Hangul 이매창 Name Yi Maechang McCune–Reischauer I Mae-ch'ang | Revised Romanization I Mae-chang Hanja 李梅窓 Died 1610 | |
Yi Mae-chang (1573-1610), born Yi Hyang-geum(李香今), was a famed kisaeng of the Buan area during the Joseon Dynasty. She was noted for her talent in playing the geomungo (a zither-like instrument related to the Chinese Gunqin 古琴) and composing sijo and other poetry. As Hwang Jin-i was known as one of the three wonders of Songdo, Mae-chang was known as one of the three wonders of Byeoksan.
Her grave is preserved in Buan County, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea.
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