Jung Jin-su is the chairman of the New Truth religious order, one of the central figures in the early episodes. He is connected to the organization that gains power by exploiting public fear of supernatural decrees and demonstrations, and his storyline forms one of the main narrative threads alongside the detective and attorney.
A young deliveryman who runs into his childhood friend, Shin Hae-mi. He becomes suspicious of Ben and begins to believe Hae-mi is in danger.
Primary protagonist surviving a zombie outbreak alone in his apartment. Uses a drone and social media to scout and communicate. Forms a bond with a neighbor via radio, navigates infected floors, and ultimately escapes to the rooftop for military rescue.
Moon Jae-shin is a rebellious Sungkyunkwan student and Kim Yoon-hee's roommate. His mood swings create tension in their shared living space, while his connection to Yoon-hee and Lee Seon-joon places him within the Jalgeum Quartet. Together, the quartet becomes involved in major intrigues beyond university life.
Dong-wook is the leader of the smuggling and racing crew. Prosecutor Ahn coerces him into working for President Kang and Director Lee, but he gradually turns against their corruption after repeated threats. He organizes the final counterattack, negotiates with Director Lee, rescues the crew’s mission, and escapes with the illegal money.
HI-FIVE member. A novelist who received lungs and gained the power to summon powerful gusts of wind.
Eighteen-year-old protagonist and young brawler who never knew his mother. Lives with his hunchback father and stuttering uncle, former cabaret clowns now working in open-air markets. Channels his aggression into kickboxing and forms a close bond with his unconventional teacher, eventually reuniting with his Filipina mother after years of separation.
Sadistic third-generation conglomerate heir who assaults citizens and manipulates the system.
Crown Prince of Joseon, initially portrayed as diplomatic and artistic but struggling with rigid royal education. His relationship with his father deteriorates due to political friction and contradictory governance expectations, leading to his imprisonment in a rice box and subsequent psychological breakdown into madness and alcoholism.
No Jin-woo is a popular actor recently discharged from the military. He refuses Jo Gyung-ah's request to appear in her next television drama, but later sees her young child at a wedding and begins wondering whether he could be the child's father.
A mute young man employed as a crime scene cleaner. He is the central protagonist who, despite his initial silence and isolation, takes moral responsibility for the kidnapped girl Cho-hee, setting off the film's core conflict.
Jong-dae is Ki-soo's friend, whom Ki-soo also takes responsibility for as a guardian because he feels guilty about possibly causing Jong-dae's sexual disability when they were younger. Jong-dae dreams of owning a revolver, believing it could make him stronger than the small-time gangsters around town.
Yoo Ah-in has 28 screen credits in a career dating back to 2007. Their work is anchored in the Veteran Series universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Burning, #Alive, Seoul Vibe. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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