Warrior Baek Dong-soo

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Warrior Baek Dong-soo
Promotional poster
Also known asThe Warrior, Baek Dong-soo
GenreHistorical
Action
Romance
Coming of age
Based onHonorable Baek Dong-soo
by Lee Jae-heon
Written byKwon Soon-kyu
Directed byLee Hyun-jik
Kim Hong-sun
StarringJi Chang-wook
Yoo Seung-ho
Yoon So-yi
Shin Hyun-bin
Choi Min-soo
Jun Kwang-ryul
ComposerChoi Cheol-ho
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes29 (+1 special)
Production
ProducerJo Nam-kook (SBS)
Production locationKorea
Production companiesK-PAX , saramin.co.kr
Original release
NetworkSeoul Broadcasting System
Release4 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-bin, 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]

A carefree swordsman who alters the fate of the nation as a member of the royal guard.
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.
Dong-soo's childhood friend. Daughter of Ji / Ga-Ok and Kim Gwang-taek.
Consort of Prince Sado, and later love interest of Dong-soo and Woon.
Leader of assassin's guild Heuksa Chorong, and Yeo Woon's mentor.
Joseon's top swordsman, and Dong-soo's mentor.

Supporting[edit]

Original soundtrack[edit]

Warrior Baek dong soo OST
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
Recorded2011
GenreSoundtrack
LanguageKorean
LabelDanal
Star Entry Entertainment

Part 1[edit]

Released on July 4, 2011 (2011-07-04)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Yanoi (Song ver.)" (야뇌)BMK5:04
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.TitleArtistLength
1."For One Day" (단하룸나)Yesung4:52
2."For One Day" (Inst.) 4:52
Total length:8:04

Part 3[edit]

Released on July 20, 2011 (2011-07-20)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Stagnant" (고여)Shin Sung-woo4:27
2."Stagnant" (Inst.) 4:27
Total length:8:54

Part 4[edit]

Released on June 4, 2011 (2011-06-04)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."The Only Road" (유일한길)Boohwal3:47
2."The Only Road" (Inst.) 3:47
Total length:7:01

Part 5[edit]

Released on June 26, 2011 (2011-06-26)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."I'm Here" (내강씨죠)Seo Young-eun3:44
2."I'm here" (Inst.) 3:44
Total length:7:00

Part 6[edit]

Released on August 16, 2011 (2011-08-16)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Falling In Love" (사랑에)Kim Tae-woo3:53
2."Falling In Love" (Inst.) 3:53
Total length:7:06

Part 7[edit]

Released on August 23, 2011 (2011-08-23)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."My Heart is Going Crazy" (심장이미져서)Shin Jae4:04
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.TitleArtistLength
1."Because Of Love" (사링때문에)Han Seung-yeon4:40
2."Because Of Love" (Inst.) 4:40
Total length:9:20

Part 9[edit]

Released on September 5, 2011 (2011-09-05)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Meet Again" (다시만나면)Ji Chang-wook4:05
2."Meet Again" (Inst.) 4:05
Total length:8:10
Disc 2:
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Opening theme"Various Artists3:21
2."A Battlefield"Various Artists4:42
3."Childhood Rebellion"Various Artists3:56
4."Fate"Various Artists2:05
5."Great Northern Expedition"Various Artists2:50
6."Go Soo-ryun"Various Artists2:41
7."Friends of Friends"Various Artists2:38
8."Green Frog"Various Artists2:24
9."Heuk So Cho Rong"Various Artists4:28
10."Moon Slicing Sword"Various Artists2:27
11."Mountains Of The Moon"Various Artists3:44
12."Sudden Rain"Various Artists4:20
13."Sorrow Song"Various Artists4:44
14."Warrior Baek Dong-soo"Various Artists2:53
15."The Warriors"Various Artists2:48
16."Warrior Guard"Various Artists3:25

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
Park Chul-min Nominated
Special Acting Award, Actress in a Special Planning Drama Yoon Ji-min Nominated
New Star Award Ji Chang-wook Won
Shin Hyun-bin Won

References[edit]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "[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.
  5. ^ 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]

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