The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure — Characters & Cast

Finding survival and fortune for his bandit brothers, while redeeming past military failures.

Transitions from an arrogant, past-haunted former Goryeo officer living as an unruly bandit leader into an unselfish co-leader willing to sacrifice his life for his pirate companions.

Protecting her crew and navigating them to freedom and prosperity.

Evolves from a rigid, pragmatic pirate captain burdened by sole responsibility into an emotionally open leader who learns to trust Moo-chi as an equal partner.

Wealth, recognition, and becoming the undisputed master of the ship.

Constantly schemed mutinies and betrayed others in a desperate bid to be recognized as "Pirate King," but ultimately finds belonging through his accidental heroism.

Seizing the hidden Goryeo treasure to overthrow the burgeoning Joseon state and claim the throne.

Remains steadily consumed by ruthless ambition, willing to butcher former comrades and country to secure gold and power.

Personal survival transformed into mutual devotion.

Hae-geum uses deception to survive, while Han-goong provides silent deadly cover; together, they develop a tender, unspoken romantic and tactical bond.