Haeeohwa(JP)

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

- Origin of Gisaeng
There 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 the 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 in Silla.
The 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 song and dance.

- About Gisaeng
The 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 song and dance.

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 gybing. 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 scholars when they were about 12 years old.
Therefore, 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 royal family or the public offices to live a life of professional entertainers as singing and dancing at a national event or party.
Those historically renowned top-notch gisaengs, known as master gisaengs, will be introduced in various stories of k-Haeohwa.

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 as 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.

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

- Origin of Gisaeng
There 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 the 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 in Silla.
The 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 song and dance.

- About Gisaeng
The 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 song and dance.

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 gybing. 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 scholars when they were about 12 years old.
Therefore, 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 royal family or the public offices to live a life of professional entertainers as singing and dancing at a national event or party.
Those historically renowned top-notch gisaengs, known as master gisaengs, will be introduced in various stories of k-Haeohwa.

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 as 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.