'Proxy Soldiers') is a 2017 South Korean historical drama film by Jeong Yoon-cheol set during the 1592 Imjin War, starring Lee Jung-jae and Yeo Jin-goo.

[3] The story follows a group of mercenaries tasked with protecting the newly crowned prince Gwanghae during a long and treacherous journey vital to the country’s future.

[5][6] To avoid invading Japanese forces, King Seonjo escapes to the Ming Empire and abandons his people in the process.

In his place, Prince Gwanghae (Yeo Jin-goo) leads the royal court and confronts the enemies with the help of proxy soldiers led by To-woo (Lee Jung-jae).

[7] The original English title for the movie was The Proxy Soldiers before it was officially changed to Warriors of the Dawn.