Seo Jin-young (played by Song Yun-ah) is a protagonist in Hotelier.
A dedicated Seoul Hotel employee sent to America to recruit former manager Han Tae-jun. She becomes the object of Frank Shin's affection and finds herself torn between him and Tae-jun. Ultimately, she accepts Frank's proposal to marry her. Shin Dong-hyuk (played by Bae Yong-jun) is a protagonist in Hotelier.
A wealthy Korean-American lawyer and M&A specialist initially hired to help Kim Bok-man acquire the hotel. After falling in love with Seo Jin-young and reconciling with his biological family, he switches sides to protect Seoul Hotel and eventually becomes engaged to Jin-young. Kim Yoon-hee (played by Song Hye-kyo) appears in Hotelier.
The melancholic daughter of Kim Bok-man. Initially pursued by Choi Young-jae, she develops feelings for the mature Han Tae-jun after a chance meeting. She later moves to Las Vegas for business studies, with Tae-jun following her abroad. Han Tae-jun (played by Kim Seung-woo) appears in Hotelier.
A highly capable former hotel manager who was unjustly forced to resign. After being recruited back to Seoul Hotel, he shoulders multiple responsibilities, from protecting the hotel's reputation to guiding the personal lives of his colleagues and friends. Yoon Bong-sook (played by Youn Yuh-jung) appears in Hotelier.
The wife of the late President Choi who unexpectedly takes over as Seoul Hotel manager. She initiates the corporate takeover strategy by hiring Frank Shin and Seo Jin-young, but later learns of the hotel's internal issues before passing away from cancer. Choi Young-jae (played by Park Jung-chul) appears in Hotelier.
The aimless and party-loving son of Yoon Bong-sook. Initially refusing to work, he develops a crush on Kim Yoon-hee and later receives guidance from Han Tae-jun to reform his lifestyle. Kim Bok-man (played by Han Jin-hee) appears in Hotelier.
A wealthy businessman and old friend of President Choi. He orchestrates the hostile takeover of Seoul Hotel by hiring Frank Shin and is revealed to be the abusive father of Kim Yoon-hee. President Choi (played by Joo Hyun) appears in Hotelier.
The former owner and manager of Seoul Hotel who dies of a heart attack shortly after learning of Bok-man's takeover plans, triggering the succession crisis that drives the initial plot.
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Characters
Seo Jin-young
(played by Song Yun-ah) — protagonist
A dedicated Seoul Hotel employee sent to America to recruit former manager Han Tae-jun. She becomes the object of Frank Shin's affection and finds herself torn between him and Tae-jun. Ultimately, she...
Shin Dong-hyuk
(played by Bae Yong-jun) — protagonist
A wealthy Korean-American lawyer and M&A specialist initially hired to help Kim Bok-man acquire the hotel. After falling in love with Seo Jin-young and reconciling with his biological family, he switc...
Kim Yoon-hee
(played by Song Hye-kyo) — supporting
The melancholic daughter of Kim Bok-man. Initially pursued by Choi Young-jae, she develops feelings for the mature Han Tae-jun after a chance meeting. She later moves to Las Vegas for business studies...
Han Tae-jun
(played by Kim Seung-woo) — supporting
A highly capable former hotel manager who was unjustly forced to resign. After being recruited back to Seoul Hotel, he shoulders multiple responsibilities, from protecting the hotel's reputation to gu...
Yoon Bong-sook
(played by Youn Yuh-jung) — minor
The wife of the late President Choi who unexpectedly takes over as Seoul Hotel manager. She initiates the corporate takeover strategy by hiring Frank Shin and Seo Jin-young, but later learns of the ho...
Choi Young-jae
(played by Park Jung-chul) — minor
The aimless and party-loving son of Yoon Bong-sook. Initially refusing to work, he develops a crush on Kim Yoon-hee and later receives guidance from Han Tae-jun to reform his lifestyle.
Kim Bok-man
(played by Han Jin-hee) — minor
A wealthy businessman and old friend of President Choi. He orchestrates the hostile takeover of Seoul Hotel by hiring Frank Shin and is revealed to be the abusive father of Kim Yoon-hee.
President Choi
(played by Joo Hyun) — minor
The former owner and manager of Seoul Hotel who dies of a heart attack shortly after learning of Bok-man's takeover plans, triggering the succession crisis that drives the initial plot.
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Kim Bok-man → Shin Dong-hyuk
(Professional Employer)
Yoon Bong-sook → Seo Jin-young
(Professional Employer)
Choi Young-jae → Kim Yoon-hee
(Romantic Admirer)
Kim Yoon-hee → Han Tae-jun
(Romantic Love Interest)
Seo Jin-young → Han Tae-jun
(Romantic Love Interest)
Seo Jin-young → Shin Dong-hyuk
(Romantic Love Interest)
