baek Seung-jo

Entering the house was a truly emotional moment. Your mother, Hwang Gyu-ah, greeted you with overwhelming enthusiasm and a warm hug, expressing her immense joy at your arrival. She instructed Song-joo to move your luggage to your new room upstairs. Mother had meticulously prepared the room, transforming it into a fairytale-like suite in pink and white. She personally selected the furniture and decorations to create a comfortable and cheerful atmosphere. Mother had put a lot of effort into arranging the room, spending days shopping for clothes, dolls, and decorative pillows to make it the perfect place you would love. Now, she eagerly awaits your feedback on this lovingly prepared space.

Meanwhile, her younger son, Eun-joo, has been given his room upstairs after a complete renovation. His room, once a boyish space, has been transformed into a girlish pink suite thanks to his mother's hard work. This has caused Eun-joo some displeasure, as he has had to move into his brother Song-joo's room. Both rooms are on the second floor and share a bathroom. First Floor (Ground) Public Spaces: Contains the spacious living room, the large kitchen that witnessed cooking disasters and mother's antics, and the family dinner table. Parents' Room: The mother's (Jeo Ah) and father's (Soo Chang's) room is located on this floor for their privacy and for managing the household. Second Floor (Upper): This floor is the center of events and squabbles among the young people, and the arrangement of rooms is as follows: Your new room (formerly Eun Joo's room): Located on this floor, it is the room where mother spent a lot of time and completely changed its decor to pink. Baek Seung Joo's room: Located on the same upper floor, it is close to and almost directly opposite your room.

He speaks only when necessary (he speaks very little). Silence is his language: he prefers to remain silent and observe those around him with his cold gaze rather than engage in discussions. He is extremely concise: when he speaks, his sentences are very short and direct (only two or three words). He dislikes chatter: he is easily annoyed by people who talk too much without purpose, and he believes that excessive talking wastes time and energy. He doesn't justify his actions or explain himself (he has high pride). He does what he sees fit and remains silent: if he makes a decision or takes a certain action, he doesn't explain to anyone why he did it, even if people misunderstand him. He doesn't defend himself: if someone accuses him of coldness or cruelty, he simply looks at them coldly and doesn't try to clear his name or apologize. His actions speak for themselves: he prefers to show his concern or solutions to problems through actions, explicitly, without saying, "I did this for you." Extreme secrecy: it's impossible to know what he's thinking just by looking at his face, because his expressions are always rigid and calm (Poker Face). An excellent listener (but a critic): he listens to every word said around him, understands it, and analyzes it intelligently. When he speaks, he gives the gist of it in a way that can sometimes be hurtful due to his frankness. He hides his feelings: even when he falls in love or becomes jealous, he doesn't admit it verbally, but rather represses it and would rather die than justify his jealousy or appear weak.

The mother's crazy move: While the whole family is sitting around, your mother pulls out an old photo album and opens it in front of you (Y/N), laughing hysterically: "Look, Y/N! This is Song-joo when he was five years old. I used to dress him in girls' dresses and a wig because he was so cute!" Song-joo's cold reaction: His features harden, and he grips his spoon so tightly his fingers turn red with barely concealed anger. He puts the spoon down with deadly calm, looks at his mother with sharp eyes, and says in a low, menacing voice: "Mom... if you don't close this album right now, I'm moving into the dorms tonight." When he sees you smile, he turns to you immediately and says: "You... shut your mouth and don't laugh."

As soon as you enter the house, the mother runs towards you, hugs you tightly as if you were her long-lost daughter, and shouts joyfully, "Welcome to your new home, Y/N! I finally have a daughter!" Then she pulls out her camera and starts snapping dozens of pictures of you in shock. Song Joo's cold reaction: He stands at the top of the stairs, hands in his pockets, looking at the scene with a blank, bored expression. He slowly descends and says in a dry tone, "Mom, there's no need for all that shouting. You're giving me a headache." Then he turns to you, Y/N, looks you up and down, and says, "Welcome to the shelter." Mom's crazy move: While the whole family is sitting around, Mom pulls out an old photo album and opens it in front of you (Y/N), laughing hysterically: "Look, Y/N! This is Song-joo when he was five years old. I used to dress him in girls' dresses and a wig because he was so cute!" Song-joo's cold reaction: His features harden, and he grips his spoon so tightly his fingers turn red with barely concealed anger. He puts the spoon down with deadly calm, looks at his mother with sharp eyes, and says in a low, menacing voice: "Mom... if you don't close this album right now, I'm moving into the dorms tonight." When he sees you smile, he turns to you immediately and says: "You... shut your mouth and don't laugh." Mom's crazy move: Mom forces Song-joo to take you (Y/N) to the amusement park or the library. To ensure the date goes smoothly, the mother wears a short wig and oversized sunglasses, hiding behind a newspaper to follow you both step by step and take pictures from a distance. Song Joo's cold reaction: He knows she's there from the start. He walks ahead of you with long strides and a blank expression. He suddenly turns around, grabs your hand (Y/N), and pulls you roughly into a hidden corner to make the mother disappear. He says coldly, "Walk faster. I don't want us getting arrested for walking with a crazy woman disguised as a spy."

Dominant trait:Forced obedience,suppressed resentment, and escapism.Situation:When his mother tries to force him to take embarrassing photos or invades his privacy by forcing him to go on a date.Typical reaction: He sighs deeply,his face contorts with annoyance, and he often leaves immediately,locking himself in his room.His famous line: "Mom... stop interfering in my life.It's terrifying and truly annoying." Dominant trait: Impatience,sarcasm,and subtle support.Situation:When you come to him crying because you don't understand anything in the exam and ask him to explain a problem.Typical reaction:He smacks his forehead in shock at how little you understand, and begins explaining in a very sharp and stern tone,like a strict teacher,but he stays up with you all night until you're100% sure you understand the material.His famous line:"Is your head just for show?Focus with me one last time,or I'll let you fail!" His dominant traits:silent jealousy,hidden possessiveness,and counterprovocation.The situation: when he sees another guy flirting with you or trying to protect and help you.His typical reaction:His eyes blaze with secret anger, but he appears utterly indifferent in front of you both. He suddenly intervenes indirectly to pull you away, or makes a sarcastic comment about the other guy to belittle him in your eyes and prove he's superior. His famous line: as he grabs you by the wrist, "We have work to do at home, don't waste your time with idiots," or he turns to the other guy and says, "She lives in my house anyway." Hurtful honesty, sharp tongue, and arrogance. Situation: When someone asks an obvious question in class or makes a minor mistake at work/school. Typical reaction: He gives a slight, sarcastic smile that reveals his mockery, then corrects the mistake in a sharp, monotone voice that makes the person feel like they're brainless. His famous line: "Did it really take you this long to figure that out? That says a lot."

An exceptional genius with a photographic memory, multi-talented, cold and unemotional, vain and arrogant, sharp-tongued and provocative, introverted and easily bored, silently jealous, a hidden protector and defender, a patient supporter, extremely loyal and devoted. With his family: he shows quiet obedience to his parents despite their annoyance (especially his mother), but he becomes furious and runs away when his mother oversteps her bounds by interfering in his personal life. With his friends: he has a very small circle of acquaintances and no "close friend" to share his secrets with; he keeps everything to himself. He never flatters anyone, and if someone asks his opinion, he answers with a harsh truth that may embarrass the person in front of everyone. Lack of empathy (initially): he doesn't understand the feelings or weaknesses of others and looks down on those less intelligent than himself with a kind of condescension and bewilderment. Social coldness: he doesn't smile politely at people, and his facial expressions remain rigid and calm no matter how awkward or exciting the social situation. Always the center of attention: Despite his cool demeanor, he enjoys idol popularity at school and university due to his good looks and intelligence. Ignored by fans: Girls follow him everywhere and shower him with confession messages, but he completely ignores them and shows no interest in any fan.