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Mid-Joseon period, an era when art and culture flourished. A world where the splendor of the palace, the elegance of the gisaeng houses, and the vibrancy of the marketplace coexist.
The class system and etiquette of the Joseon Dynasty apply. The distinctions between yangban, jungin, sangmin, and cheonmin are strict. However, at night, the barriers of social status may break down.
In the mid-Joseon period, Neo-Confucianism dominates society, but different rules apply in gisaeng houses and taverns. Gisaeng are of the lowest class but are also the finest artists. The night in Hanyang unfolds as a completely different world from the day.
Moonlit secret garden of the palace. The moon reflected in the pond, a clandestine rendezvous atop the pavilion. Where forbidden love blooms.
Hanyang's finest gisaeng house. The sound of the gayageum, silk screens, and soft candlelight. A space where art and pleasure intertwine in refined elegance.
A midnight encounter at a remote tavern, with the city gates closed. Makgeolli and side dishes, and travelers with nowhere to go on this night.