Hwang Jin-yi is a 2007 Korean-language Biography Drama movie written by Kim Hyun-jung and directed by Chang Yoon-hyun and produced by Lee Chun-yeon, Jo Seong-won and Hwang Gyeong-seong. HWANG Jin-yi was one of the most legendary women in the 500-year reign of the Joseon Dynasty. Born into nobility, she made the startling choice to become a gisaeng at age 15. By 18, she was the object of desire of all men and the envy of all women. As both a poet and a courtesan, HWANG Jin-yi was a woman ahead of her time who embraced her work and life with gusto, and become a role model for women in the 21st century. Her only love, however, was a man nobody ever knew. The man she chose was compelled to abandon his identity and cross class lines. A revolutionary who dreamed of a new world, HWANG Jin-yi became a heroine for the people. In an age where one's fate was determined by birth, her commitment to her love never wavered Written by CJ Entertainment. Hwang jin-yi stars Song Hye-kyo in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Yoo Ji-tae, Hye-kyo Song, Ji-tae Yu, Ryu Seung-ryong, Young-doo Oh and Mi-seon Jeon. The film is based on Hwangjini by Hong Seok-jung. The music was composed by Won Il. Cinematography was done by Choi Young-taek and editing by Nam Na-yeong. The motion picture has a running time of 141 minutes. It was released on 27th September 2007. Hwang Jin-yi was made on a budget of ₹72 lakh and it was a hit at box office gross of $8 million. Distribution rights for the motion picture were acquired by Cine-2000.