Seong Chun-hyang (1961)
Chun-hyang, the only daughter of an old gisaeng named Wolmae, falls in love with Lee Mong-nyong and promises to marry him. But Lee leaves for Seoul with his father who's an aristocrat, and the new governor, Byeon Hakdo, covets Chun-hyang because she is the most beautiful girl in town. When Chun-hyang rejects his order to serve him at night, Governor Byeon sends her to jail. In the mean time, Lee passes the state exam and becomes a special undercover agent of the king. He comes back to where Chun-hyang lives to save her and punishes Governor Byeon.
Cast
- Choi Eun-hee - Seong Chun-hyang
- Kim Jin-kyu - Lee Mong-nyong
- Do Kum-bong - Hyeong-dan
- Heo Chang-kang - Bang-ja
- Lee Yea-chun - Byun Hakdo
- Han Eun-jin - Weolmae - Chun-hyang's mother
- Seo Wol-yeong - Isato
- Lim Yae-sim - Ma'am
- Choi Sam - Park Dae-bok
- Park Am - King
Screenplay
Themes
Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning, Electric Anticipation of the First Kiss
Keywords
romance, period drama, corrupt official, joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Seong Chun-hyang about?
- Chun-hyang, the only daughter of an old gisaeng named Wolmae, falls in love with Lee Mong-nyong and promises to marry him. But Lee leaves for Seoul with his father who's an aristocrat, and the new governor, Byeon Hakdo, covets Chun-hyang because she is the most beautiful girl in town. When Chun-hyang rejects his order to serve him at night, Governor Byeon sends her to jail. In the mean time, Lee passes the state exam and becomes a special undercover agent of the king. He comes back to where Chun-hyang lives to save her and punishes Governor Byeon.
- Who directed Seong Chun-hyang?
- Seong Chun-hyang was directed by Shin Sang-ok.
- Who stars in Seong Chun-hyang?
- Seong Chun-hyang stars Choi Eun-hee, Kim Jin-kyu, Do Kum-bong, Heo Chang-kang, Lee Yea-chun, Han Eun-jin.
- How long is Seong Chun-hyang?
- Seong Chun-hyang has a runtime of 2h 24m (144 minutes).
- What genre is Seong Chun-hyang?
- Seong Chun-hyang is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Seong Chun-hyang produced?
- Seong Chun-hyang was produced in South Korea.
- What are the themes of Seong Chun-hyang?
- The themes of Seong Chun-hyang include: Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning, Electric Anticipation of the First Kiss.