Ja-ok is Young-sook's stern adoptive mother and a shaman who believes that her daughter's fortune predicts multiple deaths. She punishes Young-sook for disobedience and attempts to kill her during an exorcism, but Young-sook survives and kills her, beginning her life as a serial killer.
Hye-mi is a female submissive and Ji-woo’s friend who discreetly calls her for help after being cornered by a violent male dominant at a BDSM-themed love hotel. Ji-woo and Jung Ji-Hoo arrive in time to protect her and safely take her home, connecting her to the leads’ BDSM-centered storyline.
A woman who once ran a dance school but lost her savings after trusting the wrong person. She takes work as a housekeeper, and her arrival unsettles the household because of concerns about her attractiveness. Jenny grows closer to Seok-geun through shared meals and conversation, later meeting him at an expensive hotel restaurant and questioning his explanation for their connection.
Dr. Choi is the medical professional who evaluates Joo Man-ho’s condition and warns him about the risks of returning to marathon running. Dr. Choi points to Man-ho’s age, spinal curvature, damaged right leg, and leg-length-related strain, later explaining that the underlying problem must be corrected before rehabilitation. The warnings challenge Man-ho’s final-race decision.
EL has 30 screen credits in a career dating back to 2007. Signature works include Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Surely Tomorrow, My Liberation Notes. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
