Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel antibacterial peptide and a composition comprising the same as an active ingredient. The novel antibacterial peptide of the present invention exhibits excellent antibacterial activity against antibiotic-resistant bacteria as well as Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria and is low in cytotoxicity and, as such, can be advantageously utilized as an active ingredient in an antibiotic, a cosmetic composition, a food additive, a feed additive, a biotic pesticide, a quasi-drug product, and the like.