Warrior Baek Dong Soo
Details
Title: 무사 백동수 / Musa Baek Dong Soo
Previously known as: 야뇌 백동수 / Honorable Baek Dong Soo
Genre: Period
Episodes: TBA
Broadcast network: SBS
Broadcast period: 2011-Jul-04 to 2011-TBA
Air time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55
Synopsis
Set in the Joseon Dynasty during King Jeongjo’s reign, this martial-arts fusion sageuk is centered around the events involving Crown Prince Sado’s conspiracy. Warrior Baek Dong Soo was a real-life legend who created a martial arts guide in Joseon. His group who defends King Jeongjo is pitted against a mysterious organization of assassins who plot to kill the King. --KoreanDrama
Cast
Ji Chang Wook as Baek Dong Soo
Yeo Jin Goo as young Dong Soo
Yoo Seung Ho as Yeo Woon
Park Gun Tae as young Yeo Woon
Yoon So Yi as Hwang Jin Joo
Lee Hye In (이혜인) as young Jin Joo
Shin Hyun Bin as Yoo Ji Sun
Nam Ji Hyun as young Ji Sun
Choi Min Soo as Chun
Jun Kwang Ryul as Kim Gwang Taek
Park Joon Gyu as Huk Sa Mo
Park Won Sang as Jang Dae Pyo
Lee Jin Ah as Jang Mi
Oh Man Suk as Crown Prince Sado
Yoon Ji Min as Ji
Park Chul Min as In
Jun Gook Hwan as King Yeongjo
Geum Dan Bi as Queen Jungsoo
Lee Won Jong as Hong Dae Joo
Jung Ho Bin as Im Soo Woong
Ahn Suk Hwan as Seo Yoo Dae
Kim Dong Gyoon as Boo Gwan
Choi Jae Hwan as Yang Cho Rip
Shin Dong Woo as young Cho Rip
Uhm Hyo Sup as Baek Sa King
Kim Hee Jung as Park sshi
Lee Kye In as Yeo Cho Sang
Sung Ji Roo as Hwang Jin Ki
Kim Da Yun (김다연) as Kim Hong Do
Kim Eung Soo as Yoo So Kang
Ji Yoo as Jang Mi So
Kang Sung as Hong Sa Hae
Choi Yoon So as Goo Hyang
Lee Shi Un
Production Credits
Director:
Scriptwriter: Kwon Soon Gyu (권순규)
Producer: Lee Hyun Jik, Kim Hong Sun (김홍선)
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Episode 15 synopsis/recap/summary
At the wharf, Dong Soo makes his way to Ji Sun's side. She doesn't believe that one can change their fate and Dong Soo responds, "It only takes one step." I think you need to say that to Yeo Woon too. The Qing Emissary orders more guards to attack Dong Soo but Yeo Woon volunteers for this long-awaited fight.
Dong Soo whispers to Ji Sun: "Run. Don't look back and just run." The painter, Kim Hong Do, is observing and drawing the scene from nearby. Jin Ju arrives and looks at the whole fight worriedly.
Yeo Woon loses his steps and earns a new cut on his pretty face. He warns Dong Soo not to take him lightly, he could kill because he's an assassin. However, when Yeo Woon does have the chance to blind Dong Soo with his sword, he pauses mid-way. Dong Soo spits back, "See? It's not that you don't dare, but you cannot kill. You're not an assassin. I know I'm below you in skills but I don't bow down to some rotten destiny."
Unfortunately, this fight is stopped by the arrival of Sword Saint and Samo. Gosh, they're on time! Everyone freezes but Sword Saint has his eyes only on Bat. haha. Bat is scared but his face quickly lightens because Ji Sun has been captured by his men, and is now standing on the bridge across from them.
Elated, Bat carelessly waves the book of war in his hand to mock Sword Saint. Suddenly, a burning arrow aims straight at the book, causing Bat to drop it. Jin Ju shoots another arrow and completely destroys it. Cho Rip beats down the two guards and saves Ji Sun. In yo face BAT!
Cut to Hoksa Chorong as Chun decides to leave and pursues his last wish before he grows any older - defeats all the martial arts masters in eight provinces. The last name on the list is Kim Gwang Taek.
The Qing Emissary calls for more guards but Dong Soo comes up with a painful decision for Ji Sun to obliterate her destiny. She agrees and Dong Soo picks up a burning torch and jabs it right in her back. With that, the Book of War no longer exists in this world. Bat and the Qing Emissary sneak away on the prepared ship. Pleasedontcomeback.
That night, Dong Soo, Jin Ju, and Cho Rip wait inside the room as the gisaeng, Gu Hyang, tends to Ji Sun's wound. Leaning against the door, Yeo Woon recounts what Dong Soo said about destiny, throw it away in order to establish a new one. Samo grabs Yeo Woon by the collar to stop him from leaving but Sword Saint says to let him go find his own destiny.
Dong Soo holds onto the horse's rein to have some last words with Yeo Woon. He vows that today's the last time he'll lose to Yeo Woon. But his cold exterior breaks apart and he promises to wait until Yeo Woon comes back to their side. Woon softens and says thanks.
Jin Ju watches this scene silently. When she turns around, she has company - the painter, Kim Hong Do. He tilts his head and stutters, "I...." Jin Ju finds him creepy and walks off. Poor guy, her love arrow shots through his heart! heh.
Yeo Woon returns to Hoksa Chorong and is shocked to find him the new leader because Chun has left. Ji explains it to him. The day when he first stepped into this place, he's the destined successor. If he chose to leave now, the assassins would chase him to the ends of earth to take his life. I don't like this process at all. You're basically forcing the big burden onto this poor kid. He still hasn't developed enough yet to earn that grand spot.
Always being the nice girl, Jin Ju tends to an unconscious Ji Sun, wiping her sweat and keeping her clean. Dong Soo thanks her and notices the wound on her hand. He places some healing herbs in it and then wraps a band around her hand.
Dong Soo: "If it hurts, say so. If you don't, it will get worse and be more painful."
Jin Ju: *to herself* "It hurts, Dong Soo...because of you."
Sigh. SIGH. These silent-suffering moments are going to kill me one way or the other. It's impossible for Dong Soo not to see her heart, right? She basically asked for his hand in marriage 10 years ago! Either his infatuation with Ji Sun is impressively blinding or he's choosing to ignore her moony eyes.
Jin Ju bids goodbye and returns to the hideout, while Hong Do follows her. As for Dong Soo, he's busy watching Ji Sun sleep. She stirs awake and they have a staring contest - she's grateful and he's happy.
At Hoksa Chorong, Yeo Woon wanders around the big place, deep in thoughts about someone. The gentle mind reader, Gu Hyang, settles his busy mind by saying that the wound will leave a scar but it's not life-threatening.
Taking what Ji has said to him - become stronger to protect those you love, Dong Soo kneels down before Sword Saint and asks to be taught martial arts. This is it GUYS! Finally!
A bothered Jin Ju comes to the butcher shop and asks for wine from Jang Mi. The stalkish painter, Hong Do, casually takes a seat, making up the lame excuse that there's no other space. He's so cute. They end up drunk-talking with each other and he compliments Jin Ju's beauty. Ah, finally, a young lad with eyes! She laughs it off awkwardly and he joins in, confused. Okay, they should totally get together.
So it's not just me? Hong Dae Joo is doubtful of Yeo Woon as the new leader too, mentioning that his skills are not up to that level yet. Yeo Woon is offended and corrects Dae Joo's informal speech. That ruffles his pride and the assassin levels his sword to Yeo Woon's neck. Yeo Woon retells the speech Dae Joo has told him not too long ago: "In front of stronger people, one should express utmost loyalty, but facing the weak, one should stand like an impassable mountain."
Chun is like a gorilla in this episode, roaming in the mountain, feeding on fruits, and defeating his opponents like flicking flies. Not much to talk about.
Prince Sado's heir, Yi San, is fast becoming the King's favorite grandson as he recites and understands the meaning in Confucian Classic books. Sitting beside them, the Queen rolls her eyes. When the Prince expresses different opinion (A leader should follow the will of his people), the queen jumps in to berate his disrespectful thinking towards the Noron faction/scholars, who have helped build this nation. She stabs the wound further: "Do not follow the path of your father."
Sword Saint trains Dong Soo. Firstly, he forbids Dong Soo to hold a sword and use a stick instead. Sword Saint also makes him practice his footwork.
Sword Saint is on his way to get a new sword for Dong Soo when he bumps into Hong Dae Joo. Pig tells Gwang Taek to keep an eye on Dong Soo because a fortune teller says the boy has a short life, very much like his deceased father.
Dong Soo and Cho Rip are having a little chat under the moon. The latter worries about his inept skill and Dong Soo assures him that he could improve. Cho Rip disagrees and honestly confesses that he wants to return home and study. By the time Sword Saint arrives home, Cho Rip has passed out.
To keep Dong Soo out of Dae Joo's evil hand, Sword Saint has decided to take him to Girinhyeop. Out of sight, out of trouble. Samo isn't pleased with the idea but what could he say?
Taking Ji Sun to the side, Dong Soo wants her to come with him. Er, boy, you're going to study! Become a true warrior! Why? Why do you want her along? I'm so relieved that Ji Sun refuses the offer. There's something that she wants to do here, it's the start of creating her destiny. Dong Soo is visibly upset and opts to change his plan, "Then...will you wait for me? Please promise me that." She nods meekly and they hug...which is when Cho Rip and Jin Ju casually enter the view.
Although dejected, Jin Ju wakes up early in the morning to make foods for Dong Soo so he can snack on along the way. Carrying the same heart, Ji makes a few dishes for Sword Saint as well. Oh these two, like mother, like daughter.
Everyone bids fare well, and Dong Soo asks Jin Ju to look after Ji Sun. Right, so you're asking a girl who likes you to take care of your true love? That makes perfect sense. If this were a rom-com, she would be the delusional second lead, plotting for Ji Sun's downfall.
The third person to leave Samo is Cho Rip. In front of his home, he crushes his glasses and enters.
In the court meeting, Hong Dae Joo and the Queen's father are plotting to dismiss Prince Sado's body guards. Pressured, the King gives in but he also reinstates General Seo Yu Dae due to false accusations.
With Dong Soo gone, Ji Sun begins to create her own destiny. She hangs out in the markets, noting down the products and prices. Hong Do is nearby and catches sight of her. He smiles and immediately lifts his brush to sketch. Trailing behind is Jin Ju, keeping her promise by having Ji Sun in her radar.
Ji Sun stops by a hat stall, wondering why there are no fur hats. The gisaeng, Gu Hyang, is also tailing Ji Sun and reports her finding back to Yeo Woon. She notes that fur hats are popular in the Qing Nation but rare in Joseon. Oh, nice. Everyone is just going to guard her NOW? Where's my plot?
At home, Ji Sun tells Samo and the mountain brothers about a seller who is selling fur hats. They all go there, hoping to buy a sample. The men didn't carry money with them so Ji Sun has to sell her expensive hairpin in order to buy one fur hat. She intends on starting a fur cap business.
Of course she's not going to the far nation Qing and asks Jin Gi for help. Father Jin Gi gives the job of buying sheep fur to....Jin Ju. Um, yea, Ji Sun is the CEO that does absolutely nothing.
Dong Soo and Sword Saint climb the mountain and reside in a small home. Dong Soo cooks their meals but he is not allowed to eat meat. They play chess and Sword Saint requests fanning service, which then upgrades to strong winds and finally a typhoon. Dong Soo satisfies all his needs with a toothy smile.
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Episode 15 recap/synopsis/summary:
(By momosan)
Dong Soo battling his way through the assassins to get to Ji Sun at the end of the wharf.
He and Ji Sun continue their argument about Fate. She wants to know if she can believe that her fate can change, and if she can believe in him. He tells her all she has to do is take one step off that path. He grabs her hand and starts making their way back up the wharf.
The envoy orders the guards to attack Dong Soo, but Un orders them to stand back. Facing each other, Un and Dong Soo have an odd little reunion, each greeting the other with a mixture of relief and wariness. After the customary threats, Dong Soo tells Ji Sun to escape, while he starts fighting Un.
We see that various other people have arrived on the scene to witness this confrontation, including Jin Ju and the painter Kim Hong Do. Dong Soo actually gets in the first hit, cutting Un’s cheek. As they fight on, Un gets into a position where he could kill Dong Soo, but can’t bring himself to do it. Dong Soo tells him that this is his true self, that he can’t be a true assassin. Dong Soo says that he knows he’s the weaker fighter, but unlike Un who thinks his fate is to be a killer, Dong Soo doesn’t believe in Fate.
Anyway, as well as trying to persuade him back from the Dark Side, Dong Soo is saying that Un is throwing this fight, and Dong Soo knows it. As they break apart again, it’s Gwang Taek and Sa Mo’s turn to show up. Gwang Taek tells them to stop, and they march down the wharf. Gwang Taek grimly draws his sword on Dae Ung, who tells him that he’s acting to fast, and points to the nearby wharf where 2 assassins have caught Ji Sun and are holding swords to her throat.
Then Un waves the book at Gwang Taek and taunts him some more. Just then, a fire arrow hits the book, and Dae Ung drops it. Jin Ju fires another into the book and it goes up in flames. Cho Rip arrives at the other wharf and takes out the 2 assassins, freeing Ji Sun.
Dae Ung orders the guards to attack, and as they circle and prepare to fight, Dong Soo tells them to stop.
Now, we stop mid-fight to go visit Chun and Ji at the assassins headquarters. Chun has decided to take a journey. Now that the Plan has been discovered and dispatched, his tasks there are done. So he’s set himself a new task. He is going to take the list of martial artists and fighters and go out and duel them, one by one. He figures it will take at least a year, and Gwang Taek’s name is the last one the list. He asks Ji if she wants to go with him, and then tells her to do as she pleases.
Back at the wharf, all of the interested parties are now on the wharf near the ship. Dong Soo says that things can’t be left like this, or it will all repeat itself. He takes a torch, and asks Ji Sun if she wants to change her fate. She nods. He tells her that it will be very painful, enough that she will want to die.
He yells at them all to watch carefully, that he is destroying the Plan. And with that, he tells Ji Sun there is no other way, and asks if they should continue. She nods, and turns around. After telling everyone that this will destroy that so-called fate and prove that anything is possible, Dong Soo burns Ji Sun’s back, destroying the tattoo.
Finally, Dong Soo drops the torch and catches Ji Sun as she collapses. Dae Ung and the envoy retreat to the ship and escape.
That evening, everyone is hanging around waiting, as Gu Hyang the gisaeng treats Ji Sun’s burns. Sa Mo has words with Un, asking him how he could he become an assassin? Gwang Taek stops him and instead asks when Un joined the assassins. Un has a flashback to the night he followed Chun, but mostly stands silent. Gwang Taek tells him to leave. Sa Mo objects that if they let Un leave now, he’ll never leave the assassins. But Gwang Taek looks at Un and tells him that Un should have learned that he can still change his fate.
As Un leaves, Dong Soo stops him and tells him that this is going to be the last time he loses to Un. Un agrees that it may be. Dong Soo asks him if it is possible for him to return. Dong Soo says that he’ll wait for him. Un thanks him, and rides away. Through a series of flashbacks, we get a voiceover of Un saying that he wishes he could go back.
Back at the assassins headquarters, Un is freaked out to learn from Ji that Chun has left. So now, Ji says that Un is in charge. When he protests that Ji is still there, she says that from the day he arrived, Chun was intending him to take over. And not only that, but if you try to leave, the assassins hunt you down and kill you. The only thing to do is for him to become the next Chun.
He has a moment as he realizes that there is no way back for him in this situation.
Jin Ju has taken over caring for Ji Sun, and Dong Soo stops by to thank her for her help. She’s embarrassed as he realizes she was also burned by her own fire arrows. He tends to the burn, and tells her to say when if it hurts or it won’t get better. Her voiceover says that it hurts, but because of him (awwww, heartbreak city here). She says she has to go home, and tells Dong Soo to take good care of Ji Sun.
As Dong Soo watches over Ji Sun, he recalls Ji’s lecture that if he has things and people he wants to protect, he needs to get stronger.
Ji Sun awakens, and her voiceover and her flashbacks tells us that she never thought she could change her fate because that was what she was always told. However, Dong Soo taught her that it could change.
Next we see Dong Soo piggybacking Ji Sun back home, along with the rest of his crew. Jang Mi and Mi So note that with Ji Sun alive and Dong Soo back to normal, all they need is for Un to return for things to be put right.
Un, however, is busy at the assassins headquarters. Gu Hyang tells him that Ji Sun’s burns should heal and not affect her much. She tells him that this result is a thousand times better than Ji Sun’s previous burden. Un’s voiceover wonders if he would have been able to burn Ji Sun like that.
Gwang Taek is headed off, and Dong Soo chases after him to the courtyard. He goes down on his knees and asks Gwang Taek to teach him.
Jin Ju, on the other hand, is asking for drinks apparently planning on getting plastered. Kim Dong Ho arrives and asks how Ji Sun is doing.
Un visits with Lord Hong, who questions why Un is now in charge of the Assassins. Un freaks Lord Hong out by insisting that Hong raise his speech when addressing him. He tells Hong that he may be young, but he’s the Master of the Assassins and will be treated properly. Hong takes offense, and the creepy bodyguard draws his sword on Un. Un reminds Hong of some advice he had given him, and that he’s the stronger one here, so will be unyielding in front of them. He takes his leave, with Hong fuming behind him.
Chun, meanwhile, has gone off on his travels, encountering nameless swordsmen and dueling them.
Back at the palace, the Prince visits the King, and discusses his studies of the Classic of History. The King gives the Prince a problem to solve – it involves a balance and some weights. The test is to find the correct balance between the king, scholars and people as represented by the scale and weights. As he works, he flashes back to Gwang Taek giving him the Crown Prince’s half coin – and he shifts weight to the people.
Dong Soo is getting his first lessons from Gwang Taek, which mostly involve him failing miserably. So THIS voiceover uses both Chun and Dong Soo to tell us that footwork is the basic foundation of any martial art.
The Prince reports back to the King with his solution to the puzzle, placing equal weight on the court and the people, but with weight in the middle for the King. His explanation is that the King should not swing from side to side but be the unwavering center that balances things. The King approves and tells him to not worry about factions but listen to other views and be balanced. The King tells him that if the Norons collapse his power may collapse as well. The Prince, however, says that he thinks a king should think more of the commoners. This angers both the King and the Queen, who tell him that the country is run by the King and scholars, not the people. Lord Hong and the Queen’s father snicker on the sidelines to hear the Prince getting in trouble.
Lord Hong encounters Gwang Taek, and when Gwang Taek tries to ignore him, Hong tells him that he should be more careful. Hong accuses him of sucking up to the Prince. Gwang Taek, on the other hand, tells Hong that he’s a stinking little rat. Hong warns Gwang Taek that Dong Soo will likely have a short life, just like his father. And now for Hong’s flashback, we go all the way back to episode 1 and Gwang Taek losing his arm.
Cho Rip sits down to drink with Dong Soo and tells him that he feels out of place. He’s not good with weapons and he doesn’t think he’s a good fighter. Dong Soo tells him that he’s wrong, it’s just that he’s been hanging out with them, and so doesn’t look good by comparison (true that). Cho Rip points out that Un isn’t there, and Dong Soo nods and says let’s not to talk about Un anymore. Cho Rip says that it looks like Dong Soo will be studying with Gwang Taek, and Dong Soo tells him ok, what is it? Cho Rip says he is going to return to his home. He says that he thought about things when he was in the rice chest. (now for Cho Rip’s obligatory flashback!) He thought that he could do more with something he was better at, which was studying.
Gwang Taek meets with Dong Soo and Sa Mo and tells them that they are leaving. He says Lord Hong is gunning for Dong Soo, so they’re going to go off and train off where he trained with Dong Soo’s father back in the day.
Dong Soo asks Ji Sun if she’ll come with them, and she thanks him but refuses. She says she wants to find her own path (hey, props to you girl). He asks if she’ll wait for him, and she agrees. And they hug, witnessed by Cho Rip and Jin Ju.
Ji arrives at the crack of dawn, startling the heck out Jang Mi and Mi So. However, all she wants is to cook a meal for Gwang Taek before he leaves. Jun Ju arrives and pitches in as well, making rice balls for their journey.
They all head off, and as a parting request Dong Soo asks Jin Ju to look after Ji Sun.
Anyway, Cho Rip returns home, shatters his glasses, which were apparently a disguise, and it’s revealed that he’s really the son of a yangban family, and is named Hong Guk Yeong (at which point I start yelling at the screen – because this has tipped my coincidence meter into the red.
Chun is still off traveling the scenic byways of Joseon to track down the other fighters. It’s not that he wants to kill them, just duel them to prove who is better.
At the palace, Lord Hong puts in objections to the Prince being guarded by the late Crown Prince’s guards. Clearly they are a bad influence. The King agrees to dismiss the guards, but in turn declares that General Seo is getting pardoned and reinstated. The Norons throw a hissy over that, but the King insists, and appoints General Seo to a naval command.
Ji Sun heads out to the market, making copious notes, and vowing to show Dong Soo that she has made her own path. She also runs into Kim Hong Do, who sketches her on the sly, Jin Ju and Gu Hyang, who both keep an eye on her. Ji Sun notes a serious fashion lapse! There are no fur hats! Alas! What’s a girl to do?
Gu Hyang reports back to Un, who seems to understand that Ji Sun has found herself a business opportunity. Ji Sun heads out to the one place she has heard of that has fur hats, taking the mountain boys as guards. Un lurks in the background, also keeping an eye out. Ji Sun trades a hair ornament for the hat.
Ji Sun goes to Jin Ki and organizes the purchase of shearling to make into hats. Jin Ju is reluctantly pulled into being the shearling buyer.
Gwang Taek and Dong Soo finally arrive at their destination, a little place in the middle of nowhere. Dong Soo is miffed that instead of training, he’s mostly put in charge of chores. Like cooking. And fanning Gwang Taek while playing
And now! High Noon, Chun-style. He crosses another one off his list.
Dong Soo’s lessons start in earnest. Gwang Taek tells him that he will have to exceed Gwang Taek’s skills, and as Dong Soo kneels and swears he’ll succeed, we end episode 15.
This episode was a bridge, it finished the previous plotlines and set everyone in place for the second half of the show.
If there was one more flashback, I swear we might as well have been watching a highlight reel of the previous episodes. And again with the voiceovers! It was like the director had taken the lazy way out.
I do feel sorry for Un, who really is trapped as an assassin. He wanted to find a way out, but knows that you can’t really leave except in a coffin. Not to mention he spent the previous episode trying to figure out how to save Ji Sun, but Dong Soo went to an extreme he hadn’t even contemplated.
And of course, there’s Jin Ju and her crush on Dong Soo, which everyone but him realizes. Heck, she even told Ji Sun. Alas!
Now, personally, I am not a huge Ji Sun fan. I do get why the Korean audience in particular likes her. She’s the noble daughter par excellence, but has enough spunk to shoot arrows and start a business. My problem is more with the actress playing the adult Ji Sun. I liked the younger one more, as she was more expressive – still controlled, but expressive. The adult Ji Sun just has so few expressions that it’s annoying to watch. But she still hasn’t reached the status of wanting to feed her to alligators.
And I noted earlier, when Cho Rip turned into Hong Guk Yeong, I nearly burst a blood vessel. Seriously, Show? You had to go there? Particularly when we saw Cho Rip being recruited in the streets, it makes no sense, and is annoying in trying to draw every single major historical figure of this era into this fantasy. I could have lived all series without this particular twist. Oh well.
On the other hand, Chun was off playing, so we had the interspersed Chun fighting scenes to warm the cockles of my heart. Gotta take the good with the bad!
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