A former police investigator who led a corruption probe, causing him to be ostracized and estranged from his family. After moving to a rural outpost, he is pulled back into the criminal underworld of Seoul when his daughter's friend goes missing, teaming up with others to expose a high-level conspiracy.
Researcher who identifies disease transmission and symptoms. He strikes a deal with Sae-bom for housing, initially attempts to conceal the outbreak, and later commands military forces during the crisis. Driven by his infected pregnant wife, he seeks Sae-bom's antibodies to find a cure.
Assassin or enforcer working for the opposing faction.
A legendary gambler who teaches Jang Taeyoung poker after Jang's downfall.
Originally part of Ahn's team, falls from a train in Vladivostok. Revealed to be the mole who leaked their plans. Captured and tortured by Mori with gas, which breaks his resolve. Eventually redeems himself by stabbing Mori to death and rejoining the independence movement.
Qing envoy delivering orders or demands to Korean officials.
Underground contact providing intelligence and resources for the alien fight.
A sniper serving as a subordinate to Hwang Hae-chul in the Korean Independence Army.
Soon-tae is a contender for the mob boss position, but his priorities lie elsewhere: he wants to conquer the nation through his Chinese restaurant, Mimiru, rather than lead the syndicate. His ambitions place him in competition with Kang-pyo and Pan-ho as the organization’s leadership succession grows increasingly chaotic.
Busan bank branch manager and father of Hye-in. His past embezzlement caused a factory scam that led to multiple employee suicides, including that of the caller's wife. Trapped by a bomb threat, he ultimately drives his car into a river to save his children, commits suicide to atone for his crimes, and exposes the bank's wrongdoing.
Ancient tomb mural specialist recruited by Dong-gu to decipher layouts and hidden passages for a complex tomb robbery. His expertise is crucial for navigating the Goguryeo-era tomb and later the royal tomb heist.
The South korean navy appears at the climax as a group of South Korean submarines intervenes near Dokdo. Its torpedo counters the final Japanese attack on Paektu, forcing the remaining Japanese vessels to retreat and helping Han Gyeong-jae and Jang Gi-seok survive the confrontation.
Jo Woo-jin has 49 screen credits in a career dating back to 2011. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Alienoid Series with 2 titles. Signature works include Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Gangnam B-Side, Narco-Saints. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
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