#thougths

Jinu Saja:

Thankfully, the majority of his bg was already revealed, which made my job way easier, lol.

As for my interpretation (since you asked): I gave his story a little more depth. Once the time Gwi-ma gave him to enjoy the riches ran out, Jinu was dragged into the demon realm, where Gwi-ma devoured his soul - which gave space for jealousy to fully take over Jinu's body - because that’s what got him into this mess in the first place.

I took jealousy as Jinu’s core trait. Jealousy is all about wanting more than what you have, believing others have it better, and never being satisfied. That plays into him wanting to leave the demon realm, thinking retaking his soul will make him happy.

His lyrics can support this too:

"Give me your desire. I'll be the star you rely on."

Jealousy is insatiable, and the more others rely on him, the more he should have, right?

Abs Saja:

Ah yes, Abby Boi!

Just from his physique and glimpses of personality, I imagine he was a warrior in his past life. Maybe he fought in wars, or maybe he was just a high-ranking guard. Either way, his core seems cocky - overconfident, even. Which led me to how he ended up making a contract with Gwi-ma.

If Jinu was selfish and had to learn selflessness, then I applied a similar pattern to Abs.

In his past life, maybe his overconfidence led to him losing someone he deeply cared about. He refused to accept responsibility, instead blaming everyone and everything. That’s when Gwi-ma appeared - offering him the chance to plead his case, to be seen as innocent... in exchange for his soul.

Abby took the deal. He was saved, just like promised, but it didn’t last. The moment he thought he was free, Gwi-ma returned and dragged him to the demon realm. His soul was taken. His overconfidence? Replaced by cowardice.

It can be see in the movie - he takes orders easily, enjoys himself more than the others, since following Jinu’s and Gwi-ma’s commands lets him stay consequence-free.

His lyrics:

"Anytime it hurts, play another verse, I can be your sanctuary."

I interpreted it as him saying that if one path is causing pain, you should turn to someone else for guidance - because then, any consequences fall on the one who gave the advice, not the one who asked for it. That shift in responsibility gives the person seeking help a sense of peace. Essentially, it shows that obedience can bring a kind of peace.

Mystery Saja:

I believe Mystery was royalty in his past life. Whether highly influential or not doesn’t change much about his character, but I do think he had status.

Everything about him - his movements, his posture, even his singing voice - is so controlled and smooth. It feels practiced. Refined.

Now, why would a royal make a deal with Gwi-ma? Well... a human’s still a human.

We know almost nothing about him - man’s just standing there like a pole with the bare minimum of expression - but that actually gave me a lot to work with. I imagined he was killed (poisoned maybe?). He doesn't know who or why or how.

All these questions - why me? who did it? what was the reason? -were driving him mad. Gwi-ma offered him the answers... in exchange for his soul. Mystery agreed, caring little about the consequences.

He got the answers. But was he satisfied? NoPe. Because the killer’s motive turned out to be... an accident. Nothing intentional. It wasn't even supposed to be Mystery who died.

So down to the demon realm he went! Now he lives for control. He has to know what’s happening at all times - because if he does, accidents can’t happen again.

As for why I think he was royalty? I’ll admit, it’s a bit of a stretch (delulu hat on), but:

"More than power, more than gold"

That lyric struck me. He says he’ll love the fans more than power or gold - but you can’t compare love to something you’ve never experienced. So if he can compare, it’s likely he’s had both in a past life.

Also:

"Don't let it show, keep it all inside, The pain and the shame, keep it out of sight."

Can be taken as him being subjected to... disciplinary measures if ya will, to look composed or without emotions as a sign of perfection, which is seen as important when one is of noble blood.

Romance Saja:

With this man’s entire theme, I couldn’t resist building a backstory tied to a brothel.

He was adored. Cherished. One of the most beautiful the house had to offer. But over time, someone new came along of course, stealing the spotlight. He was labelled used goods. In a place like that, it means a fall from grace - less money, fewer privileges.

So what does Romance do? *Dialling Gwi-ma.

He made a deal: to become the most desired again. Not freedom - because let’s be honest, if you've been in a cage since childhood, how would you even know there's life beyond it?

He agreed, hesitantly. Traded his soul for love. (Or at least for the illusion of being wanted again - details~)

Eventually, he died from mistreatment. His body just couldn’t handle it anymore.

In the demon realm, he became self-inflated since he desired shallow love.

His lyrics:

"At this moment, give me all your attention"

That just added fuel to the fire of the personality I build around him.

Baby Saja:

Ah yes, the fan favourite. And I totally get why. But I’m too objective to go easy on this lil gremlin.

If you’ve read my Baby Saja story, you probably have some idea how I imagine he became a demon.

Given his “cute” face, I saw him as someone sold into slavery by his parent(s). I took it due to his constant oral fixation - always needing to suck on something - could come from having no mother, or a neglectful one. Either way, his core issue is the lack of maternal care from a young age.

Now, does that mean he has “mommy issues”? Personally, no. Baby feels more like someone who uses that oral habit to stay grounded, so he doesn’t snap. Not bcs he craves to be taken care of, the opposite actually.

Sold. Tortured. Exposed to life’s unfairness to the extreme - one doesn't have time to think of something he never even experienced. Eventually, he died.

But here’s the twist - he wasn’t full of rage. He felt empty. Beaten into numbness. That’s why, out of all five boys, Baby was the only one who had a choice: heaven or the demon realm. But alas!

Gwi-ma awakened the rage that had long been buried, promising Baby that through revenge, he would finally find peace, in exchange for his soul of course. Baby agreed. His mind now clear, but his body still remembers.

That’s why he struggles with soft touches. He prefers rougher, more playful physical affection. He needs to be the one to initiate closeness, because if he’s the one reaching out, he controls the pace.

His lyrics?

"Thank you for the pain, because it got me going viral."

In my head, it’s him telling the fans: Through the pain you put me through - making me dance, sing, perform, degrade myself for your entertainment - I became famous. I succeeded in my mission. You thought you had me in your hands, when really you were the one who fell into my trap.

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Hope this answered your question readershi and that it makes sense (￣▽￣*)ゞ

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