Story
The series is based on the life of Hwang Jin-i, the great Joseon-era poet, musician, dancer, and gisaeng, who lived during the reign of King Jungjong. The difficulties that Hwang experienced due to her social class are a focus of the series. Hwang's first love ends tragically after Kim Eun-ho's parents refuse to accept the relationship due to class differences. As the illegitimate daughter of a kisaeng and a nobleman, Jin-i belongs to a lower class than Eun-ho. Then, Eun ho dies of pneumonia in a futile attempt to elope with Jin-i.
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