DESCRIPTION
He's cute—if a bit girly.
Geum Ji-yul looks like the kind of guy who would wake up thirty minutes earlier to fix his hair (which he keeps dyed burgundy brown) and spend the night before, with a milk and honey facial mask (how else is he expected to keep his baby smooth complexion?), planning his outfits. He looks like the kind of guy who wouldn't leave home without foundation, concealer, and the whole package (even if it's just a trip to the store). And he looks like the kind of guy who would spend hours practicing expressions before a mirror (familiarizing himself with the ones that look best on camera because, let's face it, he knows he looks good). He looks, in short, vain. But, damn, does vain suit him.
PERSONALITY
He smiles frequently, laughs whenever possible, and his infectiously up-beat attitude often invites others to do the same. He's like a breath of fresh air—sharp and invigorating, revitalizing and different. He's bold and daring, curious and restless. He's always on the move—bouncing from one thing to the next, stopping for nothing and no one. He's talkative and friendly—engaging and, easily, the center of attention. But he's frivolous and rash, inconsistent and fake.
He's incredibly fake.
He's the kind of friend you want to have at a party (because he's, undoubtedly, fun), but he's not the kind of friend you want when things are tough (because he won't genuinely care about your problems). And, despite what promises he makes (easily telling people that he trusts them when he doesn't really) or what words he's sure to say (quick to always come up with what he knows they want to hear), he can't be trusted. He's a liar with a serious commitment issue. And even though it doesn't seem like it (because he's so good at pretending these days), he hides himself from others. He's desperate to keep himself separate from the rest of the world.
He hates people who pry into his personal affairs (a bit hypocritical since he loves gossip about others), but he hates it even more when people try to tie him down—bind him with things like "you're my best friend" or "I want to be with you for forever."
He's flattered, but he has about two dozen different "best friends" and he's gone out with a dozen more girls. He's not keen on "forever," but he'll act like he is if it helps him to get what he wants. And Geum Ji-yul always has to get what he wants.
Selfish and self-centered, Ji-yul is always looking out for numero uno. Even when he's trying to do the right thing, he can't help, but ask: How is this helping me? Is this helping me? It's not that he doesn't know his rights from his wrongs because he does and he knows them well. It's just a matter of how it's not always about the rights and the wrongs. Sometimes, it's just about him.
ABILITIES/EQUIPMENTS
RUNNING: Ji-yul has always been a runner. He runs for fun—going around the block just to feel the wind on his face. He runs to clear his mind—because no matter what Ji-yul says, he's easily stressed. He runs because there is nothing like the feeling of being free to go anywhere he wants, whenever he wants.
CHARISMATIC: He's charming and clever—a quick-thinker who's good with his intuition, but better with his words. Persuasive and friendly, it's not difficult to see why people are drawn to him or why people continue to trust him—giving him more second chances than he actually deserves. After all, he's a liar and, damn, liars are hard to change.
DATING: Experienced, Geum Ji-yul knows more than a few tricks to make the evening seem magical and perfect.
PEN TRICKS: He's talented with his hands and it shows during lectures. He's always playing with his pen (when he's not on his phone), but he's rarely seen taking notes. In fact, he's more often to be asleep than he is to be awake and listening.
IMAGINATIVE: When he was younger, Ji-yul would stare at buildings—fascinated with their designs and layouts. He loved the feeling of a spacious room, the sensation of a granite-smooth finish, and the brilliance of floor-to-ceiling windows. He loved architectural artworks as much as he loved industrial design (evident in the Apple products that are littered across his personal belongings). And when he applied to schools for their architectural programs, nobody was surprised. Ji-yul, who had always been a visionary with designs, was an easy pick. His work as a freshman was astounding and his style, like his person, was refreshingly unique. They were simple, but tasteful—eye-catching.
LANGUAGES: He is fluent in two languages and conversationally capable in three others. As a child, he spoke nothing, but Korean. And, as an adult, he speaks both Korean and English with relative ease and fluency. He likes learning new languages and, as the heavens would have it, he had a gift for them. In high school, due to a mandatory stature, he picked up French. For his friends, he learned Mandarin. And, just because he lived in San Diego, he grabbed a few basic Spanish words. He can't write an essay in French or understand everything his Chinese friends say. But he can converse and joke around in both languages. In Spanish, the only phrase Ji-yul knows is: Please don't eat my mangos.
HIS PHONE: He is never without it. It is like his lifeline and he, quite literally, can not go a day without it.
HISTORY
He was born June nineteen in Incheon, South Korea to two loving parents, who were delighted to call him their son. And, nineteen years later, the situation hasn't changed much.
His parents adore their only child and Ji-yul revels in their attention. He is a good son—doesn't give them any trouble. He goes to school (gets good marks), he goes to church (always helps out), and he's always respectful (at least he is to his elders). But, at the same time, it's not as if his parents don't see the things he does wrong. He's too wasteful with money. He spends too much time outside. And he's frivolity has cost him quite a few mishaps with girls. They wish he would think a little more before acting (or at least genuinely consider other people). But they can't ask for everything and, so, they're happy with what they have.
After all, they only have one son.
( PRESENTLY )
Nineteen-years-old and finally living on his own, Ji-yul went to school in the east coast (he immigrated to the United States when he was eight). He had picked a school as far from his sunny home in California as possible. But his tenure at the institution was short-lived. After only a year, the brunette withdrew and flew back home to help out at the family restaurant.
Nobody really understands why Ji-yul came back, but, at the same time, nobody cares enough to ask.
NOT INCLUDED IN THIS ARE HIS LIKES/DISLIKES/SECRET (WHICH CAN BE REPRODUCED IF NECESSARY)