Her Tale of Shim Chong

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Geunyeoui Simcheong
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Based on a Korean folktale, two very different women find themselves making the same wish - to leave this world behind. One is Shim Chong, a young beggar living off the kindness of others to support herself and her blind father. The other is the bride-to-be of old Chancellor Jang, sold off to him for the sake of her family. When Shim Chong rescues this new bride from the river, their relationship triggers both love and hidden intentions. But will these two women be able to find their way forth in a world that favors men?

(Source: Tappytoon)

Note: Includes seven extra chapters.

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Themes
LGBTQ+ Discrimination Politics Angst Fairytale Reference Female Centric Plot Folklore Human Sacrifice Overcoming Adversity Persecution Reflections on Life and Death Sacrifice Economics › Money Problems Emotions › Forbidden Love Folklore › Korean History › Historical Fiction Occult › Divination
Culture
Breaking Societal Norms Chinese Society
Girls Love
Yuri Korean
Kinship
Dead Parents Marriage Single Parent › Single Father
Marriage
Arranged Without Love Forced into of Convenience Sold To Be A Wife Concubine
Philosophy
Confucianism Reflections on Human Existence
Fate
Prophecy Changing Defying Destiny/Fate
Social Issues
Class Struggle Feminism Nobility Gender discrimination Misogyny Prejudice Sexism Social Hierarchy Stereotypes Homophobia Poverty Social Class Discrimination Social Commentary Social Gap Social Stigma
Settings
Dark Ambience Historical Setting › Historical References
Asian Ambience
Korean ambience Chinese Ambience Chinese Ambience › Medieval
Character Archetype
Beggar Tomboys
Character Traits
Misogynistic Character Blind Character Hidden Side of Personality Hiding True Self Ostracized Character Skin › Tanned
Character Types
Female Lead Commoner LGBTQ+ Characters Scapegoat Suicidal Character LGBTQ+ Characters › Lesbian Character
Cast
Primarily Adult Primarily Female
Female Lead
Appearance Female Lead › Tomboyish Female Lead Occupation Female Lead › Noble Female Lead Personality Female Lead › Suicidal Female Lead
Background Female Lead
Poor Female Lead Commoner Female Lead Married Female Lead Neglected Female Lead Ostracized Female Lead
Protagonists
Commoner Protagonist Poor Protagonist
Derivative Work > Based on > Based on Literature
Based on a Fairy Tale Based on a Fairy Tale › Fairy Tale
Locations
Asia › South Korea Natural › Coastal
Narrative Tropes
Rumors Breaking the Rules Family Drama Life-Changing Events Tragic Fate Backstory › Tragic Past Character Change › Character Growth Plot Structure › Past Plays a Big Role
Love Tropes
Opposites Attract Forbidden Relationship
Romantic Dynamics
Married Love Interest Beautiful Love Interest Growing Love Important Non-Romantic Relationship Star-Crossed Lovers
Occupations
Business › Fortune Teller Creative Arts › Female Artist
Clergy
Buddhist Priest/ Monks
Relationship
Abusive Husband Disapproved Noble-Commoner
Family Relationship > Family
Extended Family › Abusive In-Laws Family Dynamics › Abusive Family Member
Parent-Child
Sick Parent Abusive Father
Sexual Content
Sexual Acts › Sexual Harassment
Time Period > Period Piece > Historical
Ancient China Ming Dynasty Song Dynasty

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