striving for excellence.

—BIOGRAPHY

There was a time where Mirae wasn’t as popular as she was. In fact, the girl lived more of a normal life or at least that was what they wanted or preferred. In reality, people didn’t consider it normal at all, no matter how much it was viewed that way with her parents. Once they had placed her in an elite all girls school starting around her elementary school days, it started to frustrate her parents in a way that they wouldn’t expect their little daughter to act.

Mirae was only four years old when her mother had paid for vocal lessons and took the time out of her day to see her practice with her tutor, which had lasted for a few years until she turned around eight years old when her father forced her to stop, much to her mother’s dismay and disapproval of her father’s actions.

She was raised to be a smart, independent individual while wanting her to rely on a good education to get her far and this method had worked for awhile. Her mother wasn’t around often, her father wanted the woman to stay away from Mirae or at least put her at a distant to where she wouldn’t be suspicious. But even her father couldn’t keep her curiousity from rising; it didn’t take long for her to figure out what she wanted, which would ultimately lead to her finding a similar connection to her mother; she was the starlit that she would inspire herself to be, one who would compose her own music lyrics and have custom outfits designed for herself.

The school that her father sent her to, had a dress code that required her to wear a skirt just below the knee, she found it uncomfortable as she’d prefer to wear something else. They were all about etiquette and discipline but as far as grades go, they were always up to par as Mirae was smart and intelligent, otherwise she wouldn’t have entered. Although because of super strict teachers and their extreme ways of teaching, it had been strongly effective and yet it was enough to stress her out.

She didn’t exactly fit in with most of the students until she secretly signs herself up for many after school activities such as art and choir; anything that would help improve her interests for art and music. Gone for most of the day and for hours, her father would always worry but whenever her mother comes into the picture, Mirae felt more at ease with her despite her disapproving father. And when she was kicked out for messing around with a female student and acting out towards her own teachers, she began to feel the wrath of her father.

Her mother had a dream to be one of the best international singers in the entertainment industry and by far, she was popular for writing her own music and have her outfits designed, one of a kind. Mirae inspired to be as big of a star as the woman was but her father wanting her to become an architect or an engineer was a big setback for her goals. When her family took a much needed vacation on an island in Saipan, this placed her in a rut as well as placed her into another big setback. No one expected a big wave would cause her to almost drown from being too far out of the ocean, causing her mother to come out and rescue her. Not only did she lose her life but had left Mirae alone with her unbearable father, who had been ridden with guilt.

Mirae turned twenty one, desperate to get out of isolation and that was when she had been recommended to attend Mokwon University, seemingly much more different than the private school that she attended a few years ago. Her high grades were enough to get herself into the University while her small history of trouble was nothing but small to them. Mirae had changed a bit since then, now known for her unique rapping skills and outfits which were custom made for her by her mother’s original designer whenever she’d be out and put out a shining performance for the roaring crowd. She had become a star that she had set out to be, but not as big as her mother yet in which that was where her goal was headed. After the death of her mother, she vowed to finish her dream for her while pursuing her own.

Yeah, it had taken awhile for her father to approve of her moving to attend Mokwon University but he expected her to stay and not get kicked, to draw bad light on their family. Mirae had promised her father and she had to succeed in her dreams or else she wouldn’t be able to live it all down. She tends to keep her deep grief and feelings at bay and not let the pressure to get the best of her. When she arrived, she had already made a big impression, hoping that rumors about her would not swirl as much as in the past.

—PERSONALITY

When it comes to academics and for the most part, songwriting, she’s indifferent towards those around her and having the habit of never acknowledging those who are trying to get her attention. Even if it doesn’t seem like it towards prying eyes, Mirae was quite dedicated and focused when it comes to work and preferred to get down to business instead of wasting her time. But when it comes to everything else, she’s fairly easy going, laid back with nothing in mind but having fun when messing around with other students.

She’s more used to being around females, not too much males, although she does not hate them completely. Back then, she used to think that boys smelt bad with difficulty understanding her while the opposite gender was much easier to communicate with. That or they were at a whole different level but her thoughts about them dwindled and soon, she set those opinions aside for good. Mirae was passionate and creative, not wanting to say more than was necessary but she had her small outbursts here and there when stress gets to her. In truth, she holds a lot of guilt regarding the past.

—BIOGRAPHY

he is born, and he is forgotten. taewook is left at the royal children’s hospital in melbourne, his birth parents disappeared who knows where. taewook still doesn’t know. he doesn’t particularly care. they abandoned him, and he had to grow up in an orphanage for a few years. their loss, really. taewook is nine years old, sitting on a bridge with his feet kicking back and forth and an ice cream in one hand when he meets a man. a week later, this man becomes his father.

taewook moves away with him to south korea, where he evolves in a whole new world. he’s smart, but doesn’t desire to compete in the crazy competition all the other kids are into. instead he takes interest in odd things like old songs and fun clothes and asks lots of questions. his mother is beautiful, and raises him to believe in himself and follow his own dreams. despite the rocky start, life is pretty good.

being an only child to parents who couldn’t biologically have one otherwise, taewook was as treasured as he was spoilt. yet eventually he catches onto the struggles his parents face– both financially and mentally. the boy says nothing about it, and neither does he really think about it. instead he cares for those who care for him, and if ever the kids try to make fun of his ‘lesser’ family taewook defends them with all his heart.

he always knew he was different. not only in interests, but in heart. his very self. at first he freaks out and thinks he’s gay, then it occurs to him that not only does he think it’s gross to kiss girls– having a boy’s tongue down his throat is just as off-putting. taewook keeps his asexuality to himself, not trusting this society enough to accept him as who he is. he still, deep down, wants to find love.

age makes one wiser. the more taewook experiences the more aware he becomes of just how shit his country is. he hates humans. the whole world is a pile of shit, actually. he’s sociable, and good at talking to people, so he gets by with a fake couple of smiles and talking his head off. by the time university arrives he has no idea what he wants to do, but is still certain that he isn’t going to be a competitive slave for his country. taewook takes sociology, and finds out some more about the world he despises. it’s pretty fun, sometimes.

during his first year, he meets someone who is like him. not like as in totally similar, but there’s enough understanding to want to do something about it. taewook and his friend develop mokwon’s first ‘geography club’. of course, taewook knows jack-ass about geography. the club is actually an lgbt+ club in disguise, which soon starts to form a small yet tight knit club of ‘geographers’. a whole bunch of heart to hearts and all that gross stuff. he still hates humans, but has a soft spot for some.  

and so life goes on. only now taewook has even less shame than before and is a whole lot more willing to say what’s right. he runs a blog. whilst he isn’t the type to shove veganism down people’s throats it won’t stop him from sharing videos of the industry people are supporting. preach preach preach. giving all the love to the great big world. he doesn’t care. but he does. taewook just is taewook, in the end.

—PERSONALITY

taewook is a free spirit. or rather, as free a spirit as he can be. independent to a fault, and with a voice as open as his mind. he likes to live by his own rules, and not restrict himself because of the conservative world around him. but taewook has a problem wherein upon approach he can seem closed off, or uninterested. his interactions are largely effected by his mood, so whilst he is good with people he is, at times, very bad with people. this can also be effected by his strong grip on his beliefs, which he voices when he can and is quick to drop someone if they happen to offend himself or someone he treasures.

he is uncertain of what he desires of his future, but when he is passionate about something he will be very energetic and enthusiastic about it. this is why, on the chance someone shares an interest or idea with him, taewook can be a very excitable and a positively infectious person to be around. his curious nature, constantly searching for new things, makes him imaginative and (silently) hopeful in a better future. he is a great friend to those he treasures, and will often expose his less cool, more natural side around these people. he is a chill guy, and is susceptible to wild bursts of good moods.