Eugene

Eugene Gale
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Korean Name
서준태
Romaja
Seo Juntae
Nicknames
Loser
Shuttle
Botanist
Stats
Status
Live
Age
17
Birthday
June 3 Gender

Male
Altitude
166 cm / 5 ft 5.5 in
Blood
Type A
Relatives
Unnamed Mother
Doctor. Kim (Aunt)

School Information
School
Taehyung High School (formerly)
Eunjang
High School Hero Cram
School Affiliation
Ben Park's
Gang Webtoon's
Debut Chapter 1
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Even if we die together... I'll be there for him.
Eugene walking to the incinerator with Gray, episode 20

Eugene Gale (서준태, Seo Juntae) is a minor character in the webtoon Weak Hero. He is a first-year student at Eunjang Middle School in grades 1-5. Eugene is Gray Yeon's closest friend in Eunjang and a member of Ben Park's gang. Eugene is an ardent fan of criminal gangs in Yeongdeungpo. Although he does not know how to fight, he has extensive knowledge of criminals, making him a gang informant.

Appearance
Eugene has short dark brown hair that is slicked to the left, which draws attention to his large square glasses. He has brown eyes. He has a fragile, weak-looking physique like Gray John.

Personality
Eugene is a calm and rather introverted person in communication with new people or with those who seem to him a "bully", but completely different with those around whom he is comfortable. He is a kind-hearted person and often treats the entire company or students of Eunjang High School to drinks after a fight. [1][2] Eugene is very accommodating, especially with "bullies" who have been referred to as "shuttles" or "errand boys" in the past. [3][4] He is easier to intimidate than other characters we already know.

Eugene cares a lot about his friends and is willing to take the punches for them. Even though Hwangmo hit him several times, he continued to cling to him so that he wouldn't interfere with Wolf and Gray's fight. He also did not let Timothy Park leave and did not let him go, even when he continued to beat him.

Story
Eugene has been friends with Rowan Im since childhood, and they sometimes go to the veterinarian together

Facial expressions and gestures

· Constantly fidgets with his fingers or adjusts his glasses out of nervousness.
· Avoids eye contact with aggressive people.
· When he is frightened, his eyebrows rise and his pupils dilate - this “puppy dog” look often disarms even bullies.

Result

Eugene's appearance screams, "I'm harmless, don't touch me." But behind this fragile shell lies the man with the biggest heart in the gang. His appearance is the perfect contrast to his inner loyalty and courage, for despite his fear, he's willing to walk into fire for his friends.

General impression

Eugene gives the impression of being fragile, weak, and vulnerable. His build is as frail as Gray Young's—narrow shoulders, thin arms, and a complete lack of muscle definition. This makes him an easy target for bullies, who can easily knock him down or hit him.

Face and features

· Face shape: Oval, with soft, almost boyish features, which adds to its childishness.
Eyes: Brown, large, often expressing anxiety or fear. Glasses make them appear even larger.
· Nose: Neat, straight.
· Mouth: Medium size, often pressed into a thin line in tense situations.

Hair

Short, dark brown hair, combed to the left side. The bangs lightly cover the forehead but don't obscure the eyes. The hair looks soft and well-groomed, without any elaborate styling—a simple, understated style.

Glasses are the most noticeable detail!

Large, square glasses with dark frames are his signature look. They:

· visually enlarge the eyes,
· give it a "botanical" look,
· emphasize his intellectual, rather than physical, role in the team.

It is almost impossible to imagine him without glasses – they have become part of his image.

Height and proportions

· Height: 166 cm (5 ft 5.5 in) - below average for his age.
· Compared to Ben Park (height ~185 cm) or Gerard, he looks very small.
· A slouched posture, a habit of cowering in the presence of a threat - his body itself betrays fear and insecurity.

Clothes (based on the webtoon)

Eugene wears a standard school uniform, but with some differences:

· the shirt is always buttoned up,
· the tie is tied neatly, strictly according to the rules,
· The jacket is often worn even when it is hot, as if he is trying to hide behind the clothes.

In everyday life, he prefers dark, discreet tones - gray, black, dark blue - to blend into the crowd and not attract attention.

Facial expressions and gestures

· Constantly fiddling with fingers

Pride in his role. He realizes he's valued not for his fists, but for his knowledge of the criminal underworld. He becomes an informant—and it gives him a sense of importance he's never had before.
· Gratitude. He sincerely considers his friendship with Gray a "miracle" and doesn't take it for granted. Every day spent with them is a gift he doesn't want to lose.
4. Vulnerabilities and fears
Victim syndrome. Sometimes he still acts like a "shuttle" out of habit—for example, apologizing too quickly or agreeing to humiliating requests.
· He's afraid of disappointing his friends. His deepest fear isn't pain, but that he'll be a burden to the team, that his weakness will let them down at a crucial moment.
· Trauma from the past. He still flinches at sudden movements and loud voices—the scars of bullying remain with him.
His main strength (paradox)
Eugene is the weakest fighter, but the most resilient person in the gang.
· He can't throw punches, but he can take a punch.
· He cannot win a fight, but he can prevent the enemy from passing.
· He is not a hero in the classic sense, but his presence makes others heroes.
Result: who he becomes by the end of the story
From a downtrodden "loser" to a trusted friend, a valuable informant, and a man who has learned to accept himself. His journey isn't about the strength of his fists, but about fortitude. He proves that courage isn't about the ability to fight, but the ability to stand by someone, even when it's scary.
A quote that explains it all:
"If you hadn't become my deskmate... I would have remained a loser... Thank you for being my friend."

Eugene's character is a classic example of how external weakness is combined with internal strength.

1. On the surface: the downtrodden "loser"

Withdrawn and anxious. He cowers around new people or bullies, speaks quietly and haltingly, and avoids eye contact. Years of bullying have made him hyper-cautious—he always plans his routes to avoid danger.
· Compliance to the extreme. He's used to obeying to survive. In middle school, he was a "gofer"—he did his elders' homework, endured beatings, and didn't fight back. This isn't cowardice, but learned helplessness.
· Fear of conflict. He never starts a fight and tries his best to persuade his friends to avoid it.

2. Deeper: Devotion and Hidden Courage

· Willingness to sacrifice himself. This is a key trait. In the episode with Hwangmo, he grabs onto the enemy's leg and holds on, even when he's hit again and again—just to keep him from interfering with Gray and Wolf. His line, "I won't let him go... even if it costs me my life!" isn't pathos, but the true essence.
· Caring for his friends. He looks after Gray's things, worries when he goes into dangerous places, and is always ready to lend a shoulder (literally and figuratively).
Emotional intelligence. He's sensitive to the moods of those around him. He's the one who knows what people like to drink, smooths over awkward moments, and knows when someone needs support. He's the team's emotional glue.

3. On Ben Pak's Team: Finding Yourself

· Thrives in safety. When he's no longer bullied, Eugene gradually opens up—he starts joking, smiling, even arguing. Without constant fear, his true self comes out.
· Pride in his role. He realizes he's valued not for his fists, but for his knowledge of the criminal underworld. He becomes an informant—and this gives him a sense of importance he's never had before.