The drama “Parasyte: The Grey” delves into an invasion by man-eating parasites, exploring not only battles between humans and parasites but also themes of trust. Whether human or parasite, betrayal lurks even among those we trust most.
Here are five characters who experience betrayal and the anguish that comes with it. These individuals are left disillusioned by those they once relied on. Who are these characters from “Parasyte: The Grey” who find themselves betrayed by those close to them?
1. Kim Chul Min
Kwon Hae Hyo in Parasyte: The Gray (twitter.com/NetflixKR)Kim Chul Min (played by Kwon Hae Hyo) never expected betrayal from a fellow police officer whom he considered a friend. This colleague secretly supports the parasitic group and aids in Kim Chul Min’s demise to become a new host.
2. Jeong Su In
Jeon So Nee in Parasyte: The Gray (doc. Netflix/Parasyte: The Grey)Jeong Su In (portrayed by Jeon So Nee) suffers betrayal from her own family since childhood. Instead of protection, her father inflicts cruel treatment on her, while her mother abandons her, viewing her as a burden.
3. Seol Kang Woo
Koo Kyo Hwan in Parasyte: The Gray (twitter.com/NetflixKR)Seol Kang Woo (played by Koo Kyo Hwan) exhibits unwavering loyalty to his gang, willing to carry out any task. However, the group turns on him, with the chairman planning to sacrifice Seol Kang Woo to appease rival factions.
4. Kang Won Seok
Kim In Kwon in Parasyte: The Gray (twitter.com/NetflixKR)Kang Won Seok (portrayed by Kim In Kwon) is a junior colleague of Kim Chul Min who aligns with the parasite group, despite being human. Despite his support for the parasites affiliated with the Saejin Church, Kang Won Seok meets his end when the parasites betray him, using him as a host.
5. Seol Kyung Hee
Yoon Hyun Gil in Parasyte: The Gray (doc. Netflix/Parasyte: The Grey)Seol Kyung Hee (played by Yoon Hyun Gil) is Seol Kang Woo’s sister whose body becomes a host for parasites. Despite being an antagonist, she too experiences the sting of betrayal. The leader of the parasite group sacrifices others and plans to eliminate Seol Kyung Hee for a larger scheme.
These characters share the painful experience of betrayal by those closest to them. Despite their sacrifices, they are left shattered. For the antagonists, this betrayal serves as karmic justice within the world of “Parasyte: The Grey”.
