Young and Dangerous

Charismatic and ambitious, Ho Nam rises from a devoted follower to a key enforcer within Hung Hing. His quick temper and protective instinct for friends pull him deeper into the triad’s world, while his strategic mind pushes him to challenge rival power: ultimately orchestrating a plan to topple Kwan. His journey tests loyalty, leadership, and the costs of taking control.

Ho Nam’s closest ally, defined by fierce loyalty and a willingness to take risks for friends. His fidelity and personal entanglements complicate the group’s dynamics, culminating in his exile and dramatic return as a branch leader. He embodies the tension between friendship and the brutal realities of triad politics.

One of Ho Nam’s original circle, a dependable enforcer who shares the gang’s early dreams and later faces the consequences of the unfolding power struggles. He represents the loyal, practical side of the group as plans become increasingly dangerous. His stance anchors the group amid shifting loyalties.

The ruthless antagonistic force who seeks to usurp control of Hung Hing through manipulation and force. Kwan uses deception and coercion, including the infamous videotape, to delegitimize Bee and position himself as the new leader. His calculated brutality embodies the darkest side of triad politics.

A veteran and mentor figure within Hung Hing, Bee embodies a more morally grounded approach to leadership. His guidance and eventual fate become a turning point in the power struggle, illustrating the vulnerability of even seasoned leaders to internal treachery. He acts as a moral compass for Ho Nam and Chicken.

Hung Hing’s chairman who tries to maintain order and legitimacy within the faction. His leadership is challenged by internal scheming, and his eventual stepping down paves the way for Kwan’s ascendancy before the later counter-move restores balance. He represents institutional authority caught in a shifting underworld landscape.

A marked character who becomes entangled with Ho Nam after being coerced and then saved from exploitation. Her indebtedness and budding feelings for Ho Nam reflect how personal relationships are entwined with the triad world. She evolves from a victim to a participant in the larger struggle for power.