Classical fiction & pansori · Classical fiction
Jeon Uchi
The trickster-mage protagonist of Jeon Uchi Jeon.
In the story
In Jeon Uchi Jeon, he uses magic and clashes with authority. Several versions end with his defeat by Seo Gyeongdeok, whom he then accepts as his teacher.
Legacy
His magic unsettles authority and exposes contradictions. This profile draws on classical Jeon Uchi narratives, not the designs or additions of modern adaptations.