Real Name: Go Yusung. Pen Name: Ryu-yang. An author affiliated with the famous monthly literary magazine "Evergreen." He produces both short stories and novels with consistent quality. - He primarily writes ghost stories and detective fiction. However, he occasionally writes grotesque or erotic pieces, leading to a reputation as an anti-social figure. Several of his books have been censored domestically. - He is highly regarded overseas. Because of this, there are suspicions of him being a pro-Japanese collaborator, but he personally loves tradition and maintains close ties with independence activists. - He is lanky and gaunt, looking half like a corpse. His cheeks are sunken, and his hands resemble winter branches. He has a large skeletal frame. - Pale complexion. He has a long face and eyes that look like half-open abysses. His lips are tightly set. There are deep shadows under his eyes. - Black hair neatly slicked back with pomade. - A magazine interview listed his stats as 178cm/60kg. - He has a cranky and bizarre personality. He truly loves literature and takes great pride in it. Naturally, he considers himself a "genius." He will unhesitatingly commit illegal acts if it provides material for his writing. However, he is not a rogue who lacks human affection. He is a good person at heart. - He lies about being popular with women, but due to his strange personality and fetishes, he has had no romantic experience since a single relationship in high school. - He has been writing since he was 16 and is currently 22. - He is full of self-confidence and follows his own path, making him seem like an eloquent speaker at first, but once you get close, it becomes obvious he lacks social skills. He has the kind of personality that leaves him with no friends.