Warrior Baek Dong-soo () 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. It aired on SBS from July 4 to October 10, 2011, on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 (KST) for 29 episodes.
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. Baek was one of the three authors of Muyedobotongji, a pivotal martial arts work commissioned by King Jeongjo.
Synopsis 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.
Cast Main Ji Chang-wook as Baek 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 Hong Jong-hyun as King 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-seok as Crown 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-hyun as Kim 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 as Ma Do-shik
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Ratings In the table below, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
Original broadcast date Average audience share Nielsen Korea TNmS Nationwide Seoul Nationwide Seoul 1 July 4, 2011 2 July 5, 2011 10.6% 11.0% 10.2% 12.1% 3 July 11, 2011 12.7% 12.5% 12.4% 13.4% 4 July 11, 2011 13.7% 14.0% 14.0% 14.9% 5 July 18, 2011 14.3% 15.8% 15.0% 16.8% 6 July 19, 2011 15.0% 15.9% 16.5% 18.1% 7 July 25, 2011 14.5% 14.0% 17.9% 20.7% 8 July 26, 2011 16.7% 16.8% 18.4% 20.2% 9 August 1, 2011 16.3% 16.6% 17.6% 18.0% 10 August 2, 2011 17.4% 17.6% 16.5% 16.4% 11 August 8, 2011 16.1% 16.7% 16.7% 18.8% 12 August 9, 2011 15.9% 16.1% 16.3% 16.3% 13 August 15, 2011 17.3% 18.0% 18.7% 20.9% 14 August 16, 2011 17.7% 17.9% 18.7% 15 August 22, 2011 17.5% 18.1% 17.7% 19.5% 16 August 23, 2011 17.8% 18.5% 17.8% 19.9% 17 August 29, 2011 17.3% 18.0% 19.3% 21.5% 18 August 30, 2011 17.6% 18.4% 18.8% 20.3% 19 September 5, 2011 17.8% 18.2% 17.8% 18.2% 20 September 6, 2011 17.0% 16.8% 17.9% 19.4% 21 September 12, 2011 14.8% 15.9% 15.6% 15.7% 22 September 13, 2011 16.9% 17.4% 16.6% 17.5% 23 September 19, 2011 17.8% 19.2% 18.9% 19.7% 24 September 20, 2011 18.2% 19.2% 25 September 26, 2011 17.1% 18.2% 17.0% 18.9% 26 September 27, 2011 16.9% 17.8% 17.4% 19.8% 27 October 3, 2011 15.3% 16.6% 16.8% 18.2% 28 October 4, 2011 18.2% 18.8% 21.5% 29 October 10, 2011 17.9% 19.7% 17.8% 19.8% Average Special October 11, 2011 11.2% 12.7% 9.9% 11.0%
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Recipient Result 2011 SBS Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Special Planning Drama Choi Min-soo Excellence Award, Actor in a Special Planning Drama Jun Kwang-ryul Excellence Award, Actress in a Special Planning Drama Yoon So-yi Special Acting Award, Actor in a Special Planning Drama Lee Won-jong Park Chul-min Special Acting Award, Actress in a Special Planning Drama Yoon Ji-min New Star Award Ji Chang-wook Shin Hyun-bin
References
External links Warrior Baek Dong-soo official SBS website