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. 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...
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.
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Wan-deuk's Mother → Do Wan-deuk
(mother)
角色名包含关系词: mother
Wan-deuk's Father → Do Wan-deuk
(father)
角色名包含关系词: father
Jeong Yun-ha → Hyeok-Ju
(Romantic Ex-Boyfriend)
The plot states that Yun-ha has taken a liking to Wan-deuk after splitting with her boyfriend Hyeok-ju.
Do Wan-deuk → Jeong Yun-ha
(Romantic Interest)
Jeong Yun-ha takes a liking to Do Wan-deuk after breaking up with Hyeok-ju. She also helps him during his kickboxing training.
Story Analysis
A troubled teenager gradually finds family connection, emotional support, and a constructive outlet for his anger.
