Set in Namwon in the Jeolla province, Chunhyangga tells the story of love between Chunhyang (춘향), the daughter of a kisaeng entertainer, and Yi Mongryong (이몽룡), the son of a magistrate.
In the end, her loyalty is rewarded, and her marriage to someone of a higher class is legitimized- making this a tale that defies the societal norms of the time period.
[9] Another theme present is that of Han, the concept of longstanding suffering and resentment in Korean people due to the group's history of oppression.
Chunhyang is tortured by her oppressor and endures deep suffering, a euphemism for the Han that Koreans have faced throughout their existence.
Sugar Rush Ride, a single by South Korean boy band Tomorrow x Together (Big Hit Music, 2023) borrows some of its lyrics from Chunhyangga.
The couple also appeared in the Korean/Japanese manhwa Shin angyo onshi adapting story parts of the original song.