❦ Jung, Joonmi | Application

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What I should call you: Midnight

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❦ Getting To Know You

Character Name: Jung | Joonmi

Nickname(s):

• Joon | Friends tend to call her this, especially because of the fact that she dislikes it.
• Mimi | A nickname her mother uses light-heartedly, though not too often.

Age + Date of Birth: 22 | December 26^th

Occupation: Freelance journalist & student at University of Seoul

Personality: Joonmi is typically a shy person when she first gets to know people, or so it appears. Inwardly, she can be very cynical and critical of someone she has recently met. She is not used to trusting people from the get-go simply because she has been brought up believing that not everyone in the word are what they seem. First meetings are very important to her as she makes judgements about the person in the future based on their previous words/reactions. After first meetings, however, Joonmi becomes much more warm. She uses dry humour a lot but her personality depends very much on the situation and the person she is conversing with. Her personality is adjusted likewise--if she is talking to someone more serious, her demeanor is calm and almost stoic; if she is talking to someone who is more of a jokester, she is light-hearted and easy to get along with; if she is talking to someone who is shy, she will either attempt to reach out to the person or keep quiet as well. Because of this, many find it difficult to determine what her 'true' personality is.

In reality, Joonmi doesn't have a set personality. While she doesn't have multiple personality disorder or the like, she has learnt earlier on that it's always best to adjust herself for people so they aren't uncomfortable around her. Truthfully, Joonmi is a very deep individual. However, Joonmi feels it's better and safer to please people by her "personality adjustments". Thus, while she obviously does have empathy for others, it is challenging for her to really feel sympathy for them, as she either has no idea how they feel/what they are going through or believes that the situation at hand was their fault to begin with. Of course, she tends to keep shut about these things: the less people know about her, the better--she hates it when people call her "heartless".

With her job, Joonmi strives to work hard. She likes to finish off all of her work and then do something like socialise or, most importantly, spend some time by her lonesome. While she does have a handful of friends and family, she very much likes to keep to herself: her personal space is treasured. Unfortunately, while Joonmi likes following a set schedule, she often manages to end up not following it and procrastinating instead, watching the TV or reading or simply surfing the net. This quirk drives her mad and adds to her stress, yet she does it anyway again and again. It is one of the things she dislikes severely about herself, and while she should attempt and fix this growing pain, she tends to procrastinate on that as well.

Likes:

• flowers (especially the meanings)
• the sound of rain
• hot chocolate during winter time
• warm sweaters
• the feeling after finishing all work
• sweet treats (in moderation)
• reading (mostly poetry/prose)
• competing against others (and winning)
• psychology
• different types of tea
• being by herself

Dislikes:

• children
• high school (due to crowds and stress)
• movie adaption of books
• stress
• not having something to do
• driving
• any pop drinks
• winter and generally cold weather
• marshmallows
• light/pastel colours
• crowds of people

Hobbies:

• writing fiction (she's terrible at it though)
• discovering musicians/groups/songs she hasn't heard before
• sleeping in

Fears:

• dogs
• insects
• uncertain future
• losing close friends

Trivia:

• is terrible at working all electronic devices apart from her laptop
• enjoys reading large books simply because of the vast number of pages
• dislikes romance/romantic things but reads romance books/watches romantic dramas
• constantly talks to herself (she finds this embarrassing as she does it unconsciously sometimes)
• enjoys riding the bicycle; it is the only form of outdoor activity she does
• has various beauty marks along her arms (she dislikes them)
• isn't ticklish, though she used to be when she was younger
• unsure of how to talk to guys (thus she doesn't have close male friends)
• takes a lot of time to get dressed because is terrible at matching clothes/accessories
• doesn't have an ideal type as she does not expect much out of significant others
• hates it when people tell her what to do (sometimes even disobeys out of spite)
• dislikes winter because she hates slipping on ice
• is at first uncomfortable if men show a blatant romantic interest in her
• can play the clarinet

❦ You Look Beautiful

ulzzang: Lee So Ah

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backup ulzzang: Do Hwe/Hoe Ji

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clothing style: As stated before, it is difficult for Joonmi to clothe herself "properly". She isn't someone who is good at picking out clothing and matching them, especially to herself, so there are clothes she buys that she never wears. It takes her quite some time to make a decision and match up clothing, which is why she tends to begin picking out clothes earlier than usual when going out somewhere, like with friends or simply to university. Joonmi dislikes looking bad in front of people, wanting to make a good impression, especially on those who are meeting her for the first time. Sometimes, however, she puts on whatever and goes out, though this is very rare--she has to be in a terrible mood (angry, sick, etc.) to do this.

Joonmi likes clothing that don't show a lot of skin. T-shirts and shorts aren't something she wears a lot; if she does wear them, she is either wearing tights underneath the shorts and a sweater over the t-shirt. She loves wearing long-sleeved shirts and tight-fitting jeans or tights are good in her opinion as well. Skirts are worn but with tights underneath. Heels are okay but she doesn't particularly like them since they are hard to walk in. Sweats are what she wears at home--or when she works out at a gym, which is usually never. At home, she is more laidback with her clothing, wearing whatever is comfortable regardless of whether it "matches"; unless she has/is going to have company over, of course. For her clothes, the darker the colour, the better: it keeps her warm, which she likes.

She also likes wearing accessories. Her ears are pierced but she doesn't really enjoy wearing different pairs of earings; it's too time-consuming for her, nor does she really care for them. Watches, bracelets, rings, sunglasses, and necklaces are liked very much, though Joonmi doesn't like to put a lot of them on altogether. To conclude, she typically has a bag with her to keep her things in.

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❦ No Use Crying Over Split Milk

Childhood: There is nothing much to say about Joonmi's childhood. She was born in Yangsan, South Korea, where she lived and went to school until she moved to Busan, Seoul Korea due to her father's work as a real estate agent while she was in her second year of elementary school. Busan was where she lived until she graduated from high school and moved to Seoul to attend university. Unfortunately, she lost touch with her friends from both Yangsan and Busan, which she feels terrible about. She does talk to a friend or two from her high school, though not as often as she would've liked.

Growing up, though, her parents were as strict as all South Korean parents. Joonmi was expected to get good grades and reach for the stars, to have a lot of potential that the rest of her classmates shouldn't have. She did not exactly meet these expectations however, something that her father would sometimes berrate her about. Nonetheless, apart from slacking every now and then, Joonmi did well enough in school and got decent grades. While her grades weren't anything special, they were good enough for her to go get into the Univeristy of Seoul: this was satisfactory in Joonmi's eyes.

Important Events: Joonmi played the clarinet in a concert band during high school. There was a concert in which she was to have a solo as she is talented at playing the clarinet, but due to stage fright (there was a large crowd of parents, teachers and students which unnerved her) she ended up messing up terribly. Her clarinet squeaked constantly and Joonmi was mortified to hear people laughing, which only made things worse. She left the concert band afterwards, though she does still play the clarinet from time to time. This is a major reason why she dislikes crowds apart from the pushing and shoving that happens when you are in one.

Having moved to Busan, the Jung family nearly moved once again to Seoul nearing the beginning of her high school years due to, once more, Kwangho's profession. However, they ended up not doing so and the family instead stayed in Busan until Joonmi graduated from high school and left to go to University of Seoul.

❦ What A Family

Mother: Jung Haeri | 42 | Housewife | Alive

Relationship with her: Joonmi's relationship with Haeri is that of a typical mother and daughter, though there is friction due to the fact that Haeri wishes her daughter to get married while Joonmi knows she is no mindset or position in life to, if she even wants to. Due to Joonmi's refusals, Haeri constantly asks her if she has found a man to marry yet, which gets Joonmi annoyed though she does her best to ignore it and be respectful like a good daughter. Apart from this, Haeri also checks up on her daughter from time to time, considering the fact that she spent most of her life taking care of her daughter when Joonmi was younger. Haeri is the only one who realises that Joonmi is not all that she seems and knows of her "personality adjustments"; however, she approves of them because she has rather old-fashioned beliefs and feels that one must always portray themselves positively even if they actually aren't.

Their relationship isn't particularly deep--another reason why Joonmi can be insensitive and unsympathetic. They tend to gloss over things that they find uncomfortable or too 'personal' to talk about. For the most part, they simply talk about materialistic things, such as dramas, "how life is going" and, of course, Joonmi's lovelife (or lack thereof, for the most part). An extended period of time together is typically spent with Haeri teaching her daughter how to cook different types of dishes and sometimes even cleaning up her apartment for something to do. They usually call one another, however--it's not usual for Haeri or Joonmi to simply drop by.

Father: Jung Kwangho | 45 | Real estate agent | Alive

Relationship with him: If Joonmi's relationship with her mother is strained and not particularly deep, her relationship with her father is worse. While Kwangho is a light-hearted individual, he is very strict when it comes to responsibility and work ethic. Even when Joonmi was younger she was a slacker/procrastinator, and this was something Kwangho did not at all like about her: this caused many disputes to spark between the two, though it was only Kwangho who fought while Joonmi respectfully listened. Mostly, however, their relationship is not very strenuous: they talk respectfully and even joke around a bit, but Joonmi never divulges any personal information to her father and vice versa. They feel there is no need to.

Kwangho, like his wife, believes that Joonmi should get married as soon as possible, and since he is very traditional, he dislikes the fact that Joonmi constantly refuses to. He has thought of arranged marriage many times, but the fact of the matter is that he loves his daughter and doesn't wish to force herself into a marriage and thus a life she vehemently does not want. Because of this reason, he tends not to talk of marriage to his daughter and allows his wife to do so instead.

Uncle: Jung Daeho | 46 | Artist | Alive

Relationship with him: The two don't talk very much as Daeho lives in the United States but when they do meet, things go well. With Daeho, Joonmi is very humourous and tends to make a lot of jokes. She is really talkative with him as Daeho is a talkative person himself, and because of this, the two of them can practically talk the entire time they have together away. There is really no reason for Daeho to dislike her, and he even supports her thought of not wishing to get married at the moment as he himself did not get married until he was 28. Both of them see eye-to-eye, though sometimes it is because of Joonmi's people pleaser "personality adjustments".

Cousin: Jung Soojin | 17 | High school student | Alive

Relationship with her: Things between the two are a bit awkward since Soojin doesn't care to really communicate with Joonmi. In typical teenager fashion, Soojin tends to do whatever she wants and ignores what others want her to do. Many believe that this attitude she has developed is because of her living most of her life in the States, and Joonmi feels the same--however, Joonmi is a bit jealous of the fact that Soojin doesn't care what others think of her and acts however she wants to whenever she wants to. Despite being moody, Soojin is a clever person, and when Joonmi does manage to sit down with her and talk, they usually talk of intellectual things until Soojin gets bored, which happens rather quickly.

❦ Social Circles Are Important

Friend: Kim Hyoyeon | 23 | Student at University of Seoul | Alive

Relationship with her: Hyoyeon and Joonmi get along very well due to Hyoyeon's open, talkative nature. The two of them constantly hang around one another and tend to have a great time as well; they tell jokes, give each other small, meaningless dares to do, and basically have a grand time. Hyoyeon encourages a brighter, enthusiastic Joonmi to come out of her shell, and Joonmi also causes a more intellectual and caring Hyoyeon to rear her head. Because of this, they are great friends.

Friend: Jung Sooyeon (Jessica) | 23 | Student at University of Seoul | Alive

Relationship with her: Sooyeon isn't known to be very open, but her friends know that this is only the speculation of people who do not know her well. Joonmi believes the same, considering the fact that with Sooyeon, the two women are talkative and willing to talk of many things. Sooyeon can simply be herself, whether that is being silly or worrying of the future, and Joonmi enjoys having serious, intelligent conversations. With Hyoyeon, the three of them have lots of fun, and Sooyeon can be loud and boisterious alongside the two.

Friend: Lee Chaerin (CL) | 22 | Student at University of Seoul | Alive

Relationship with her: Chaerin and Joonmi may not be as close as Joonmi is to Hyoyeon or Sooyeon, but nevertheless they do meet up whenever possible. Chaerin is a laidback, cool person to be around, and Joonmi enjoys having a lazy night out or even a lazy night in at either of their apartments. They eat, play video games, talk about school or work...anything, really. It's easy to sit in silence even, working on things at the library together or watching an interesting movie. Chaerin is a 'chill' person in Joonmi's eyes, especially if there is a problem at hand that she wishes to talk out rationally with a friend.

Enemy: Nam Woohyun | 21 | Student at University of Seoul | Alive

Relationship with him: They originally did not know of each other, only meeting for the first time when Sunggyu, a mutual friend, introduced them. Woohyun is wary of Joonmi as he gets the impression that there is something more to her. He doesn't feel as if she is being truthful about herself, especially to Sunggyu who seems to hold her in high regard. Because of this, Woohyun does not like Joonmi and does not support the friendship she has with one of his best friends, Sunggyu. Typically, they don't talk much, even in the same room together. Joonmi doesn't dislike him per say but does feel uncomfortable around him: it is obvious to her that he does not like her, no matter how respectful he is towards her, and this upsets her due to her people pleaser ways.

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WINTER - get cheered up and meet someone new | lose a love but gain a new one unavailable

SPRING - first love that lasts | fleeting love to remember

SUMMER - take a break from love | take care of a long distance love

FALL - let go of a love | take a break and meet a new love

❦ Let's Fall In Love

Lover: Lu Han | EXO-M

Age: 23

Personality: Lu Han is a man who enjoys being active, being in the sun and moving around. Disliking being in one place for too long, he constantly finds himself visiting various places in the world, though keeps on coming time and time again to Seoul, South Korea in order to meet up with close friends who live there. A man who is a mystery to most, Lu Han enjoys puzzles whether they be people or rubik's cubes. Humourous, kind, understanding and intellectual, Lu Han is the type of person who many would enjoy being friends with. However, he is also a rather sensitive person, though some may not know it--but this is just how he likes it as he feels uncomfortable at the thought of people knowing him at such a personal level. Despite of his pretty, flower boy face, Lu Han is actually a sporty and all-around "macho" man. Work is something that Lu Han does his best on, though he does slack on it often and doesn't hold it in high regard. To him, having a good time with people you love means much more.

Backup Lover: Kim Sunggyu | Infinite

Age: 22

Personality: Sunggyu is a man who knows what he wants. Ambitious, self-confident and willing to do what it takes, he is the man who most try their best to be and most certainly envy. Nevertheless, he is very kind to others and a caring individual, willing to do whatever necessary to keep family and friends happy. Sunggyu is someone who is also willing to deny himself the simple pleasures, such as giving his seat to someone else or resigning himself to take the blame for something he may not have even done. Sometimes it is difficult for Sunggyu to truly tell others what is on his mind, as he feels as if all of his problems should be solved by him and him alone. He is a man content with being alone if he has to, though secretly craves people to talk to, to have fun with. Still, now that he is older, work comes first for him, no matter how much he may treasure relationships.

❦ It Was Nice Talking To You

Suggestions: To me, it would be interesting to have Sunggyu as the one Joonmi is trying to let go of before she meets Lu Han. It's like taking a break and meeting a new love, but it's different because Joonmi isn't taking a break per say. Or so that's how I envision it. Basically, Joonmi and Sunggyu are friends who aren't sure exactly how they feel of one another; they are different people and Joonmi makes her "personality adjustments" around him, so she isn't being as deep/truthful about herself. But then along comes Lu Han into the fray, and eventually Joonmi reveals herself to Lu Han, who from the get-go realised that she wasn't being herself, so to speak. The whole "let go of a love" thing, in my opinion, could just be Joonmi coming to terms with the fact that she is just not meant to be with Sunggyu romantically. This is, of course, just a suggestion. What happens between the two or three is, really, up to you~

Scene Requests:

• a confrontation of sorts between Joonmi and Woohyun; it would be interesting to see them attempt and resolve things between one another - maybe Joonmi even realises that she and Sunggyu aren't compatible afterwards because of this?
• Lu Han comparing Joonmi to a rubik's cube, only to realise that she isn't only a puzzle to him anymore - he feels something deeper; he doesn't want to figure her out simply because he's curious, but because he likes her
• Lu Han encouraging Joonmi to stand up to Haeri, her mother, regarding the marriage issue; Joonmi takes his advice later on
• Joonmi and Sunggyu talk of their confusing relationship - it could be interesting, I suppose?

Questions/Comments: Sorry for making this application so long, and I hope the family wasn't too much for you! I was originally going to keep it short but there was still a bit to say, and I added the uncle because I felt that there should be someone in the family who supports Joonmi's wish to stay unmarried for a while longer. The cousin I added because I felt their relationship was an interesting one, if Soojin is ever added in the actual story should you even pick my application/character.

As for the "enemy", I know that while you may not care very much for him, I thought it would be interesting for her to have one person or two who she either dislikes or who dislike her. Woohyun isn't someone out to ruin her life, especially for no good reason, but he is someone who at times can make life difficult for Joonmi either knowingly or unknowingly.

I'm really interested in seeing where you may take this character of mine should you like her enough! I had a lot of fun developing her as the ideas really flowed continuously; I hope you enjoyed reading about her!

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