Character Relationship Map: Project Y

Characters

• Yoon Mi-sun (played by Han So-hee) — protagonist

  Mi-sun is one of two friends trying to survive in the most dangerous part of Seoul's Gangnam district. She and Do-kyung work to save enough money to leave their dangerous lives behind, but betrayal ru...

• Lee Do-kyung (played by Jeon Jong-seo) — protagonist

  Do-kyung is Mi-sun's friend and closest ally as they struggle to get by in the most dangerous part of Seoul's Gangnam district. The two save money in hopes of leaving their dangerous lives, until betr...

• Choi Ga-young (played by Kim Shin-rock) — supporting
• Bull (played by Jeong Young-ju) — supporting
• Seok-gu (played by Lee Jae-kyoon) — supporting
• Ha-kyung (played by YooA) — supporting
• Bookie (played by Kim Sung-cheol) — supporting
• Hardcore Young (played by Park Bo-in) — supporting
• Hwa-jin (played by Han Sung-min) — supporting
• Gi-jung (played by Bek Hyun-jin) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Yoon Mi-sun → Hwa-jin (Professional Mentor) — Experienced figure guiding Mi-sun in the criminal world
• Yoon Mi-sun → Ha-kyung (Professional Informant) — Source of information about Gangnam activities
• Lee Do-kyung → Bookie (Professional Debtor) — Owes money to the bookie
• Yoon Mi-sun → Bull (Professional Associate) — Work connection in the criminal underworld

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Yoon Mi-sun → Lee Do-kyung (Alliance Teammate) — Core partners relying on mutual trust for survival.
• Lee Do-kyung → Gi-jung (Alliance Partner) — Temporary alliance for a specific operation
• Lee Do-kyung → Hardcore Young (Conflict Rival) — Competing for the same opportunities
• Choi Ga-young → Seok-gu (Alliance Ally) — Working together against Mi-sun and Do-kyung
• Lee Do-kyung → Seok-gu (Conflict Enemy) — Opposing forces in the Gangnam underworld
• Yoon Mi-sun → Choi Ga-young (Conflict Rival) — Competing for resources or position in Gangnam

Story Analysis

Two friends pursue escape from dangerous lives, only to risk everything after discovering hidden wealth.

Plot Progression

1. Life in Dangerous Gangnam — Two friends struggle to survive in Gangnam's dangerous environment. They depend on each other while trying to endure their circumstances.
2. The Dream of Retirement — The friends work hard and save money so they can leave their dangerous lifestyles. Their hoped-for retirement gradually comes within reach.
3. Betrayal at the Dead End — Their hopes are shattered when the world betrays them. They are pushed toward an apparent dead end.
4. Fortune and Final Gamble — They discover hidden dirty cash and gold in Gangnam. With their options exhausted, they place everything on one final gamble.