Assassination — Characters & Cast

To deliver a clear signal to both oppressors and her people that the resistance lives, and to avenge her mother and fallen comrades.

Begins as an emotionally guarded sniper hardened by brutal Manchurian skirmishes; upon discovering her tragic heritage as the separated daughter of a collaborator, she embraces her leadership role and carries out the final act of historical justice decades later.

Self-preservation, opportunistic greed, and cynical disbelief in the possibility of Korea ever regaining independence.

Starts as a heroic, passionate freedom fighter in 1911, but after breaking under Japanese torture, he becomes a duplicitous mole within the provisional government, eventually reinventing himself as a decorated high-ranking police chief after liberation.

Initially monetary survival and emotional escapism, later transforming into a desire to protect Ok-yun and die for a cause greater than himself.

Evolves from a disillusioned assassin-for-hire who kills for money to numb the guilt of slaying his own pro-Japanese father, into a selfless fighter who sacrifices his life to protect Ok-yun and strike back against imperialist officers.

To obtain weapons for his comrades and defend the honor of the Sinheung Military Academy graduates.

Initially depicted as an unruly mercenary interested in cash to buy arms for his unit, he proves to be fiercely principled, refusing to abandon the mission even after severe injuries and making a heroic final stand at the wedding.

Unconditional loyalty and friendship toward Hawaii Pistol.

Stands steadfastly alongside Hawaii Pistol through thick and thin, providing humor and tactical support until meeting a poignant, courageous end during their escape shootout in the Gyeongseong sewers.