A charming con-artist in the modern era and the reincarnation of the Joseon-era town head Kim Dam-ryeong. He reunites with his past-life love, Shim Cheong, uncovers their shared destiny through dreams and artifacts, and ultimately breaks their tragic fate by recording his memories for their future reunion.
Modern-day Emperor of the Kingdom of Corea who attempts to cross a barrier into an alternate reality. He recognizes detective Jeong Tae-eul from an identity card obtained during his father's assassination.
Heir to the Shinhwa Group and leader of the influential F4. Initially a bully, he develops deep feelings for Geum Jan-di, publicly claims her as his girlfriend, and overcomes family opposition, betrayal, and amnesia to protect her and eventually propose marriage.
Kim Tan is a wealthy heir to Jeguk Group and the central male lead. His half-brother Kim Won exiles him to the United States, where he meets Cha Eun-sang and falls in love with her despite being engaged to Yu Rachel. After returning to Korea, he must choose between pursuing his family-business responsibilities and protecting his love for Eun-sang.
A brilliant MIT graduate and covert vigilante fighting corruption in Seoul.
The original protagonist of the novel and a skilled soldier. Initially reluctant to form alliances and isolated by trauma, he ultimately dies in battle before being revived by Kim Dok-ja's intervention, learning to trust his comrades once more.
Park Doo-hyun is one of the six high school students at the center of this school-centered drama. He faces the pressures of school life and strives to pursue his own dreams and goals despite trials and tribulations. His life and relationships form part of the ensemble story shared with the other students.
An ambitious architect struggling to keep his firm afloat. He rents a room in Sanggojae to research a competition project, pretending to be gay to avoid misunderstandings. He mentors Kae-in, helping her gain confidence, while secretly developing romantic feelings for her and navigating pressure from a director who is attracted to him.
Lee San is a martial arts expert working as a bodyguard-for-hire with A-Yo. After a hotel bombing turns them into fugitives, he joins Wonder Woman Cat, Swan, and Baobao to investigate the attacks, clear his name, and capture the bombers, ultimately proving his innocence.
Lee Min-ho has 17 screen credits in a career dating back to 2006. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Casper Films with 1 titles. Signature works include Pachinko, The King: Eternal Monarch, The Legend of the Blue Sea. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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