Next Sohee (2022) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
So-hee
(played by Kim Si-eun) — protagonist
High school student who enjoys dancing. She secures an unpaid internship at a call center where she faces body shaming, exploitative sales tactics, and customer abuse. After being forced to sign a for...
So-hee's Mother
(played by Park Hui-eun) — supporting
Former Team Manager
(played by Sim Hee-seop) — supporting
Sohee's sympathetic supervisor who felt guilty about the company's labor exploitation. After submitting whistleblower complaints that were ignored by upper management, he committed suicide by carbon m...
So-hee's Father
(played by Kim Yong-jun) — supporting
Former Team Manager's Wife
(played by Han Hye-ji) — cameo
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
So-hee's Father → So-hee
(father)
So-hee's Mother → So-hee
(mother)
Former Team Manager's Wife → Former Team Manager
(wife)
Story Analysis
A critique of corporate exploitation and systemic negligence leading to tragedy.
Plot Progression
Toxic Onboarding
— Sohee enters a call center training program that emphasizes appearance over skill. She quickly learns the company's unethical goal of stalling customers rather than providing support.
Cracks in the System
— Sohee faces customer abuse and financial exploitation while Junho attempts to protect workers. His whistleblower efforts are ignored, leading to his tragic suicide.
Breaking Point
— A ruthless new manager takes over, forcing Sohee into complicity and mocking her struggles. Sohee defies company policy, leading to a violent confrontation and disciplinary leave.
Tragic End
— Isolated and guilt-ridden, Sohee attempts suicide and is hospitalized. Despite her request to quit, her teacher orders her back, pushing her to jump into a reservoir.
Unseen Aftermath
— Detective Yoojin investigates the suicide and uncovers systemic labor violations. Bureaucratic pressure forces her to drop the case, leaving the institutions unaccountable.
