The Look You Give Me
Character Introductions
Introduction of characters:
This is Ian Keith Miller, his Korean name given by his mom is “Choi Si-an”
he was born April 14, 2003 in Canada
his dad is Canadian and his mom is Korean
Things Ian wants you to know about him: he has a pretty face that both men and women like, he knows Korean but he speaks it a bit choppy, he is a culinary arts student, he makes friends easily, he’s not interested in being in a relationship, also openly gay to his parents. Oh and also he has a cute dog named Gummy :)
Ian says if he wants to choose a song that suits his character it would be: FEEL SPECIAL by TWICE
he was born October 30, 2000 in Australia. (He moved to Korea at the age of 5)
Things Juno wants you to know about him: he owns a bar along with his friend Yunseo. “SunMoon Bar” He was a film major but dropped out from the pressure upheld by his parents, he has a younger sister, Yuri. He does not want to commit in a relationship, open to all genders (family does not know)
Juno says if he chooses a song that suits his character it would be: SEVEN by JUNGKOOK
she was born July 14, 2003 in Australia (moved to Korea at the age of 2)
Things Yuri wants you to know: she is Junos younger sister, she is a culinary arts student, she has no friends-people only talk to her to get Junos contact info, she often helps her brother out at his bar, she’s the quiet type but that changes when she meets her best friend, she’s popular among guys but has no interest since she’s focused on her career and also her brother is very overprotective.
Yuri says if she chooses a song that suits her character it would be: OMG by NEW JEANS
he was born January 10, 2003
Things Minseo want you to know about him: he is a culinary arts student, has an older brother named Yunseo, very hard for him to make friends, the quiet type, he secretly attends auditions for tv series, was always alone until he met his friends
Minseo says if he chooses a song that suits his character it would be: SUPER SHY by NEW JEANS
This is Kangmin Choi “min-min”
he was born February 11, 2003 in Los Angeles, California
he moved to korea for college
Things Kangmin wants you to know about him: He is a culinary arts student, he has a very cute and often flirty personality, he has never been in a relationship, he’s very bright and cares a lot about his friends
Kangmin says if he chooses a song that suits his character it would be: JELLY POP by BOYS PLANET
He was born November 26, 2000
Things Yoobin wants you to know about him: he is a film major, went to school with Juno before he dropped out, went to complete his military service and is now back in college, he’s very sweet but has ex troubles
Yoobin says if he chooses a song that suits his character it would be: SERENADE by BOYNEXTDOOR
He was born May 13, 2000 in Australia (he moved to Canada 2 years after Juno moved to Korea)
Things Yejun wants you to know about him: he was Juno’s childhood bestfriend- they reunited in the same college, he was forcibly moved to Korea because he was outed to his parents, he is now pursuing his career as an actor- he has hookups now and then
Yejun says if he chooses a song that suits his character it would be: PERFUME by NCT DOJAEJUNG
He was born September 18, 2000
Things Yunseo wants you to know about him: he owns a bar with Juno, he is Minseo older brother, he went to highschool with Juno, his personality is a bit cold but nice to everyone, hard to read his feelings, he’s been in many relationships with women but no one has been able to break his cold exterior
Yunseo says a song that suits his character would be: PHONCERT by 10CM
Author
that is the END of Character Introductions. Please pay close attention to all of their stories. LETS HAVE FUN 🫶
goodbye
Mrs Choi
son are you sure about this?
Ian “si-an”
yes mom don’t worry
Mrs Choi
how can I not worry? You’ve never been to korea alone.
Ian “si-an”
I won’t be alone. grandma and grandpa live there.
Mrs Choi
you will be living in the dorms. you won’t have time to see your grandparents
Ian “si-an”
Mom. I will make time, I promise.
Ian “si-an”
as soon as I settle down I will visit them
Ian “si-an”
and I’ll call you everyday if possible
Mrs Choi
school doesn’t start until next week can you leave then
Ian “si-an”
Mom we’re already at the airport
Ian “si-an”
i need to settle down and try to associate with people before the term begins
Mrs Choi
This is the first time being far away from you, my heart is hurting
Ian “si-an”
I wish I can stay close to you mom but it’s time to figure out life on my own
Ian “si-an”
you have done so much for me already, i want to pay you back by studying hard and succeeding
Mrs Choi
My son, I don’t want you to pay me back. I just want you to be happy.
Mrs Choi
are you sure this this the right choice?
Ian “si-an”
living in Canada reminds me of him. I want to feel relief in my heart, and forget about all the bad memories
Ian “si-an”
so yes this is the right choice.
Ian “si-an”
even though you and dad comfort me everyday, it’s still very hard for me. I want to figure this out on my own
Ian “si-an”
when I get better I will return
Ian “si-an”
I don’t want you to see your son all weak and unhelpful.
Ian “si-an”
I will come back stronger and with more will to live
Mrs Choi
which is why it’s so hard for me to let you go.
Mrs Choi
Im afraid you will go down again. It was hard to bring you back up my baby
Mrs Choi
*tears falling down*
Ian “si-an”
*walks up to her*
Ian “si-an”
Thanks to you and dad I got out of that dark hole
Ian “si-an”
i want to go to college and gain more experience
Ian “si-an”
I promise I’ll be okay
Mrs Choi
Promise me you will be okay
Ian “si-an”
I promise I’ll be okay
Mr Choi
Oh I want to be a part of this
Ian “si-an”
Dad? I thought you wouldn’t be able to make it in time.
Mr Choi
How can I not see my son off?
Mr Choi
I love you son take care
Ian “si-an”
I love you too dad, please take care of mom
Mrs Choi
you should know by now that I will be the one taking care of him
Ian “si-an”
Im sorry that I won’t be able to join the fishing competition with you dad
Mrs Choi
Don’t tell him that or he’ll start crying
Mr Choi
don’t worry son I won’t join the competition until you come back
Ian “si-an”
I’ll be back as soon as I can, I love you both
Ian “si-an”
*hugs both of them*
Mr Choi
do you have to take gummy too?
Ian “si-an”
Yes, I need him.
Mrs Choi
Will they allow him in the dorms?
Ian “si-an”
I don’t think so, I might leave him at grandparents or rent an apartment near college
Mrs Choi
I think it’s fine if you leave him at your grandparents but when you can’t handle being separated from him, rent an apartment
Mr Choi
Oh I think it’s time for you to go
Mrs Choi
okay one last hug
Mrs Choi
잘 지내, 사랑해. (take care, I love you.)
Ian “si-an”
*hugs both parents goodbye*
Ian “si-an”
I’ll call you when I land
*IAN IS ON HIS WAY TO KOREA*
Author
Ian will soon begin his journey in Korea, let’s stay with him along the way.
roomates
Ian “si-an”
*calls his mom*
Ian “si-an”
mom I see someone that looks like grandma
Mrs Choi
That’s right I told her to pick you up, in case you get lost
Mrs Choi
yes, now go get some rest. love you
Ian “si-an”
*hugs her back*
Ian’s grandma
wow you look so handsome
Ian “si-an”
thanks grandma
Ian’s grandma
You probably have a girlfriend
Ian “si-an”
*oh gosh not again*
Ian “si-an”
no grandma I don’t, I should study harder
Ian’s grandma
That’s right
Ian’s grandma
study first, getting married next
Ian “si-an”
Oh I don’t know about marriage
Ian’s grandma
let’s talk about that later, let’s take you to your dorm.
Ian “si-an”
are we taking a bus? subway? taxi?
Ian’s grandma
come this way
Ian’s grandma
are you hungry?
Ian’s grandma
do you want me to cook something for you?
Ian “si-an”
no I’m fine grandma, I’ll settle down first and probably go to a restaurant nearby
Ian’s grandma
Okay make sure you’re eating well
Ian’s grandma
we’re almost there
Ian’s grandma
do you want me to take gummy?
Ian “si-an”
No I need a little more time with him.
Ian “si-an”
I’ll stay in a hotel until school starts, I’ll move to the dorm the day before so I’ll send him over once I settle
Ian’s grandma
are you dropping your stuff off at the dorm?
Ian “si-an”
Yes, so can you watch gummy while I drop everything off?
Ian’s grandma
Oh! we’re here
Ian “si-an”
I’ll take all my stuff down
Ian “si-an”
wait for me here
Ian “si-an”
*goes to drop his stuff off at the dorm*
Ian “si-an”
*no one answers*
Ian “si-an”
*sees someone sleeping on a desk with headphones on*
Ian “si-an”
*walks quietly to his bed*
Ian “si-an”
*someone opens the door loudly*
Ian “si-an”
*the guy wakes up*
Kangmin
Oh I didn’t know someone was sleeping
Kangmin
Hi I’m Choi Kangmin!
Kangmin
Is that your real name?
Ian “si-an”
Yes, I’m from Canada.
Kangmin
Oh okay!! I’m from LA but i don’t have an English name so its just Kangmin
Kangmin
do you have a korean name?
Ian “si-an”
Yes it’s Choi Si-an
Kangmin
Ahhh we have the same last name. Also Si-an? is that why you’re Ian?
Kangmin
*looks at the guy with headphones*
Minseo
*takes headphones off*
Minseo
oh…um, im Kim Minseo
Kangmin
oh you know English too?
Kangmin
are you the quiet type?
Ian “si-an”
are you a culinary arts student?
Ian “si-an”
so we’ll all be in the same class? that’s great
Kangmin
Yesss! I finally got cool roommates. Back in Cali, I was completely ignored
Kangmin
I don’t know, I guess I talked too much ?
Ian “si-an”
I think you’re a good talker
Kangmin
thank you! but I don’t know about this one, he seems quiet.
Minseo
umm…im not good at talking sorry
Ian “si-an”
are you an introvert?
Ian “si-an”
that’s okay, I used to be really introverted too.
Ian “si-an”
let’s get to know each other since we have similar classes, and will be living together
Kangmin
alright!! That great!
Kangmin
what are you guys doing later?
Ian “si-an”
im actually gonna be staying at a hotel until school starts
Ian “si-an”
I brought my puppy so i need to spend time with him before classes start
Minseo
you have a puppy? *looking happy*
Ian “si-an”
oh looks like something can make you talk *laughs*
Ian “si-an”
yes I do, I just came to drop my things off
Ian “si-an”
my grandma is actually waiting for me so I need to go
Kangmin
can we see your puppy?
Ian “si-an”
yeah but I need to go check in at the hotel
Ian “si-an”
how about we meet for dinner
Ian “si-an”
okay here’s my number.
Ian “si-an”
I’ll let you know where I end up going
Kangmin
alright see you later
Ian “si-an”
Im back grandma
Ian’s grandma
okay I’ll be leaving now
Ian’s grandma
go check in at the hotel your staying at and please eat!
Ian “si-an”
I will!! I’ll be meeting up with my roommates
Ian’s grandma
did you get along in such a short while?
Ian “si-an”
Yes, they actually speak English so it’s more comfortable
Ian’s grandma
Oh that great!
Ian’s grandma
I’ll be leaving now!
Ian “si-an”
love you too grandma
Ian “si-an”
hi gummy, are you ready to start our new journey?
Ian “si-an”
Okay so this is where we will be staying gummy
Ian “si-an”
this hotel actually brings back memories
Ian “si-an”
I don’t know if you remember gummy but after my heartbreak I came to Korea and almost made a huge mistake
Ian “si-an”
thankfully I was too drunk and the person I was close to hooking up with left cause he didn’t want to take care of a drunk
Ian “si-an”
I honestly don’t remember anything about that day
Ian “si-an”
I left Korea the next day and mom scolded me saying she won’t be allowing me to drink in Korea anymore
Ian “si-an”
but anyways, should we rest for a while
Author
Ian was tired from jet lag so he’ll be taking a nap, just like me!
Author
I’ll be back in like 35min to write the next chapter
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