Seong Chun-hyang (1961)

Seong Chun-hyang (1961) poster

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.

Director: Shin Sang-ok
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 144 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jeong Yoon-joo
Editing: Young-hee Kim
Production: Shin Films
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko

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.