The Tale of ChunHyang

Summary

The story follows Chun-Hyang, the spirited, beautiful, yet headstrong daughter of a

mudang in a Korean village. Her name means, "spring fragrance". A master of martial

arts, Chun-Hyang rises to the occasion when the Ryanban, a tyrannical warlord, takes

control of her village. He tried to kidnap one of her friends despite Chun-Hyang's bold

nature and formidable abilities but there is little hope of freeing her village unless the

Amenosa, a secret Korean government agent, arrives and catches the Ryanban in the

act of abusing his powers.

When Mong Ryong, a somewhat lecherous but enchantingly handsome traveler appears,

and apparently has fallen heads over heels with Chun-Hyang. She reluctantly accepts

his help to rescue her mother, who has been captured by the Ryanban.

Unfortunately, they are late; Chun-Hyang's mother has already killed herself to preserve

her honor. Mong Ryong reveals himself the Amenosa and passes judgment on the

Ryanban, though remains rueful that he could not do so before Myonfa's death.

Devastated, Chun-Hyang does not know what else to do with her life, but Mong Ryong

asks her to continue traveling with him. She agrees and they continue on, meeting

many more people.