Yu-mi (played by Lee Se-young) is a protagonist in Lingering.
The protagonist and eldest sister. Following the tragic deaths of her parents and stepmother, she assumes guardianship of her younger step-sister. She brings the child to a secluded lake hotel, where the overnight disappearance of her sibling triggers the central search. Gyeong-seon (played by Park Ji-young) is a protagonist in Lingering.
The elderly owner of the cozy lake hotel. She was a close friend of the deceased parents and serves as the primary host, making her property the central location where the younger sister vanishes. Lee Ye-rin (played by Park Hyo-ju) appears in Lingering.
Supporting character present at the lake hotel. Likely interacts with the protagonists during the overnight stay or the subsequent investigation. Specific role details are not provided in the summary. Yoon Ji-yoo (played by Park Soi) appears in Lingering.
Supporting character associated with the hotel or the local area surrounding the lake. Contributes to the atmospheric tension and mystery surrounding the disappearance. Choi Yoon-hee (played by Jeon Su-ji) appears in Lingering.
Supporting character. Appears to be connected to the hotel's environment or the local community, potentially offering clues or obstacles in the search. Oh Seok-hyeon (played by Lee Ju-won) appears in Lingering.
Minor character. Possibly a local resident, authority figure, or witness encountered during the investigation. Details are not specified in the summary. Seo Eun-gyeong (played by Kim Bo-yoon) appears in Lingering.
Minor character. Likely appears in the background of the hotel or surrounding area, contributing to the setting and potential narrative threads. Middle School Student (played by Wang Seok-hyeon) appears in Lingering.
Minor character. Possibly a local youth or witness whose presence adds to the rural/lake setting and potential clues.
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Characters
Yu-mi
(played by Lee Se-young) — protagonist
The protagonist and eldest sister. Following the tragic deaths of her parents and stepmother, she assumes guardianship of her younger step-sister. She brings the child to a secluded lake hotel, where...
Gyeong-seon
(played by Park Ji-young) — protagonist
The elderly owner of the cozy lake hotel. She was a close friend of the deceased parents and serves as the primary host, making her property the central location where the younger sister vanishes.
Lee Ye-rin
(played by Park Hyo-ju) — supporting
Supporting character present at the lake hotel. Likely interacts with the protagonists during the overnight stay or the subsequent investigation. Specific role details are not provided in the summary.
Yoon Ji-yoo
(played by Park Soi) — supporting
Supporting character associated with the hotel or the local area surrounding the lake. Contributes to the atmospheric tension and mystery surrounding the disappearance.
Choi Yoon-hee
(played by Jeon Su-ji) — supporting
Supporting character. Appears to be connected to the hotel's environment or the local community, potentially offering clues or obstacles in the search.
Oh Seok-hyeon
(played by Lee Ju-won) — supporting
Minor character. Possibly a local resident, authority figure, or witness encountered during the investigation. Details are not specified in the summary.
Seo Eun-gyeong
(played by Kim Bo-yoon) — minor
Minor character. Likely appears in the background of the hotel or surrounding area, contributing to the setting and potential narrative threads.
Middle School Student
(played by Wang Seok-hyeon) — minor
Minor character. Possibly a local youth or witness whose presence adds to the rural/lake setting and potential clues.
Key Relationships
Yu-mi → Middle School Student
(Social Local Youth)
Yu-mi → Seo Eun-gyeong
(Social Village Elder)
Yu-mi → Oh Seok-hyeon
(Social Local Guide)
Gyeong-seon → Choi Yoon-hee
(Professional Hotel Staff)
Yu-mi → Yoon Ji-yoo
(Social Local Resident)
Yu-mi → Lee Ye-rin
(Professional Hotel Staff)
Yu-mi → Gyeong-seon
(Social Old Family Friend)
Story Analysis
A sister's desperate quest to find her missing step-sister at a haunted lake hotel.
