Title: New Tales of Gisaeng
Genre: Romance
Broadcast period: 2011-Jan-23 to 2011-Jul-10
Episodes: 50
Synopsis
Gisaeng have a strong sense of tradition and pride...
During the Japanese occupation, they were mistreated as courtesans and their culture, as well as themselves, disappeared into history…
Coming from the lowest class and being a woman, their activities were suppressed since the beginning of the Joseon Dynasty. Despite wherever they may have come from, they were recognized as pioneers of traditional arts, successors of female literature and companions to social leaders. Furthermore, they were supportive of their nation during times of war and were strong activists, as well as great thinkers.
Assuming a Gisaeng house of sophisticated women with artistic skill still exists, serving only VVIP guests, this drama tries to shed a new light for the forgotten role and cultural pride of the Gisaeng once again.
Cast
Im, Soo hyang – Dan, Sa-ran
Sung Hoon – Ah, Da-mo
Han, Hae rin – Geum ra-ra
Bak, Ok Dam – Dan, Gong-ju
Jeon, Ji Hoo – Son, Ja