The royal consort’s name was Chang Noksu. Her father was Chang Hanp'il, a county magistrate who lived in the western part of
Chungcheong Province, and her mother was a concubine from the
cheonmin social class. Because of this, Chang Noksu lived as a servant of the Grand Prince Jean, son of
Yejong of Joseon and
Queen Ansun. After having a son with Gano (), another servant of Grand Prince Jean, she learned to sing and dance and became a
kisaeng. She was only of ordinary beauty, but had a vibrant and youthful appearance, and possessed an extraordinary talent for singing and music. One day,
Yeonsangun heard her voice and appointed Chang Noksu his concubine, sending lots of gifts and wealth to her family. Concubine Chang seemed to treat
Yeonsangun as a baby, but he so favored her that all rulings and punishments were made under her influence. In 1503, Chang Noksu became Royal Consort when she was elevated to the rank of
Sugyong. Based on the king's favor, her brother-in-law Kim Hyoson (husband of her sister) was given an official post. Although Chang Noksu lived in the palace, she destroyed her house to rebuild a new and a bigger house. In 1506, a group of officials plotted against the despotic ruler of
Yeonsangun. King
Yeonsangun was dethroned and sent into exile. The last moments of Chang Noksu's life were miserable. She was beheaded publicly and many people threw rocks at her dead body. ==Family==