Auguste is an old friend of Bartok and the father of Geza's wife. He makes a pact to support Raiden's revenge, agreeing to provide help in exchange for Raiden freeing his daughter from her abusive marriage to Geza.
Loyal Joseon vice admiral serving under Yi Sun-sin.
Father Ahn is an exorcist priest whom Yong-hu approaches after developing a stigmata. Recognizing the potential in Yong-hu when his wound defeats a demon, he partners with him to confront demonic activity in Korea. He is Yong-hu's ally and guide in the fight against the evil force.
Veteran admiral who commands a division of the Joseon fleet alongside Yi.
The Lord is a hermit and blind master baduk player whom Tae-seok contacts after completing his prison sentence. He becomes part of Tae-seok's revenge effort against Sal-soo, contributing exceptional game-related expertise while joining the group formed to challenge Sal-soo and his men.
Maruchi (male Tao master) and former guardian of the key. He recognizes Sang-hwan's potential Qi, offers him training, and entrusts both Sang-hwan and Wi-jin with halves of the key before confronting the threat.
Old Man is a mysterious passenger who secretly grows plants while the stranded survivors face hunger. His hidden cultivation suggests that he may understand their situation or be preparing a possible food source, making him an important figure in the passengers' debate over survival.
An experienced, morally flexible detective whose unconventional methods drive the central conflict.
Local hunter and sole survivor of a past mining accident. Traumatized and isolated, he is driven by a dying miner's wish to protect Kim Yang-soon. Utilizing expert hunting skills, he leads a defensive cat-and-mouse struggle against the armed gang to safeguard his community.
South Korea's President and Han Young-hee's father, he struggles to raise his rebellious daughter while maintaining his public duties. After meeting Choi Eun-joo, he accepts her unusual discipline, seeks her help to restore Han Young-hee's smile, and gradually falls in love with her despite the political scandal their relationship causes.
A man in his mid-fifties and a successful marketing executive at a major cosmetics company, Oh struggles to manage corporate responsibilities and prepare a new advertising campaign while caring for his terminally ill wife. As his wife’s condition worsens, he develops feelings for Choo Eun-joo, leaving him torn between grief and new passion after his wife dies.
Kim Kyung-ho is an untenured mathematics professor who exposes an error in a national aptitude test and later loses his position despite strong research. After returning from the United States, he challenges the legal system following his wrongful-dismissal case, is arrested after confronting an appeals judge, and ultimately becomes a lifelong activist for judicial transparency.
Ahn Sung-ki has 119 screen credits in a career dating back to 1957. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently The Admiral Roaring Currents with 2 titles. Signature works include Hansan: Rising Dragon, The Divine Fury, The Duelist. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 8 universes
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