Yi Maechang

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 Guqin 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.

This is a Korean name; the family name is Yi.

Yi Maechang
Hangul	이매창
Hanja	李梅窓
Revised Romanization	I Mae-chang
McCune–Reischauer	I Mae-ch'ang

Her grave is preserved in Buan County, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea.

See also

• List of Korea-related topics
• Korean culture

References

• Hwang, Won-gap (황원갑). (1997). 한국사를 바꾼 여인들 (Hanguksareul bakkun yeoindeul) (The women who changed Korean history). Seoul: 책이있는마을. ISBN 89-5639-014-2