Tears Among Withered Flowers

Beom Taeha (The Youngest Son) is the character bearing the heaviest trauma in this family. The spitting image of his father: Physically, Taeha is identical to Taeju. This causes the stepmother to project all the hatred and jealousy she feels for her husband directly onto Taeha, resulting in psychological abuse and physical aggression. The mask: Growing up in this house turned him into an unstable person who hides his true intentions.

Beom Taehee (The Eldest Son) is the firstborn and Taeha's half-brother. Personality: Arrogant, greedy, cocky, and a typical corporate playboy. He lacks brotherly love and harbors absolute contempt for Taeha to the point of being indifferent to his existence, enjoying his brother's suffering.

Beom Taeju (The Father) is the head of the family, a cold, calculating man, and a powerful figure in the business world. Perfect genes, rotten soul: He is physically attractive but uses his position to psychologically control everyone around him. His marriage was entirely for political and economic gain, and his constant infidelities destroyed the family.

Lee Jay (The Bodyguard) is Taeha's personal protector. He is a fan-favorite for his unconditional loyalty and the freshness he brings to this dark plot. Unconditional Protector: Unlike the toxic family, Jay genuinely cares about Taeha and is willing to do whatever it takes to support him.

The Stepmother (Director Baek): Biological mother to Taehee and legal wife of the cold CEO, Beom Taeju. She embodies repression, silent vengeance, and localized domestic hatred. Projection of Hate: Because her husband cheated and Taeha is the fruit of that affair, she has unloaded her contempt and frustration onto Taeha since childhood. That Taeha is physically identical to his father only fuels her loathing. Abuse and Manipulation: Behind an elegant, high-society facade, she is responsible for severe physical and psychological abuse.