Black — Characters & Cast

Initially pursues a rogue partner, which shifts to protecting Ha-ram and seeking justice for past crimes.

Begins as an arrogant, cold-blooded reaper who despises mortals. After inhabiting the body of detective Han Moo-gang to catch a runaway soul, he slowly absorbs human emotions, solves his own forgotten mortal murder, and chooses supreme self-sacrifice.

Overcoming guilt over her father’s death by using her clairvoyance to rescue doomed victims.

Starts as an ostracized woman overwhelmed by her ability to see death. Encouraged by Moo-gang, she steps into dangerous situations to save lives, only to uncover shocking truths about her childhood and the people she loved.

Vindicating past investigations and bringing powerful criminals to justice.

A grizzled, foul-mouthed senior detective with an obsessive drive to solve cold cases. Though exasperated by Moo-gang's sudden personality change, he acts as an anchor of genuine justice and maternal/paternal grit within the unit.

Concealing her past identity to live a peaceful life, while coping with mounting guilt.

A doctor and Moo-gang's girlfriend who hides a dark past as a survivor of the Mujin sex abuse ring. Her terror over the missing tape unravels her romance and forces her to confront her past abusers.

Proving his self-worth and escaping the shadow of his corrupt family.

The illegitimate son of the powerful Mujin chaebol family running Royal Insurance. Initially treated as disposable by his ruthless relatives, he seeks Ha-ram's help to save his company and evolves into a moral ally against his family’s crimes.