Yeong-mi Jang



Lady Jang Yeong-mi, the Royal Noble Consort Hui of the Indong Jang clan (born November 3, EA 1659 - November 9, EA 1701) is one of the best known best known royal concubines of the Seon Dynasty.

Early life
Jang was born on November 3, EA 1659 in Kaeseol, the capital of Hannia to Yeonguijeong Jang Hyeong-si, the Chief State Councillor during the Seon Dynasty and his second wife Lady Hui of the Papyeong Yun clan. Her family originated from a long line of government officials and was considered to be part of the upper-middle class of society.

Due to her appearance, Jang was recommended by Prince Yeong to King Jong, who upon seeing her named her as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Hui.

Adulthood
In 1686 at the age of twenty-seven, Jang became King Jong's official concubine with the title Suk-won (숙원, 淑媛). Two years later she was eleavted to Su-ui (소의, 昭儀) after giving birth to her first child, Prince Seong who would later become King Seong. She would issue two more children before bring elevated to the rank to Bin (빈, 嬪).

Appearance
Since her younger years, Jang was widely thought to be one of the most beautiful women of her time, and her beauty was often highlighted in Annals.