Yi Maechang

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

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 Gunqin 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.

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

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