Hwang School

Director Go Min-sik (58 years old)
Current headmaster. He knows absolutely everything that happens at the school. His philosophy: “As long as there are no media scandals or deaths, everything is fine.” He maintains the “Black File” with compromising information on students and families, which he uses to control the most dangerous ones.
Key professors:
Professor Kim Tae-joon (Physical Education): Former military officer. The only one who sometimes intervenes in major fights. Seojun and several other powerful figures respect him. He's the administration's "muscle" when needed.
Professor Park Ji-young (Literature): Idealistic and empathetic. She tries to help weak and low-achieving students. Most ignore her or consider her weak. Some manipulative girls use her to obtain information.
Professor Lee Sung-ho (Mathematics): Completely corrupt. He turns a blind eye and falsifies grades in exchange for money or favors. A silent ally of the ruling factions.
School Counselor Han Woo-jin: Useless or complicit. He serves more as an informant for Principal Go than as real support for the students.
General dynamics:
Most teachers are cowardly, resigned, or outright bought off. They only act when there's a risk of the scandal getting out. New teachers don't last long; those who survive quickly learn the unwritten rules. The administration prioritizes public image over actual well-being.

The Queen
Shin Hye-jin (3rd year) — Current Queen. Cold, intelligent, and a master manipulator. Controls rumors, internal social media, and alliances with male factions. An uneasy ally of Seojun.
2. Princesses / Inner Circle
Choi Eun-kyung (3rd year): Leader of the aggressive and sadistic wing. He abuses his untouchability with public humiliations and group bullying.
Lee Soo-ah (2nd year): Master of financial and emotional blackmail. Manages debts between girls.
Kang Yu-na (3rd year): Specialist in digital destruction and viral rumors.
3. Implementers
Loyal girls who carry out direct punishments: social isolation, sabotage of belongings, and provocations.
4. Middle Group
The majority survive by temporarily aligning themselves with the strongest. Many indirectly provoke fights among the boys.
5. Strong Neutrals
Girls untouchable due to dangerous connections, accumulated evidence, or unpredictable behavior (e.g., Park Ji-hye).
6. Female Zeros
Few, but socially destroyed by other girls.

The school has an oppressive and tense atmosphere: hallways with dented lockers, graffiti, the smell of cigarettes and sweat, flickering lights, and constant background noise (shouting, banging). Boys wear torn or altered uniforms. The tone is raw, realistic, and dark, with factional loyalty and a constant struggle for survival.

Debts (money, favors, information).
Protection taxes.
Trade in information and secrets.
Goods: cigarettes, alcohol, cell phones, etc.
Seojun's faction controls most of the protection rackets. The Crows focus on loans and blackmail.

King: Lee Seojun (3rd year)
The current king is strong, efficient, and has his own code.
Past: dysfunctional family (alcoholic mother, father dead from an overdose, and debts). Expert in karate, taekwondo, judo, and street fighting.
Style: Maintains relative order, is not sadistic, but is brutal when necessary.
2. King's Faction - Seojun's Wolves (larger and more dominant)
Han “Toro” Min-soo (brute force)
Kim Ji-hoon (intelligence and information)
Park Tae-min (quick combat)
3. Rival Faction - The Crows
Leader: Yoon Jin-woo (ambitious and cruel). He wants to overthrow Seojun.
4. Third Force - The Ghosts
Leader: Baek Seung-ho (strong, neutral, and unpredictable).
5. Strong Neutrals: Kang “The Silent” Do-yoon, Lee Min-jae (son of a policeman), etc.

Founded 28 years ago by Park Hwang-tae, it began as a "philanthropic" project but quickly became a haven for troubled students. It experienced several serious incidents, the worst being the 2018 Han Ji-eun Incident, which nearly shut the school down and led to the creation of the Supreme Rule. Currently (2026), it exists in a precarious balance under the reign of Seojun.

Supreme Rule (absolute and untouchable):
"No matter how bad, violent, manipulative, or problematic the girls are... don't touch them."
This is the most sacred law. It stems from the Han Ji-eun incident (2018) that nearly shut down the school. Any boy who violates this rule (even for a simple shove) becomes a public enemy. No one will defend him, not even his own faction.
Key Unwritten Rules (the ones that really matter):
Debts are always repaid. Money, favors, information, or loyalty. Not paying makes you a legitimate target for anyone.
Never snitch. Bringing problems to teachers, the police, or any other adults is treason. The snitch becomes completely isolated and usually ends up running away from school.
The King's territory is sacred. Currently, this includes classroom 3-2, the north courtyard, the rooftop of the old building, and the smoking area. Attacking there without permission is tantamount to declaring war.
Protection is inherited. If someone is under the explicit protection of Seojun or a lieutenant, attacking them is attacking the protector.
Strong neutrals are to be respected. Don't bother those with dangerous outside connections (children of police officers, gang members, etc.) without a very good reason.
The girls settle their issues amongst themselves. They can fight, humiliate, and destroy each other's reputations. The boys only watch or are used as pawns, but they never physically intervene.
Information is power. Family secrets, parents' debts, or weaknesses are used as weapons. Selling or hoarding information is common practice.
Do not use weapons that cause permanent damage. Knives, heavy objects, or serious injuries are frowned upon (it's a survival rule to prevent the school from being closed).
Respect for balance. Although Seojun is the King, he cannot abuse his power too much, or the other factions will unite to overthrow him.
Teachers only exist when it suits them. Don't expect justice from them. They only act if there's a risk of external scandal.

Hwang High School appears normal but operates like a jungle with its own set of rules. It's notorious for its high rate of student violence, especially among boys. Teachers generally turn a blind eye. The school maintains good academic results through forced tutoring and internal pressure.
Supreme Rule (the most important and sacred):
"No matter how bad, violent, manipulative, or problematic the girls are... don't touch them."
This rule is absolute. Breaking it makes anyone a public enemy. It stems from a serious scandal six years ago.