The central male figure whose tragic life bridges the films. Ta suffers severe abuse at the hands of his stepmother, Panor, including torture that leads to his death. His vengeful spirit orchestrates the events of the second film, luring his friends to confront their past sins while sparing Kim out of lingering affection. In the third film, he attempts to break the family’s curse through a soul-transfer ritual, only to face Panor’s wrath again, ultimately surviving to set the stage for the franchise's cyclical narrative.