwang Jin-i (황진이) is a popular, award-winning Korean drama broadcast on KBS. The series was based on the life and loves of Hwang Jin-i, a 16th-century kisaeng (female Korean entertainer). Internationally popular, it was broadcast in South Korea in late 2006, in the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Philippines in 2007, and in Japan beginning in April 2008. It was also shown in Singapore on Channel U and also shown in Malaysia in 2007 The series was inspired by a renewed interest in kisaeng in South Korea during 2006, and its success drove the entertainment industry to produce more kisaeng-related materials. Lead actress, Ha Ji-won won KBS' "Best Actress" award for her role in the series.