The Number on My Neck - Introductions

Main Characters:

Saera Han (You) (Player 324)

Age: 18

Tough, observant, doesn't trust easily

Fighting to pay off her brother's debts and surgery, unaware of the true horror

Gets caught in a love triangle between a guard ("Red") and Jaemin Cho, who are on opposite sides of the system

Gets caught in a love triangle between a guard ("Red") and Jaemin Cho, who are on opposite sides of the system

Jaemin Cho (Player 218)

Age: 18

Younger brother of Sang-woo (Player 218)

Entered the Game on purpose to stop it from the inside

"Red" (Masked Guard)

Age: 21

A new recruit who realizes the cruelty of the Games

Quiet, intense, loyal to the system until he sees Saera

Starts helping her in small ways

Dangerously in love — and willing to break rules for her

Han Do-yoon (Saera's Younger Brother)

Age: 17

Sweet, clever, a little too trusting

Has no idea Saera's thinking of entering the Game

She's doing everything for him — their bond is the emotional core

Maybe he's sick, or in trouble with loan sharks

Jung-Bae (390)

Gruff, older player in his 40s or 50s

Grew up in the streets, ex-con, but not heartless

Doesn't trust anyone — but respects Saera for standing up for herself

Secret: Gi-hun's best friend from childhood

Secret: Gi-hun's best friend from childhood

Kim Jun-Hee (Player 222)

A pregnant woman, soft-spoken but strong

Came to win for her baby's future

Secretly in love with the baby's father, another player (Lee Myung-Gi)

Protective of Saera, almost big-sisterly

Everyone underestimates her

Lee Myung-Gi (Player 333)

The father of Jun-Hee's baby

Smart but reckless, did something stupid to protect his family

Feels guilty and desperate

Quietly supports Jun-Hee but pretends not to care

Tension between him and Jung-Bae over strategy

Seong Gi-hun (Player 456)

Former winner of the Games

Undercover, watching everything — even Jaemin

Recognizes Jung-Bae, subtly watches Saera

Recognizes Jung-Bae, subtly watches Saera

Thanos (Player 230)

Real name: Unknown. The nickname "Thanos" was given by other players because of his massive build and intimidating stare.

Always high on something — no one knows how he smuggled it in, but the guards strangely haven't stopped him.

Laughs at things no one else finds funny. Talks to people who aren't there.

Unpredictable. One moment silent and still, the next pacing, twitching, or violently outbursting.

Surprisingly observant when lucid — occasionally says things that cut too deep, like he sees through people.

A walking time bomb. The players are scared of him. Some want to team up with him just to avoid being on his bad side.

Saera is wary of him but strangely fascinated. There's something tragic underneath all that madness.

There's something tragic underneath all that madness

Min-Su (Player 125)

Quiet, withdrawn, always looking down or avoiding eye contact.

Doesn't talk much unless directly spoken to.

Keeps to himself, but there's something gentle and kind underneath the fear.

People tend to overlook him, which might become his advantage later.

He develops a quiet respect for Saera, possibly follows her lead in some games.

Might surprise everyone later by stepping up in a critical moment.

Might surprise everyone later by stepping up in a critical moment

Nam-Gyu (Player 124)

Mute or chooses not to speak

Around 20, constantly scribbling in a worn notebook

Very observant — might see things others miss, including secrets about Red or Jaemin

Some players mock him, others fear him

Could be important in Saera figuring out something later

Hwang Jun-ho (Frontman's brother)

A young, sharp-minded detective with a personal mission.

He's been secretly investigating disappearances linked to the Squid Game.

His older brother, In-ho, vanished years ago — now Jun-ho suspects he's involved.

Goes undercover to find the island, risking everything.

Morally grounded, brave, but reckless — his desire for answers might cost him.

May cross paths with Saera or Red while sneaking through the facility.

May cross paths with Saera or Red while sneaking through the facility

Hwang In-ho (The Frontman)

Cold, calculating, and always one step ahead.

Won the Games years ago, then mysteriously became the Front Man.

Has buried his past, but the sight of Jun-ho may start to crack his armor.

In conflict — loyal to the Game, but something in him still remembers what it was like to be human.

May be watching Saera more closely than anyone realizes.

May be watching Saera more closely than anyone realizes

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