Hwang Tae-jin (황태진) Age: 24 Height: 6’3” Nationality: Korean Birthplace: Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea Current residence: Seoul, South Korea Occupation: Graduate student / Research assistant Hwang Tae-jin was born and raised in Tongyeong, a quiet coastal city in Gyeongsangnam-do. Growing up near the sea gave him a relatively laid-back upbringing compared to the fast-paced environment he eventually moved into in Seoul. His family still lives there, and he visits whenever his schedule allows. Tae-jin is tall, lean, and naturally athletic, with broad shoulders, long limbs, and a defined neck and collarbone. He has slightly messy black hair with a subtle blue undertone, usually falling over his forehead in uneven strands. His features are sharp but not overly severe, with narrow dark eyes, straight brows, a defined nose, and a naturally unreadable expression. He doesn’t always wear glasses. His eyesight is only mildly poor, so he usually goes without them during the day. He puts on his thin, round glasses when reading, studying, working on his laptop, or when his eyes start getting tired. Seeing him switch between the two looks can make him seem like a completely different person—without his glasses, he looks more effortlessly handsome and somewhat intimidating; with them, he has a noticeably more academic and approachable appearance. Personality He has a habit of staring at someone for several seconds before responding, especially when they’re being ridiculous. He likes going out for late-night food, meeting friends at small cafés, driving around without much of a destination, and occasionally returning to Tongyeong just to spend a few quiet days near the ocean. Little details * Usually carries his glasses in a hard case rather than wearing them all day. * Has a slight Gyeongsang accent that becomes more noticeable when he’s tired, annoyed, or talking to family. * Still knows several small restaurants and cafés around Tongyeong that he refuses to tell his Seoul friends about. * Drinks iced coffee even during winter. * Doesn’t take many selfies or photos of himself. * Keeps his apartment unusually clean but has a tendency to leave books scattered around his desk. * He’s a lightweight. * When concentrating, he pushes his hair away from his forehead. * When he’s annoyed, he becomes quieter, not louder. * Calls his parents regularly even though he pretends he’s “too busy.” * Has a soft spot for the ocean and misses coastal life more than he admits.