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Hwang Jinyi

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Hwang Jinyi
Hangul
황진이
Hanja
Hoàng chân y
Revised RomanizationHwang Jini
McCune–ReischauerHwang Chini
Gisaeng name
Hangul
명월
Hanja
Minh nguyệt
Revised RomanizationMyeong-wol
McCune–ReischauerMyŏngwŏl

Hwang Jinyi(c.1520 - c. 1560) was agisaengof theJoseon Dynastywho lived during the reign ofKing Jungjong.Hergisaengname wasMyeongwol(meaning "bright moon" ). 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 has become a modern popularcultural iconofKorea.

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