Haeeohwa(ENG)

Haeohwa is the word used by noblemen of Joseon Dynasty era to represent gisaeng. It means \"a flower that understand words\".\n

- Origin of Gisaeng
\nThere are several theories for the origin of gisaeng. However, the widely accepted theory is that gisaeng was originated from the dancers in the Three Kingdoms period. In addition, some believed that\nthe group of entertainers who danced and sang with the religious orientation as shown on Goguryo mural were the first gisaeng. One also can find the origin of gisaeng from Hwarang system and Wonhwa\nin Silla.
\nThe meaning of gisaeng is the generic term of ye ginseng such as wan gisaeng, min gisaeng, pharmacy gisaeng, sangbang gisaeng, etc., whose job was to entertain people at ju yeon sok or party with\nsong and dance.

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- About Gisaeng
\nThe meaning of gisaeng is the generic term of ye ginseng such as wan gisaeng, min gisaeng, pharmacy gisaeng, sangbang gisaeng, etc., whose job was to entertain people at ju yeon sok or party with\nsong and dance.

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From Joseon Dynasty era when the gisaeng system kicked into high gear, gisaengs became gwan gisaeng. Seoul gisaeng belonged to Jangagwon and local gisaeng belonged to the educational institute of\ngybing. They started to receive the training for hane ei, poem, calligraphic works, dancing, singing, etc. in addition to the basic gisaeng skills to entertain high ranked officers or confucian\nscholars when they were about 12 years old.
\nTherefore, gisaeng was classified into the first group, the second group and the third group depending on the cultural ability and singing and dancing skills. The first group belonged mainly to the\nroyal family or the public offices to live a life of professional entertainers as singing and dancing at a national event or party.
\nThose historically renowned top-notch gisaengs, known as master gisaengs, will be introduced in various stories of k-Haeohwa.

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Joseon\'s gisaeng who would never sell their constancy even though they would sell song and laughter! A life of gisaengs might appear gorgeous; however, they were forced to live a life of gisaeng\nas one of the lowest class citizen for their entire life without being able to choose their fate at the time. Their life was a sorrowful life that they were born as a flower but died with tears.

\nHaeohwa is the word used by noblemen of Joseon Dynasty era to represent gisaeng. It means \"a flower that understand words\".\n

- Origin of Gisaeng
\nThere are several theories for the origin of gisaeng. However, the widely accepted theory is that gisaeng was originated from the dancers in the Three Kingdoms period. In addition, some believed that\nthe group of entertainers who danced and sang with the religious orientation as shown on Goguryo mural were the first gisaeng. One also can find the origin of gisaeng from Hwarang system and Wonhwa\nin Silla.
\nThe meaning of gisaeng is the generic term of ye ginseng such as wan gisaeng, min gisaeng, pharmacy gisaeng, sangbang gisaeng, etc., whose job was to entertain people at ju yeon sok or party with\nsong and dance.

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- About Gisaeng
\nThe meaning of gisaeng is the generic term of ye ginseng such as wan gisaeng, min gisaeng, pharmacy gisaeng, sangbang gisaeng, etc., whose job was to entertain people at ju yeon sok or party with\nsong and dance.

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From Joseon Dynasty era when the gisaeng system kicked into high gear, gisaengs became gwan gisaeng. Seoul gisaeng belonged to Jangagwon and local gisaeng belonged to the educational institute of\ngybing. They started to receive the training for hane ei, poem, calligraphic works, dancing, singing, etc. in addition to the basic gisaeng skills to entertain high ranked officers or confucian\nscholars when they were about 12 years old.
\nTherefore, gisaeng was classified into the first group, the second group and the third group depending on the cultural ability and singing and dancing skills. The first group belonged mainly to the\nroyal family or the public offices to live a life of professional entertainers as singing and dancing at a national event or party.
\nThose historically renowned top-notch gisaengs, known as master gisaengs, will be introduced in various stories of k-Haeohwa.

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Joseon\'s gisaeng who would never sell their constancy even though they would sell song and laughter! A life of gisaengs might appear gorgeous; however, they were forced to live a life of gisaeng\nas one of the lowest class citizen for their entire life without being able to choose their fate at the time. Their life was a sorrowful life that they were born as a flower but died with tears.

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