Seong Chun-hyang (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1961, Seong Chun-hyang is a drama and romance film directed by Shin Sang-ok, running about 144 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Seong Chun-hyang stars Choi Eun-hee as Seong Chun-hyang, Kim Jin-kyu as Lee Mong-nyong, Do Kum-bong as Hyeong-dan and Ye-chun Lee as Byeon Hak-do - The Governor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Seong Chun-hyang has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Seong Chun-hyang page.
If you liked it. Fans of Seong Chun-hyang tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Seong Chun-hyang (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Seong Chun-hyang change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Seong Chun-hyang worth watching?
- Seong Chun-hyang holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Seong Chun-hyang?
- Seong Chun-hyang stars Choi Eun-hee, Kim Jin-kyu, Do Kum-bong, Ye-chun Lee and Lee Yea-chun.