The Killer — Characters & Cast

Initially motivated by a desire not to disappoint his beloved wife, his motivation evolves into a deep-seated need to protect Yoon-ji and punish those who exploited her.

Startingasanapathetic, retiredhitmanwhoonlywantstoresearchtaxlawinpeace, hetransformsintoanunstoppable, protectiveforce, allowinghimselftogenuinelycarefortheteenagerhewasforcedtobabysit[1.2].

Seeking independence and escaping the loneliness of her neglected upbringing.

She begins as a rebellious, dismissive teenager looking for trouble, but as she faces the horrors of the criminal underworld, she recognizes Ui-gang as her true protector and drops her childish shell.

Professional duty as a hired assassin and enforcer for the human trafficking syndicate.

He serves as a static, looming physical threat throughout the film, acting as the main obstacle Ui-gang must overcome in his rescue mission.