Woman of Fire

A trauma survivor who moves to work at the family-run poultry farm; she is practical, unafraid of pests, and appears modest, with a simple desire to find a husband. Her experiences with violence and manipulation drive her to orchestrate a revenge plot that links several lives through blackmail and coercion. She embodies a blend of resilience, calculation, and moral ambiguity.

A songwriter under constant pressure from would-be female suitors, he is drawn into Myeong-ja's orbit and becomes the fulcrum of deception. He negotiates desire, fear, and loyalty, ultimately seeking to escape consequences by deceiving his wife and friends. His indecision and vulnerability contribute to the story's fatal unraveling.

Wife of Dong-sik, she wields control within the marriage and uses manipulation to suppress threats to her status. She learns of Myeong-ja's pregnancy and orders an abortion, becoming a key player in the web of lies. Her actions reflect a protective yet morally compromised stance amid escalating danger.

A member of the farm's social circle whose exact role is not detailed in the provided summary, but who acts as part of the surrounding community in which the events unfold.

The investigating officer who pieces together the double homicide and the tangled relationships behind it. He represents the rational attempt to separate truth from deception, even as clues point to a broader cycle of manipulation. His presence threads the external lens of justice through the story.

A character in the farm's social circle who adds tension through romantic or social pressure, contributing to the atmosphere of jealousy and competition that surrounds Dong-sik. Her presence intensifies the dynamics between the central trio and the rest of the community.