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This study deals with the reproduction of the life of poet Yun Dongju into various multimedia contents as a source. Is Yun Dongju a poet of national resistance? The view that approaches to Yun Dongju on the centennial anniversary of his birth should no longer remain as a national resistance poet, but should be extended to those read not only by Korea but also by Japan, China and other global readers. The aim of the study is to look at how to expresses Yun Dongju in TV documentaries and entertainment. It is summarized as follows. First, how is Yoon Dong-ju remembered in the documentary? Since 2000, the TV documentary has traced the secret of the biological experiments and deaths of Yun Dongju. And away from the initial biographical introduction it has expanded materials, including introducing independent activities in Japan. In the process, Yun is newly remembered as a poet who sings of human peace. However, it is problematic because the special film on the Independence Movement Day has backtracked the trend by designating Yun Dongju as a resistance poet again. Second, how does Yun Dongju appeard in the TV entertainment world? When scholars and experts in the classroom and broadcast media continued to instill a fixed image of Yun Dong-ju for a long time as a national player, TV entertainment are creating a new program, narrowing the distance from viewers. <Infinite Challenge(Muhandojeon)> internalized Yun Dongju’s works and connected to a new creation from the viewpoint of the readers. The project of lecture on history, visiting mentors, and conducting missions reflects the historical changes in literature education. It also shows the educational possibilities of TV entertainment programs and the convergence of TV Entertainment and cultural program.

Yun Dongju, A resistance poet, Documentary, TV entertainment, Infinite Challenge(Muhandojeon)