Baek Dong-soo
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Baek Dong Soo (백동수) (1743–1816) was a swordsman and martial artist who became a folk hero when his group protected King Jeongjo from assassination attempts. His life is the basis for the Korean comic book Warrior Baek Dong-soo written by which was turned into a television series. Baek was one of the three authors of Muyedobotongji, a pivotal martial arts work commissioned by King Jeongjo.
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Film and television[]
- Portrayed by Ji Chang-wook and Yeo Jin-goo in the 2011 SBS TV series Warrior Baek Dong-soo.
- Portrayed by Oh Ji-ho in 2012 film The Grand Heist.
Literature[]
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.
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- 18th-century Korean people
- 19th-century Korean people
- 1743 births
- 1816 deaths
- Korean male martial artists
- Swordfighters
- Suwon Baek clan
- Korean warriors