A local shaman hired to investigate the mysterious infections. He performs a death-hex ritual on the Japanese stranger which backfires. After encountering Moo-myeong, he flees in terror, is killed by insects, and later photographs the tragic aftermath of the curse.
Jong-goo relies on Il-gwang's shamanic expertise.
Jong-goo consults Il-gwang about the infections, and Il-gwang performs a death-hex ritual concerning The Stranger.
Il-gwang attempts to destroy the suspected supernatural source.
Il-gwang identifies The Stranger as a demon and performs a death-hex ritual against him.
Moo-myeong overwhelms and frightens the shaman.
Il-gwang encounters Moo-myeong, vomits blood, and later flees in terror after his ritual fails.
Il-gwang observes Hyo-jin as part of his supernatural investigation.
Il-gwang investigates the curse affecting the village and later photographs Hyo-jin sitting in a trance after the household massacre.
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