an original character inspired by a blend of mythology, pop culture and horror fiction. this blog will be private and lowkey, and is still in development. created mid-2025. the rules and basic information can be found under the cut, please read before interacting.
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₀₀₁. private in this context meaning i won't be active everyday due to irl commitments, and i am looking for more plot-based interactions. naturally, i will favour interactions with friends but i am open to all mutuals. i'm also open to exploring new verses/settings, as this oc is new and not as thoroughly fleshed out yet. so hmu! courtney, 31, aus timezone.
₀₀₂. this oc is korean and incorporates inspiration from various sources both fictional and non-fictional, within korean history and mythology, and beyond. i'm a white, cis female australian and so all of my knowledge for any of the themes surrounding this oc will come from my own research. while i endeavour to be as thorough with my own research as possible, i am human and susceptible to making mistakes so please don't hesitate to correct me! please note, i do not intend to write dae in his years as a k-pop idol, it is solely for backstory purposes & thus contributes to his present character.
₀₀₃. trigger warnings for this blog may include nsfw, horror, violence, blood, suicidal ideations, eating disorder, murder, child abuse (mentions in backstory only) and neglect (again, backstory). anything mentioned in a post will be tagged accordingly. both muse & writer are 21+ so sexual themes may present from time to time.
₀₀₄. writing wise, i tend to favour longer threads and inbox prompts. i do use icons, but i can go icon-less if you prefer. i utilise normal and small sized font, normal spacing etc.
₀₀₅. credit: icon template by jesssource. all other blog graphics by moi.
temporary summary while i type up dae's bio properly:
full name: min (family) dae-hyun (given) age: 25, born july 16th, 2000 (zodiac: cancer, year: dragon) gender/orientation: cis male, bisexual/demiromantic occupation: ex-member of 9CON idol group, now solo artist. singer, dancer, model, acting debut. species: cursed human, displays signs of "vampirism"
mythological tie-ins: an ancestor was cursed by dokkaebi (korean goblin) in the joseon period, and this curse has passed down to direct male descendents ever since. the curse entails similarities to becoming "undead", however, the symptoms specifically mirror vampirism. this is a well-kept secret that has been buried in his family, and even he is not aware as to its origins.
he feeds on his fans during and after performances
his lyrics/voice is described as being hypnotic
his stage presence is described as being demonic and alluring if somewhat unsettling
fame: a teenage dae was scouted by idol agency GLASS HOUSE while on the train home from school specifically for his "otherworldly" appearance. he joins 9CON, and quickly becomes their centre/all-rounder/visual. however, he doesn't click well with most of his group members, and when his popularity skyrockets, this creates more tension. a few years later, he leaves to pursue a soloist career which eventuates in the group disbanding much to the chagrin of the members and fans. as a soloist, his reach is worldwide.
personality: off-stage and behind closed doors, he is typically withdrawn and aloof. he can be quite blunt, a straight-to-the-point kind of guy. on-stage and in public, he is charismatic, witty and flirty, his looks had garnered him a "bad boy" label.
psyche (trigger warnings in the rules will be specifically applied here): he suffers from insomnia and sleep paralysis, a consequence of the curse and amplified by his inflexible and demanding career. cptsd and survivor's guilt, as a result of a complex and traumatic childhood, suicidal ideations, eating disorder (developed during 9CON days, in recovery).
