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— Changhui Han, Episode 160
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Changhui Han (한창희, Han Changhui) is the leader of the second generation of Cheongang. Under his leadership, Cheongang grew rapidly and took over Mapo. He is described as the Quintessence of Cheongang.
Appearance
Changhui Han has a wide build. He has a black hair that is swept to the right. He has a scar below his left eye after he was slashed with a knife in a fight with a rival gang in the past three years ago, although it is unknown how he got the other part of the T since he suffered only from a single cut. He is always seen wearing formal attire, usually a white polo shirt with a tie under a gray business jacket.
After his fight against Donald, Changhui now has a new scar across his forehead.
Personality
Changhui Han is described as a charismatic individual befitting a leader. He is extremely devoted to Cheongang, even before he became the leader. He would not allow the organization to falter and fail. Juwon Lee pointed out that Changhui's tenacity is what differentiated him from others. Changhui is also very resilient. What matters to him most is the one who makes it to the end. He is also a humble individual, once acknowledging that Juwon is stronger than him. He also acknowledged Donald Na's status as a leader despite his young age, and admitted that he is way stronger than him.
History
Changhui has been part of Cheongang for over three years. The exact time he joined Cheongang is unknown.
Three years prior to the start of the series, Changhui was already being considered as the next generation head of Cheongang and the successor of Janghyeok Woo.
Plot
Episode 160
Doyoon asks Changhui if he sees anyone with potential of becoming executives of the third generation, and Changhui says that the best of the bad bunch is Jaeryeong because he has as much real combat experience as he does. Changhui says the problem with Jaeryeong is that he doesn't have strong enough determination and although he may have a lot of experiences, he's never met someone his match. Changhui says a Cheongang should be able to win against a strong opponents, so strong they seem unbeatable, because it is what allowed Cheongang to stand where it has been for all this time.
Episode 161
Chungil Lee says that although Magyeong was the one who started everything, the Union beat up Cheongang guys, and Changhui is not someone who would gloss over a situation like this.
Episode 162
Changhui scolds Jaeryeong for going against Changhui's warnings to not mess with Magyeong, and he reminds Jaeryeong that he must be aware of what Cheongang looks like when the Action Squad gets beaten to a pulp by little kids. Jaeryeong apologizes and Changhui throws his glass at him, shattering it against the wall behind Jaeryeong. Changhui tells him that he should do something he’ll be sorry for in the first place. He asks Jaeryeong if they were from Yeongdeungpo, to which Jaeryeong confirms.
Changhui says that although it’s tricky to determine who’s at fault, since Cheongang took a hit, they can’t let it slide because if they keep quiet in a situation like that, they’ll lose their face and their reputation on the street is over. He says that they should’ve attacked the Union when they first took down Manwol because now their arrogance knows no bounds. Changhui orders all executives to gather at the Octagon—the building where the founding executives of Cheongang gathered to determine important affairs but is now an abandoned building—early next week.
Episode 163
Jaeryeong informs a newbie Action Squad member that when Cheongang’s founder, Janghyeok Woo, retired, Changhui and Juwon were the candidates to become the next generation’s boss because of their excellent fighting skills. Changhui was chosen due to having the charisma fit for a leader, and he expanded Cheongang’s territory rapidly while cutting off unnecessary partnerships from the previous generation. Changhui is the Quintessence of Cheongang.
Episode 166
After Donald and the executives invade the Octagon, Donald asks if Changhui is upstairs.
Episode 167
A flashback shows that three years ago, prior to Changhui becoming the leader of the second generation, Cheongang is fighting against a rival gang. Changhui tells Juwon that he’ll handle the nine people in the parking lot and to head to the main building to help Janghyeok. Juwon thinks he’s nuts to take on nine people by himself, but Changhui says although Juwon’s fighting skills are superior, Changhui always makes it through at the end. Changhui says he will not allow Cheongang to falter even a bit until the day he becomes the next leader. He tells Juwon to go protect his Cheongang.
Juwon realizes that it’s Changhui’s tenacity that differentiates him. Juwon agrees and leaves for the main building as he acknowledges Changhui worthy of becoming the next leader. Changhui defeats most of the men. One of them draws a knife and cuts Changhui’s cheek, but Changhui defeats him too. The flashback ends. Donald asks if Changhui is upstairs. Juwon tells Doyun to leave him to Changhui because they defeated the guys downstairs without getting a single bruise.
Episode 174
When Jake receives a call from Donald, Giju is terrified and wonders what happened to Changhui. When Juwon's phone rings, Jake tells Giju to answer it and Changhui orders Giju to stop what he's doing and to come up. When both groups of executives arrive at Changhui's office, they are all shocked to see both leaders sitting at the desk with a bloody knife stabbed into it.
Episode 175
Donald enters Changhui’s office and introduces himself. Changhui feels something the moment Donald steps into the room; Donald’s overwhelming aura causes the air to become frigid. The feeling is undeniable, but Changhui is able to suppress it. Donald says it’s going to become rowdy downstairs but if they can come to an agreement, there will not be any problems. Changhui is certain about Juwon’s victory, but he isn’t certain about Doyun and Giju. He doesn’t know how powerful the Union is, but he knows the look in Donald’s eyes is not a bluff. Changhui agrees to a conversation and Donald sits down.
Donald mentions how Cheongang is copying the Union’s businesses to a tee from transportation to uniforms, but says that isn’t the issue and just wants Cheongang to keep their hands off of the Union’s businesses. Changhui reminds him that Daegwang sits on the border of Yeongdeungpo and Mapo, and that both Daegwang and Magyeong were both originally under the control of Cheongang. Donald points out how that was during the Manwol days. He says things are different now because everything in Yeongdeungpo belongs to the Union, and that the one crossing the line is Cheongang. He calls Changhui greedy. Changhui pours Donald some tea and tells him to go home. He says it isn’t something that can be resolved by showing up unannounced and that there’s a process for everything.
Donald pushes the cup back and claims he doesn’t drink black tea. He says that the executives probably already started fighting downstairs and says Changhui can wait to decide until after he sees the results, but he might end up ruining the reputation of Cheongang that he had worked so hard to build. Changhui is angered by Donald’s tone. Donald no longer uses a business tone and glares at Changhui. Changhui tosses the entire desk aside and says he tried to be nice as Donald’s senior, but he sees Donald has a taste for blood.
Episode 176
Changhui knows that Donald having taken over all of Yeongdeungpo is proof of what he’s capable of and decides not to hold back. He tries kicking Donald twice, but Donald blocks the first kick and dodges the second. Changhui needs to feel him out and see what Donald can do. It isn’t just about Donald’s aura; Changhui can’t sense anything. His senses are telling him that Donald’s dangerous.
Donald deflects and blocks Changhui’s attacks. He punches Changhui in the face and says Changhui is weaker than him. Donald grabs Changhui’s sleeve and elbows him in the face, followed by a punch. Donald blocks all of Changhui’s attacks and uppercuts Changhui, which sends him to the ground. The fight reminds Changhui of the first time he fought Juwon, but more brutal. He knows he has no chance of winning. Even if the fight ends with his humiliation, he isn’t going to let Donald leave unscathed. He grabs Donald’s arm and twists it.
Episode 177
Donald frees his arm by running up the wall and flipping himself. He punches Changhui and sends him crashing to the ground once more. Nothing Changhui does works. His spirit should have been broken, but he refuses to give in. He kicks Donald’s right ankle and his left arm. Changhui’s determination catches Donald off-guard, but only for a moment. The determination serves to only increase the emperor’s displeasure. Donald rains down many heavy punches onto Changhui. Changhui recalls Janghyeok telling Changhui in the past that he was leaving because the time’s come for him to leave and that Cheongang was in his hand now.
Changhui draws a knife from the sheath wrapped around his ankle and cuts Donald’s arm. Donald dodges Changhui’s swings and uses the table to pin him down. He sets his phone down on the window ledge and records a video. He takes the knife and cuts Changhui’s forehead. Donald then cuts his own forehead and tells Changhui that he’ll let him save face in front of the rest of Cheongang. He flips the table back over, sits back down, and stabs the knife into the table. He asks what Changhui’s choice is.
Episode 178
The Union and Cheongang executives are shocked to see a knife stabbed into the desk and both Donald and Changhui sporting bloody cuts across their foreheads. Doyun wants to attack Donald, but Changhui stops him. Donald tells Changhui that they’ll head back now that they’ve reached an agreement. He bows and asks for Changhui’s forgiveness if he found the process a bit crude. Changhui nods and the Union leaves. Changhui tells his executives that it’s over and a deal’s a deal.
Juwon notices how Donald was bleeding, but he had almost no other wounds. He notices that Changhui’s face is the same face he had seen when Changhui had first lost to him, and even when they fought again soon after and Changhui completely overpowered him. A flashback shows that after Changhui defeated Juwon, Changhui had told Juwon that the difference between him and Janghyeok was that he wasn’t afraid to take one step back to take two steps forward because what matters to him is who is standing in the end. The flashback ends. Changhui calls Jaeryeong and tells him to stop fighting because a deal's been made.
Episode 202
Mr. Jang, the owner of Master Arcade, tries to borrow some money from Cheongang, but Changhui reveals that he knows Mr. Jang intends to flee the country to avoid repaying his debts. Changhui offers a deal to him saying if Jang-Il Transportation can pull off one job, he’ll take care of his family. Mr. Jang agrees and leaves. Changhui confirms the location of Master Arcade with Doyun. Due to it being in Noryangjin and not Yeongdeungpo, it doesn’t violate the treaty Cheongang has with the Union. He says the arcade is the only building fully under Mr. Jang’s name and tells Doyun to keep an eye on Mr. Jang and make sure he doesn't get any funny ideas.
A flashback reveals that Juwon told Changhui that he can’t stand that he lost to someone other than him. He says he can’t forgive himself and needs to save face. Changhui tells him that Ben Park of Eunjang beat Jake. Since Ben isn’t part of the Union, it doesn’t violate the treaty.
Episode 214
At Mapo, Changhui notes that Juwon didn’t come back after fighting Ben. He knows whenever there is trouble, Juwon relies on Janghyeok not him, so Juwon probably went to see Janghyeok. He knows the last two fights were difficult for Juwon to accept. Changhui knows that Eunjang and the Union will clash. Once the battle is over, Cheongang will take advantage of the lull, the moment of weakness. The moment of weakness is going to come sooner or later, and Cheongang is going to take advantage of it.
Fight Record
- Juwon Lee (Cheongang): LOSE
- Juwon Lee Rematch (Cheongang): WIN
- Nine Henchmen: WIN
- Donald Na (Union): LOSE
Relationships
Juwon Lee
Changhui Han and Juwon Lee have known each other since the first generation of Cheongang. The two fought each other twice, with Juwon winning the first and Changhui winning the second. The two are also the candidate for the leader of the second generation of Cheongang, but Changhui won because his charisma that fits a leader. Even before Changhui became the next leader, Juwon already acknowledged him as the one who will lead the organization despite being his rival candidate. The two respects and trusts each other.
Giju Seol
Giju has a huge respect for Changhui. He was extremely worried when Donald Na called Jake Ji, making him concerned about what happened to Changhui.
Doyun Kim
Doyun Kim, similar to Giju, has a huge respect for Changhui. He is even to one who lights his cigarette for him at times. He was angered when he saw Changhui's bruises after the fight with Donald, but Changhui told him to stop.
Donald Na
Changhui and Donald are the respective leaders of their own territories. The area they control are only separated by the Han River. Both of them are similar in some ways, like how they run an organization that profits them. Donald Na noted that they respect each other's territories.
The Daegwang incident led to Cheongang the Union to inevitably clash. The Union raided the Octagon where the Cheongang executives were gathered for a meeting. As the executives of both organization got into a brutal fight, Donald confronted Changhui upstairs. Donald tried to talk things through with Changhui but it failed, prompting the two to fight each other.
Changhui stood no chance against Donald, but he wanted make sure that he at least hurt Donald. When Changhui was about to Judo slam Donald, Donald became irritated. Changhui was also able to inflict a heavy blow on Donald's left arm, but it just made Donald even more annoyed. As Changhui was on the verge of defeat, he pulled out a knife, and slashed Donald's arm, which triggered Donald to remember his trauma. Donald evaded Changhui's slash and used the table to subdue him. Donald used the knife to cut Changhui's forehead, and Donald did the same to himself to help Changhui save face.
Donald proposed the agreement again and Changhui accepted it. Donald thanked Changhui for accepting the agreement, and apologized that it was a rough process.
Janghyeok Woo
Janghyeok was the previous leader as well as the founder of Cheongang. Changhui was extremely loyal to him and even sent Juwon to assist Janghyeok during a fight rather than have Juwon stay back and help him. One of the few things that Changhui disagreed with him was having ties with Manwol. Once Changhui became leader, he cut all ties Cheongang had with Manwol.
Manwol
When Changhui took over Cheongang, he cut off ties shared with Manwol. Despite this, he still respected the boundary line between Yeongdeungpo where Manwol ruled and Mapo where Cheongang ruled.
Abilities
Physical
Changhui Han is extremely good at fighting that made him stand alongside Juwon Lee in Mapo. He got defeated by Juwon once but managed to beat him in the rematch. Changhui admitted that Juwon is stronger than him. but he is the one that makes it to the end. He managed to beat nine guys in a parking lot with one of them carrying a knife. Changhui is resilient and tough enough to have a long fight with Donald Na. He also pissed Donald after dealing a heavy blow on him by kicking him in the arm.
Mental
Changhui is a smart and good thinker. Under his leadership, Cheongang was able to expand his territory. During fights, he calculates his opponents and reads their behavior. His tenacity allows him to pass through any problem and plays huge factor in his fighting prowess.
Gallery
Trivia
- It is implied that Changhui orchestrated Donald's death due to Changhui giving a single job to Jang-Il Transportation in exchange for clearing Mr. Jang's debt, although this remains unconfirmed.