Hwang Jin Yi (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Series · ★ 5.9
Released in 2006, Hwang Jin Yi is a drama series.
What it’s about. Hwang Jin Yi is the illegitimate child of a noble and Heon Keum, a noted musician gisaneg. The story centers on the four men in her life and her pursue in the art of dancing. Her first love with a nobleman's son Kim Eun Ho ends in tragedy. Her love affair with Kim Jung Han does not have a happy ending either. Byuk Kye Soo is the Emporer's relative who are obsessed with her and tried every trick but still could not have her. Finally there is her devoted bodyguard Yi Saeng who never deserted her in times of need. Meanwhile, there is Bu Yong who not only is Hwang Ji Yi's rival in dancing but also in love.
Who’s in it. Hwang Jin Yi stars Ha Ji-won as Hwang Jin-yi / Myeong Wol, Wang Bit-na as Bu-yong, Jang Keun-suk as Kim Eun-ho and Kim Jae-won as Kim Jung-han, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Hwang Jin Yi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kocowa Amazon Channel and Kocowa. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hwang Jin Yi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hwang Jin Yi tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hwang Jin Yi (2006)?
- In US, Hwang Jin Yi is available to stream on Kocowa Amazon Channel and Kocowa. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hwang Jin Yi worth watching?
- Hwang Jin Yi holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hwang Jin Yi?
- Hwang Jin Yi stars Ha Ji-won, Wang Bit-na, Jang Keun-suk, Kim Jae-won and Shim Eun-kyung.
- When was Hwang Jin Yi released?
- Hwang Jin Yi was released in 2006.