Warrior Baek Dong-soo
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Warrior Baek Dong-soo is 2011 SBS Historical television series in 29 episodes, aired beginning July 4, 2011, and continuing twice-weekly through October 10, 2011, set in the 18th century Joseon
dynasty. It is based on the real-life story of Baek Dong-soo
(1743–1816), one of thethree authors of Muyedobotongji
, a pivotal martial arts work commissioned by King Jeongjo, and become the protector of the son of Prince Sado
, King Jeongjo, along with his group. it stars Ji Chang-wook
in the title role along with Yoo Seung-ho, who played Yeo-woon was Dong-soo's friend turned enemy and Choi Min Soo as the assassin lord Chun. As a political drama, the series traces the relationships between Joseon
, led by King Yeongjo, the Qing empire, through its Ambassador to Joseon, the Heuk Sa Cho Rong assassin's guild, led by Chun, Ji and In, and later Yeo Woon, and the Japan
ese empire, represented by Kendo.
Joseon
Joseon, Chosŏn, Choseon or Chosun are English spellings of the Korean *word for "Korea". It may refer to:*Korea*Gojoseon, the first Korean kingdom, from 2333 BC to 108 BC.*Joseon Dynasty of Korea, from AD 1392 to 1910....
dynasty. It is based on the real-life story of Baek Dong-soo
Baek Dong-soo
Baek Dong Soo was a swordsman and martial artist who became a folk hero when his group protected King Jeongjo from assassination attempts...
(1743–1816), one of thethree authors of Muyedobotongji
Muyedobotongji
In 1790, King Jeongjo of Korea commissioned a book called the Muyedobotongji which was an illustrated manual of Korean martial arts. This book, written by Yi Deokmu and Pak Jega , described in detail Korea's martial arts of which an unarmed combat style of kicking and punching is extensively...
, a pivotal martial arts work commissioned by King Jeongjo, and become the protector of the son of Prince Sado
Sado
-People:*Prince Sado, a Joseon Korean crown prince who never acceded*Yutaka Sado, a Japanese conductor-Other:* Sado, Niigata, a city and an island of Niigata Prefecture, Japan...
, King Jeongjo, along with his group. it stars Ji Chang-wook
Ji Chang-wook
Ji Chang-wook is a South Korean actor best known for his roles in Hero, Smile Again, and Warrior Baek Dong-soo....
in the title role along with Yoo Seung-ho, who played Yeo-woon was Dong-soo's friend turned enemy and Choi Min Soo as the assassin lord Chun. As a political drama, the series traces the relationships between Joseon
Joseon
Joseon, Chosŏn, Choseon or Chosun are English spellings of the Korean *word for "Korea". It may refer to:*Korea*Gojoseon, the first Korean kingdom, from 2333 BC to 108 BC.*Joseon Dynasty of Korea, from AD 1392 to 1910....
, led by King Yeongjo, the Qing empire, through its Ambassador to Joseon, the Heuk Sa Cho Rong assassin's guild, led by Chun, Ji and In, and later Yeo Woon, and the Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese empire, represented by Kendo.
Cast
- Ji Chang-wookJi Chang-wookJi Chang-wook is a South Korean actor best known for his roles in Hero, Smile Again, and Warrior Baek Dong-soo....
as Baek Dong Soo - Yeo Jin Koo as young Baek Dong Soo
- Yoo Seung Ho as Yeo Un, son of Yeo Cho Sang and friend-turned-enemy of Dong-soo
- Park Geon-Tae as young Yeo Un
- Yoon So Yi as Hwang Jin Ju, the childhood friend of Baek Dong-soo and daughter of Ji and Gwang Taek
- Lee Hye-In as young Hwang Jin Ju
- Shin Hyun BinShin Hyun BinShin Hyun Bin is South Korean actress who best known for her role as Prince Sado's wife Yoo Ji-sun in Warrior Baek Dong-soo and He's On Duty which she won best newcomer at PaekSang Arts Awards-External links:...
as Yoo Ji Seon, consort of Prince Sado and later romantic interest of Dong-soo and Yeo Woon - Hong Jung-hyun as King Jeongjo
- Choi Min Soo as Cheon, lord of Heuksachorong assassin's guild, and Yeo Un's mentor
- Jun Kwang RyulJun Kwang RyulJun Kwang Ryul is South Korean actor who best known for his roles as Heo Jun and Jumong as King Wu Hwa. Jun also played fathers of main protagonists include Shallow the Sun and Kim Tae-goo :Baker King he married with one son-Tv Dramas:*Warrior Baek Dong-soo - Kim Kwang-Taek*Sign - Lee...
as Kim Gwang Taek, Joseon's master swordsman, and Dong Soo's mentor - Park Joon Gyu as Heuk Sa Mo, who raised Dong Soo
- Park Won Sang as Jang Dae Pyo, who led the training camp in which Dong Soo, Un and Cho Rip learned martial arts
- Lee Jin Ah as Jang Mi, aunt, and Heuk Sa Mo's romantic interest
- Oh Man Suk as Crown Prince Sado
- Yoon Ji Min as Ji, mother of Hwang Jin Ju and romantic interest of Cheon and Kim Gwang Taek
- Park Chul Min as In, the third of the three rulers of Heuksha Chorong, along with Cheon and Ji
- Jun Gook Hwan as King Yeongjo
- Geum Dan Bi as Queen Jungsoo
- Lee Won Jong as Hong Dae Ju, Joseon's Minister of State and the series' principal villain
- Jung Ho Bin as Im Soo Woong
- Ahn Suk Hwan as Seo Yoo Dae, a Joseon general and loyal ally of Prince Sado
- Kim Dong Gyoon as Boo Gwan, Hong Dae Ju's incompetent deputy
- Choi Jae Hwan as Yang Cho Rip, the third member of the trio formed by Dong Soo and Un
- Shin Dong Woo as young Cho Rip
- Uhm Hyo Sup as Baek Sa King
- Kim Hee Jung as Park Shi
- Lee Kye In as Yeo Cho Sang, Yeo Un's father
- Sung Ji Roo as Hwang Jin Gi, who raised Hwang Jin Ju
- Kim Da Yun (김다연) as Kim Hong Do, a painter and ally of Dong Soo, romantically interested in Hwang Jin Ju
- Kim Eung Soo as Yoo So Kang
- Ji Yoo as Jang Mi So, daughter of Jang Dae Pyo and later romantic interest of Cho Rip
- Kang Sung as Hong Sa Hae, the son of Hong Dae Ju
- Choi Yoon So as Goo Hyang
- Lee Shi Un
Trivia
- Lee Ji-ahLee Ji-ahLee Ji-ah is a South Korean actress. Her first role was in The Legend as Sujini, a lover of Damdeok, the King .-Biography:...
was originally cast as Yoo Ji Sun for the series, but due to her scandalous marriage with and divorce from Seo Tae-ji she was dropped from the series and replaced by Shin Hyun BinShin Hyun BinShin Hyun Bin is South Korean actress who best known for her role as Prince Sado's wife Yoo Ji-sun in Warrior Baek Dong-soo and He's On Duty which she won best newcomer at PaekSang Arts Awards-External links:... - Ji Chang-wookJi Chang-wookJi Chang-wook is a South Korean actor best known for his roles in Hero, Smile Again, and Warrior Baek Dong-soo....
was chosen over Kim BumKim BumKim Bum is a South Korean actor and model. He is best known as So Yi Jeong in "Boys Over Flowers".-Television:-Film:-Kim Bum:#Intro #성탄 전야의 하늘 #지금, 만나러 갑니다...
and Kim Soo-hyunKim Soo-hyunKim Soo-hyun is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his role as Song Sam-dong in the KBS TV series Dream High...
for the title role. - Yoo Seung-ho was trained with pratences swords for his role.
- The drama is the second time Yoon So-yiYoon So-YiYoon So-yi is a South Korean actress.-Biography:Yoon So-yi debuted as a model in Graffiti Magazine in 2001. After a few years of print and commercial modeling, she auditioned for Ryu Seung-wan's action comedy Arahan in 2004...
and Ji Chang-wookJi Chang-wookJi Chang-wook is a South Korean actor best known for his roles in Hero, Smile Again, and Warrior Baek Dong-soo....
have worked together, Hero in 2009 being the first. - Choi Min-sooChoi Min-sooChoi Min-soo is a South Korean actor known for the "tough guy" image.- Biography :Choi was born in Seoul in 1962. Choi's family has been active in acting, and singing for over the last eight decades. Choi was born as the son of Choi Moo-ryong, a popular actor of the 1960s and 1970s, and Kang...
's real life son, Choi Yoo Sung, appeared in a cameo role - Baek Dong-soo was played by Kang Sun-shil in Yi San