Lady Misil
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Lady Misil is a historical figure of Silla
. She is a very important figure in the transcription of the Hwarang Segi
.
According to the Hwarang Segi, she was a daughter of Lord Mijinbu, with her father's mother being the Princess Samyeop, daughter of King Beopheung
. Her mother was the Lady Myodo, sister of queen mother Sado (consort of King Jinheung
. With these relations, Mishil gained the qualification of being a jingol (眞骨 진골 a noble within the bone rank system
).
She became powerful due to her relations with the Kings of Silla and the various Pungwoljus; she was the wife of Lord Sejong (6th Pungwolju), lover of General Seolwon (7th Pungwolju), and was concubine to 3 successive kings of Silla: King Jinheung
, King Jinji
, & King Jinpyeong
, being also in love with Crown Prince Dongryeon.
Her enormous power was proved when she persuaded the various nobles to expel Jinji from his throne. 2 of her sons (through her many relations), Lords Hajong & Bojong, became the 11th & 16th Pungwolju, respectively.
, Lady Misil (by Ko Hyun Jung) is involved is some events that happened after the death of the real person. She is portrayed as one of the most influential persons in the kingdom of Silla
functioning as court lady (being Jinheung's concubine), Keeper of the Royal Seal (璽主 새주 Seju), Beholder and Controller of the Military, and as Wonhwa (patroness of the Hwarang
corps). Furthermore, she possesses intelligence that makes her appear even stronger.
One of the examples of her influence is the deposal of Jinji from the throne. She originally wanted to be Jinji's primary consort, but suddenly he broke off from their agreement, refusing even to recognize Mishil's son with her. Due to this, Mishil, with the nobles and the military faction by her side, launched a coup d'état with the motive of removing him as King of Silla, enthroning his nephew (and Jinheung's eldest grandson) Baekjeong as King in replacement.
In order to consolidate her political base, Mishil devised plans to exile the two princesses of Silla
, Princesses Cheonmyeong and Deokman, but had failed. She had attempted another coup to dethrone the Royal Family but Princess Deokman managed to restore order to the palace.
Silla
Silla was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, and one of the longest sustained dynasties in...
. She is a very important figure in the transcription of the Hwarang Segi
Hwarang Segi
Hwarang segi was a historical record of the Hwarang of the Silla kingdom in ancient Korea. It is said to have been written by Silla historian Kim Daemun 金大問 in the reign of Seongdeok the Great Hwarang segi (lit. Annals of Hwarang or Generations of the Hwarang) was a historical record of the...
.
According to the Hwarang Segi, she was a daughter of Lord Mijinbu, with her father's mother being the Princess Samyeop, daughter of King Beopheung
Beopheung of Silla
King Beopheung was the 23rd monarch of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He was preceded by King Jijeung and succeeded by King Jinheung....
. Her mother was the Lady Myodo, sister of queen mother Sado (consort of King Jinheung
Jinheung of Silla
King Jinheung was the 24th monarch of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea.He followed King Beopheung and was followed by King Jinji . Jinheung was the nephew of King Beopheung. King Jinheung was one of the greatest kings of Silla, and was responsible for expanding Silla territory immensely...
. With these relations, Mishil gained the qualification of being a jingol (眞骨 진골 a noble within the bone rank system
Bone rank system
The bone rank system was the system of aristocratic rank used in the ancient Korean kingdom of Silla. It was used to segregate society, and particularly the layers of the aristocracy, on the basis of their hereditary proximity to the throne and the level of authority they were permitted to wield...
).
She became powerful due to her relations with the Kings of Silla and the various Pungwoljus; she was the wife of Lord Sejong (6th Pungwolju), lover of General Seolwon (7th Pungwolju), and was concubine to 3 successive kings of Silla: King Jinheung
Jinheung of Silla
King Jinheung was the 24th monarch of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea.He followed King Beopheung and was followed by King Jinji . Jinheung was the nephew of King Beopheung. King Jinheung was one of the greatest kings of Silla, and was responsible for expanding Silla territory immensely...
, King Jinji
Jinji of Silla
Geomryun Kim , whose name as king was Jinji, was the twenty-fifth monarch of the ancient Korean kingdom of Silla. His wife was Lady Jido of the Park clan....
, & King Jinpyeong
Jinpyeong of Silla
Jinpyeong of Silla is the 26th king of the Silla Dynasty, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. King Jinpyeong followed in the footsteps of King Jinheung by reorganizing the central ruling system, and as many conflicts with Baekje and Goguryeo arose, sent emissaries to improve relations and...
, being also in love with Crown Prince Dongryeon.
Her enormous power was proved when she persuaded the various nobles to expel Jinji from his throne. 2 of her sons (through her many relations), Lords Hajong & Bojong, became the 11th & 16th Pungwolju, respectively.
Portrayal in TV series
In Queen SeondeokQueen Seondeok (TV series)
Queen Seondeok is a South Korean historical drama aired on MBC. It chronicles the life of Queen Seondeok of Silla.-MBC official synopsis:...
, Lady Misil (by Ko Hyun Jung) is involved is some events that happened after the death of the real person. She is portrayed as one of the most influential persons in the kingdom of Silla
Silla
Silla was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, and one of the longest sustained dynasties in...
functioning as court lady (being Jinheung's concubine), Keeper of the Royal Seal (璽主 새주 Seju), Beholder and Controller of the Military, and as Wonhwa (patroness of the Hwarang
Hwarang
The Hwarang, or "Flower Boys"., were an elite group of male youth in Silla, an ancient Korean kingdom that lasted until the 10th century. There were educational institutions as well as social clubs where members gathered for all aspects of study, originally for arts and culture steeped mainly in...
corps). Furthermore, she possesses intelligence that makes her appear even stronger.
One of the examples of her influence is the deposal of Jinji from the throne. She originally wanted to be Jinji's primary consort, but suddenly he broke off from their agreement, refusing even to recognize Mishil's son with her. Due to this, Mishil, with the nobles and the military faction by her side, launched a coup d'état with the motive of removing him as King of Silla, enthroning his nephew (and Jinheung's eldest grandson) Baekjeong as King in replacement.
In order to consolidate her political base, Mishil devised plans to exile the two princesses of Silla
Silla
Silla was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, and one of the longest sustained dynasties in...
, Princesses Cheonmyeong and Deokman, but had failed. She had attempted another coup to dethrone the Royal Family but Princess Deokman managed to restore order to the palace.
Family
- Paternal grandfather: Lord Asi (阿時公 아시공), son of Seonmo (善牟 선모) and Bohye (寶兮 보혜)
- Paternal grandmother: Princess Samyeop (三葉公主 삼엽공주), daughter of King BeopheungBeopheung of SillaKing Beopheung was the 23rd monarch of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He was preceded by King Jijeung and succeeded by King Jinheung....
and Lady Byeokhwa (碧花夫人 벽화부인) - Maternal grandfather: Park Yeong-sil (朴英失 박영실), son of Lord Suji (守知公 수지공) and Princess Bohyeon (普賢公主 보현공주; daughter of King JijeungJijeung of SillaJijeung of Silla was the 22nd ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He is remembered for strengthening royal authority and building Silla into a centralized kingdom....
) - Maternal grandmother: Palace Lady Okjin (玉珍宮主 옥진궁주), daughter of Wihwa Rang (魏花郞 위화랑; 1st Pungwolju) and Lady Odo (吾道夫人 오도부인)
- Father: Lord Mijinbu (未珍夫公 미진부공), 2nd Pungwolju
- Mother: Lady Myodo (妙道夫人 묘도부인)
- Younger Brother: Misaeng Rang (美生郞 미생랑), 10th Pungwolju
- Husbands:
- Lord Sejong (世宗公 세종공), 6th Pungwolju
- Lord Sadaham (斯多含公 사다함공), 5th Pungwolju
- Seolwon Rang (薛原郞 설원랑), 7th Pungwolju
- King JinheungJinheung of SillaKing Jinheung was the 24th monarch of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea.He followed King Beopheung and was followed by King Jinji . Jinheung was the nephew of King Beopheung. King Jinheung was one of the greatest kings of Silla, and was responsible for expanding Silla territory immensely...
(眞興王 진흥왕), 24th King of Silla - Crown Prince Dongryun (銅輪太子 동륜태자), Son of King Jinheung
- King JinjiJinji of SillaGeomryun Kim , whose name as king was Jinji, was the twenty-fifth monarch of the ancient Korean kingdom of Silla. His wife was Lady Jido of the Park clan....
(眞智王 진지왕), 25th King of Silla - King JinpyeongJinpyeong of SillaJinpyeong of Silla is the 26th king of the Silla Dynasty, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. King Jinpyeong followed in the footsteps of King Jinheung by reorganizing the central ruling system, and as many conflicts with Baekje and Goguryeo arose, sent emissaries to improve relations and...
(眞平王 진평왕), 26th King of Silla- Issue:
- Lord Hajong (夏宗公 하종공), 1st Son by Lord Sejong, 11th Pungwolju
- Lord Okjong (玉宗公 옥종공), 2nd Son by Lord Sejong
- Lord BojongBojongLord Bojong was member of Silla's royal family, Hwarang and also the 16th Pungwolju or Gukseon from CE 616 to CE 621.-Biography:...
(寶宗公 보종공), Only Son by Seolwon Rang, 16th Pungwolju - Prince Sujong (壽宗殿君 수종전군), Only Son by King Jinheung
- Princess Banya (般若公主 반야공주), 1st Daughter by King Jinheung
- Princess Nanya (蘭若公主 난야공주), 2nd Daughter by King Jinheung
- Princess Aesong (艾松公主 애송공주), Only Daughter by King Jinji
- Princess Bohwa (寶華公主 보화공주), Daughter by King Jinpyeong