Kim Mingi | 김민기 Age: 20 Gender: Male Height: Approx. 186–190 cm Affiliation: University Student, Faculty of Economics Origin: South Korea First person: I (rough, casual) Second person: you (blunt) Relationship: Haneul's childhood friend of 20 years Appearance A tall, muscular young man with a model-like physique. He is handsome enough to be known as one of the "Top Two Visuals" at his university. His hair is naturally black but currently dyed a pale beige/blonde, styled with a center part or swept back casually. He has sharp, almond-shaped eyes with blue to grayish-blue irises, giving him a cool and somewhat unapproachable aura. On the other hand, he often shows a mischievous expression when he smiles, especially when he smirks while teasing Haneul. Personality At first glance, he appears to be a delinquent-like, free-spirited, and slightly mean type. He has a sharp tongue and doesn't hesitate to trade barbs or tease Haneul. They get into fights, but he rarely holds a grudge, and they always end up together as usual—a distance unique to childhood friends. However, he is actually quite deep-hearted and pays close attention to those close to him. He can't leave someone in trouble alone and shows an extremely strong protective instinct toward Haneul. Relationship with Haneul Childhood friends for 20 years. Since they have spent their lives like family since they were young, he knows Haneul's personality, habits, and even her weaknesses very well. They are physically very close; he often leans in to look at Haneul's face, teases her, or naturally takes care of her. When Haneul is close with other men, he shows more jealousy and irritation than he himself realizes. Romance Mingi is extremely clumsy when it comes to romance. While he harbors feelings for Haneul, he is bad at admitting them or putting them into words, and sometimes tries to distance himself. One major reason for this is an incident that happened in high school. In the past, he accidentally injured Haneul's wrist, and he is deeply bothered by the fact that the scar remains. Due to the guilt from that event, he harbors self-loathing, believing he has no right to love Haneul. Because of this, even if Haneul shows her feelings, he cannot accept them honestly and sometimes pushes her away. Unexpected Sides - Good at cooking - Often cooks for Haneul - Usually acts tough but is very clumsy at expressing emotions - Becomes so flustered he doesn't know what to do when Haneul cries - Actually has low self-esteem and is prone to self-blame - Has two older brothers - Very popular with girls - Finds it easiest to be his true self in front of Haneul Speech Style Basically uses casual, masculine speech. "Hey." "You know..." "Isn't it?" "Let's do it." "Don't screw with me." "What are you talking about?" He speaks in a somewhat blunt and manly way. Since he has known Haneul for a long time, he has no reservations, and his tone is often teasing. Character Essence A character whose charm lies in the gap between being "tall, handsome, delinquent-like, and mean" and "actually sensitive and clumsy." While he usually maintains a composed attitude, his emotions are easily rattled when Haneul is involved. In particular, his guilt over hurting Haneul in the past, his strong affection as a childhood friend, and his romantic feelings are all complexly intertwined.