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(Top) 1 Synopsis 2 Cast 2.1 Main 2.2 Supporting 3 Original soundtrack 3.1 Part 1 3.2 Part 2 3.3 Part 3 3.4 Part 4 3.5 Part 5 3.6 Part 6 3.7 Part 7 3.8 Part 8 3.9 Part 9 4 Ratings 5 Awards and nominations 6 References 7 External links

Warrior Baek Dong-soo

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Warrior Baek Dong-soo
Promotional poster
Also known as	The Warrior, Baek Dong-soo
Genre	Historical Action Romance Coming of age
Based on	Honorable Baek Dong-soo by Lee Jae-heon
Written by	Kwon Soon-kyu
Directed by	Lee Hyun-jik Kim Hong-sun
Starring	Ji Chang-wook Yoo Seung-ho Yoon So-yi Shin Hyun-been Choi Min-soo Jun Kwang-ryul
Composer	Choi Cheol-ho
Country of origin	South Korea
Original language	Korean
No. of episodes	29 (+1 special)
Production
Producer	Jo Nam-kook (SBS)
Production location	Korea
Production companies	K-PAX , saramin.co.kr
Original release
Network	Seoul Broadcasting System
Release	4 July (2011-07-04) – 10 October 2011 (2011-10-10)

Warrior Baek Dong-soo (Korean: 무사 백동수; RR: Musa Baek Dong-su) is a 2011 South Korean fusion historical/action television series starring Ji Chang-wook in the title role, with Yoo Seung-ho, Yoon So-yi, Shin Hyun-been, Choi Min-soo and Jun Kwang-ryul.^[1] It aired on SBS from July 4 to October 10, 2011, on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 (KST) for 29 episodes.^[2]^[3]

Based on the 2010 comic Honorable Baek Dong-soo by Lee Jae-heon, the series is about how Joseon historical figure Baek Dong-soo grew to become a swordsman and folk hero.^[4] Baek was one of the three authors of Muyedobotongji, a pivotal martial arts work commissioned by King Jeongjo.

Synopsis[edit]

Set against the backdrop of political maneuverings in Joseon between different factions, namely those led by King Jeongjo (Hong Jong-hyun), by the Qing ambassador, by the Japanese swordsman Kenzo (Lee Yong-woo), and the assassin's guild Heuksa Chorong, the series is a coming-of-age drama about brotherhood, friendship, loyalty and honor.^[5]

Cast[edit]

Main[edit]

Ji Chang-wookasBaek Dong-soo
- Yeo Jin-goo as young Dong-soo

A carefree swordsman who alters the fate of the nation as a member of the royal guard.

Yoo Seung-ho as Yeo Woon
- Park Gun-woo as young Woon

Son of Yeo Cho-sang. Dong-soo's friend and seeming nemesis. He lives in the shadows as the mole for a mysterious assassin collective aiming to overthrow the dynasty.

Yoon So-yi as Hwang Jin-joo
- Lee Hye-in as young Jin-joo

Dong-soo's childhood friend. Daughter of Ji / Ga-Ok and Kim Gwang-taek.

Shin Hyun-been as Yoo Ji-sun
- Nam Ji-hyun as young Ji-sun

Consort of Prince Sado, and later love interest of Dong-soo and Woon.

Choi Min-soo as Chun

Leader of assassin's guild Heuksa Chorong, and Yeo Woon's mentor.

Jun Kwang-ryul as Kim Gwang-taek

Joseon's top swordsman, and Dong-soo's mentor.

Supporting[edit]

Hong Jong-hyunasKing Jeongjo
Park Jun-gyu as Heuk Sa-mo, Baek Dong-soo's guardian.
Park Won-sang as Jang Dae-pyo, leader of the training camp.
Lee Jin-ah as Jang-mi, Heuk Sa-mo's love interest.
Yoon Ji-min as Ji / Ga-Ok, love interest of Chun and Kim Gwang-taek; mother of Jin-joo.
Park Chul-min as In / Dae Ung, one of the three leaders of Heuksa Chorong.
Oh Man-seokasCrown Prince Sado
Jeon Guk-hwan as King Yeongjo
Geum Dan-bi as Queen Jeongsun
Lee Won-jong as Hong Dae-ju, Joseon's Minister of State and the series' principal villain.
Jung Ho-bin as Im Soo-woong, right-hand man to Prince Sado.
Ahn Suk-hwan as Seo Yoo-dae, a Joseon general and loyal ally of Prince Sado.
Kim Dong-kyun as Boo Gwan, Hong Dae-ju's incompetent deputy.
Choi Jae-hwan as Yang Cho-rip or Hong Guk-yeong, friend of Dong-soo and Woon.
- Shin Dong-woo as young Cho-rip
Um Hyo-sup as Baek Sa-geong
Kim Hee-jung as Lady Park
Lee Kye-in as Yeo Cho-sang, Yeo Woon's father.
Sung Ji-ru as Hwang Jin-gi, Jin-joo's adoptive father.
Kim Da-hyunasKim Hong-do, painter and ally of Dong-soo. He is romantically interested in Jin-joo.
Kim Eung-soo as Yoo So-kang
Ji Yoo as Jang Mi-so, daughter of Jang Dae-pyo, and later love interest of Cho-rip.
Im Kang-sung as Hong Sa-hye, son of Hong Dae-ju.
Choi Yoon-so as Goo-hyang, palace lady that helps Yeo Woon when he becomes Sky Lord.
Lee Si-eon as Dae-heung
Lee Yong-woo as Kenzo, a Japanese samurai.
Choi Yoo-sung
Jo Woo-jin

Original soundtrack[edit]

Warrior Baek dong soo OST
Soundtrack album by Various artists
Recorded	2011
Genre	Soundtrack
Language	Korean
Label	Danal Star Entry Entertainment

Part 1[edit]

Released on July 4, 2011 (2011-07-04)
No.	Title	Artist	Length
1.	"Yanoi (Song ver.)" (야뇌)	BMK	5:04
2.	"Yanoi (Song ver.)" (Inst.)		5:04
3.	"Yanoi (Drama ver.)"		5:04
4.	"Yanoi (Drama ver.)" (Inst.)		5:04
Total length:			20:16

Part 2[edit]

Released on July 18, 2011 (2011-07-18)
No.	Title	Artist	Length
1.	"For One Day" (단하룸나)	Yesung	4:52
2.	"For One Day" (Inst.)		4:52
Total length:			8:04

Part 3[edit]

Released on July 20, 2011 (2011-07-20)
No.	Title	Artist	Length
1.	"Stagnant" (고여)	Shin Sung-woo	4:27
2.	"Stagnant" (Inst.)		4:27
Total length:			8:54

Part 4[edit]

Released on June 4, 2011 (2011-06-04)
No.	Title	Artist	Length
1.	"The Only Road" (유일한길)	Boohwal	3:47
2.	"The Only Road" (Inst.)		3:47
Total length:			7:01

Part 5[edit]

Released on June 26, 2011 (2011-06-26)
No.	Title	Artist	Length
1.	"I'm Here" (내강씨죠)	Seo Young-eun	3:44
2.	"I'm here" (Inst.)		3:44
Total length:			7:00

Part 6[edit]

Released on August 16, 2011 (2011-08-16)
No.	Title	Artist	Length
1.	"Falling In Love" (사랑에)	Kim Tae-woo	3:53
2.	"Falling In Love" (Inst.)		3:53
Total length:			7:06

Part 7[edit]

Released on August 23, 2011 (2011-08-23)
No.	Title	Artist	Length
1.	"My Heart is Going Crazy" (심장이미져서)	Shin Jae	4:04
2.	"My Heart is Going Crazy" (Inst.)		4:04
Total length:			8:08

Part 8[edit]

Released on August 29, 2011 (2011-08-29)
No.	Title	Artist	Length
1.	"Because Of Love" (사링때문에)	Han Seung-yeon	4:40
2.	"Because Of Love" (Inst.)		4:40
Total length:			9:20

Part 9[edit]

Released on September 5, 2011 (2011-09-05)
No.	Title	Artist	Length
1.	"Meet Again" (다시만나면)	Ji Chang-wook	4:05
2.	"Meet Again" (Inst.)		4:05
Total length:			8:10

Disc 2:
No.	Title	Artist	Length
1.	"Opening theme"	Various Artists	3:21
2.	"A Battlefield"	Various Artists	4:42
3.	"Childhood Rebellion"	Various Artists	3:56
4.	"Fate"	Various Artists	2:05
5.	"Great Northern Expedition"	Various Artists	2:50
6.	"Go Soo-ryun"	Various Artists	2:41
7.	"Friends of Friends"	Various Artists	2:38
8.	"Green Frog"	Various Artists	2:24
9.	"Heuk So Cho Rong"	Various Artists	4:28
10.	"Moon Slicing Sword"	Various Artists	2:27
11.	"Mountains Of The Moon"	Various Artists	3:44
12.	"Sudden Rain"	Various Artists	4:20
13.	"Sorrow Song"	Various Artists	4:44
14.	"Warrior Baek Dong-soo"	Various Artists	2:53
15.	"The Warriors"	Various Artists	2:48
16.	"Warrior Guard"	Various Artists	3:25

Ratings[edit]

In the table below, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.

Ep.	Original broadcast date	Average audience share
		Nielsen Korea		TNmS
		Nationwide	Seoul	Nationwide	Seoul
1	July 4, 2011	10.1%	10.6%	8.6% (17th)	10.3% (9th)
2	July 5, 2011	10.6%	11.0%	10.2% (8th)	12.1% (7th)
3	July 11, 2011	12.7%	12.5%	12.4% (4th)	13.4% (5th)
4	July 11, 2011	13.7%	14.0%	14.0% (4th)	14.9% (6th)
5	July 18, 2011	14.3%	15.8%	15.0% (3rd)	16.8% (2nd)
6	July 19, 2011	15.0%	15.9%	16.5% (3rd)	18.1% (1st)
7	July 25, 2011	14.5%	14.0%	17.9% (3rd)	20.7% (1st)
8	July 26, 2011	16.7%	16.8%	18.4% (3rd)	20.2% (1st)
9	August 1, 2011	16.3%	16.6%	17.6% (3rd)	18.0% (3rd)
10	August 2, 2011	17.4%	17.6%	16.5% (3rd)	16.4% (1st)
11	August 8, 2011	16.1%	16.7%	16.7% (3rd)	18.8% (2nd)
12	August 9, 2011	15.9%	16.1%	16.3% (3rd)	16.3% (4th)
13	August 15, 2011	17.3%	18.0%	18.7% (3rd)	20.9% (1st)
14	August 16, 2011	17.7%	17.9%	18.7% (2nd)	21.6% (1st)
15	August 22, 2011	17.5%	18.1%	17.7% (3rd)	19.5% (1st)
16	August 23, 2011	17.8%	18.5%	17.8% (3rd)	19.9% (2nd)
17	August 29, 2011	17.3%	18.0%	19.3% (3rd)	21.5% (1st)
18	August 30, 2011	17.6%	18.4%	18.8% (2nd)	20.3% (1st)
19	September 5, 2011	17.8%	18.2%	17.8% (3rd)	18.2% (3rd)
20	September 6, 2011	17.0%	16.8%	17.9% (3rd)	19.4% (2nd)
21	September 12, 2011	14.8%	15.9%	15.6% (3rd)	15.7% (3rd)
22	September 13, 2011	16.9%	17.4%	16.6% (3rd)	17.5% (2nd)
23	September 19, 2011	17.8%	19.2%	18.9% (3rd)	19.7% (3rd)
24	September 20, 2011	18.5%	20.5%	18.2% (3rd)	19.2% (3rd)
25	September 26, 2011	17.1%	18.2%	17.0% (3rd)	18.9% (3rd)
26	September 27, 2011	16.9%	17.8%	17.4% (3rd)	19.8% (3rd)
27	October 3, 2011	15.3%	16.6%	16.8% (3rd)	18.2% (3rd)
28	October 4, 2011	18.2%	18.8%	19.3% (2nd)	21.5% (2nd)
29	October 10, 2011	17.9%	19.7%	17.8% (3rd)	19.8% (2nd)
Average		16.1%	16.7%	16.7%	18.2%
Special	October 11, 2011	11.2%	12.7%	9.9% (13th)	11.0% (9th)

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result
2011	SBS Drama Awards	Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Special Planning Drama	Choi Min-soo	Nominated
		Excellence Award, Actor in a Special Planning Drama	Jun Kwang-ryul	Won
		Excellence Award, Actress in a Special Planning Drama	Yoon So-yi	Won
		Special Acting Award, Actor in a Special Planning Drama	Lee Won-jong	Nominated
		Special Acting Award, Actor in a Special Planning Drama	Park Chul-min	Nominated
		Special Acting Award, Actress in a Special Planning Drama	Yoon Ji-min	Nominated
		New Star Award	Ji Chang-wook	Won
		New Star Award	Shin Hyun-bin	Won

References[edit]

^ Kim, Hee-ju (20 June 2011). "On the set of SBS TV series The Warrior, Baek Dong-soo". 10Asia. Archived from the original on 14 August 2017. Retrieved 25 February 2013.

^ Han, Yeo-wool (6 September 2011). "SBS series The Warrior, Baek Dong-soo extended by 6 episodes". 10Asia. Archived from the original on 3 May 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2013.

^ Hong, Lucia (12 October 2011). "The Warrior Baek Dong-soo bows out atop Mon-Tues lineup for 13th win". 10Asia. Archived from the original on 3 May 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2013.

^ "[Alternate Endings] A plaintive plea for a do-over of Warrior Baek Dong-soo". Dramabeans. 1 December 2017. Archived from the original on 6 December 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.

^ Hwang, Hyo-jin (5 July 2011). "REVIEW: SBS TV series The Warrior, Baek Dong-soo - 1st Episode". 10Asia. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2013.

External links[edit]

Warrior Baek Dong-soo official SBS website (in Korean)
Warrior Baek Dong-sooatHanCinema
Warrior Baek Dong-sooatIMDb

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