List of Blade of The Phantom Master Characters - Supporting Characters - Hwalbindang

Hwalbindang

The Hwalbindang are a group of martial arts specialists who began working as bandits, taking money from the rich so that they could provide for the poor. Most members of the group utilize a technique called Hap-ki, which allows them to focus their ki for offensive use.

Hong Gildong (洪吉童/홍길동)

Is the leader of Hwalbindang, and Kye Wol Hyang's illegitimate half-sister. While her sister lived a life of luxury, Hong Gildong was never acknowledged as a member of the family, and had a much harder life. She never resented Kye Wol Hyang for this, however, and the two sisters had a very close friendship. When her sister died, supposedly at Munsu's hands, Hong Gildong began working to make the world a better place. Her dreams and plans for the future drew others to her, and eventually she formed the Hwalbindang. She held a grudge against Munsu for her sister's death, hoping to one day exact revenge. Hong Gildong founded the Hwalbindang with Tae Yu, and the pair recruited more members as they travelled. Despite her lack of fighting ability, the charismatic Gildong succeeded in winning the respect and loyalty of the rest of the Hwalbindang, becoming their leader and 'backbone' of sorts. She killed herself after failing to kill Munsu in order to avenge her sister. Just like her sister, she killed herself by stabbing her heart with a sword.

Baek Ryong (白龍/백룡)

Is one of the strongest members of Hwalbindang, and Hong Gildong's lover. He was recruited by Tae Yu - both of them were learning hapki from the same teacher, and they both left his tutelage to work for Hong Gildong. Unlike Tae Yu, Hong Gildong is also in love with him. He was shown as a character that shows mercy, however will kill when the enemy refuse to cooperate. In the chaos he was killed by the hostage king when the separated lovers reunite.

Tae Yu (太儒/태유)

Was the first person recruited to the Hwalbindang; he met Hong Gildong one day when she was working to bury a poor family who had all died. Impressed by her selflessness and her desire to create a better world, he used his considerable hapki skills to help her. He shares the same feelings as Bae Ryong towards Hong Gildong, however he did not express them. Later on his arm and leg were blasted off accidentally by his comrade Cho which Munsu setted his plan up. After the events of Kimhae gold incident, he and Su survived under the care of Mito. He decided not to kill Munsu but to seek revenge on Aji Tae for killing Dorso. Yeongsil created a prosthetic leg for Tae Yu while leaving the arm development later. While staying under the care of Mito, he observed Mito and notice he's not a simple Blacksmith. Mito teachers Tae Yu of basic summoning, who can summon relatively large beasts. He is one of the few to survive at the end of the final war.

Dorso (乭石/돌석)

Is the first member of Hwalbindang to appear in the series. He possesses vast strength and fights mainly through hand-to-hand combat, but has the mentality of a child. He calls Hong Gildong "mama" and seems to have great respect for her. He was part of the Hwalbindang members who were dispatched to retrieve the gold ransom but returned empty handed. He was killed by after the death of "mama" he raged towards Aji Tae but was vaporized by Aji Tae's powers. His death was instantly felt by Tae Yu.

Joy (ジョイ)

Is a man who claims to have no allegiance to the Hwalbindang beyond making lots of money. He resembles a stereotypical African-American with a large afro. He fights by focusing his ki through his twin daggers.

Insu (忍修/인수)

Is a short man who uses long garotte wires as his weapons. Like Joy, he is part of the Hwalbindang for more selfish reasons, notably wealth and the chance to fight more interesting opponents . He's also never shown with his eyes open. Insu was killed by Dorso for betraying the former's "mama"

Su (漱/수)

Is probably the youngest member within the Hwalbindang group and is the 6th member to join. He is quite literally a 'catboy', with cat-like features, behaviour, and fighting style. He acts as the prison guard when Miss Hwang and her Sando was captured. While Hong Gildong is escaping from the boat he grabs an unconscious Su while escaping to the shore. During in the battle of the Phantom Soldiers Su protects Hong Gildong from an attack but was injured badly. He later survived along with Tae Yu. Su goes on with Tae Yu to fight in the final war. He plays a big part in helping out various members and fights the three generals with Miss Hwang and Eul Paso. It is implied that he helped Miss Hwang, as after Eul Paso explodes, she turns to Su to thank him for helping her, assuming he survived, only to face half of his corpse remaining from the explosion.

Cheol (鉄/철)

Is a large man who joins the group to save his village and has a greater devotion to justice compared to Insu and Joy. His Hapki ability is the projecting of his ki via his voice, such that his shout can obliterate entire ships. He later dies when he tries to use this ability on Munsu, who simply shoots him through the mouth.