VESPER : choi yunbin.

 VESPER 
THE OUSTED
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BIRTHDAY: 05/21/2000
BIRTHPLACE: seoul, south korea.
HOMETOWN: seoul, south korea.
ETHNICITY: korean. 
NATIONALITY: korean.
UALITY: bicurious. 

CHOI YUNBIN
MUST FACE THE TRUTH.

NICKNAMES:
— our cravity anti:
hates the mention of cravity, it was only a matter of time that the members made a nickname based off of it. yunbin absolutely hates this cravity-related nickname.
— expensive child: mido especially calls him this when he (unintentionally) picks the most expensive option on a menu or store selection.
— bin, binnie: initially only ever used by junhan, the other members may catch on once they eventually resolve their conflicts. 

LANGUAGES: 
— korean:
native. born and raised in korea.
— english: proficient. he learned this through his education, starship, and continued learning under prism. he's perfectly fine with daily conversation, but he comes across some trouble with deeper/specific topics that come with specialized terms. 
— japanese: basic. mainly learned during his time under starship. hopeless with reading and writing. he knows the typical questions and knows how to answer them. with a full conversation, yunbin can attempt on getting the gist of what is being said by picking up the words he knows and piecing them together. but will he be able to reply properly? probably not.

FACECLAIM: cix's jinyoung.

HEIGHT: 180 cm

APPEARANCE:

STYLE: either links or a description will suffice!

PERSONALITY

positive. organized, disciplined, assertive, attentive, protective. 
neutral. critical, ambitious, tactful.
negative. irritable, insincere, arrogant, apathetic, envious.

assertive, attentive, ambitious, disciplined, organized.
one look at yunbin and anyone can tell that he holds the kind of resolve that does not crumble. there is conviction in his words, never a sprinkle of doubt when he speaks for himself. it spills into how he carries himself, seldom making himself scarce among others. ever so watchful as well, yunbin is rarely caught unaware of his surroundings and the people and occurrences within it. his gaze seems to pierce, but it's not just because of his assertiveness, but his thirst for success showing up. yunbin believes that he's destined and capable of greater things, which serves as his main drive. he doesn't tire out of maintaining and working towards his goals and, rather, he might get disgruntled if a routine is thrown off. yunbin is a creature of habit and likes to keep things clear and concise. he always needs to be on top of things, prepared and clear of distractions.

arrogant, critical, irritable, tactful.
but where his belief and ambition go, his pride follows closely. he raises his chin up high, almost as if to make everyone realize and acknowledge his superiority. yunbin knows he's worked hard to be as good as he is. he's hard to please, ever so conscious about the details. it's a double-edged sword. one can trust that he doesn't let the small things go, while on the other hand, it does end up causing some stress. mediocrity is a funny thing in his life. the idea of being mediocre embarrasses him, but on other people? an exhilarating, yet fleeting sense of self-satisfaction. it is not enough to yunbin that he excels. he must crush others and get them to realize how they are dirt compared to him.
it's this self-importance and the constant tension that makes yunbin quick to annoy and/or anger. it's never explosive but, rather, a seething fury that surges to the surface through his expressions and his tone. yunbin's learned to be cautious of how he presents himself in front of specific, relevant people, especially in consideration of his arrogance and temper. with his perceptiveness to how he's being and would be perceived, yunbin learned how to navigate certain situations, especially ones that can bring unfavourable consequences upon him. yunbin can appease. he knows the words he ought to say.

insincere, apathetic, envious, protective.
this doesn't come from a good place, of course. yunbin does all that for his own benefit. on top of his arrogance, he'd been emotionally unavailable at an early age and rarely suffered the consequences of such behaviour. he is aware of it and does not care to fix it. it's not that he's completely incapable of empathy, but even in such occurrences where he does empathize with someone, he's additionally incapable of expressing his feelings in a genuine manner. yunbin's never had to verbalize nor communicate his emotions effectively. in front of others, he can never manage to convey vulnerability on his face. it's foreign to him, and he's never had anyone in his life be with him to encourage the baby steps. well, why would anyone bother expending emotional labour for an , anyway?
as much as yunbin likes to masquerade as a person who is secure in his worth, he is anything but. he's a walking contradiction. when the reality in front of him topples the multiple pegs he stands on, envy starts eating him away. he can't be loved by everyone, and there will always be someone who is better than him. these are hard pills he refuses to swallow. he merely acknowledges them at a distance, glaring at them in disdain. yunbin is stubbornly miserable in this regard. but if there is anyone out there who could just believe in him, he would be happy. he latches onto any love and encouragement he gets. once a person lands a special place in yunbin's heart, he'll fight for them and prove to them that they're appreciated. he wants them to feel safe, and they'll find one of their biggest allies in him. 

BACKGROUND

 2000 - 2011 

choi yunbin was born into an upper middle class family in seoul, provided with everything he needed and wanted but was seldom actually raised. his emotionally absent parents instilled values into him and left him to his own devices. perhaps it is because of this that he instead sought pride in his possessions and achievements. when he picked up singing from his parents' love for music, they were quick to enroll eight-year-old yunbin in vocal lessons. why not? it'd be great to let their child have something to work on outside of school. they believed extracurriculars were vital to his development.

save for the fact that this bolsters his pride a hundredfold. he fought hard for his parents' praise, he believed he wasn't one of those children who needed constant reinforcement. no, he earned his praise and he became better for it. he was superior for it. this arrogance leads to him bullying some of his peers at an early age of nine years old. this went on for two years until he gets caught after pushing his luck too far, when it was then brought up to his parents. a good scolding straightened him out, but he never apologized to his victims for his actions nor was the fact brought up between them. perhaps it was because they were just grateful he had stopped terrorizing them.

 2012 - present 

it's at the age of thirteen years old when he sets his sights on the k-pop industry. with zero background in dancing, this will be his bane for the next couple of years. he works on this, attending dance programs and workshops whenever his time and money allowed (his parents were less involved in his interests and hobbies at that point). this eventually pays off, signing under starship entertainment in 2018 after failing numerous auditions in other companies, however, there was a problem with the behaviour that he developed while trying to fight for a trainee contract, which then worsened when he was now fighting for an artist contract.

yunbin had the habit of gauging people out, sorting them into two main categories: threats or dead weight. this mindset bled out into his demeanour and reflected in his behaviour with others as well. due to the competitive environment, years of resentment accumulated and were often projected toward those who were thriving in some way, shape, or form. this becomes his downfall, as he eventually was dropped during cravity's planning stages after his character was brought up to the management. they didn't want to risk a scandal with yunbin when most of the prospective (and popular) cravity members harboured a dislike for him. it was easy for the company to just cast him away, which they did exactly that in january 2020.

defeated and spiteful, yunbin was left to audition for other companies, heavily aware that he was at an age where he was supposed to be slated to debut. luckily, with all the skills he acquired in starship, he was picked up by prism entertainment a few months later. he was careful with his attitude this time around, but when he was selected and revealed as part of prism boys, his past came biting him in the . this blindsided the company, scrambling to release a statement and instructing him to personally apologize to those affected. he'd been lucky that his bullying took place at such an early age, rather than later when it would have been more unacceptable and less redeemable. well, either way, a stain on his career that hasn't even started. 

TRIVIA

likes
— good sound quality:
a bit of an audio snob, got it from his parents.
— road trips: likes taking a window seat, listening to music, and staring out at the scenery. extra points if the destination is for leisure and not for work.
— eating with others: he won't admit this. due to his parents having clashing schedules, he never ate his meals accompanied often. it makes him feel less lonely when there's someone with him. 
— pets: this guy grew up an only child, so the concept of having a pet was an entertaining thought but his parents always shot down the idea when he was a kid. yunbin had to depend on friends and family to bless him with the joys of being in the presence of domesticated animals. 
— simple outings: where he can just go from point a to point b with no rush.

dislikes
— apologizing:
he went through most of his life never having to apologize or mend things. it pisses him off because, at most times, he isn't actually sorry. but he has to sound and look sorry.
— being the receiving end of pranks: he acts like it's a slight to his honour. he takes himself way too seriously.
— being scolded: even if the person does it with the best intentions, yunbin internalizes it as shame instead. he knows he needs to unlearn this but it's hard when there's already too much to be ashamed about.
— privilege: especially favouritism. for an industry that emphasizes hard work, it always seems to yunbin that those who are privileged in some form win out anyway.
— bad driving: he likes to space out as a passenger, so if there's any sort of brake check or him being flung around due to sharp turns.. yunbin is going to be glaring at the driver through the rear-view mirror.
— sudden change of plans: absolutely kills the mental preparedness that he built up. even worse when the plans are vastly different from the original. 

habits
— lip trills: to warm his vocal cords up. the members will hear it in the morning, in the dressing room, and right before they go on stage. and before actual vocal practice.
— furrowing his eyebrows: he doesn't mean to do this, but every time someone calls for his attention, he does this (in most cases). for some people, it may look like he's gotten annoyed that the person is bothering him.
— people watching: usually when he's left to sit or stand around and wait. his gaze is not for the weak-hearted, he constantly looks like he's scrutinizing or has something (not nice) to say.
— puckering his lips: typically done in a situation where he's not supposed to be smiling or laughing.
— tilting his head: when deep in thought.
— whistling: when idly going around or doing tasks. his whistles come out very clear.
— not looking at the price: especially when it comes to ordering off a menu. with his upbringing, he's never had to worry about it.
— avoiding eye contact: when yunbin is upset, he avoids making eye contact while he attempts to sort out his feelings. 

hobbies
— listening to music:
he'd happily be left alone with his headphones on just listening to his playlists on shuffle while either doing another task or just pacing around a room. if he's alone in the dorms or if the people around don't mind, he'll bust out the albums and play a cd.
— video games: typically plays single-player, story-driven games. he likely has a knack for competitive games but prefers not to put his pride on the line too much.
— covers: or even just the process of planning them. he's got songs put into a playlist, he has the line distributions in his head if it's a group cover. his solo practice in the vocal booths often becomes an impromptu recording session for the multiple wips he has on the drive.
— album collecting: when he comes across a good album, he makes sure to purchase a physical copy to support the artist. inadvertently, this means he has a photocard collection. he doesn't want to admit that he's getting drawn to the appeal of those pieces of paper. they're all stacked in a deck and kept in a playing card case instead of in a binder, though.

fear(s)
— loneliness: he likes to convince himself that he's used to being alone, but as time passes, he becomes acutely aware of how he lacks any relationship of substance. yunbin doesn't know how long he can hold out until it starts truly getting to him.

trivia
— favourite colour:
sage green.
— favourite season: spring, enjoys the rain indoors and the cool, sunny weather outdoors.
— favourite music genres: anything orchestral/choral based (movie, game soundtracks, etc.).
— favourite food: pesto pasta.
— favourite drink: vanilla milkshake.

— ideal type: initially, he answers that he likes someone who is confident in what they do and is eye-catching (in terms of their vibes). later on, this answer changes as he experiences the relationships around him: someone who chooses to love him and loves him in a way that encourages him to grow.
— bicurious: yunbin would probably have a clearer picture of his uality if he hadn't been spending his time antagonizing people back in starship. if asked, he'd state that he's straight only because he's straight according to his past record of crushes and infatuations thus far. thus far.
— bicurious (part 2): funnily enough, it's thanks that his parents barely raised him that he has such an open outlook on the queer community (and to being part of it, as he realizes later on). yunbin grew up paying no mind to the community and thought of homophobia as absurd. just mind your own business?
— love language: words of affirmation. very expected for a dude who grew up with emotionally absent parents and a lack of positive reinforcement. 
— skinship: doesn't mind it, he's just awkward about it because physical affection was not a thing in his household.
vocal prep: yunbin doesn't consume any caffeine, dairy, sugar, or spicy foods if he knows he's going to be practicing his vocals or performing within a few hours. this means he consumes the listed products typically on off-days or at the end of the day.
— intense choreography: okay, yes, he signed up for the idol life. it does not take away from the fact that he suffers especially during the process of learning and perfecting demanding choreo. yunbin gets very close to openly scowling at these times. 
— stage fright: his approach is that if he has it, it means he didn't practice as much as he should. yunbin gets the adrenaline of being on stage, but not stage fright. even if he does, he'll deal with it like he does with most negative emotions: not acknowledge it 'til it goes away.
airpods: when he found himself with some extra money, he bought airpods secondhand simply for the convenience it brings. yunbin brings them when he's up on his feet and on-the-go. he thinks the airpods' audio quality is terrible but that's the price he pays if he doesn't want his headphone wire to bother him going out and about.
albums: majority of the albums he has are exo and seventeen, the other albums are mostly by artists that caught yunbin's attention a few times. 
his superpowers: 1. not passing people's vibe checks and 2. knowing exactly what to say to piss people off. he can't do anything about the first one, but the second one? he doesn't do it all the time, but when things escalate and he lets his emotions get the best of him, the situation goes from 0 to 100 (unfortunately for junhan and mido).
— his bullying past: mainly entails (highlight to see) verbal abuse, physical intimidation, and destruction of personal property, listed according to most to least frequent. yes, he was much worse when he thought he was free of consequences.
— crying: not very empathetic when the waterworks kick in around him. his reactions vary depending on the situation. he either stays glued to his spot or he starts rubbing people's backs as consolation. if it's befitting, he will also laugh out loud. zero ill intent.

RELATIONSHIPS

 

cravity.
former fellow trainees, debuted 2020. idols.

yunbin doesn't want to hear about them. he doesn't outwardly express his disdain for cravity, but his absolute indifference towards them speaks beyond any words can explain. if it hadn't been the information stating that he was a starship trainee, there wouldn't be any evidence that suggests yunbin should've known the cravity members at all. since his bullying scandal, there have been lots of speculations connecting his bullying past to his exit from starship. the netizens are correct, but yunbin doesn't want to give them that satisfaction. he's very careful with his reactions and body language around them. while he was majorly upset about getting cut off from cravity's debut lineup at the time, yunbin now simply doesn't care in hindsight. what was once his goal has now become an obstacle to assert victory over. but it's only a matter of time when their paths cross, and yunbin's desire to surpass them will be evident. but he must be careful under the scrutiny of the cameras and fans, as he's already on thin ice. 

PRISM ENTERTAINMENT

STAGE NAME: yunbin. his name was unique enough and as far as prism could tell, there was no (relevant) idol who had the name yet.
positions: main vocalist, dancer.
talent twins: the boyz' sangyeon.

PAST EXPERIENCE(S): 
— private vocal lessons:
2008-2018. every saturday since he was enrolled up until he was signed as a starship trainee. 
— dance workshops: 2013-2018. periodically, whenever he saved up enough money to take classes. he went for the basics first before moving on to harder, fast-paced classes that taught choreography.
— starship entertainment: august 2018-january 2020. yunbin made significant progress training under starship, exceeding with professional mentoring. while he may not have debuted with cravity, he still ended up leaving the company with the vocals it is renowned for and strong foundations in other idol necessities. 

TRAINEE LIFE: yunbin joined prism entertainment in may 2020, determined to do even better and secure his debut. with how his contract ended at starship, he was very careful with his behaviour this time around. still, he can't overhaul his entire personality so he's definitely rubbed people off the wrong way at least a few times. he trained harder and was a little more irritable than usual when his bullying scandal happened. once he was confirmed to be part of vesper's debut lineup, he noticeably mellows. just a little. for a huge chunk of the period, yunbin trained so as to not be defeated by the standards and talents of fourth-generation kpop.

MEDIA PRESENCE: yunbin was not revealed to the public as a starship trainee, nor did he personally create content before signing as a trainee. his first public exposure was when he was announced as part of prism boys, in which his bullying scandal shortly arrived right after. this created notable noise among netizens. this also causes his trainee years under starship to surface as fans identify and release pictures of him entering/exiting the starship building and walking with known starship trainees. speculation circulated, with netizens stating that he must've not made it into cravity due to his personality and/or his past. this speculation has a strong hold on netizens due to yunbin's bullying scandal being confirmed. since then, fans have tirelessly defended him as he'd personally apologized to the victims. still, once netizens get their hands on an idol's dirt, they'll rub it all over the idol and fans' faces.

HEADLINES:
— yunbin out:
trended on social media. with yunbin's pre-debut bullying scandal, netizens expressed their outrage when yunbin was not taken out of prism boys and when the realization hit that he was ultimately debuting as a member of vesper.

CAREER ASPIRATIONS: yunbin does not aim for anything less than undeniable success and acknowledgment for vesper and for himself. being in a unit would be fine, but he ultimately wants to be able to stand on his own, find his style, and become a soloist.

AVAILABLE
LOVE INTEREST

PERSONALITY: -

LOVE STORY: yunbin is available as a love interest. it'll be up to whatever god exists because this guy has issues that will need settling first--

TRIVIA:
if anything, i can see an enemies-to-lovers happening!
or on the other side of the spectrum, someone can try to melt his exterior with kindness and takes the time to understand him

Anne.

COMMENTS: and here's the little , yunbin. on another note, i adore cravity and whatever depiction is given out here and in the story is for story purposes only JGJKFDH  

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