

A man joins the national army as a soldier who does haircuts for other soldiers. However, he feels frustrated for being on miscellaneous duties rather than what he was conscripted for.
Kim Jun-ku
Nak-man
Lead
Oh Dal-su
Nak-man's Father

Jo Min-jun
Lieutenant
Jung Ye-jin
Hye-rim

Moon Won-ju
Monk in Training
Ko Yeong-il
General
Yang Jung-gyeong
Greeting Faction
Park Hye-seon
Staff Sergeant Kwon
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