Jeon Woo Chi is student of Hong Gil Dong, fights against Ma Sook and Kang Rim to protect Hong Gil Dong′s country Yuldo. Jeon Woo Chi acts like a lazy nobody in everyday life, but whenever he has to fight he transforms into the magician Jeon Woo Chi. He even puts his life on the line when Hong Moo Yeon, granddaughter of Hong Gil Dong and his fiance, falls under a spell and starts to attack him. Jeon Woo Chi who dreams of revenge after having lost his trusted best friend and lover is not interested in becoming a hero but becomes one as he gets rid of the bad guys.
In Joseon Dynasty Korea, a mischievous Taoist wizard named Jeon Woo-chi is framed for the murder of his master and the theft of a powerful magical artifact, the magic flute. Exiled to a frozen mountain for centuries, he is eventually freed by the current generation of wizards who need his help to defeat a dangerous evil sorcerer. Woo-chi must harness his burgeoning magical powers, while dealing with his own trickster nature, to save the world.
Jeon Woo-chi: The Taoist Wizard was generally well-received by critics and audiences, praised for its blend of visual effects, action sequences, and humor. It was a commercial success in South Korea, though its international reception was more muted, with some finding the plot convoluted despite the entertaining spectacle.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film, appreciating its creative premise, spectacular action, and humorous moments. Many viewers found it to be a fun and visually engaging fantasy adventure.
Nominated for Best Film at the Grand Bell Awards. Won Best Visual Effects at the Blue Dragon Film Awards.
The film draws inspiration from a classic Korean folktale about a legendary trickster hero named Jeon Woo-chi, but updates the story with modern special effects and a contemporary sensibility.
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