Hwang Chini
황진이
Hwang Jini was a celebrated female entertainer (妓生 gisaeng) and sijo writer who is believed to have been active in the sixteenth century. She excelled in poetry and rhythms; and, based on her talents, she associated freely with prominent figures of the time, including Seo Gyeongdeok (徐敬德, 1489-1546). Unlike the sijo written by the sadaebu (士大夫 the literati), she pioneered her own domain with a novel expression technique, leaving Hansi (漢詩 Chinese character poetry) and six sijo poems.
