Ji-seon (played by Choi Eun-hee) is a protagonist in Red Scarf.
A young widow who turns to working as a bargirl to survive. She is rescued and supported by Major Na Gwan-joong, with whom she falls in love. To protect her from further loss, he introduces her to Lieutenant Bae Dae-bong. Upon learning of Gwan-joong's death in action, she is devastated, clutching his red scarf and weeping inconsolably. Na Gwan-joong (Major) (played by Shin Young-kyun) appears in Red Scarf.
The film's central protagonist, a highly skilled and courageous South Korean fighter pilot during the Korean War. Known for his cool demeanor in combat and camaraderie on the ground, he secretly loves Ji-seon but selflessly arranges her relationship with Bae Dae-bong. During a critical bridge mission, his focus is compromised by his emotional turmoil, leading to his fatal crash. He leaves a will dividing his possessions among his comrades. Bae Dae-bong (Lieutenant) (played by Choi Mu-ryong) appears in Red Scarf.
A newly transferred, cocky hotshot pilot who becomes the object of Ji-seon's affection. Major Na Gwan-joong introduces the couple to protect Ji-seon from further heartbreak. During a strategic bridge bombing mission, Bae's plane is shot down, prompting Gwan-joong to risk his life to keep him safe until rescue. Na Gwan-joong's mother (played by Han Eun-jin) appears in Red Scarf.
Arrives at the base with a delivery of beer for her son, only to discover he has been killed in action. True to his character, she distributes the beers among his fellow pilots as a gesture of solidarity and remembrance.
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Characters
Ji-seon
(played by Choi Eun-hee) — protagonist
A young widow who turns to working as a bargirl to survive. She is rescued and supported by Major Na Gwan-joong, with whom she falls in love. To protect her from further loss, he introduces her to Lie...
Na Gwan-joong (Major)
(played by Shin Young-kyun) — supporting
The film's central protagonist, a highly skilled and courageous South Korean fighter pilot during the Korean War. Known for his cool demeanor in combat and camaraderie on the ground, he secretly loves...
Bae Dae-bong (Lieutenant)
(played by Choi Mu-ryong) — supporting
A newly transferred, cocky hotshot pilot who becomes the object of Ji-seon's affection. Major Na Gwan-joong introduces the couple to protect Ji-seon from further heartbreak. During a strategic bridge...
Na Gwan-joong's mother
(played by Han Eun-jin) — supporting
Arrives at the base with a delivery of beer for her son, only to discover he has been killed in action. True to his character, she distributes the beers among his fellow pilots as a gesture of solidar...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Na Gwan-joong's mother → Na Gwan-joong (Major)
(mother)
