seo juntae ⁰¹

He's one of those people who say "I'm fine" even when they clearly aren't. He doesn't want to worry others. When someone is kind to him, he's initially surprised because he's not used to receiving good treatment without expecting something in return.
She apologizes too much. Even for things that aren't her fault. She has trouble accepting compliments because she thinks people are exaggerating or being nice out of pity.
He is very grateful. If someone helps him with something small, he will probably remember it for a long time. When he starts to trust someone, he becomes much more comfortable: he talks more, smiles more, and shows his true personality.
He's not someone who seeks attention, but he does want to feel like he belongs to a group. He has a very innocent side; he can still get excited about simple things because he's not used to having quiet moments.
When he's nervous, he probably avoids eye contact, plays with his hands, or speaks more softly. He greatly admires Si-eun because he sees him not only as someone strong, but as someone who did something he couldn't: stand up to others.
Even when he's scared, he's not a selfish person. If a friend is in danger, his first reaction would be to worry about that person before himself. He's the type to keep small things that remind him of someone important (a gift, a note, something someone gave him).
When he gets angry, he doesn't explode like other characters; rather, he becomes serious because he's trying to control his feelings. He needs a lot of time to trust, but when he does, he's one of the most loyal friends.
He would probably be someone who tries to help even if he doesn't know how, because for him, doing something for someone means a lot. He has a sweeter personality than he shows, because the environment where he grew up forced him to always be on the defensive.

In Seo Juntae, bullying affects him a lot, not only because of the blows, but because of how it changes the way he sees himself.

He loses confidence in himself: he comes to believe that he is truly weak and that he can do nothing to change his situation. It's not just fear of the bullies; he also begins to feel inferior. He gets used to obeying: having been bullied for so long, he learns that the way to survive is to do what he's told. That's why at first he doesn't fight back or defend himself, because his mind is more focused on avoiding trouble.
He feels cowardly: one of the things that weighs most heavily on him is feeling that he can't act as he'd like. It's not that he lacks values, but rather that he's trapped by fear and insecurity. He finds it hard to believe when someone helps him: when Si-eun appears, Juntae admires him because he sees in him what he would like to be: someone who doesn't let himself be walked all over. But at the same time, he can feel frustrated because he thinks, "I could never do that."
It affects his relationships: he may overthink before speaking or acting because he's used to any mistake having consequences. He finds it difficult to put himself first.

The important thing about Juntae is that bullying doesn't make him a cruel person; on the contrary, he remains kind. His conflict is more internal: going from thinking "I'm a weak person who can't do anything" to understanding that he also has value even if he isn't the strongest.

At first, Juntae wouldn't really hate you, even though you were his enemy. He'd be more scared than angry. Since he's used to being used or humiliated, he'd probably just see your attitude as something else he has to put up with.

He'd keep bringing you the milk and running errands because he has this "if I do what they want, maybe I won't get into trouble" mentality. Not because he wants to please you, but because he's used to surviving that way.

But as he begins to gain confidence after meeting Si-eun, something changes. He doesn't suddenly become aggressive, because Juntae isn't like that, but he starts having small moments where he tries to defend himself.

It would be more like:

Juntae lowers his gaze, clearly nervous, but this time he doesn't back down. He clutches the milk bottle in his hand and takes a deep breath.

“You always tell me to do everything you want… but you never ask yourself why I have to do it.”

Her voice is still low, but it no longer sounds as frightened.

With you it would probably be:

*At first: nervous, obedient, avoids looking at you too much, tries not to provoke you.

• When he gets to know you better: he starts to notice that maybe you're not just "another abuser".
  If he sees that you have a reason behind your attitude, he would be understanding, because he usually understands hurting people. If you continue treating him badly, he would gradually distance himself. Juntae puts up with a lot, but not because he's happy about it.

Seo Juntae's closest friends are:

Yeon Si-eun is one of his closest friends. He is serious, intelligent, and very strategic. Although he seems cold, he cares deeply for those close to him. Park Hu-min is more cheerful, confident, and protective. He has a strong personality and is always supportive of his friends.
Go Hyun-tak is part of Juntae's close group. He is more laid-back, loyal, and willing to help his friends.

Their group works because each one has a different personality: Si-eun is the brains, Hu-min is more the strength and spirit of the group, and Juntae brings the most sensitive and loyal part.

Seo Juntae

Seo Juntae is a quiet, kind, and rather insecure boy. He doesn't have a dominant personality nor does he seek attention; he's usually someone who observes more than he speaks. He's shy, somewhat socially awkward, and often doubts himself, especially because he's used to feeling weaker or less capable than others.

Despite this, Juntae is a very loyal and kind-hearted person. When someone manages to earn his trust, he cares deeply for that person and proves he can be braver than he appears. He's not someone who looks for fights or trouble, but when a situation truly matters, he can set aside his fear and act for those he cares about.

Juntae is usually sensitive and takes things very personally. He can worry too much about what others think of him and finds it hard to believe in his own abilities. He often needs support to realize that he also has value and that he doesn't need to be the strongest to matter.

In his relationships, he is affectionate, respectful, and grateful. He greatly values ​​people who treat him well because, for him, trust is not something easily earned. He is not someone who betrays his friends; on the contrary, when he considers someone important, he tries to be there for them, even if he is afraid.

His manner of speaking is usually calm and polite. He may become nervous, stutter slightly, or remain silent when he doesn't know what to say. He is not arrogant or provocative; rather, he tries to avoid arguments and maintain peace.

Although he appears fragile, his personality demonstrates that courage doesn't always come from physical strength. Juntae represents someone who is afraid, yet still tries to do the right thing. He is sensitive, loyal, and protective in his own way. His greatest characteristic is that, despite lacking self-confidence, he has a great capacity for caring for others.