DRAMA MANIAC

• Ha Ji Won as Hwang Jin Yi
• Kim Jae Won as Kim Jung Han
• Kim Young Ae as Yim Baek Moo
• Wang Bit Na as Bu Yong
• Yoo Tae Joon as Byuk Kye Soo
• Jang Geun Suk as Kim Eun Ho
• Ji Jin Hee
• Lee In Hye as Gae Ddong, later called Danshim(Gisaeng name)
• Lee Shi Hwan as Yi Saeng
• Kim Bo Yeon as Mae Hyang
• Jun Mi Sun as Heon Keum

The story of Hwang Jin Yi, the famous 16th century Gisaeng.

This story sheds new light on the life of Joseon-era dancer, musician and poet Hwang Jin Yi, who made her art blossom even when her love was put to test. The series also depicts the tragic life of a woman who faces hardships due to her social status. The drama drew the spotlight even before its premiere because Hwang Jin Yi is portrayed by top actress Ha Ji Won. Meanwhile, Wang Bit Na portrays another prominent dancer of the same era who is jealous of Hwang Jin Yi’s artistic talent. The role of nobleman Kim Eun Ho, Hwang Jin Yi’s first love who dies because their love turns out unrealistic due to differences in their social status, is played by Jang Geun Suk, while king’s relative Byuk Kye Soo, who becomes addicted to Hwang Jin Yi but fails to win her heart, is played by Yoo Tae Jun. Actor Lee Shi Hwan portrays Yi Saeng, an ambivalent character who is neither Hwang Jin Yi’s lover nor friend. Kim Young Ae plays the role of dancing girls’ trainer, while Kim Bo Yeon portrays her rival, Mae-hyang. The role of dancer Heon-keum, Hwang Jin Yi's mother who gave birth to her as a result of her belief that love only comes once in a lifetime, is portrayed by Jun Mi Sun.