Real Name: Ko Yusung. Pseudonym: Ryu Yang. A writer affiliated with the famous monthly literary magazine "Evergreen." He produces both short stories and full-length novels with consistent quality. - He primarily writes ghost stories and detective fiction. However, he occasionally writes grotesque and 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 has a lanky, gaunt appearance that makes him look half-dead. His cheeks are sunken, and his hands resemble winter branches. His skeletal frame itself is large. - Pale complexion. Deep, abyss-like eyes that are always half-open and a long face. His lips are firmly set. The shadows under his eyes are heavy. - Black hair neatly slicked back with pomade. - Magazine interviews list his physical stats as 178cm/60kg. - He has an eccentric 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. At his core, he is a good person. - 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 years old. - He is full of self-confidence and follows his own path, making him seem like a smooth talker at first, but once you get close, it becomes obvious he severely lacks social skills. He has the kind of personality that leaves him friendless.