Han Jihan (한지한, Hanjihan), also known as The Gamer, is the main protagonist in The Gamer. He is currently a 3rd year in high school, Lolikiano Mistrim's Second Great Warrior, and the leader and founder of his faction called The Players.
He will acquire abilities at least as great as the Fallen Ones from Heaven and he will get power equal to that of the Transcendent one as predicted by the Great Prophet Rasputin.
Appearance[]
Han Jihan is a young man in his late teens with dark brown hair (although it looks purple sometimes) and brown eyes. He is mainly seen wearing his school uniform: black pants, a blue shirt, and a red tie. At first, his physique could be described as being average, but after transforming into a high-level human, Jihan's physique has become a lot bulkier than before.
More recently, he wears a brown jacket, or whatever shirt happens to be on, as he isn't battling right after school as much.
Personality[]
Before he gained the ability known as "The Gamer" Jihan had no motivation or dreams to accomplish anything. Like many teenagers at his age, he had no idea what he wanted to do with his life and sought a way to become an important person in society. After being thrust into the dangers of the Abyss, however, Jihan’s daily life has taken a complete turn and he has changed considerably.
Jihan has a simplistic outlook on life and as such, he possesses an easy-going and carefree attitude. There was nothing in Jihan’s life he enjoyed doing other than playing video games and by that passion, he was granted the natural ability known as "The Gamer."
Because he is obsessed with video games, Jihan can usually relate most things he learns about the Abyss and the Gaia Theory back to video games which makes it simpler for him.
Though he’s not a complete coward, Jihan has shown a reluctance to engage himself in combat and used to choose running away as his first option to ensure his survival. After getting accustomed to engaging enemies and leveling up, Jihan has become much more confident in his abilities and will only run away if the situation is out of his league. More recently, he has taken to unleashing his golems, nullifying enemies' magic, or just spiral mana bombs plus lightning arrowing them.
Jihan comes off as a geek whenever he starts talking about how things work in the game world. Seonil and Seyoung have frequently laughed at these monologues which annoys Jihan to no end.
Thanks to the incredibly useful functions that his natural ability gives him (such as creating drops from nothing, allowing him to learn skill books instantly, and obtaining passive skills), Jihan has become very happy. Seonil has frequently expressed distress at the unfair advantages that Jihan gloats about. However, after witnessing the overwhelming power of those who are veterans of the Abyss, Jihan was taken aback. In season 4, Jihan still gloats, but that is because he is very powerful, and has earned the right to brag.
Because he has spent most of his life as a gamer, Jihan is shy around girls and has a hard time hiding his embarrassment when teased. Seyoung and Lolikiano Mistrim exploit this for all its worth and regularly teases him by getting close to him. Jihan has also expressed an interest in the opposite sex, such as Shiyeon and Seonga.
Creativity is a trait that has been a constant advantage to Jihan’s arsenal and has used his intuition with mana to create several useful techniques. For example, Jihan realized his energy bolt lacked piercing damage so he decided to manipulate his ki to add spinning properties to his attack, creating the Spinning Mana Arrow in the process. He even managed to use his skills creatively in situations that overcome the power of Gaia such as when the Church of Masks used the power of the world, Jihan used Douchery - a skill he got by accident at the beginning without grinding and managed to gain the upper hand.
History[]
When Han Jihan was younger he usually went over to Seonil's house and attempted to get him to play video games which usually ended up with Seonil's grandfather getting angry and chasing Jihan around. It's also stated that when he was younger, he accidentally went into Pung Seyoung's room and discovered she wears black silk lace panties. When she found this out, she ordered him to never reveal this information (He used this in order to prove himself as being Jihan to Seyoung after recent gain in "The Gamer" ability).
Plot[]
Training Arc[]
The story began with Jihan explaining how much his life is like a video game. He demonstrated the ability to gain quests, EXP, and levels. He wasn't aware of how, or why, his life suddenly became like this. Just that he first noticed when a status window explained he had gained a level, and he put the five stat points he gained into Strength (STR). making him a bit stronger. At the end of the first chapter, it is explained he can also gain stat points by performing tasks that increase them in real life, such as studying and exercising.
Han Jihan proceeds to have an encounter inside a protected space that he accidentally entered. Inside of it, he encountered Hwan Seongon and Kwon Shiyeon. Jihan attempted to escape since both parties were higher level than he was, only to be captured by one of Seongon's creatures, the Black Slime, and used as a pawn to force Shiyeon to fight Seongon's summoned creatures. Jihan escapes and defeats Seongon's creature gaining him two levels. After which he is questioned by Kwon Shiyeon. Later, Jihan asked Seonil how to get out of a protected space, which led to Seonil threatening Jihan by grasping his beck and asking him what did he do to his friend. Jihan then made some silly talk, and Seonil understood it was actually him. Afterwards, Seonil explained to him about protected spaces. While he taught him how to get out and inside a protected space, he gained three skills. Jihan also learned that his powers were granted to him from Gaia, which means, he is an innate fighter. Seonil came to the conclusion that he got his power because he was almost addicted to video games.
Jihan proceeds to get caught once again in a protected space filled with zombies. Using the skills he's developed so far, Jihan fights the zombies and acquires a level and an object known as a Spirit Stone. Jihan later visited Seonil.to see how his situation. He hadn't come to school "because he got a bad cold", or that was Seyoung told Jihan. Jihan then mentioned that he knows he went to fight Seongon Hwan. Seyoung lets him inside the house and leads him to a protected space made by the Guild. Inside of it, Seyoung tested him out in battle to see if he's the Jihan she knows of. Jihan mentions that she has been wearing black silk lace underwears and Seyoung hit him again and told him not to mention that ever again. She realized he's the real Jihan and led him to Seonil. Seonil was alive but heavily injured. Jihan, asked Seonil if he minds if the book besides him disappears and he says no, as the book was simply a mass-produced copy. As Jihan learned the book using his gamer ability, he gained the skill Yeon Hon Principle. Jihan used this skill twice on Seonil and he was cured instantly. Afterwards Seyoung told him that using the Yeon Hon Principle is not something everyone can do, something which surprised Jihan.
Jihan later returned to Seonil's residence to test his skill gaining knowledge. He was given various books by Seonil's grandfather, and Cheon Bu Guild's master, Shin Seonoh. Jihan learned a variety of skills that all increased his stats, and was even given weapons to go with the various weapon mastery skills he's given. Jihan then ventures into various illusion barriers with Seonil where the two encounter bosses that drop healing potions, money, and various other objects. The majority of these objects are given to Seonil's clan (Cheon Bu Guild) to sell for large quantities of money. Jihan is also introduced to a company called "Abyss Auction", and the world of "Abyss" in general. Abyss is an underground world of those who have powers similar to Jihan. Jihan constantly wrestles with the issue of joining the Abyss or remaining in the real world. To date Jihan has accepted even if he does not indulge in the Abyss he must become strong so Abyss people do not kill him.
Using Abyss Auction Jihan gains a multitude of items and skills to complement his goal with becoming a Mage", a Magician a Wizard as all terms are used at some point in the story. Jihan also follows this goal by leveling up his INT (Intelligence) and his WIS (Wisdom) using his stat points. It is revealed that when his base stat levels become 50, 100, and 200, Jihan gains additional skills. Though Jihan doesn't seem to grasp this concept despite hitting 50 twice, 100 once, and 200 once. Jihan's power is considered impressive at several points, though it appears the people who consider that power "impressive" are still stronger than he is.
Black Soul Arc[]
After meeting Hwan Seong-A Jihan learns she is afflicted with something called a "Black Soul." It is revealed to be an abnormality in certain people, and his highly coveted since people with "Black Soul" have the potential to become incredibly strong. As it is revealed that is the case with Hwan Seongon. Jihan attempts to heal Seong-A of her Black Soul since Jihan feels bad about her affliction. It is revealed he is unable to do so and continues to train his Yeon Hon Recovery skill to be able to do so. At one point Jihan and Seong-A go on a date together. Seong-A seems naive to the way a date works, but Hwan Seongon does not. as he follows the two from a distance and subjects Jihan to bloodlust whenever he gets close to Seong-A. This results in a new skill being created, and leveled up five times, from the amount of bloodlust Jihan is subjected to.
The arc continues Han Jihan's training arc. Letting him level up his various skills, stats, and overall level. Jihan also encounters Lolikiano Mistrim, "The Witch of Carnage" (carnage has been interchanged with slaughter in some versions), and her companion "Great Wolf" when Jihan and Seong-A are targeted by two Abyss warriors. Jihan is unable to damage the two, but able to escape them with Seong-A. Lolikiano reveals these two warriors are weak, and disposes of them, per her contract with Seongon. Lolikiano then demonstrates an interest in Jihan. Even inviting him out on a date. Jihan refuses and is given her card with her phone number before leaving.
Jihan encounters Lolikiano once more inside of another illusion barrier where she is being hunted by another group called "The Black Rock." Despite Jihan being incredibly weaker, he assists Lolikiano and her warrior in defeating this group. Doing so allowed Jihan to level up and gain a new skill. Jihan also became "marked" When Lolikiano kissed him. After leveling up his skills more Jihan came upon a battle where many Abyss warriors were attempting to harm Hwan Seongon and Seong-A. Jihan, along with Kwon Shiyeon arrive to aid them. Though aside from getting rid of weak enemies, they are mostly unable to help, until the pivotal moment when Jihan heals an injured, and nearly beaten, Seongon.
It is revealed Seongon is under attack from a group called "The Company" which, as the name implies, is intent on making vast amounts of money. They are revealed to be intending to create a Philosopher's stone using the Black Soul of Seong-A. The Company's main power is revealed to be its vast fortune. Which, when purchasing land and objects, gives them complete control over what they've purchased. Though it appears there are exceptions to this rule. As Jihan is able to move freely despite the company purchasing the land. Implying the company must directly command what they wish, and aren't able to command all things.
Seongon emerges victorious and asks to repay Jihan. To which Jihan states he only wishes books. Seongon deduces it is for Jihan's ability to gain skills using books and agrees to supply Jihan with skill books. Though to this day, it is unclear if Seongon has made good on his promise. Lolikiano makes the same offer and is asked to teach Jihan magic. A request that Lolikiano finds intriguing and agrees to take Jihan on as a pupil for one month.
Age of the Great Labyrinth Arc[]
After the battle with the Company, an unknown group creates a new mobile application game called "The Age of the Great Labyrinth. Jihan comes upon this plot after his training with Lolikiano when he comes across an entryway labeled as "DLC" (DownLoadable Content) for the Age of the Great Labyrinth. He ventures in, an act which enrages Seonil, and discovers it is like a video game Labyrinth. He quickly clears the first floor being it is full of low level creatures. Gaining various objects, and money. It is revealed the Labyrinth is a creation from Abyss people to gather the power of imagination from people, and that gathering this much energy could create a "god."
It is revealed imagination power is used to create "gods" so that groups can use their gods to increase their own power or the power of their groups. It is then hinted this is the base for many forms of mythology in the real world. Though it is not confirmed that mythological gods were created using this technique. Jihan is told not to go into the Great Labyrinth and agrees since he is now able to create it himself. Though it is revealed that his creations are linked to the actual Great Labyrinth when Jihan finds Kim Yoojin in a Great Labyrinth he created when she is pulled in by the game during her sleep. Jihan saves Yoojin and gets her out of the Labyrinth. Jihan then proceeds to help Yoojin become stronger so she can get out herself if she is ever pulled in again. Lolikiano makes all her training pointless when she enchants Yoojin so the Class Rep cannot be pulled in again. Despite this Yoojin is kidnapped by an unknown assailant, later revealed to be in Hyung-Jin the puppet master who controls metal woman-shaped puppets.
Jihan goes to save Yoojin, an act which also enrages Seonil, and battles Hyung-Jin. Though Hyung-Jin appears to be more powerful, Jihan is able to defeat him due to Jihan's ability to regenerate his mana (an act which even Lolikiano considers impressive). He outlasts Hyung-Jin and defeats him when Hyung-Jin is out of power. Jihan rescues Yoojin and many others from Hyung-Jin's clutches, and debates on killing Hyung-Jin before Seonil arrives. Jihan and Yoojin are then offered to join Cheon Bu Guild so instances like this will not happen again. As Cheon Bu Guild is a highly respected, and feared, group in the Abyss. Jihan joins and is given the title "Cheon Bu Guild's fool", while Seonil's title is raised from "Cheon Bu Guild's heir' to "Cheon Bu Guild's victor". Implying the Cheon Bu Guild have a ranking system with their members. Though it is not confirmed HOW one raises their rank, or how many ranks exist in the group.
Jihan, while out with Yoojin, is come upon by Kwon Shiyeon. Who becomes jealous of Yoojin. After it is revealed Jihan kissed Lolikiano, and is called "A player" by Shiyeon, Jihan is subjected by bloodlust from both girls to the point his skill level to detect bloodlust raises. After going to an amusement park, where Jihan uses Shiyeon's naivety to subject her to wearing bunny ears, the group spends a day together having fun. While both girls secretly compete with each other for Jihan's affections. The group is then pulled into the Great Labyrinth, along with many other players, and told that this time there is a prize. Whoever clears the tenth floor first will get to keep their items and powers when they leave the Labyrinth. Though this prize does not apply to the group (since Jihan keeps whatever items he gets anyway, and Shiyeon and Yoojin have never been in the Labyrinth without Jihan) the three still attempt to clear the ten floors and do so quicker than the others since Jihan and Shiyeon are incredibly strong.
The problem ends after Yoojin being teleported away, Jihan and his crew going to save her, and Arc company disconnecting them from the labyrinth forever. It is also shown that the Dan-ui guild will not stop Arc Company, and pulls out.
Divine Birch Tree Investigation Arc[]
Church of Masks Arc[]
After being released from the game, there is a group that pops up; they are known as the Church of Masks. They are presumed to be a weak cult following the new god.
Lolikiano requests Jihan's help to find a "tree," which she teases him about, but then reveals that it is the world tree. The 9th gate lost track of the tree a while ago.
Later, during the break, Lolikiano and Jihan leave to go to Dragon land, ruled by king Munmi, the dragon king. Dragon land is underwater, but the duo takes a car to one spot, and then takes a broom to the actual city. (Lolikiano could drive because of a metamorphosis spell that gave her an adult body). When they arrive, they sign up for a cleaning operation, where you earn exchangeable points by killing monsters on the cities border. After 3ish days, Jihan earned an extraordinarily large amount, and bought a potion and an item. They waited for a while in a room where he took the potion, and they rested, and discussed the king and language. It is revealed that the king is also a game nut, and was a top star-craft player for a while. Then they entered the Dragon Kings palace. The dragon king tells them that the Dan-ui guild has the bell, and Seonil has the sword, but even the Dragon king doesn't know where the sword is. The king says he hopes that they find it, because he wants that to. As they are leaving, the king says to Jihan telepathically that he has a good feeling about Jihan, and to come back again later, which Jihan doesn't do yet.
After leaving the land, The witch is super stressed, because someone took her car. The church of masks then appears, and they realize that they are, in fact, affiliated with the abyss. There are both swordsmen and sorcerers, but they are slaughtered by the witch in her anger. Before joining the fight, Jihan uses observe, and sees that they have a divine and mental connection. They are brought back to life by another mask chanting "Awaken me", which seems to be a spell of resurrection. The Witch of Carnage (AKA Slaughter) Summons a demon from Lovecraft, but it is fake, and so Jihan distracts the enemies with the elements, and they retreat.
They go to a spot were a legitimate fortune teller works, known as Cheonjidang. They discuss the Harem king, Dajeon Jin, and it is unknown if he has the divine mirror, because the land that he lives on is under his command; and he doesn't take gaia seriously, uses magic OUTSIDE of barriers, and is like a dragon. The witch gets some info., and Jihan finds out that the Harem king has stopped protecting him, and he will be targeted constantly now. Jihan is training, uses a skill where he combines spiral mana bomb and 2 thunderbolts and instantly kills a lvl 100 boss. He then puts a bunch of points into his wisdom and intelligence, and his magic is doubled, tripled, tripled again, and his usage is cut in half. He can also do calculations at the speed of a quantum CPU, his memory is WAY more than a normal person's, and can penta cast (Combine 5 skills- improved dual casting)
Divine Birch Tree Arc[]
He visited the seal to the divine figure of Amaterasu Omikami in order to rescue Seonil. He successfully did so with his help against the Lord of the Twisted Dimension and then escaped. Afterwards he, Seonil and Shiyeon fought Lord Changcheon and the Follower of Darkness.
Hell Arc[]
Eunpyeong-Gu Subjection Arc[]
Mountain Hermit's Gate Arc[]
Vs Geumodo Arc[]
He started a cooperation agreement with the Dan Ui Guild's proposal regarding their northbound plan. He went to a natural instant dungeon to level up and collect items and there, he met the eastern god of water, Woo Sa.
Relationships[]
Relatives[]
Han Jeongsook[]
His mother is too mysterious person as Jihan couldn't see her level and information. Later he saw that her level was 15 and had title "The Legendary Housewife". After some time, Jihan always had the feeling that his mother might be a powerful ability user.
Unnamed Father[]
His dad is a mysterious man, even Jihan admits to that, and he has been overseas in America throughout. At some time, Jihan always had the feeling that his father might be a powerful ability user who is equal to his mother.
Friends[]
Shin Seonil[]
His best friend since childhood, the two have maintained a steady relationship throughout their life. Although Jihan was suspicious of Seonil's power for a while, he eventually caved in and revealed everything to him about his abilities. The two forged an even stronger relationship since then, helping each other train and helping each other in times of distress. Even before then though Seonil is shown to care greatly for Jihan going from friendly to murderously intent when he thought Jihan was being impersonated and commonly reprimands him for doing things he considers dangerous, often forcing Jihan to promise not to willingly put himself at risk despite the nature of Jihan's power. Seonil is also the only person Jihan trusts completely. Jihan and Seonil have become even closer after Jihan went to rescue Seonil from the Sorcerer Puppet.
Pung Seyoung[]
Shin Seonil's cousin. Seyoung knows Jihan very well. Recognizing him by voice when he appears at Seonil's house when Jihan comes to check on his friend. She is also quite strong despite not being that much higher level than Seonil. Seyoung likes to constantly poke fun at Jihan by offering to go out on dates with him. Though Jihan suspects she only wishes to torment him. This could be because Jihan's body does not take damage like a normal person. As seen when Seyoung attacks Jihan with the intent on "breaking his arm". Jihan shows sensitivity towards Seyoung's feelings such as when he did not want to hurt her feelings when she asks why her INT was so low. Though this could just be because Seyoung is incredibly violent. It is implied that Seyoung harbors romantic feelings towards Jihan as she would subtly blush whenever they experience an intimate moment.
Kwon Shiyeon[]
One of the people Jihan accidentally met when he accidentally stumbled inside a protected space. Being a Yeon Hon Martial Arts expert, she is also capable of using fire-based techniques to increase the damage of her attacks. Shiyeon has also displayed a love interest in Jihan. He also displays a crush, intimating that he is interested in her body and her as a whole. She becomes frighteningly jealous when he interacts even somewhat romantically with other girls, and embarrassed when the thought of the two becoming intimate together comes up. She can become a bit absent minded when she is with Jihan and facing the unknown.
Hwan Seong-A[]
A person found unconscious when Jihan forcibly entered an Illusion Barrier. She's a fragile and weak woman who only lives through the life force from her father. Thanks to the Yeon Hon Soul Recovery (with spirit stone), a healing technique, every time Jihan and Seong-A met in school or anywhere else he would use it on her to weaken the Black Demon's Invasion and to make her feel well for the time being. To return this favor Seong-A asks him what she could do for him and due to his interest in dating a girl Jihan spontaneously asks her if she would go on a date with him to which she agrees. She is also implied to harbor romantic feelings towards Jihan.
Kim Yoojin[]
One of Jihan's classmates and constantly called "Class Prez" by Jihan and others in the same class. This lead to the misunderstanding by Kwon Shiyeon to believe "Class Prez" was her actual name. Yoojin was first met in the Great Labyrinth protected space when she was accidentally pulled in. Jihan rescued her from the Great Labyrinth and began to mentor her a bit so she could be strong enough not to die. It was later revealed by Lolikiano that this was unnecessary and demonstrated a skill that would prevent her from being pulled in again. It is also later revealed that others were being pulled into the Great Labyrinth; however, whenever they died they would respawn. So Yoojin was never in any real danger. At least not of dying. Despite being enchanted by Lolikeano Yoojin, along with Shiyeon and Jihan, was still pulled into the Great Labyrinth illusion barrier yet again. It's implied that Yoojin has romantic feelings for Jihan, but he has yet to realize them.
Allies[]
Lolikiano Mistrim[]
Also known as the Witch Of Slaughter, Lolikiano Mistrim taught Jihan magic as per his request after saving her from the Company. She finds joy in teasing Jihan, and has a cheerful, yet wicked nature. Though her voice is said to be "cracked" like a child's she addresses herself as "Noona" to Jihan. Implying she is older than he is.
After the Black Soul Arc, she became his master and taught him magic. Thanks to her he became a powerful sorcerer. It is implied she holds feelings for Jihan.
Shin Seonoh[]
Seonil's grandfather. He and Jihan seem to have a love-hate relationship going on in the sense Seonoh despises Jihan, but Jihan has the utmost respect for Seonoh. Despite Seonoh's dislike of Jihan, he still helped him gain more skills and even upgraded the tech around the manor after meeting Jihan. At first, Seonoh disapproved of Jihan as an innate fighter, but over time he started approving of him and trusting him as a valuable ally who could overcome anything that is deemed impossible: like finding difficult treasures, facing one of the top rankers of the abyss (Heavenly Thousand), survive and efficiently take out their common enemies.
Hwan Seongon[]
When Jihan went out on a date with his daughter, Hwan Seong-A, he disapproved of their relationship with each other as he followed him with bloodthirst. But when he came to help them against their enemies and healed him from his own corrosive power, he became little more tolerant and calmer towards Jihan and accepted him as an ally.
Servants and Elemental Affinities[]
Gnome[]
A summoned spirit of Jihan's. She shares the closest relationship with Jihan as of the four spirits. Jihan views her as not only a major defense, but as a little sister.
Church of Masks[]
Jihan had clashed with the group who unified their own minds as one on several occasions that not only threatened the abyss but the world. When one of their masks got into Jihan, Jihan overcame its mind control. Jihan now controls the Church of Masks after using the combination of six spells to force Shin Yoohwa to become his puppet with whom he then made a forced contract of subordination.
Others[]
Harem King[]
His relation to the Harem King, the most powerful person on earth, is currently unknown but he was under his protection for some time.
Sung Mahyeon[]
Manager of Korean Branch of Abyss Auction. A woman asked Mahyeon for a favor to do for Jihan. Jihan wondered who that woman may be.
Trivia[]
References[]
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| Characters | |
|---|---|
| Main characters | Han Jihan • Shin Seonil • Kwon Shiyeon • Lolikiano Mistrim |
| Other | Han Jeongsook • Do Kihyun • Hwan Seonga • Kim Yoojin |
Guilds | |
| The Players | Han Jihan • Yeonhwa of Poison • Kwon Shiyeon • Lolikiano Mistrim • Horupitia Aholting |
| Cheon Bu Guild | Shin Seonoh • Shin Seonil • Pung Seyoung • Phantom Wind • Phantom Rain |
| Church of Masks | Shin Yoohwa |
| Belyy Led | Anya Anastasia • Rasputin |
Heavenly Thousand | |
| Divine Ten | Harem King • Faust |
| Strong Hundred | Hwan Seongon |
Monsters | |
| Elementals | Gnome • Salamander • Sylph • Nymph |