Do Wan-deuk (played by Yoo Ah-in) is a protagonist in Punch.
Eighteen-year-old protagonist and young brawler who never knew his mother. Lives with his hunchback father and stuttering uncle, former cabaret clowns now working in open-air markets. Channels his aggression into kickboxing and forms a close bond with his unconventional teacher, eventually reuniting with his Filipina mother after years of separation. Wan-deuk's Father (played by Park Soo-young) appears in Punch.
Hunchbacked former cabaret clown forced to work in open-air markets after the nightclub closure. Asks Lee Dong-joo to watch over his son Wan-deuk when he and his brother leave to seek employment elsewhere. Wan-deuk's Mother (played by Lee Jasmine) appears in Punch.
Filipina woman who abandoned her family seventeen years ago. Currently works in a restaurant in Seongnam. Her identity and whereabouts are revealed by Dong-joo, leading to an emotional first reunion with her son after many years of separation. Lee Ho-jeong (played by Park Hyo-ju) appears in Punch.
Younger sister of a grouchy neighbor living next door. Writes 'existential martial arts novels' under the pen name Moonbow. Jeong Yun-ha (played by Kang Byul) appears in Punch.
Brightest pupil in Wan-deuk's class. Develops feelings for Wan-deuk after breaking up with her boyfriend. Supports and assists Wan-deuk in his kickboxing training. Hyeok-Ju (played by Kim Dong-young) appears in Punch.
Ex-boyfriend of Jeong Yun-ha. Mentioned only briefly as part of Yun-ha's recent breakup.
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Characters
Do Wan-deuk
(played by Yoo Ah-in) — protagonist
Eighteen-year-old protagonist and young brawler who never knew his mother. Lives with his hunchback father and stuttering uncle, former cabaret clowns now working in open-air markets. Channels his agg...
Wan-deuk's Father
(played by Park Soo-young) — supporting
Hunchbacked former cabaret clown forced to work in open-air markets after the nightclub closure. Asks Lee Dong-joo to watch over his son Wan-deuk when he and his brother leave to seek employment elsew...
Wan-deuk's Mother
(played by Lee Jasmine) — supporting
Filipina woman who abandoned her family seventeen years ago. Currently works in a restaurant in Seongnam. Her identity and whereabouts are revealed by Dong-joo, leading to an emotional first reunion w...
Lee Ho-jeong
(played by Park Hyo-ju) — supporting
Younger sister of a grouchy neighbor living next door. Writes 'existential martial arts novels' under the pen name Moonbow.
Jeong Yun-ha
(played by Kang Byul) — supporting
Brightest pupil in Wan-deuk's class. Develops feelings for Wan-deuk after breaking up with her boyfriend. Supports and assists Wan-deuk in his kickboxing training.
Hyeok-Ju
(played by Kim Dong-young) — supporting
Ex-boyfriend of Jeong Yun-ha. Mentioned only briefly as part of Yun-ha's recent breakup.
Key Relationships
Wan-deuk's Mother → Do Wan-deuk
(mother)
Wan-deuk's Father → Do Wan-deuk
(father)
Lee Ho-jeong → Hyeok-Ju
(Social Acquaintance)
Lee Ho-jeong → Jeong Yun-ha
(Social Classmate)
Do Wan-deuk → Lee Ho-jeong
(Social Neighbor)
Do Wan-deuk → Hyeok-Ju
(Conflict Rival)
Jeong Yun-ha → Hyeok-Ju
(Romantic Ex-Partner)
Do Wan-deuk → Jeong Yun-ha
(Romantic Love Interest)
Story Analysis
A troubled youth navigates family struggles, mentorship, and romantic entanglements while finding purpose through kickboxing.
