Ch’ae Man-Sik was born in Okgu, North Jeolla Province in 1902. His pen names are Baek-reung and Chae-ong. He produced works that authentically showcased the social realities and conflicts of the time such as “My Innocent Uncle” , Turbid Waters , Peace Under Heaven , Frozen Fish , and the play The Legend of the Mantis , among others. His artistic world puts emphasis on reflecting and criticizing the reality of his day.
Ch’ae Man-Sik was born in Okgu, North Jeolla Province in 1902. His pen names are Baek-reung and Chae-ong. He produced works that authentically showcased the social realities and conflicts of the time such as “My Innocent Uncle” , Turbid Waters , Peace Under Heaven , Frozen Fish , and the play The Legend of the Mantis , among others. His artistic world puts emphasis on reflecting and criticizing the reality of his day.