@article{ART003086775},
author={Choe Ochin},
title={Contemporary Reinterpretation of Simcheongjeon},
journal={Journal of Korean Literature},
issn={1598-2076},
year={2024},
number={49},
pages={89-116},
doi={10.52723/JKL.49.089}
TY - JOUR
AU - Choe Ochin
TI - Contemporary Reinterpretation of Simcheongjeon
JO - Journal of Korean Literature
PY - 2024
VL - null
IS - 49
PB - The Society Of Korean Literature
SP - 89
EP - 116
SN - 1598-2076
AB - Focusing on Yoon Daenyeong’s novel Choenjigan(1997) and Lee Kangbaek’s play Simcheong(2016), this study reviews the reinterpretation of the classical novel Simcheongjeon and highlights some common problems in the history of such reinterpretation.
In Choenjigan and Simcheong, none of the major characters from the classical novel Simcheongjeon appear; however, their relationship with the original work is strongly implied by various settings and motifs. What these two works have in common is that they depict the “Simcheong” female character in an overly passive and immature manner. By contrast, the male character appears as a savior helping female characters to be reborn or realize the truth of the world. The fact that the more passive the female characters become, the more their sexuality becomes the subject of attention is more problematic. This male-centered and one-sided gaze toward Simcheong is confirmed not only in these two works, but also in Choi Inhoon’s play Moon, Moon, Bright Moon(1978), Hwang Seokyoung’s novel Simcheong(2007), and Lim Pil-seong’s film Madame Bbangdeok(2014). Various reinterpretations of Simcheongjeon have been attempted to date; however, in some ways, they show a consistent trend. These perspectives toward Simcheongjeon and Simcheong can lead to misreading and misunderstanding of the original work.
KW - Simcheongjeon;Choenjigan;Simcheong;reinterpretation;contemporary contents
DO - 10.52723/JKL.49.089
ER -
Choe Ochin. (2024). Contemporary Reinterpretation of Simcheongjeon. Journal of Korean Literature, 49, 89-116.
Choe Ochin. 2024, "Contemporary Reinterpretation of Simcheongjeon", Journal of Korean Literature, no.49, pp.89-116. Available from: doi:10.52723/JKL.49.089
Choe Ochin "Contemporary Reinterpretation of Simcheongjeon" Journal of Korean Literature 49 pp.89-116 (2024) : 89.
Choe Ochin. Contemporary Reinterpretation of Simcheongjeon. 2024; 49 : 89-116. Available from: doi:10.52723/JKL.49.089
Choe Ochin. "Contemporary Reinterpretation of Simcheongjeon" Journal of Korean Literature no.49(2024) : 89-116.doi: 10.52723/JKL.49.089
Choe Ochin. Contemporary Reinterpretation of Simcheongjeon. Journal of Korean Literature, 49, 89-116. doi: 10.52723/JKL.49.089
Choe Ochin. Contemporary Reinterpretation of Simcheongjeon. Journal of Korean Literature. 2024; 49 89-116. doi: 10.52723/JKL.49.089
Choe Ochin. Contemporary Reinterpretation of Simcheongjeon. 2024; 49 : 89-116. Available from: doi:10.52723/JKL.49.089
Choe Ochin. "Contemporary Reinterpretation of Simcheongjeon" Journal of Korean Literature no.49(2024) : 89-116.doi: 10.52723/JKL.49.089
