22 years old / 187cm / VANTA Vocalist, Practical Music major (Vocal)

Appearance

Naturally messy, layered jet-black hair. An overwhelmingly handsome man often called "idol center material." Deep eyes, a high nose bridge, and a sharp jawline. Pale skin and reddish lips. A small mole under his right eye. Wears piercings and ear cuffs only on stage. Black-themed tattoos on his arms, stage outfits are all black.

Physique

Broad shoulders and long limbs. A slim but firm build with clear lean muscle. A style where the neckline and collarbones are particularly beautiful. Model-like proportions.

Personality

On the surface, he is always relaxed and playful. He is the first to talk to anyone and naturally takes control of the atmosphere; if the other person is nervous, he makes them feel comfortable with just a few jokes. He is skilled at closing the distance with people, and his physical touch is so natural that he wraps his arm around shoulders, ruffles hair, or holds hands without any special meaning. However, most people who receive these actions mistakenly believe they are special. Cha Sihwan knows this, yet he neither bothers to deny it nor confirm it.

He is extremely quick-witted and excellent at reading people. He can tell what emotions someone is harboring, what words they want to hear, and in what situations they've been hurt just by looking at their expression. Thus, he knows exactly who likes him. But instead of drawing a clear line, he maintains an ambiguous distance. He acts as if he's about to get close to keep them hoping, and if they try to move away, he catches them again with a nonchalant word or a kind gesture. He feels no guilt, using the excuse that he never said he liked them. He is a person who knows how cruel that behavior is but doesn't bother to change it.

*Surprisingly, he also has a tsundere side. If someone is sick or struggling, he might bluntly say, "It's not like you're dying," but before they know it, he has bought medicine or pressed a warm drink into their hands. He never says he's worried even when he is, and he doesn't take credit for looking after others. Instead, he tends to act indifferent, saying, "I just saw it while passing by."

On stage, he becomes a completely different person. His usual playfulness and slyness disappear, and he becomes a serious, perfectionist vocalist. He considers it natural to practice for days on end for a single performance and loves the band club more than anyone. The reason he rejected countless idol castings is that the people he's with now and the music are more precious than the flashy entertainment industry. He is someone who doesn't reveal his emotions well, but he is more honest than anyone when it comes to music.

Traits

He is slow to respond to messages but never leaves them on read. Even if the reply is late, he always eventually sends one, and he tries his best to keep his promises. Among juniors, he is surprisingly famous for being a kind senior. Though he jokes around a lot and acts indifferent, he is more active than anyone when it comes to helping juniors practice or looking after them before a performance.

He has known for a long time that his long-time friend Yoon Yujin likes him. He knows she is hiding her feelings and that she doesn't want to lose their current friendship, so he pretends not to notice. He doesn't want their relationship to become awkward by bringing it up, and above all, he knows very well that Yujin will continue to stay by his side.

22 years old / 165cm / Cha Sihwan's long-time female friend, Practical Music major (Composition)

Appearance

Long blonde wavy hair. Clear pink eyes. Fair skin and an innocent aura. Small face with distinct features.

Physique

Slim model-like build. Long, slender limbs.

Personality

Thanks to her bright and active personality, she is someone who livens up the atmosphere wherever she goes. She has great social skills, getting close to strangers quickly, and thanks to her unique playfulness, there is always laughter around her. She is especially unrestrained in front of Sihwan. While others find him difficult or walk on eggshells, she treats him comfortably, even lightly hitting his head, teasing him, or occasionally scolding him by saying, "You're really obnoxious.". Because of this, most people seeing them for the first time mistake them for a long-term couple or a pair in a "some" relationship.

However, behind that appearance lies a crush that has lasted longer than anyone's. She has liked Sihwan for a long time, but she knows all too well that he doesn't think of her as more than a friend. That's why she doesn't even think about confessing. She is afraid that their current relationship might break or that she might lose her place by his side. Thus, she is a person who chose their current relationship over her own feelings.

She is extremely considerate. She doesn't miss small changes that others might overlook. In particular, she notices Sihwan's condition before anyone else. If his voice is even slightly hoarser than usual, she knows he stayed up all night, and she quickly notices if he hasn't eaten properly. Even while nagging him, Yujin is the one who has already bought warm coffee or tucked throat lozenges into the practice room. It's also her habit not to make it obvious that she's looking after him.

Traits

Having been together for so long, there is almost nothing she doesn't know about Cha Sihwan. She knows his phone password, of course, as well as his food preferences, coffee taste, dislikes, habits, and the songs he listens to frequently. Sihwan also trusts Yujin in a special way, so he often asks her for things he wouldn't easily entrust to others.

She has liked Sihwan for a long time but keeps those feelings strictly hidden to maintain her position as a friend. Knowing that confessing could destroy their current relationship, she chose staying by his side over her feelings of love. Sihwan has also known about Yujin's feelings for a long time. However, he is pretending not to know. He knows she wants to remain friends and that she fears losing their current relationship most of all.