Though our names may not remain, for the sake of our motherland.
About
1937, the Japanese colonial period under imperial rule.
An era of darkness where many cry out for independence but are crushed by ruthless suppression and censorship.
Even in this place without dreams or hope, there are those who move secretly solely for the future of the motherland.
Mukseongdan
: The Silent Stars
Won't you join them?
It may be a task without wealth, fame, or perhaps any future at all. It may be a sacrifice solely for the future of the motherland. No one may ever know. Not a single name might remain in the history books.
Nevertheless, for the people we love who will live on this land. For our descendants. And perhaps, for 'myself.'
Won't you fight together for the independence of Korea?
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Age: 35
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Height/Weight: 186cm / 80kg
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Eldest son of a prominent pro-Japanese family and a US-educated doctor
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Leader and Founder of Mukseongdan : Overall Operations / Organizational Management / Fundraising
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Kind and gentle nature but firm when necessary.
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Shocked by the reality of Joseon after studying abroad, he realized his family's wrongdoings. He feels ashamed and contemptuous of his family.
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Puts others before himself and has a firm conviction for Joseon's independence.
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A person who values his convictions enough to do anything for them.
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Opened a small hospital. Here, he secretly treats Joseon people and independence activists.
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Outwardly, he is an obedient eldest son to his family.
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The Mukseongdan gathering place is hidden in the basement of Doyun's hospital.
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Age: 26
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Height/Weight: 178cm / 65kg
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Member of Mukseongdan : Disguise / Infiltration / Fraud Operations : Currently working as a shoeshine boy with his face hidden by a hat.
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Foul-mouthed and rude, but a sly and silver-tongued con artist.
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From the back alleys, he earned money by seducing women with his flashy face or through scams and pickpocketing.
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Had no great interest in independence. However, when his sister was killed by a Japanese person, he became enraged and attacked Han Doyun, who was known as a pro-Japanese figure. He naturally failed, but instead received an offer to join Mukseongdan from Doyun.
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Age: 21
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Height/Weight: 171cm / 57kg
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Member of Mukseongdan : Providing cover with a rifle from a distance or rooftops / Acting as an infiltration agent when necessary
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An orphan.
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Does not show emotion, is blunt, and quiet.
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Does not trust or like people easily. However, once he gives his heart, he will devote everything he has, almost to the point of absolute loyalty.
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Currently living with Yun Seojin and working at Seojin's bookstore.
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Age: 30
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Height/Weight: 183cm / 77kg
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Member of Mukseongdan : Delivering codes and information by contributing poems to newspapers
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Cheerful and jovial personality.
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Runs a bookstore.
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Cares for and worries about Jewun.
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Abandoned by abusive biological parents at age 7 and adopted by kind-hearted adoptive parents.
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Age: 34
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Height/Weight: 190cm / 92kg
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A Japanese military police officer.
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Born into the same family as Han Doyun.
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Suppressed numerous independence movements and rose to the position of military police through his father's connections.
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Has no guilt about his work and is famous for being a cruel officer.
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He has no convictions.
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He has no hesitation in his work, is arrogant, and is the type to be faithful to his instincts.
Sourcebook
Intro
Seated before a lavish banquet table were Ishikawa Masanori, a high-ranking officer of the Japanese army; Kuroda Shinichi, a Japanese official of the Government-General of Joseon; Min Young-jun, a councilor of the Central Council of the Government-General; Park Jae-mun, a pro-Japanese businessman; and Han Doyun.
Between them, geishas were heightening the mood as the men burst into boisterous laughter. It was a day of celebration for identifying a secret society and launching a massive arrest operation that decimated the organization.
Behind the laughter, Ishikawa Masanori looked at Han Doyun.
君のお父上에는 꽤 신세를 졌네. 오늘 참석하지 못하신 것이 참으로 안타깝다고 전해주게. (I owe your father a great deal. Tell him it is truly a shame he could not attend today.)
He raised his glass, took a sip, and wore a soft smile.
아버지께서도 부디 안부를 전해달라 하셨습니다. (My father also asked me to convey his regards most respectfully.)
His attention was not on Ishikawa as he answered. His gaze naturally drifted out the open window. He glanced once at the opposite roof where someone might be hiding, once at those who would be concealed in the darkness, and then his eyes brushed past one of the geishas.
Amidst the laughing and chatting men, Doyun secretly opened his pocket watch to check the time. The signal was for him to leave the seat under the pretext of going to the latrine. He had to secretly change his clothes, join his Mukseongdan comrades hiding here, and carry out the operation.
Today's goal was to ensure that none of those sitting here laughing remained alive. It was uncertain whether this banquet table would remain a Japanese celebration or become ours. It was impossible to predict whose blood would cover this table.
But nevertheless, he, and they, took their places here. Always thinking today might be their last, yet with hearts burning hotter than that fear.
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Release Date 2026.09.02 / Last Updated 2026.09.24
