About Im Che
Lived 1549 – 1587 (aged 37–38). Im Che was a Korean poet and writer.
Im Che (; 1549–1587) was a Confucianist yangban (nobleman) in Joseon.
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Im penned the following sijo upon the death of famed gisaeng, Hwang Jini.
The following two poems were exchanged between Im Che and his lover, gisaeng Hanu . Im was known for his liaisons with Hanu and Hwang Jin Yi. The term in line 3, ch'an bi , literally translates as "freezing rain." It uses the same Chinese characters as the poetess' name (寒雨), but with a different pronunciation, and was intended by both poets as a pun. Verse translation|italicsoff=y| They called for clear weather. I left without a coat but snow fell on the mountain, freezing rain on the fields. Rain has frozen me today: I shiver on my mat tonight. - Im Che to Hanu
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Im Che?
Korean writer (1549–1587)
When was Im Che born?
Im Che was born in 1549 in Naju.
When did Im Che die?
Im Che died on 13 September 1587.
What was Im Che's occupation?
Im Che was a poet and writer.
What nationality was Im Che?
Im Che was Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Im Che. https://biography.guide/im-che/
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