Ma Mun-Gi

Mun-Gi Ma
Korean	마문기
Romanized	Ma Mungi
Nickname	Northern Black Star
Gender	Male
Professional Status
Affiliation	Murim Torrent Clan Martial Arts Alliance Four Supernovas
Occupation	Leader of the Torrent Clan
Personal Status
Status	Active
Martial Arts
Fighting Style	Swordsmanship
First Appearance
Manhwa Debut	Chapter 21 (The Breaker)

Ma Mun-Gi bears the title of "Northern Black Star" and is a member of the Four Supernovas. He also considers Lee Shi-Woon an ally.

Appearance

Ma Mun is a tall man with dark colored hair and long limbs. He dresses in a black biker style suit. He has a piercing in his left nostril that connects to a chain running to his left ear.

Personality

Despite his fearsome nature, he cares greatly about his subordinates, as he willingly to sacrificed his life for them. He nicknamed Shi-Woon "Cutie" ever since their first meeting. He likes high spirited young boys and once caught himself when he was about to expose his true nature by addressing Shi-Woon as "This beautiful... no I mean this kid."

History

Past

In the past Mun-Gi Ma attended Shinmujengpe alongside Lee Gyoo-Bum and witnessed Goomoonryong's rise to fame. Like his fellow Supernova's he was greatly affected by Goomoonryong's strength and spirit. He truly believed he could change the world. At some point he gain the nicknamed Northern Black Star in recognition for his talented martial art skills.

The Breaker

He was assigned to protect Lady Seonu So-Seol with whom he guarded until she was kidnapped. He and and the Torrent Clan managed to track and kill her kidnapper only to discover that she had been taken by Lee Shi-Woon and Alex. Catching up to the car on foot he preceded to attack and try to reclaim So-Seol. Eventually members of his clan caught and subdued Shi-Woon, injuring him and taking So-Seol back. However all of a sudden, Goomoonryong appeared and engaged in battle against Mun-Gi Ma. Although managing to hold his own against Goomoonryong for a short amount of time, he eventually gave up upon finding out his opponent's identity. Realizing that he stood no chance of winning and fearing for the safety of his clansmen Mun-Gi Ma cut off his left arm in repentance and begged Goomoonryong to spare his followers. Before the killing blow could be made, Shi-Woon persuaded his master to let them go and hurriedly told Ma Mun that they could reattach his arm at a hospital if he was quick. Promising to repay the favor given to him, Mun-Gi Ma departed with his men. Ma Mun-Gi is later seen in a hospital bed with his arm reattached being questioned by Martial Arts Alliance agents. He refused to give them any information and told them he was resigning from the mission.

Later on, while Shi-Woon was desperately trying to reach his master in the Koa Business Tower, Ma Mun appeared just in the time to save Shi-Woon from his fellow Supernova, Lee Gyoo-Bum. Explaining that So-Seol was no longer in his protection and that Shin Hyun-Pung had lied to him, the former comrades join forces. He later witnesses Goomoonryong battle Shin Hyun-Pung and saw Shi-Woon's Ki Center destroyed.

The Breaker Eternal Force

Ma Mun-Gi appears briefly at the start of part 3. He was sent by the Shin Hyun-Pung to search Shi-Woon's building but after coming across Kang Ha-Jae and Kwon Ji-Nie he lets them escape and even gives up Shi-Woon's location so that Ha-Jae can potentially help him against whatever Shin Hyun-Pung had planned.

Techniques & Abilities

Mun-Gi Ma's blade.

Abilities

Advanced Master Martial Artist (Swordsmanship): Mun-Gi Ma is a very powerful martial artist. He primarily specializes in swordsmanship and is quite skilled. As noted his fighting style utilizes every possible advantage that his long arms and long sword afford him. Goomoonryong himself admitted that he was a strong fighter. He can swing his sword around with a speed so great that it looks like a whip. He is recognized in all of Murim as a member of the Supernovas, bearing the title "Northern Black Star".

Equipment

Sword: Strangely, his sword resembles a large kukuri with a less pronounced curve than what is normally seen in the knives. It possesses an elaborate handle.

Trivia

• Both of his nipples are pierced.
• He bears some physical similarities with a monkey as well as his name.

Gallery

Mun-Gi Ma vs Goomoonryong.

Mun-Gi Ma having his arm treated.

Portrait