In the traditional folklore, Lee Mong-ryong is the handsome scholar who rescues the virtuous Chun-hyang. In this 2010 adaptation, Mong-ryong (played by Ryu Seung-beom) is portrayed as a petty, status-obsessed aristocrat. The spotlight instead shifts to his servant, Bang-ja (the late Kim Joo-hyuk), who is depicted as a virile, thoughtful man who falls deeply in love with Chun-hyang (Jo Yeo-jeong).
. While the original legend depicts a pure romance between the noble Lee Mong-ryong and the beautiful Chunhyang, this film shifts the focus to Mong-ryong's servant, the servant 2010 lk21 exclusive
, who later gained international fame for her role in the Oscar-winning film In the traditional folklore, Lee Mong-ryong is the