Shrewd and ambitious KCIA operative who secretly controls illicit business networks to amass power and wealth, central to the political conspiracies and criminal enterprises driving the conflict.
Captain in the Korean People's Army who discovers, hides, and protects a South Korean chaebol after she crash-lands in North Korea, eventually developing a romantic relationship with her despite political divisions.
Owner of Bon Appetit restaurant and son of a wealthy hotelier. Initially antagonistic toward Sam-soon, he hires her as a pastry chef and proposes a fake dating contract for financial reasons. After reconciling with his past and ex-girlfriend, he realizes his true feelings for Sam-soon and prepares to become his mother's heir.
Elite North Korean detective pursuing a transnational syndicate with discipline and combat skills.
Leader of a Korean resistance group opposing Japanese subjugation. Initially spares Japanese officer Mori, which leads to his team's massacre. Later orchestrates a cross-border mission to assassinate Japanese Prime Minister Itō Hirobumi. Successfully shoots Itō at Harbin railway station and is subsequently executed by hanging in 1910.
A special agent and Middle East expert recruited to assist the diplomat in a dangerous, time-sensitive rescue operation.
Hoon is a young Korean man who meets Anna on a coach while fleeing Steve, a powerful businessman seeking revenge over his affair with Ok-ja. He reconnects with Anna in Seattle, attends her mother's funeral, fights with Wang Jing, and shares a passionate farewell before mysteriously disappearing.
Hwang Ji-sung is a swindler who specializes in deceiving other con artists. He insists that Jang Du-chil is still alive and proposes a plan to capture him with prosecutor Park Hee-su. After noticing Park's hidden agenda, Hwang works with the crew to develop counter-schemes and avoid being manipulated.
Kang Jae-kyung is the film's central character, a wealthy and arrogant teenager accustomed to sporty cars, major clubs, and unrestricted luxury. To inherit his grandfather's fortune, he must transfer to a school in Gangwon Province and graduate, losing access to his penthouse, cottage, and credit cards until he succeeds.
The one Manseh fighter initially considered fit to compete, Min-gyu is urged to leave with the coach but refuses to abandon his teammates. He struggles with his determination to win, and Yong-gaek challenges him to face what he has been avoiding. His choices connect the team's uncertain future with its effort to continue in the tournament.
Hyun Bin has 23 screen credits in a career dating back to 2000. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Confidential Assignment Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Made in Korea, Crash Landing on You, My Lovely Sam Soon. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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