소개

BIRTHNAME　hong jun 홍준
NICKNAMES

 hongjun (홍준) - apparently, jun's name is too short for most-of-the-people-he's-met's liking, and now had collectively developed the habit of calling him by his full name. no worries here; he really doesn't mind. 
 hong (홍) - you could easily tell what type of 'friend' someone is to jun by the way they address him: family and relatives call him jun, childhood friends up to high school buddies call him hongjun, while college batchmates and  his upperclassmen call him hong, because apparently, hongjun is too long! which sounds insane to two-syllable-named jun! but it's okay, it's all chill.  

BIRTHDATE　24 august 1998 (19 yrs)
BIRTHPLACE　seoul, south korea
HOMETOWN　seoul, south korea
ETHNICITY　korean

FACECLAIM　ateez' kim hongjoong
BACKUP　txt's soobin, nct's doyoung
HEIGHT & WEIGHT　177cm, 59kg
APPEARANCE　he may not have the most breathtaking beauty (of course, compared to his sister) nor be the prettiest guy you'll ever meet (again, compared to his sister), but everyone agrees that jun gives off the vibe that he knows what he's doing. he's neat, has clear skin, smells nice, looks like he puts time in dressing up to look presentable even with just casual clothing, and he isn't selfish with smiling when the situation calls for a bit of humanly affirmation, calmness, and support. his speaking tone is also slightly higher than the usual male pitch, clear and assertive yet still friendly and approachable like that one guy from customer service who actually cares—which may also contribute to the fact that he looks like he never gets mad. you can clearly see whenever he feels irritated or bothered, but actual flaming anger? one of earth's biggest mysteries. except for his work ethics, no one actually knows how jun looks or acts if he ever gets intense feelings or passion; he just looks like he has his life and emotions together.
FASHION　jun keeps his look clean and bit minimalistic as to not attract a whole lot of attention, like a monochrome outfit paired with well-kept running shoes, though he can never be seen without an accessory or two. also likes to layer clothing even during the summer heat (he finds his ways), though he likes autumn and winter seasons the most just so he can wear thick jackets and pants that hide his skinny figure.

personality 

reliable and observant. a man of his word. flexible and adaptable, as long as it's within his morals. one might even think jun has the longest patience in south korea.

the amount of self-control and perseverance jun has is... almost unparalleled. he does the same morning and night routine everyday, tries his best to start AND finish his tasks way before the deadline, easily dismisses personal food temptations (he's lactose intolerant), and keeps within his weekly budget. he has always been consistent with laundry day and never fails to keep a travel-sized hand sanitizer in case of emergency.

he takes silent pride on his perceptive skills—like how jun can easily guess upcoming dilemmas and conflict, or even spot others' personality traits like a sims 3 detective—because he, knowingly or unknowingly, looks into the details more than the big picture. even though he still does make countless mistakes, like forgetting the obvious signs or trying to control situations that are clearly out of his hand, he  makes it seem like he can handle anything as if he already has a backup plan in mind. for jun, if he can still think of some kind of remedy, truce, or mutual benefit, that's his cue to stop helping. only cue, to be exact. sometimes he doesn't even know when to stop, even if it gets detrimental on his part. 

he's also big on respect and might even be a bit traditional depending on the circumstances, like respecting elders or having to immediately apologize the moment he realizes his faults. at the end of the day, he sticks with his morals, which is adjusting himself to situations and avoiding doing the opposite: having other people adjust for him.

this can sometimes lead to destructive thoughts that he'll once in a while let him consume him in his entirety. if he's suddenly a few minutes late, forgot to brush his teeth, or really just lagging behind, that's when you'll know something's up. this is why he likes, more so needs, to maintain order in his life: even if he looks (and wants to look) flexible, he can't actually handle variety that well. he relies on pre-planned words, rehearsed actions, and calculated, anticipated feedback. he notices the slightest changes that it makes him restless if he doesn't know how or why something happened; which is why he'd rather adjust himself than make others change for him, because what could possibly run into their minds, right? atleast he can control himself; he's fully aware he can't control others. he can only help them.

that... and on a more light-hearted note, he's also kind of boring. and seemingly unenthusiastic. it may be because of his lack of extreme reactions and facial expressions, or how rare it is for him to retort a witty, but loving, joke back, but he's kind of predictable in that sense.

jun just isn't the type of person who teases people as a sign of affection, nor can he hold small talk to save his life. he can undeniably hold eye contact, but he hardly ever shows other emotions other than his usual reliable, 'big brother' presence. he'll lightly chuckle at his friends' jokes but almost never adds onto the fun and just lets his friends do all the talking. well, it's the way he loosens up; you'd know that he trusts you or the situation if he sets his worries free and lets everything go with the flow, unconcerned about how things will fall into their places. even though his main love language is by helping out, him being laid back for once, with his guard down, and finally dropping his supposed responsibilities are actually his ways of showing comfort. plus points if he actually shares something personal.

overall, he's unquestionably just a genuinely nice, humble guy who takes confidence on the fact that he has already mastered the art of helping others without expecting anything in return (other than personal, mental calmness). people may dislike him for being a no-fun party pooper, but his friends stay for him being himself: a man of dignity.

background

his mom and his big sister had a lot of influence on him growing up. it was always jun should be like this or jun should be like that, with his sister guiding and guarding him that he does what their mom says. he never really questioned it until he noticed that his dad would always be complacent about it. and so, 6-year-old jun asked him why, one spring night, dinner time, when their mom was busy washing the dishes, his sister was upstairs, and only the two boys were left at the living room, watching the nightly soap opera.

"it's just easier that way," his father says. "and look, you're growing up fine. you're doing well. i'm proud of you."

even though he grew up in a more matriarchal environment, his dad's words really stuck out to him. 

but nothing would beat how influential the women of his life are. his childhood friends were all girls, with the exception of hwang minjin, who would mostly talk to him to ask about his sister, jin. jun immediately got why minjin wanted to become close to him, seeing how the boy would look at jin and how they were same-aged friends. he didn't mind him, though; it's easier to just help rather than try to push him away. minjin also seemed pretty friendly and genuine, so, really, jun didn't mind.

he and his childhood group of friends slightly drifted apart when they all went to different middle schools, and jun would mostly only talk to his big sister as he doesn't know how to approach his classmates, hardly adjusting to a new environment. thankfully, time heals everything, and by his senior year of high school not only did he had friends (who were, still, dominantly women) but he also knew what he was going to take in college. accountancy had a ring to him: details, preciseness, and money. 

adamant about taking a business-related course, as old friends and neighbors, one way or another minjin heard the news. then jun heard the news that minjin heard the news. it was as if destiny arranged it all along, that minjin was planning on opening up a cafe and jun would gladly take up a part-time job to help him experience-wise. one way or another, jun's now a part of mp! gaming cafe's first lineup of workers.

his current living situation, spring 2018, is that he's residing on a small, cheap, but well-kept dormitory together with two other dorm mates he barely even sees (and he'll probably never see since he's mostly either in class, at the university library, or at work). his schedule as a freshman in yonsei university is also quite up to his advantage, with morning classes from 9:30am to 12:30pm, then 1:30pm to 6:00pm on mondays to wednesdays, and 1:00pm to 5:30pm during thursdays and fridays. the cafe is also only a few blocks away from his dorm, which is mainly the reason he moved there, and even though he already has steady work hours he tries to help out whenever he can (or whenever someone calls him for an emergency). his working hours are from 8:00pm to 2:00am, or whenever the last batch of gamers leave the cafe.

his parents call him from time to time, but his sister checks up on him a lot more. it's either she visits him during his work hours, or calls him after his classes end.

trivia

 it's not that jun has no sense of humor, he actually knows when to laugh and when not to, he just prefers to stray away from saying inappropriate or dirty jokes. though he does have, if not one of the best reaction photos in their group chats, and has the most in stock.
 he calls everyone by their first name. you'll rarely see him call someone other than their given name unless the person insists on being called by their nickname.
 very un-ticklish, if that's even a word. don't even try, you'll only waste your time AND lose to a tickling battle. 
 always manages to look decent even in the most candid of photos. popular belief says that attractiveness really does run in the family.
 never invite him to eat-all-you-can buffets, you'll only waste your money. though he wishes he could eat more and ultimately gain weight, that's just how his body works; don't worry, he'll understand if he's not invited to a gathering that involves extreme eating. even he'll advice them not to bring him to save money.
 another reason that he doesn't get invited out more is that he doesn't drink! he hates the aftermath of drinking and gets severe hangovers. he'll gladly accept to be the designated driver and guardian, though. anything for his friends' safety.
 he's quick on his feet. jun may not be physically strong but he's definitely agile, both in mind and body.
 has a slight habit of cursing, but it only comes out whenever he's with a group of close friends.
he only learned how to brew and serve coffee a month prior to the opening of the cafe, with a friend of minjin teaching and helping him out. jun's actually really good at it now, and often mentors other workers who'll work behind the bar. it's also mainly the reason why jun is mostly either working with money or brewing up coffee, and almost never dealing with customers.
 he's never really felt romantic feelings for anyone (but we never know if he'll do when he starts to work at mp! gaming cafe), so he doesn't really know how to respond to anyone asking him for romantic advice. as expected, he's also oblivious whenever someone is actually trying to flirt.

관계

끝!

last words meet hong jun, the resident friendly npc who's actually a human and a real sweetheart after getting to know him better!!! he's mainly there to keep the cafe from falling apart, but at the same time add variety to the crew!!!

also i just wanted to share that its so in HARD to find hongjoong pics without, or atleast MINIMAL, accessories... or him not being TOO stylish... basically i made it hard for myself [clown scream] and i did not plan out that hong jun and hongjoong would rhyme like :0 because i got the name from a character in the webtoon cheese in the trap... i luv that webtoon so much.... and i wanted to use an ateez member as a faceclaim 8)

scene request 

 wingman!jun for minki, but hanyeon misunderstands jun and starts to think that he's hitting on her (we can't blame her jun doesn't know romance for and just wanted to help). once hanyeon confronts jun and tells him she's not interested, almost ruining their decade-long friendship, jun immediately gets the situation and, for once, was unsure of what to do, and then accidentally tells that minki likes her. jun and hanyeon's friendship might have gotten stronger, but we never know what hanyeon will think of minki after that out-of-the-ordinary day.
 jun hanging out with the girls and one of them realizing that jun was the only male around. it resulted to slightly awkward exchanges and jun explaining how he's more comfortable around women. "maybe it's because he's low-spirited?" one of them bluntly says. jun just chuckles, and says something like "maybe. i am quite sluggish. i don't even really like sports that much."
another inevitable situation would be the newcomers who'd think jun is gay. after numerous, unplanned innuendos, when the right timing finally came jun simply replies "unfortunately, i'm not. but i do appreciate that you guys were concerned about my love life." don't worry, it's all chill; he gets it a lot.
 jun being a part of the cafe's fossil line (aka the opposite of the maknae line) despite not being one of the oldest. everyone just assumed he's atleast a 93-liner

password "uhh... what the ? but okay, i'll take it—i'll take it! thank you—thank you so much. i won't dissapoint you. ever. and no turning back, okay? you hired me."