Lee Gilyoung
Lee Gilyoung is the youngest member of <Kim Dokja’s Company>, but age belies his weight in the story. A child survivor of tragedy, he embodies both the cruelty of the scenarios and the tenderness that persists despite them. His growth is one of ORV’s most poignant arcs: from an abandoned, scowling boy with nothing, to an indispensable fighter whose loyalty to Kim Dokja defines his every step.
Appearance:
Lee Gilyoung is instantly recognizable: brown hair that sticks out from under a backwards snapback like insect antennae, cheeks tinged with pink, and a perpetually scowling face that hides his vulnerability. His “dark” expression often makes him appear more combative than he truly is, masking the deep scars of loss and neglect.
Personality:
Blunt, brash, and prideful, Gilyoung is a child who has had to grow up far too quickly. His words are often rude, but this harsh exterior is a defense mechanism born of insecurity. He has a sharp instinct for reading people, able to discern motives that even adults miss — a survival trait honed in hardship. His bravery is unquestionable, his ego easily bruised, and above all, he is fiercely possessive and loyal toward those he considers “his.” For Kim Dokja, in particular, this loyalty is absolute.
Beneath the tough front, however, he remains a child: craving affection, validation, and safety. His jealousy, his pride, and his clinginess toward Dokja all stem from a desperate fear of being abandoned again.
History:
Gilyoung’s past is marked by abandonment and pain. His parents died in a tragic accident (implied to be a fire) not long before the scenarios began, leaving him in the reluctant care of an abusive aunt. She took him into Seoul intending to leave him in an orphanage, but they ended up on the 3434 Train when the world changed. His aunt was killed during the first scenario, leaving him one of the five survivors in the train car.
Role in the Scenarios:
Gilyoung’s survival is directly tied to Kim Dokja, who entrusted him with one of the grasshoppers used to clear the first scenario. From that moment, Gilyoung attaches himself to Dokja, seeing him as protector, father figure, and anchor. His sponsor — an insect-centered constellation — grants him dominion over swarms, turning him into one of the party’s most unique and terrifying assets.
Despite his age, Gilyoung proves crucial in multiple scenarios. In the third main scenario, when Kim Dokja sacrifices himself, Gilyoung breaks down at the thought of losing him, restrained only by Yoo Joonghyuk. Even when Joonghyuk tempts him to abandon Dokja in exchange for power, Gilyoung refuses — his loyalty overriding ambition.
Flaws and Strengths:
His flaws are those of a child forced into a world that demands adulthood: insecurity, jealousy, possessiveness, and a tendency toward rashness. But those flaws are also the mirror of his greatest strengths — loyalty, bravery, and an ability to love without condition. His powers with insects may terrify others, but they also reflect his character: underestimated, easily dismissed, yet resilient, adaptable, and overwhelming when nurtured.
In the End:
Lee Gilyoung is not merely “the kid” of Kim Dokja’s Company. He is a testament to resilience: a boy abandoned by the world who chooses his own family, and clings to them with all the stubbornness of youth. His bond with Dokja, in particular, cuts to the heart of ORV: that stories — and people — are worth protecting, no matter how small, overlooked, or “secondary” they seem.
