Warrior Baek Dong Soo

Hey Everyone!

Wow, it feels like it has been a while since I last posted on here. A few things in my life have changed in the past few days, so I thought I would share them with you before mentioning the drama I just finished. First, I got a job in a clinic (YAY) and second, I got re-admitted into Med school and decided to go afterall. I was really confused these past few months, but I finally decided on which path I want to take in life, so I just had to share the good news with all of my readers too.

Anyways, I just finished another drama after a long time called Warrior Baek Dong Soo. It is the second Era drama that I have watched (SKK Scandal being the first). This was not light hearted, but it was definitely exciting (especially the hot guys and sword fighting)! I loved the bromance aspect of it, as well as the cute side love stories too. But the main thing I liked about it, was the fact that it showed true friendships and great character developments.

The drama was mainly about Baek Dong Soo, and his hardships as he grew up. Before he was even born, his father was killed because he took the fall for the (at that time) Crown Prince. DS was born without the ability to properly move his arms and legs. The Sword Saint saved DS's life by giving up one of his arms. Later, the Sword Saint thought he had lost DS, and went on a spiritual/training journey. 12 years later, Yeo Un arrived in the camp where DS stayed (his father's old friend's son). The rest of the drama revolved around the friendship that Un and DS developed through various interactions. The major twist was that, prior to even going to live with DS, Un was selected to be the next heir in Heuksa Chorong (the assassain group), whereas DS was from a warrior family. The two grew up together, witnessing many deaths and meeting many people - including DS saving the Crown Prince's life once. One person they encountered was Yoo Ji Sun - the love interest of both DS and Un (though, I did not really get why - because damsel in distress?). However, she was already betrothed to the Crown Prince (at the time). She had a twisted fate because upon her father's death bed, he tatooed a map on her back that many people sought after. She had to live with that burden for 8 years. After 8 years, it was shown that DS and Un were much closer, and they once again met with JS. DS was a naive young adult, and he just lived life to the fullest, still trying to beat Un in sword fighting. It was then, that the Sword Saint returned. It was also the time when the Crown Prince was killed and Un's cover was blown, so he had to join Heuksa Chorong as the Human Lord. After that, DS went into depression, and finally was brought out of it by his childhood friend - Hwang Jin Joo; I really liked her! DS then went on a training journey with the Sword Saint for 3 years. During the time DS was away, Un helped JS with her merchant duties. He always protected her and his old friends. Eventually, DS and all the others realized Un's real intentions, but with many misunderstandings in between. Either ways, there were many other aspects of the drama that I did not mention, but the this was the basic jist of the drama. It was light hearted at times, but I would say it was more dramatic. To be honest, I did not watch this drama due to romantic developments, rather due to the relationship between DS and Un and the character developments. I will not say anything about the end either, but it was predictable from the beginning. Either ways, it was a really good drama, and worth a watch! I will leave you all to watch the drama for yourselves, and let me know what you thought. I give this drama a 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Here are some notes about the drama (includes SPOILERS):

- The kid versions were really funny "male prostitute" haha
- I like the rivalry between DS and Un from childhood
- I like Un's determination/competitiveness & compassion towards DS
- Lee Jun Ki would have been a good addition to this drama
- Such tragic love stories (eg. Sword Saint and Ga Ok)
- DS always had great timing to save the day!
- Bromance was so hot!
- I felt so bad for Un... though he chose that path... (thank goodness first mission wasn't Sa Mo)
- Sexual tension between Sword and Ga Ok... wow... really well made!
- Un's betrayal.. ouch! (betryal from someone you trust is worse than benig a villian from before)
- I think Un looks better than the female leads haha
- DS and Un remind me of Naruto and Sasuke from the anime Naruto
- Shock: paternity revealed!
- When Jap guy turned the bow around
- Human Lord just would not die!
- Disappointing: Battle with Jap guy was too short... but we always knew Un was stronger than the Jap guy and since DS was stronger than Un... quick fight?
- Loved it when Un and DS fought together again!
- Times I cried: Sa Mo almost died, Un's attempt to kill friends, GO leaving SS, the betrayal+girl choosing the Prince, second fire, when she found out her birth past, when GO was hit, when Sky Lord nurtured JJ, when find out not real daughter, when GO dies/funeral, when DS and Un reunite, when Sky Lord gets hit, when real dad leaves/dies, when Sky Lord dies, order to kill Un, misunderstandings between Un and others, first half of last episode

Anyways, that's it for now. Let me know if any of you watched it, and what your opinions were. If you have not watched it, then definitely give it a shot!

I'm off,

- B