Im Sa-hong facts for kids
| Im Sa-hong | |
| Hangul | |
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| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Im Sahong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Im Sahong |
Quick facts for kids Courtesy name |
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| Hangul |
이의
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| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Iui |
| McCune–Reischauer | Iŭi |
Im Sa-hong (Hangul: 임사홍; Hanja: 任士洪; 1445–1506) was an important government official and scholar during Korea's Joseon Dynasty. He was a trusted minister who worked closely with King Yeonsangun of Joseon. His courtesy name, which was a special name used by scholars, was Yiui.
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Im Sa-hong's Family Life
Im Sa-hong came from a notable family. His father was Im Won-jun. His mother was Lady Nam of the Uiryeong Nam clan.
He was married to Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan. She was the daughter of Prince Boseong, Yi Gab.
Im Sa-hong and Lady Yi had several children:
- Sons:
- Im Gwang-hae
- Im Hui-jae
- Im Mun-jae
- Im Song-jae
- Daughters:
- Two daughters whose names are not widely known.
His son, Im Gwang-hae, married Princess Hyeonsuk. Another son, Im Song-jae, married Princess Hwisuk. This shows his family had strong connections to the royal family.
Im Sa-hong in Popular Culture
Im Sa-hong's story has been told in many Korean TV shows and movies. Actors have played his character, bringing his historical role to life for audiences.
TV Dramas Featuring Im Sa-hong
- Portrayed by Shin Chung-sik in the 1984-1985 MBC TV series Snow Matchmaker
- Portrayed by Ahn Byeong-gyeong in the 1994 KBS TV series Han Myeong-hoe
- Portrayed by Lee Yeong-hu in the 1995 KBS TV series Jang Nok-su
- Portrayed by Im Hyeok in the 1998-2000 KBS TV series The King and the Queen
- Portrayed by Im Byeong-gi in the 2007-2008 SBS TV series The King and I
- Portrayed by Park Seung-ho in the 2011-2012 JTBC TV series Queen Insu
- Portrayed by Kang Shin-il in the 2017 KBS2 TV series Queen for Seven Days
Films Featuring Im Sa-hong
- Portrayed by Cheon Ho-jin in the 2015 film The Treacherous
See also
