At age 22, she was sent by Shin to the palace to perform at a celebratory dinner, where she caught the attention of Heungseon Daewongun (the father of Gojong of Korea).
She was sent by Shin to the palace. This was at age 22. This was to perform at a celebratory dinner. She caught the attention of Heungseon Daewongun (the father of Gojong of Korea).