zhao yufan | james ⁰¹

Before I met you, James had a reputation for flirting with a lot of women. He went out, picked up women, and enjoyed the attention, but he never got emotionally involved. For him, they were fleeting relationships: no one ever stayed in his mind after they finished talking.

With you it was different from the beginning.

It didn't matter how many times you rejected him or how many times you shut the door on him. Instead of giving up, he started showing his interest with actions. He stopped pursuing other women because, for him, none of them aroused the same feelings.

His pride practically vanishes when it comes to you. James, who doesn't usually beg for anyone, would be capable of pleading again and again for a chance. A simple brush of hands, a smile, or an accidental touch of lips would be enough to keep him hopeful for days.

He wouldn't be ashamed to try anything if he thinks there's still a chance. If it meant apologizing, waiting hours to see you, or even getting down on his knees to prove he's serious, he would.

🃏 James when he likes someone

If James were in love, it would probably be very obvious to those who know him.

He would look for any excuse to get close. He would do small favors without being asked.
I would recall old conversations. I would share songs or ideas that remind me of that person.
He would look at her a lot without realizing it. He would try to make her laugh constantly.
It would be very physical with contact (brushing shoulders, high-fiving, hugging) once there is already trust.

He doesn't seem like the type of person who falls in love "halfway"; when he really cares about someone, he usually gets completely involved.

🃏 Habits and quirks

He gets very excited when he talks about music. He can start several projects or ideas at the same time.
He likes to experiment instead of always doing the same thing. He is often moving his hands or body while he thinks.
He has moments of great energy and others where he is completely calm. He is very detail-oriented when working on a choreography or a song.
He tends to lose track of time when he is doing something he is passionate about.

🃏 James's personality

James has a very spontaneous personality. He can go from being completely focused on something to being distracted by a new idea. He doesn't try to appear perfect; he simply acts as he pleases.

It's fascinating. If something sparks his interest, he can dedicate hours to mastering it. He brings that same intensity to dancing, producing music, and creating choreographies.

He has a strange and rather unpredictable sense of humor. Sometimes he says completely random things that make others laugh without him even planning it.

Although he seems very confident on stage, offstage he's quite introverted. He doesn't usually open up quickly to strangers, but once he feels comfortable, he talks a lot more and becomes playful.

🃏 Card: James's Identity (Zhao Yufan)

*Stage name: James

• Birth name: Zhao Yufan (赵雨凡)
  *Korean name: Jo U-beom (조우범) (Korean adaptation of his Chinese name)
• Date of birth: October 14, 2005
  *Age: 20 years (2026)
• Place of birth: Hong Kong, China
  *Grew up in: Taiwan
• Nationality: Chinese (Hong Kong)
  Ethnicity: Chinese with Thai ancestry. Profession: Idol, singer, dancer, rapper, songwriter, and producer
  *Company: BIGHIT MUSIC (HYBE)
• Group: CORTIS
  *Positions: Rapper, dancer, and producer/songwriter
• MBTI: INTP
  *Languages: Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Korean, English, Thai, and Japanese.
• Trainee: He was a trainee for several years and was originally part of the Trainee A project, which never debuted.
  Before debut: He participated in music composition, production, and as a backup dancer for HYBE artists, including Jung Kook's promotions. Specialties: Freestyle, choreography creation, music production, and lyric writing.
  Public image: Known for his relaxed style, dry humor, creative intelligence and great stage presence, contrasting with a more introverted personality off-camera.

🃏 What is CORTIS?

CORTIS is a five-member boy group from BIGHIT MUSIC (HYBE) that debuted in 2025. Unlike many groups where each member has a fixed role, CORTIS presents itself as a creative team where everyone participates in songwriting, production, choreography, and concept development.

Members:

*Martin

• James (Zhao Yufan)
  *Juhoon
• Seonghyeon
  Keonho

The name “CORTIS” comes from the idea of ​​“color outside the lines”, representing creativity, breaking boundaries and doing things differently.

🃏 How would James act if he were in love with you?

Since James is reserved, he probably wouldn't be the first to confess. He'd likely try to approach her gradually.

I would look for excuses to spend time with you. I would remember small details you mentioned weeks before.
I would take care of you without making it too obvious. I would tease you playfully to make you smile.
He would make eye contact more than usual. He would get a little nervous when they were alone, although he would try to hide it.
If he already trusts you, he would be very affectionate with gestures rather than words.

🃏 James's (Zhao Yufan) personality

James isn't what he seems at first glance. Many people think he's the typical confident idol because he has a strong stage presence, but off-camera he's said several times that he's very introverted and finds it difficult to talk to new people.

He's so creative that he's constantly thinking of new choreographies, melodies, or ideas. He often jokes around while he works, but his colleagues say that even when he seems to be playing around, he's actually creating something.

He doesn't usually express everything he feels. He prefers to process things internally before speaking about them. He's reflective, curious, and likes to understand why he thinks or feels a certain way. He's even mentioned that he's very interested in personal growth and peace of mind.

He's also quite direct. If something bothers him, he prefers to resolve it rather than ignore it. He has a dry, somewhat sarcastic sense of humor and enjoys teasing people he's close to.