Yan Liang (played by Qin Hao) is a protagonist in Burning Ice.
A demoted but brilliant detective called back to investigate the Snowman serial killer murders. He pursues the truth relentlessly while navigating conflicts with his ex-partner Luo Wen and suspects Guo Yu and Zhu Huiru. Zhu Huiru (played by Deng Jiajia) is a protagonist in Burning Ice.
A woman wrongfully accused of murder who becomes a key suspect alongside her ex-boyfriend. She navigates a dangerous underworld, faces betrayal, and seeks the truth about her brother's death while being pursued by the serial killer. Luo Wen (played by Yao Lu) appears in Burning Ice.
A gifted forensic doctor and former police partner of Yan Liang. After his wife and daughter go missing, he investigates independently, uncovers clues linking to the Snowman killer, and secretly aids the main suspects while evading the police. Guo Yu (played by Dai Xu) appears in Burning Ice.
A low-income college graduate and member of the Ant Tribe who is dragged into a murder investigation after his ex-girlfriend is accused. He fights to clear their names while confronting his own flaws and facing threats from both the killer and the underworld. Lin Qi (played by Wang Zhener) appears in Burning Ice.
Li Fengtian (played by Ning Li) appears in Burning Ice.
A mortician by day and an underworld fixer by night. He gets entangled in the murder mystery after collecting a debt, discovers a crucial journal, and seeks revenge for his son's suicide, eventually becoming a key player in erasing evidence. Director Jin (played by Lin Peng) appears in Burning Ice.
Guo Yu's boss and a gangster who owes money to dangerous creditors. He attempts to blackmail his protégé Guo Yu to save himself, pulling him deeper into the criminal underworld and the murder investigation. Old Huo (played by Cheng Yong) appears in Burning Ice.
Burning Ice (2017) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Yan Liang
(played by Qin Hao) — protagonist
A demoted but brilliant detective called back to investigate the Snowman serial killer murders. He pursues the truth relentlessly while navigating conflicts with his ex-partner Luo Wen and suspects Gu...
Zhu Huiru
(played by Deng Jiajia) — protagonist
A woman wrongfully accused of murder who becomes a key suspect alongside her ex-boyfriend. She navigates a dangerous underworld, faces betrayal, and seeks the truth about her brother's death while bei...
Luo Wen
(played by Yao Lu) — supporting
A gifted forensic doctor and former police partner of Yan Liang. After his wife and daughter go missing, he investigates independently, uncovers clues linking to the Snowman killer, and secretly aids...
Guo Yu
(played by Dai Xu) — supporting
A low-income college graduate and member of the Ant Tribe who is dragged into a murder investigation after his ex-girlfriend is accused. He fights to clear their names while confronting his own flaws...
Lin Qi
(played by Wang Zhener) — supporting
Li Fengtian
(played by Ning Li) — supporting
A mortician by day and an underworld fixer by night. He gets entangled in the murder mystery after collecting a debt, discovers a crucial journal, and seeks revenge for his son's suicide, eventually b...
Director Jin
(played by Lin Peng) — supporting
Guo Yu's boss and a gangster who owes money to dangerous creditors. He attempts to blackmail his protégé Guo Yu to save himself, pulling him deeper into the criminal underworld and the murder investig...
Old Huo
(played by Cheng Yong) — supporting
Hua Jie
(played by Zhang Shu) — minor
Xiao Li
(played by Li Junting) — minor
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Yan Liang → Li Fengtian
(Professional Colleague)
Yan Liang → Zhu Huiru
(Romantic Interest)
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Zhu Huiru → Director Jin
(Conflict Investigation Target)
Yan Liang → Xiao Li
(Alliance Assistant)
Yan Liang → Hua Jie
(Narrative Informant)
Yan Liang → Lin Qi
(Social Friend)
Yan Liang → Old Huo
(Conflict Threat)
Yan Liang → Luo Wen
(Alliance Ally)
Yan Liang → Director Jin
(Conflict Pursuer)
Yan Liang → Guo Yu
(Conflict Suspect)
Story Analysis
An ordinary man's life transforms into a nightmare when he becomes entangled in a murder case.
