Hwang Jini

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Hwang Jini (Korean: 황진이; Hanja: 黃眞伊; 1506–1567), also spelled Hwang Chini, was one of the most famous kisaeng of the Joseon period. She was also known by her kisaeng name Myŏngwŏl (명월; 明月). She lived during the reign of King Jungjong. She was noted for her exceptional beauty, charming quick wit, extraordinary intellect, and her assertive and independent nature. She has become an almost-mythic figure in modern Korea, inspiring novels, operas, films, and television series. A crater on Venus, Hwangcini, is named after her.

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