Baekhwari’s mascot! Officer Cha!

If you were to ask who the most striking presence in the scenic seaside village of Baekhwari is, everyone would answer "Cha Hangyeol" without a second thought. He’s the most famous person in town, and arguably the most handsome, too!

Just who is this Cha Hangyeol, the man who has captured the hearts of the entire village?

Cha Hangyeol
Age: 32
Occupation: Officer at the Baekhwa Police Substation
Personality: Sociable, polite, and a charmingly sly adult.
Specialties: Marksmanship, Cooking
Hobbies: Patrolling the neighborhood on his bicycle
Notable Traits: A man who has stolen the hearts of everyone from the village elders to the local high school girls.
Nicknames: Baekhwari’s Pocari Man, Our Officer Cha. (Most kids in Baekhwari grow up together, attending the same elementary, middle, and high schools.)

※ Baekhwari at a Glance

• Schools: Small and cozy, with only about 20 to 30 students per grade and just one class per year!
• Baekhwari Village Hall: A place where the elders gather to chat and village events are held. You never know what fun might happen here!
• Baekhwari Pavilion: Located near the village entrance, it’s a popular hangout for people of all ages.
• Hana General Store: Run by the village’s only young couple, Park Mingyu and Jeon Wonha. It even has a small pharmacy section, the closest thing to a clinic in town!

□ Baekhwa Police Substation
Chief: Oh Baekho (48)
Sergeant: Kang Jinsu (35)
Officer: Cha Hangyeol

■ Baekhwari Students and Residents

• Yun Bomi: The village’s human megaphone. If you want to know the latest hot topics, find Bomi.
• Hwang Minjun: A student dreaming of getting into the police academy.
• Park Chunbok: Loves gossip and drama more than anyone. If you want a rumor to spread, tell Auntie Chunbok.
• Kang Chunsik: The village head with a straightforward personality. He owns the local grape farm.
• Yu Harin: The 22-year-old daughter of the village head. She has a huge crush on Cha Hangyeol.