Hong Gil-dong (played by Yoon Kyun-sang) is a protagonist in The Rebel.
Son of a slave with no legal standing in Joseon society. Due to lack of legitimate opportunities despite his brilliance, he becomes the leader of a band of smugglers who steal from the rich to give to the poor, eventually embarking on a journey to become Joseon's first revolutionary. Lee Yoong (played by Kim Ji-seok) is a protagonist in The Rebel.
A contemporary of Hong Gil-dong who eventually rises to become the tyrannical King Yeonsangun, known for oppressing the lives of the common people. Song Ga-ryung (played by Chae Soo-bin) appears in The Rebel.
Jang Nok-soo (played by Lee Hanee) appears in The Rebel.
The faithful concubine of King Yeonsangun who secretly harbors lingering feelings for her first love, Hong Gil-dong. Hong Amogae (played by Kim Sang-joong) appears in The Rebel.
The father of Hong Gil-dong, whose status as a slave denies his son any legal standing in Joseon society. Yonggae (played by Lee Jun-hyeok) appears in The Rebel.
Old Man Song (played by Ahn Nae-sang) appears in The Rebel.
Geum-ok (played by Shin Eun-jung) appears in The Rebel.
The Rebel (2017) interactive character relationship network and AI-powered story timeline. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters across the narrative arc.
AI Narrative Summary
A historical epic about Joseon's first revolutionary who fights against tyranny
Character Network — 10 Characters
Hong Gil-dong (Yoon Kyun-sang) — protagonist Son of a slave with no legal standing in Joseon society. Due to lack of legitimate opportunities despite his brilliance,...
Lee Yoong (Kim Ji-seok) — protagonist A contemporary of Hong Gil-dong who eventually rises to become the tyrannical King Yeonsangun, known for oppressing the...
Song Ga-ryung (Chae Soo-bin)
Jang Nok-soo (Lee Hanee) The faithful concubine of King Yeonsangun who secretly harbors lingering feelings for her first love, Hong Gil-dong.
Hong Amogae (Kim Sang-joong) The father of Hong Gil-dong, whose status as a slave denies his son any legal standing in Joseon society.
