The King of Goryeo who serves as a major political and romantic figure, entangled in the central narrative's court intrigues and geopolitical conflicts.
Childless ruler of Goryeo married to a Yuan princess. Pressured by political advisors and the Yuan emperor to produce an heir. Orchestrates a commission to have his guard commander Hong-rim impregnate the Queen. Discovers their affair, tests their loyalty, and resorts to brutal punishments including castration and mass executions. Ultimately killed by Hong-rim in a duel after a final psychological confrontation.
A record-label director and the son of the label owner. He initially uses Hanna’s singing while remaining emotionally distant, later discovers her identity, refuses to cancel her concert, encourages her to perform for herself, and eventually realizes he has always loved her.
The head of the Korean soldiers, Choi Jung assumes command after the diplomats die, despite the group's doubts about his youth and authority. He leads the effort to protect the princess, repeatedly conflicts with Yeo-sol over command and affection, and ultimately kills Rambulhua before dying himself.
A tough but naive teenager who sacrifices everything to protect his childhood girlfriend Mi-ju. After a tragedy involving her rape and his retaliatory attack, he serves a prison sentence. Years later, he works at a steel company and becomes the personal secretary and bodyguard to his boss, while struggling with his enduring love for Mi-ju.
Lee Chul-joo is Joon-seok's father and a gangster shown in the earlier history of the criminal organization. He founded the Busan operation in 1963, establishing the underworld legacy that Joon-seok later inherits and attempts to revive after years of imprisonment.
Jun-ah is Wa-nee's easygoing live-in boyfriend and an aspiring writer struggling to earn his first film credit without compromising the art in his work. As memories from Wa-nee's past contribute to emotional distance between them, he eventually learns, after So-yeong visits, what lies behind Wa-nee's sorrow and her difficulty connecting with him.
A Russian sniper and Tanya's lover, Ilyich becomes caught up in the dangerous political circle surrounding her and Emperor Gojong. With Russian forces pursuing them, he becomes a spy in an effort to protect Tanya. His relationship with her places him directly in the events surrounding the plot to assassinate the king.
A taxi driver who dreams of becoming an actor, Jeong Man - cheol is married to Yang Myeong-sun and promises her a better life. He spends time with No Sang-gu, then tells Inspector Park that he and No Sang-gu are lovers and live together, improvising an explanation when they are found together.
Ju Jin-mo has 16 screen credits in a career dating back to 1997. Their work is anchored in the Friend Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Empress Ki, A Frozen Flower, 200 Pounds Beauty. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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