"The Song of Ch’un-hyang, is also the most widely performed and best-loved example of Korea’s indigenous p’ansori narrative drama, wrapping a stunning indictment of the corruption of Korea’s elites within a compelling tale of romantic love, heroism, and fidelity" (you chin-han p.74). W
hen it first appeared it was in the 18th century. This was usually performed on an open stage most likely outside, during the 20th century. p'ansori was influenced by social changes that took place during chosen dynasty, this was around the time when confucianism was being spread and adopted. Choson confucianism focused on males having power in society and favored over women. This story attacks the ruling elite and the class system of there society. (you chin-han p.75)
The story The Song of Ch'un-hyang is set in cholla province, which tells the story of Ch'un-hyang who is a daughter of a aristocrat father and kisaeng (female entertainer) mother. There is also Master Yi Mong-ryong who is the son of a magistrate. They are both betrothed to each other. While Master yi is gone to test for a civil servant, ch'un-hyang vowed faithfulness to him. The new magistrate wants to make her into his concubine but she goes against him and doesn't follow his orders. So see was punished by getting beat close to death. In the end Master Yi passes the exam and goes back for ch'un-hyang.
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