The Eternal White Belt

In a South Korea where martial arts are the paramount sport, dominating culture with roaring fans, international bodies, and lucrative professions, a seventeen-year-old named Baek Seung-Ho stands as an anomaly. For those with talent, martial arts schools provide opportunities for glory, honor, scholarships, and even military deferment. Amidst this intense environment of effort, aspiration, and sharp rivalry, the perpetually unkempt Seung-Ho is a walking paradox. Often the subject of mockery and confusion, he serves as the unwilling practice target for aspiring martial artists. These newcomers soon discover that the disheveled student, marked by his stained white belt, harbors an astonishing secret that defies all expectations. His lazy facade conceals a breathtaking truth within this world driven by martial prowess.