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Chunhyang

Chunhyang

Her spirit became inspiration, Her name became legend.

20006.52h 17m

Overview

A courtesan's daughter's fidelity to her husband, the governor's son, is tested when he and his family leave for Seoul and the new governor attempts to possess her.

Directed by Im Kwon-taek
Written by Sang-hyun Cho, Hye-yun Kang, Kim Myung-gon
Produced by Lee Tae-won
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Top Cast

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Hyo-jeong Lee

Chunhyang Sung

Cho Seung-woo

Cho Seung-woo

Mongryong Lee

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Kim Sung-nyeo

Wolmae

H

Hak-young Kim

Pangja

Lee Jeong-heon

Lee Jeong-heon

Gov. Byun Hakdo

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Choi Jin-yeong

Gov. Lee

Lee Hae-eun

Lee Hae-eun

Hyangdan

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Hong Kyeong-yeon

Kisaeng Leader

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Sang-hyun Cho

Pansori Singer

M

Myung-hwan Kim

Pansori Drummer

Themes & Keywords

joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

About Chunhyang

Chunhyang is a drama, romance film released in 2000 exploring themes of joseon dynasty (1392–1910). Directed by Im Kwon-taek, it stars Hyo-jeong Lee, Cho Seung-woo, Kim Sung-nyeo. A courtesan's daughter's fidelity to her husband, the governor's son, is tested when he and his family leave for Seoul and the new governor attempts to possess her.

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