IRIS

  Character Biography: Kim Sun-Hwa (played by Kim So-yeon) – IRIS Season 1 Full Name: Kim Sun-Hwa (김선화) Affiliation: North Korean State Security Department (Intelligence Officer, later defector) Actor: Kim So-yeon (김소연) – A celebrated South Korean actress known for her intense, emotionally layered performances. Overview: Kim Sun-Hwa is one of the most fascinating characters in IRIS Season 1. Introduced as a deadly and highly trained North Korean operative, she begins the story as an antagonist but gradually evolves into a sympathetic, tragic, and even heroic figure. Her arc from loyal agent to emotionally torn defector is one of the show’s most gripping and humanizing narratives. Background & Personality: Sun-Hwa is a top-tier North Korean intelligence officer who works directly under Park Chul-Young . Trained in covert operations, assassination, and surveillance, she is disciplined, focused, and merciless in the field. However, beneath her emotionless exterior ...

Kim Seung-woo Character's profile Full Name: Park Chul-Young (박철영) Affiliation: North Korean People's Army / State Security Department Actor: Kim Seung-woo (김승우) – A veteran South Korean actor known for his dignified, intense roles in both dramas and films. Overview: Park Chul-Young is a key supporting character in the 2009 Korean espionage thriller IRIS . As a top North Korean intelligence officer, he is both feared and respected. His presence is central to many of the political and military tensions in the series. He walks the thin line between duty and diplomacy, often serving as both adversary and reluctant ally to South Korean agents. Background & Personality: Park Chul-Young is a calm, calculating, and highly disciplined intelligence officer. He was educated abroad and is well-versed in Western culture, language, and diplomacy, which makes him a refined and intelligent figure within the North Korean leadership. Despite working for a brutal regime, Park is ...

Choi Seung-hee (최승희) – Character Profile Basic Information Full Name : Choi Seung-hee (최승희) Occupation : Former NSS Agent, Psychological Analyst Affiliation : National Security Service (NSS), previously connected to IRIS through her father Portrayed by : Kim Tae-hee First Appearance : IRIS Season 1, Episode 1 (2009) Last Appearance : IRIS Season 1, Episode 20 (2009) Overview of the Character Choi Seung-hee is one of the central characters in the IRIS series, a South Korean espionage drama that follows a group of intelligence agents as they become embroiled in global political conspiracies. She is a former high-ranking agent in the National Security Service (NSS) who is not only highly skilled in psychological analysis but also deeply connected to the larger, more secretive conflicts at play, primarily due to her family’s dark legacy. Portrayed by the acclaimed South Korean actress Kim Tae-hee, Seung-hee is presented as a smart, beautiful, and emotionally co...

  Jin Sa Woo: Character Overview (Expanded) Full Name : Jin Sa Woo Actor : Jung Joon-ho Role : Supporting Protagonist, NIS Agent Occupation : Special agent for South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) Background and Personality Jin Sa Woo is a crucial and multifaceted character in the South Korean television drama IRIS . He is portrayed by Jung Joon-ho and serves as one of the primary supporting characters. A skilled and loyal agent of the National Intelligence Service (NIS), Sa Woo's role in the show adds significant emotional depth and complexity to the narrative. Sa Woo is introduced as a highly dedicated agent who is committed to his duties and the safety of South Korea. His loyalty to his country and his comrades is unwavering, and his moral compass is one of his defining traits. While he shares many characteristics with his close friend and fellow NIS agent, Kim Hyun Jun (played by Lee Byung-hun), Sa Woo differs significantly in his emotional ap...

  Kim Hyun Jun: Character Overview Full Name : Kim Hyun Jun Actor : Lee Byung-hun Role : Main Protagonist, NIS Agent Occupation : Special agent for South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) Background and Character Overview Kim Hyun Jun, portrayed by Lee Byung-hun, is the main protagonist of IRIS , a South Korean action-thriller series. He is a highly skilled operative working for South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS), known for his bravery, intelligence, and loyalty to his country. Initially, he is depicted as a stoic and dedicated agent, trained for combat and espionage. However, his character becomes increasingly complex as the plot unravels and hidden layers of his identity, past, and personal struggles emerge. Kim Hyun Jun’s journey is not just about saving the country or solving global threats; it's also deeply personal. His life is filled with betrayals, losses, and emotional turmoil, which complicate his professional life. Hyun Jun is a m...

Baek San Full Name: Baek San (백산) Portrayed By: Kim Young-Cheol Drama: Iris (2009) Occupation: Senior NIS official, later head of the Iris organization Affiliation: NIS (National Intelligence Service), Iris organization Character Traits: Calculated & Cunning Charming Yet Ruthless Moral Ambiguity Role in Iris : Baek San is introduced as a high-ranking official within South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS). He becomes the show's main antagonist, orchestrating many of the political and espionage-related events from behind the scenes. He is revealed to be part of the Iris organization, manipulating characters like Kim Hyun-jun, the protagonist. Baek San's manipulation of Hyun-jun, his betrayal of allies, and his cold, calculating nature make him a major antagonist throughout the series. Key Moments: Mentorship of Kim Hyun-jun – Baek San initially trains Hyun-jun, helping him become a skilled operative. Revelation of ...