Written by Im Sung-han and directed by Son Moon-kwon,[1] it aired on SBS from January 23 to July 17, 2011, on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:45 for 52 episodes.

"Gisaeng" was the Korean equivalent of a geisha or courtesan knowledgeable in poetry, dance, music, culture and politics, who entertained noblemen and royalty of the Joseon Dynasty.

Dan Sa-ran (Im Soo-hyang) lost her mother at a young age, and never quite got along with her stepmother and stepsister.

Despite her humble background, she carries herself with pride and grace, majoring in classical dance during college.

Ah Da-mo (Sung Hoon) is a cocky second-generation chaebol with his own set of daddy issues.