A vengeful samurai spirit from the Battle of Sekigahara, originally enshrined in Japan and later transferred to Korea. It manifests as an oni, attacks locals, and is revealed to be a guardian for a Japanese spiritual spike before being vanquished.
A low-born commoner and Hwa-yeon’s former lover, Kwon-yoo is castrated by Hwa-yeon’s father after their attempted elopement and later serves among the eunuchs. Resentful at first, he joins the court’s power struggle, then turns against the Queen Mother’s faction to protect Hwa-yeon and her child, sacrificing himself despite doubts about the child’s parentage.
Goni's best friend who secretly plots against Goni's stepfather Dae-ho. His actions lead to Dae-ho's death and Goni being framed, making him the primary target of Goni's revenge.
A figure connected to the men who bully In-Ho in prison. The summary links Chi-kwon to the danger In-Ho faces while incarcerated, but does not describe Chi-kwon’s direct actions or explain the nature of his relationship with In-Ho beyond that connection.
Seong-ho, identified in the story as Director Han Seong-ho, comes into contact with So-hee during her life and work in Seoul. His company later faces bankruptcy, leaving him under serious financial strain. The story establishes his connection to So-hee and his business troubles but gives no further details about their relationship.
Kim Min-jun has 23 screen credits in a career dating back to 2003. Signature works include The Concubine, Miss Butcher, Tazza. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
