KBS2 Korean drama 'Inspiring Age' Character Reference

Character Reference

Name: Shin Jung Tae/ 신정태
Age: 17 (Teen) 20 (adult)
Location: Back Alley, Mainland Shanghai, China
Description: Fist fighter for Love and Family
Love Interest: Ok Ryeon / Gaya
Plot: After his father’s death at the age of 15, Jung Tae was adopted by Kim Song Dok (Shin Eun Jung). Though sometimes clumsy and outrageous, he is consistent and fierce. A total 180 degrees transformation when fighting. Inborn competitive spirit and upper class strength that conquered Shanghai alleys. He is the continent’s best fighter. His father was shot by a Japanese officer. But from the other party says that he is the responsible of his family’s death. But he believes that he did not kill anybody. Despite being the best fighter, he dare not to fight with the independent officers. Song Dok’s daughter Ok Ryeon (Kim So Eun) became friends with Jung Tae and grew bond with each other like siblings. In love, Jung Tae doesn’t know what to say when in front of his love. Hates to be cheated. Bizarre and charm in one.
Actor: Kim Hyun Joong (SS501, Boys Over Flowers, Playful Kiss)

Name: Deguchi Kaya/Deguchi Gaya/ 데구치 가야
Age: -
Location: -
Description: Charismatic beauty with deadly charm. Love and hate relationship with Shin Jung Tae
Love Interest: Shin Jung Tae/ 신정태
Actress: Lim Soo Hyang (I Do I Do, Iris2)

Name: Yoon Ok Ryeon/ Yoon Ung Ryeon / 윤옥련
Age: 15 (Teen) 20 (Adult)
Location: Shanghai, China
Description: Aspiring singer, fearless, joined elite group ‘KPA’(Korean People’s Army) after first love’s death.
Screen Name: ‘Jane’
Love Interest: Kim Soo Ok / 김수옥
Plot: She is the face of Shinuiju. A pretty face but courageous. Trials kept coming to her as it was driven by fate. A tomboyish girl with a dream of becoming a singer. Her first love is Kim Soo Ok (Lee Seon Ho). But despite her love with Soo Ok, He is not ready yet. Ok Ryeon keeps her love in silence. They were reunited in Gyeongseong province. Thinking that they haven’t seen each other for a while, she got very excited upon their meeting but there’s a bomb waiting to explode (metaphorically). Unexpectedly, the Japanese forces attacked. Soo Ok died before her very eyes and she kept Soo Ok in her heart and never forget. After her first love’s death, she joined the independence movement. Escaping from Shinuiju going to Shanghai, she changed her name into ‘Jane’ as a singer. As a singer, she is a secret elite agent at the same time. Often compared to a Dutch Exotic Spy Dancer ‘Matahari’. One hand holding a mic while the other holding a bomb. Ok Ryeon’s promise to Soo Ok ‘Wait for Me Ahjussi’ kept Shin Jung Tae in a deep conflict with his love towards her.
Actress: Kim So Eun (Boys Over Flowers)

Name: Kim Soo Ok/ 김수옥
Age: -
Location: -
Description: Yoon Ok Ryeon’s first love. Likes music and artistry. When he met the 2 friends Ok Ryeon and Jung Tae, his life turned upside down like a storm.
Love Interest: Yoon Ok Ryeon/ Yoon Ung Ryeon/ 윤옥련
Plot: Ever since young, he is fascinated by music and art. He’s from a rich family. He is friends with Shin Jung Tae (Kim Hyun Joong), Soo Bin, Jjang Ddol (Shin Seung Hwan) and Seung Tae. They are making money for their own living but they are keen, pure and honest. Out of his friends, he often listens to Jung Tae. For him. Ok Ryeon (Kim So Eun) is a charming girl.
Actor: Lee Seon Ho (Dongyi, Mary Stayed Out All Night)

Name: Deguchi Kaya/Deguchi Gaya (Teenager)/ 데구치 가야
Age: 15
Location: Japan
Description: Irresistible, outstanding beauty men can’t resist
Love Interest: Shin Jung Tae
Actress: Joo Da Young

Name: Shin Jung Tae (Teenager)/ 신정태
Age: 15
Location: Shinuiju, China
Love Interest: Ok Ryeon/ Gaya
Actor: Kwak Dong Yeon

Name: Shinichi/ Shin Ichi/ 신이치
Age: -
Location: Japan
Description: Shin Jung Tae’s Japanese rival, A member of Japan’s parliament/congress.
Love Interest: Gaya/Kaya (?)
Actor: Jo Dong Hyuk (Brain, My Daughter Seo Young)