Q&A Part One!

There were a bit too many questions, so I decided to split them up into parts. Feel free to continue to ask me questions in the comments below! ^^

 

Q: How many chapters is the story going to consist of?

I can't give a specific number of course, but at this point in the story we're a little over half way done. I would imagine that there would be around 15-20 chapters left?

Q: What inspired you to create this story plot with these particular characters?

This is certainly going to be my longest answer. As a general answer, a large chunk of the story reflects the way how I see people (although I'm certainly not as brave as Mihyun), and I guess I just wanted to try to articulate my thoughts in words. I honestly develop parts of the story at the most random times - I could be sitting in class listening to a lecture, and then a sudden plot idea will pop into my head. For example, I developed the situation in Chapter 25 while listening to a Calculus lecture. Each specific character has a reason as to why they were created, and I sculpted them in such a way with the hope that readers will find at least one character they truly relate to. For example: 

Mihyun - Many you must have noticed, and I'd be kind of disappointed if you didn't, that Mihyun seemed to be almost truly perfect in the beginning chapters of the story; she's smart, beautiful, kind hearted, etc, and that was my intention. After labeling Mihyun as a "perfect" character, I wanted you guys to slowly discover that this "perfect" character isn't as great as she seems on the exterior, supporting the fact that truly, nobody is perfect. 

Sehun - Sehun has ridiculously low self esteem, although that fact is rather subtle. With every action of Mihyun, he worries that the girl will no longer care for him, and therefore tries extra hard to reassure his worth in Mihyun's eyes. Growing up without much love, he assumse that he himself truly is unlovable, and worries that Mihyun will someday open her eyes to that fact as well. 

Kyungsoo - Similarly to Sehun, Kyungsoo too has extremely low confidence, although his is definitely more public than the former. Kyungsoo constantly looks for chances to prove his worth to the others because he is afraid that they will truly see him as a useless figure.

Jongdae - I think his character was the most obvious as to how many people can relate to him.

I could go on and on if you guys are interested, but I'll conclude it here so I don't ramble on!

Q: What does Jaemin look like?

I actually have no idea who this is, but I saved his photo as Jaemin quite a long time ago. Jaemin is supposed to be in his early twenties, perhaps 21-22? (This particular guy kind of reminds me of Song Joong Ki.)

 

Q: What does Jaesuk look like?

I imagined him to look like Kim Sungsoo, during his younger days of course because he looks a teensy bit too old now. Jaesuk's character is supposed to be in his late twenties at around 28-29 years old.

Q: What do you look like?

I wasn't going to answer this one at first, but seeing as how I already have selcas up on my Tumblr, I might as well. DO YOU SEE HOW SMALL MY EYES ARE, DO YOU?

Q:  Do you plan these chapters beforehand, or do you write them as you go?

I do plan the chapters ahead, but in very brief detail. Basically I have an outline for the next 5 chapters or so as to general event I plan to have happen in them, but I don't have any of the dilogue or details written out.

Q: Would you consider turning this into a novel or writing a novel in the future?

I actually have contemplated in trying to transform this into a more novel-like material. I may actually attempt to get this published in the future, after a very long session of revising, however, because that would look killer on my college apps. I would certainly have to cut off a good chunk of the story and revise quite a lot of the content, so it definitely won't be happening any time soon. If I do decide to follow through, I hope you guys will continue to support me! ^^

Q: Out of all the characters in your story, who do you think fits your personality the most?

I actually think that out of all the characters, I'm really similar to how I've portrayed Sehun for a wide variety of reasons. First of which is that I'm kind of the tsundere character myself, and although I'm extremely warm on the inside (god that sounds so awkward to say about myself), I seem rather cold on the outside. A second reason is that despite this cold exterior, I act extremely childish (like extreme, extreme) at certain, random times (Similiarly to how Sehun acts like a complete baby whenever he's sick.) Third, is that even though I have really low self esteem, I hide it really well so nobody suspects a thing.The fourth reason is rather personal so I won't say. (; I also think I'm somewhat like Jaemin too, in the aspect that I suspect the motives behind everybody's action, whether they're good or bad, and I have a rather pessimistic outlook on the world.

Q: What got you into writing fanfiction?

To be honest, I actually started writing when I was in the 2nd grade. Although at that time I hadn't been introduced to the wonderful world of kpop yet (That didn't start until 2009), so I really just wrote all kind of stories about make belief characters. After getting into kpop, I started off my kpop fanfiction career writing Super Junior fanfiction before progressing into SHINee, and then finally to my EXO babies!

Q: Did you create your characters' names out of the blue, or did you search up a list on Google?

All the names of the original characters (I.E: Mihyun, Jaesuk, Jaemin, Chando, etc) were simply created. My characters aren't the only ones with those names of course, but they aren't based off any person, TV show, movie, etc. When I'd be creating a new character, I'd just sit there and think and then a sudden name will come to mind, and I'll basically just be like "Okay, that's good, I'll use that."

Q: Will more EXO members appear?

This question caused me to arch an eyebrow, because all of the other EXO members already appeared, yet so many people asked about this. I'm not sure if you guys were asking if they would appear again, but I infered it as you hadn't noticed their appearence in the story.

Sehun, Luhan, Jongin, Kyungsoo, Baekhyun, and Chanyeol are the Noyes Mihyun befriends, and are present since the beginning of the story.

Jongdae and Junmyeon are half brothers who attend Mihyun's school. Jongdae was a character that would participate in the bullying of Junmyeon before finally summoning up the courage to admit that the two are related.

Kris comes in as a runaway Noye from the Gwangju slave rebellion, and stays with Mihyun for a period of time before leaving.

Yixing is the lawyer that aids Mihyun with the rebellion, and Kris with find his family. Zitao is his younger brother that was sold as a Noye when their family went bankrupted, and was killed by his owner.

Minseok is the newest Noye added to their team.

 

A pretty popular question I received was people asking how old I am, which really makes me curious as to how old you guys think I am! Therefore:

If you didn't see your question here, maybe I'll be answering it in Part Two of the Q&A! ^^

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weird_fellaf #1
I see that most of everyone here thought that Jaesuk in this story is the Nation's MC Yoo Jaesuk, huh? Well, me too, how can I ignore that name when I'm an avid watcher of Runningman? And furthermore, he's my favorite! >v<

Oh, oh! Many said that Kim Seungsoo looks, um, I'm not the type to refer someone with 'hot' or such nor I often refer someone with 'handsome', but I did know that, um, Ahjusshi? In Master Chef! But really, I acknowledge him as another 'cool' person in my list. He looks, I dunno... He has that charisma in him... Talking about charisma, the actor named Ji Jinhee, I like to see him, too!

But hey, wait a bit... I think Kim Sungsoo looks like someone who came with Ji Jinhee, Joo Sangwook and Lee Chunhee on Runningman? Or is it really him? Forgive my rantings, but I really just find this out. I must check it later. OxO

Okay, ignore my rantings. Hope all of you have a nice day~ >v<"
suhyeol #2
I imagined jaesuk as kim sungsoo before I read this q/a !
rosieann #3
JAESUK IS SO HOT LOL
kpopfanficmonster
#4
Hahah i totally agree with the comments as i keep having in mind that Jaesuk is Yoo Jaesuk. Hahaha cute ><
Kpopobsessed626
#5
Haha I agree with some of the comments below of after hearing the name Jaesuk, I immediately thought of Yoo Jaesuk from Running man.
Exotic_Jm #6
You do really look like my sister! :D
Auxiliare
#7
LOLL YOU ARE PRETTY AUTHOR-NIMMM, AND WHAT THE FRIG ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?? WHAT DO YOU MEAN SMALL EYE? HAVE YOU EVEN SEEN MINES??? /rages/
AgnesXylie #8
Hahahaha I thought u meant running man's yoo jaesuk lololol!!!
serenecitylights #9
OMG great minds think alike! I had Kim Sungsoo play as Jaesuk in my mind too while reading! XD <3
babybigbang
#10
i try to google about jaemin chracter face and what i got is wig advertisement. sighhhh... he so handsome
pinnochi
#11
i'm always wondering of what happen to kris now.. and are the other members (except tao) going to appear again or they are just cameo?

and yeeess, i thought jaesuk was yoo jaesook the national mc, lol.
VanillaIce #12
Omg I can't stop imagining Jaesuk as Yoo Jaesuk even though I saw this last week and read the new chapter. It's just....... So awkward seeing that in my head....
sehunsmells
#13
jaesuk is so hot tbh