The Scam

A former full-time investor known as an 'ant,' Hyun-soo spends years glued to screens and instant noodles before climbing to the top of the scam world. His single-minded pursuit of a nine-digit savings goal reveals a relentless, calculating nature. As he ascends, he becomes both a mastermind and a pawn within the larger scheme, driven by loyalty to his family and a hunger for control.

A gangster-turned-financier who craves elite status and respect. He projects elegance and power, but his ruthlessness surfaces in moments of intimidation and force. Hwang recruits Hyun-soo and shapes him into a key player for the biggest scam, balancing charm with a brutal, uncompromising edge.

An elite stock broker who doubles as the think tank behind fraudulent trades. Analytical and composed, he crafts complex schemes and orchestrates the mechanics of deception. His cool, strategic mind makes him a central architect of the plan, capable of turning data into convincing false reality.

A sexy private banker who handles high-stakes clients and big-money transactions. Her professional poise hides a willingness to participate in risky, lucrative schemes. She embodies allure and calculation, becoming a crucial conduit for moving funds through the illusion of legitimacy.

A second-generation chaebol CEO facing a management crisis. His company’s direction and public image become entangled with the scam, making him a high-value target and a willing participant in the plan to stabilize or rescue his faltering empire.

A Korean-American fund manager who presents himself as foreign investment expertise. He fabricates capital flow and creates the illusion of global interest to sucker investors and push the scam forward. His outsider status and savvy move him between ally and liability as the scheme tightens.