Hong Gil-dong is the illegitimate son of a highly respected minister. A local monk took him under his wing and began teaching him martial arts. From a young age, Hong Gil-dong practiced Taoist magic. Hong Gil-dong's family feared his claim to power and wanted to kill him. But Hong Gil-dong escaped and became the leader of a band of outlaws. Hong Gil-dong took money from corrupt officials and gave it to the poor. The events of this drama take place during the Joseon period. Hong Gil-dong became the inspiration for the fight against injustice in an unequal society that divided people into nobles and commoners, with the former enjoying all privileges solely due to birth. Dear users! To ensure you don't lose us, bookmark this page: CTRL+D