![]() ![]() ![]() The original novel has been adapted into movies several times, most notably as SEONG CHUNHYANG in 1961 by Shin Sang-ok. ![]() Kim Joo-hyeok plays Bangja, Ryoo Seung-beom as Mongryong and Jo Yeo-jeong as Chunhyang. In this new film, Kim changes its plot - in the original novel, it's a love story of Mongryong and Chunhyang, but in the film, Bangja, Mongryong's servant, joins in to make it a love triangle. "Bang-ja Chronicles" (BANGJAJEON) is a motion picture twist to Chunhyangjeon, a classic Korean romance novel. Everything seems to go as planned but when Mong-lyong finds out their relationship, whole thing is about to go wrong. Successfully he wins her heart and body, but under the condition that he will help her to get married to Mong-lyong. Bang-ja’s anger towards Mong-lyong for using his nobility to attract her heart triggers his plan to use Ma’s art of seduction. Without knowing, Mong-lyong urges for a second meeting with Chun-hyang. Ma tells him of Chun-hyang’s real intention to win over Mong-lyong for his social status. But Bang-ja’s feeling for her was also the same and he seeks advice from Ma. When strolling the park one day, Mong-lyong meets Chun-hyang, the daughter of the owner of the park, and he instantly falls in love and encourages Bang-ja to arrange a meeting with her. While sharing the room, MA teaches Bang-ja of all the arts of seduction. When Mong-lyong decides to take him under his wing, Bang-ja gets to share a room with the wise, MA. ![]()
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