cast of when we rise

Bruce Litt, the head of Axio Builders, hides his identity to let his son Sam Litt gain real-world experience, working as a humble melon seller at a construction site. Arrogant Owen Zeller, son of Bruce's subordinate Frank Zeller, steals Sam's girlfriend and bullies him. Bruce reveals his true identity, but Owen still defies him—until his father arrives.

As the apocalypse strikes, humanity faces destruction.Some betray their kind to side with invading monsters, while others fight to protect what remains. Under Milo Fairfax’s leadership, Vera Lovell, Lou Goodwin, Clara Lyle, and other gifted individuals unite, combining their powers to defend their home—and succeed against overwhelming odds.

Frost was just a security guard who somehow caught the attention of a billionaire heiress. She kept investigating him, while his wealthy rivals in love relentlessly threatened him. Amid the growing pressure, he thought, "I can't let my true identity be exposed..."

As the Monster Age arrived and special abilities awakened, what awaited humanity was the end of the world. At the brink of the apocalypse, Frank Channing was sent back in time to the second year of the Monster Age. There, he awakened the Infinite Devouring System, allowing him to gain growth points by hunting the monsters. Along with it came a mysterious serpent-shaped mark on his arm. It could transform him into a powerful serpentine creature capable of wielding the very forces of the monster—seemingly tied to the secrets of the Blood Moon. From the system, Frank learned that he carried the mission of saving the world.

Jason, a workhorse in the modern world, transmigrated into a Lucky Koi but was despised by the mermaids at first. Luckily, he was rescued by Linda and bound to a system. With the help of the system and his Luck Value, he evolved and defeated the enemies, earning the Lesser Dragon Queen's recognition. After he found the Lesser Dragon Queen's wicked intentions, he took the clan mermaids to defeat the Lesser Dragon Queen and finally became the True Dragon.

Once a top kickboxer, Chuck, loses his daughter in a tragic accident. His marriage collapses, his career is erased, and he sinks into despair. Everything changes when he meets Nancy, his kindhearted landlady, and her daughter Mia.Just as life gives him a second chance, Mia is kidnapped by a criminal gang led by Gus after her rare blood type is exposed. With nothing left to lose, Chuck steps back into the fight, fighting against the underworld. With help from ordinary people at the bottom of society, he finally delivers justice.

Once a top kickboxer, Chuck, loses his daughter in a tragic accident. His marriage collapses, his career is erased, and he sinks into despair. Everything changes when he meets Nancy, his kindhearted landlady, and her daughter Mia.Just as life gives him a second chance, Mia is kidnapped by a criminal gang led by Gus after her rare blood type is exposed. With nothing left to lose, Chuck steps back into the fight, fighting against the underworld. With help from ordinary people at the bottom of society, he finally delivers justice.

Harvey, the lone Martial King who sealed the Demon Cave for ten years, is publicly stripped of rank by Empress Phoenix after she believes the slander. But the seal breaks, and three demon lords escape and butcher the Rosefinch Empire. The Empire pins the blame on Harvey, ruining him and issuing a manhunt. Facing the Empire's collapse, Harvey at first stays out of it. When the Demon Emperor arrives, Harvey's sister, Yvette, is threatened, and Empress Phoenix begs. Harvey answers, returns with thunderous might, routs the demons, and rescues the Rosefinch Empire.

When the blizzard apocalypse descends on the world, my family casts me out to the blizzard just so the fake heiress, Erica Kent, can sleep in the car's backseat. But I end up awakening the three-hunk system just when I'm about to die.The first hunk is CEO Jay, a haughty yet domineering CEO who has unlimited supplies in his inventory. The second hunk is Professor Finn, who specializes in the ultimate defensive techniques thanks to his high intellect.The third hunk is Zoomer Zach, a character capable of teleporting to anywhere he wants.When the entire city is suffering from the subzero temperature, I make myself at home in a luxurious villa, where the temperature is always regulated. With the hunks by my side, I dig into a nice boiling stew while watching my shitty ex-fiancee and the rest of my family erase what's left of their humanity in exchange for a slim chance of survival by killing each other.Apparently, those scumbags still have the nerve to crawl to my fence and beg for scraps of my food! I decide to send them to hell by turning on the switch of the electrified fence around my villa.In this lifetime, I don't give a damn about relationships at all. All I care about is my own survival. With the gorgeous hunks by my side, I can rest easy in this frozen era without any worries.

Tim Judd, a top tycoon, disguises himself as a delivery man. One day, while delivering an order, he accidentally walks in on Cora Bale while she's taking a shower and ends up being chased out by security. His son, Jack, thinks Tim is just goofing off and doesn't take any job seriously. When Tim makes a delivery the next day and meets Cora again, he helps her resolve a company crisis with ease, changing her impression of him. Although Tim may be slightly older, he proves to be quite reliable. Impressed, Cora asks him to be her fake boyfriend.

Pregnant and betrayed, Dr. Emma was framed, stripped of everything, and pushed from a hospital rooftop by her husband and his mistress, Isabella. Death should’ve been the end… but she wakes four months earlier, on the very day Isabella returned. Now, Emma vows revenge. With Vincent, a genius doctor hiding dangerous secrets, she plots to destroy her enemies. Love, betrayal, and blood collide—and this reborn Emma will stop at nothing… but when the final move comes, no one knows who will survive.

When Princess Gwen Windsor finds herself reborn as Daisy Dumont, the brilliant but abandoned 13 year old daughter of the Dumont family, she decides to take her fate in her own hands. Not only does she transform her washed-up, amnesiac father, now a reckless playboy, to reclaim his rightful place atop a ruthless family empire, she must also outmaneuver vicious relatives, gain the trust of her stoic grandfather, and prove that she is worthy of the crown she once wore.

When the apocalypse hits, the university campus turns into a zombie nightmare. Carson Langster, just an ordinary education major, gets betrayed by his ex-girlfriend Linda Larrow and his rich so-called friend George Tarren. Nearly dead, his roommates sacrifice themselves to save Carson—only to turn into a zombie.But Carson awakens the Dorm Manager System,giving him the power to control zombies and build bases. He turns the dorm building into his headquarters and brings his zombified roommates—Finn, John Nestle,Rowan, and the others—under his control. Carson builds a full apocalypse survival base with a cafeteria,livestock operation, and factories. His only goal:collect enough cores to upgrade the system and turn his buddies back into humans.

The game "Age of Magic Beasts" has come to life, and the world is falling apart. Charles Dawson, a hardcore player, fought desperately to resurrect his grandmother, only to be betrayed by his girlfriend and friend, dying with a heart full of hatred. Somehow, he was sent back to 12 hours before the catastrophe. With the knowledge of the future, he quickly accumulates wealth, transforming from a hardcore player into a cash player. Just before the game servers shut down,he makes precise purchases, draws the only SSS-level magic pet, and signs a contract ahead of time. When the disaster strikes again, Charles returns with his strongest magic pet and god-tier equipment, embarking on a path of vengeance against his enemies,saving his loved ones, and confronting the ultimate boss—the Dark King—on an epic, adrenaline-fueled journey.

Once a crown prince, Finn Clark lives as a commoner after being rescued by Helen Smith, who raises him amid scorn and hardship. Though only a lowborn's daughter, she shields him, urging him to train in secret and wait for his moment. Enduring humiliation from Mark Smith and protecting his love Grace Conley, Finn hides his strength—until the combat tournament, where he shocks the realm and unknowingly draws his father,Emperor Sean Clark, closer to finding him.

Thanks to the abrupt descent of an apocalypse, the entire world is instantly transformed into the zombies' playground. Morris Cruz, a dock worker, and two of his colleagues—Benjamin Mackie and Susie Powell—are stranded on Oceanic, a huge cargo ship that's laden with countless shipping containers thanks to the chaos. By sheer accident, they start an unprecedented ""blind box"" survival challenge.

Security guard Nathan Steele is called by the beautiful homeowner Georgia Walsh to fix a plumbing issue. By chance, Nathan helps Georgia fend off a group of thugs who have come to collect a debt,earning her goodwill. Unwilling to marry Daniel, Georgia chooses Nathan instead. Wanting to take responsibility, Nathan offers to help her—but Georgia doubts that he has the ability to do so. Later, Nathan rescues Georgia at a bar and even secures an investment. Through his repeated acts of support and protection, Nathan not only wins Georgia’s trust and affection but also truly falls in love with her. In the end, the two come together and begin a relationship.

Victor Hayes, a delivery rider, proposes to Yulia Wilson after four years, only to be dumped and humiliated for not being rich enough. She immediately runs into the arms of Theo Woods, a wealthy heir. Just as Victor hits rock bottom, nine stunning women arrive in luxury cars and turn everything around. Jessica Lewis even gifts him a Rolls-Royce and claims him as her boyfriend, giving him the chance to strike back. But the real twist comes later. These nine women are actually his god-sisters.