Hearts in the Hallway

Character and Roles

[MAIN CHARACTER]

1. Kang Haerin
- "Role" The protagonist and one-half of the central couple. haerin is intelligent, determined, and driven. Initially, she is focused on her career and personal growth, but over time, she reconnects with danielle and embarks on a journey of rediscovery, love, and building a life together. She values peace, simplicity, and authenticity.

2. Marsh Danielle
- "Role" The other half of the central couple and Haerin's love interest. Danielle is charismatic, hardworking, and thoughtful. She shares haerin's dreams of finding peace and stability, and she is deeply committed to her. she has a more laid-back, pragmatic approach to life, but she's passionate about building a future with haerin in the countryside. Her love for haerin is unwavering, and she is a key support for her as they rebuild their relationship.

[SUPPORTING CHARACTER]

3. Hyein
- "Role" haerin's best friend and confidant. Hyein is supportive and caring, offering Haerin's advice during both her difficult moments and her moments of joy. She provides a voice of reason and encourages haerin's to pursue her happiness, even when it means making tough decisions, like reconnecting with Danielle or leaving the city.

4. Minji
- "Role" Danielle's close friend, who works with her on some of her side projects. Minji is often the voice of humor in Danielle's life and offers her advice, especially during the emotional times when Danielle's is uncertain about her future with haerin . Minji also helps danielle when she needs to make tough decisions, including the move to the countryside.

5. Mrs Jenkins
-"Role" The friendly and chatty neighbor in the small countryside village where danielle and haerin eventually move. Mrs. Jenkins becomes a bit of a mentor to danielle in her early days of country living, giving her tips on gardening and how to adjust to life in the rural village. She often brings a dose of wisdom (and sometimes humor) when danielle and haerin need it most.

6. Marsh Clara
-"Role" Danielle's mother, who supports the couple's move to the countryside and the idea of danielle and haerin getting married. She is a warm and nurturing presence in Danielle's life and helps provide emotional grounding for her. She also has a close relationship with haerin, offering her guidance as she adjusts to their new life.

7. Kang James
- "Role" Haerin's father. Although he's more reserved than Mrs. Jenkins, he is deeply proud of haerin and supports her decision to pursue a quieter life with danielle. He occasionally shares his own life experiences, which give haerin a sense of perspective about her relationship with danielle.

[MINOR CHARACTER]

8. "Hanni" the Village Florist
- "Role" A small-town florist who helps haerin and danielle with flowers for their wedding. Maggie's shop becomes a regular stop for haerin as she adjusts to life in the village and begins forming new friendships. Maggie is friendly and offers helpful advice, especially when it comes to learning how to grow flowers in the countryside.

9. "Mingyu"
- "Role" The local carpenter who helps danielle with some of the repairs and improvements to their cottage. Mingyu is quiet, reliable, and a bit of a perfectionist, but he becomes a steady friend to danielle as they both try to build the life they want.

10. "Giselle"
-"Role" A local teacher and neighbor who quickly befriends haerin. Giselle is one of the first people in the village haeri gets to know after the move. Giselle is nurturing and down-to-earth, offering haerin advice about starting fresh and how to embrace the calm, slow pace of life in the countryside.

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These characters, while central to the story's progression, help to emphasize the themes of love, community, and the pursuit of a simple, fulfilling life. Emma and Aidan's journey is shaped not only by their own decisions but also by the support of those around them, both in the city and the countryside.