Minor character mentioned as part of the friend group. No specific plot involvement or details provided in the summary.
He is Lee Yool’s ambitious father, who conspires with Kim Cha-eon to overthrow his own brother and seize the throne. After the coup, he becomes the new King while Lee Yool assumes the Crown Prince title. His actions help create Lee Yool’s trauma, resentment, and unhappy position within the palace.
Oversees the geisha lodge's administrative and operational aspects, maintaining the environment where the central schemes unfold.
Afterlife judicial official overseeing trials for deceased souls in the courts of hell.
The Minister is a senior government authority overseeing the response to the failing lunar mission. After the spacecraft suffers catastrophic damage, the Minister demands that Hwang Sun-woo be brought home and treats his recovery as the immediate priority, while the technical team searches for a way to save him.
Lee Deok-hyeong becomes aware of the tensions surrounding Cheon-young as conflict grows between Cheon-young, Lee Jong-ryeo, and the social order that binds them. The summary provides no further action or allegiance for him, but places him as an observer of the personal and political strain driving the story toward rebellion.
Tech specialist supporting the police unit with digital forensics.
Sangwon's older brother, whom Sangwon avoids walking with at the beginning of the story. Rather than accompany him, Sangwon takes a side street, where he unexpectedly finds his former girlfriend, Choi Youngsil, working at an optician's store. The brother's brief role sets up this encounter.
Military medic conducting field treatments and infection analysis.
Jin-su is Nam-bong and Mae-ja’s son. He is unemployed, and his marriage to Jung-hee becomes troubled amid the family’s difficulties. Mae-ja briefly recognizes him and urges him to return to his own family. Later, he speaks with Nam-bong about family, work, and what it means to live productively, though their conversation remains unresolved.
Military unit fighting for survival against future dystopian threats.
Loyal mafia associate involved in underworld operations and family conflicts.
Cho Han-chul has 74 screen credits in a career dating back to 2000. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Horror Stories Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Vincenzo, Love Next Door, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 6 universes
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