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hey all! it’s rio, your friendly neighbourhood birb (28, any/ask) i know this intro is long overdue, so sorry i have been in claims limbo for a while orz anyway, i’m here with my baby gorl lim jisoo/rina of nymth. feel free to react if you’d like to plot. i have discord, too, if you prefer to brainstorm over there just add me. my user’s /peaceminuzone. below the cut you’ll find extensive info about her:
cha/lim jisoo:
born cha jisoo to a blue collar worker, chae jihoon and a seamstress, min eunha, as the pair’s only child. although jihoon’s educational background left much to be desired, he was smart and had many dreams for his family. eunha was a loving wife, she has always been patient with him, but all good things must come to an end.
tw: mention of substance abuse (alcohol)
jisoo was merely 12 when her parents divorced. initially, her father gained custody over her; however, that changed after he lost his job due to an outburst against his boss following a denial on his promotion. gradually, his father turned into alcohol and became a former shell of what he once was. by that time, her mother was already seeing a well-off man. upon learning about her father’s predicament, she swiftly sought to reclaim custody. when her father left, her heart was shattered. it felt as though she had lost everything, even her father’s last name was taken away from her, which jisoo despised her mother for. all that’s left for her was the last gift he gave her: a music box.
ever since she can remember, music has been an integral part of her life. from singing along to her favorite idol’s songs as a child to performing in school musicals and talent shows. her father was always supportive, her mother not so much. but it didn’t put a stop to her dreams, often cutting classes just to get to auditions and eventually dropping out when she got in ninety9 creative as a trainee; much to her mother’s dismay.
her mother has drove a wedge on their relationship completely. jisoo’s decision was not made overnight. at 16, she chose to live in the dorms with her fellow trainees, guided by what she believed her father would advise in her situation. several months later, she was considered to be one of the top trainees. the management saw great potential in her, they wanted her to be in marionette. but alas, it was too much weight on her shoulders. the last evaluation came about and she choked mid-performance, while the other member who was pitted against her has shown her best performance yet. as much as they would have loved to wait, the debut was on the horizon and preparations must start soon. there was only one slot left so they had to make a quick decision.
normally, a person who experienced such would just tuck their tail between their legs and leave. jisoo showed her unrelenting passion and it greatly impressed everyone, including kevin yoon himself. he couldn’t just let her go, so he eventually included her in his plans to debut a new girl group. five years later, she debuted as selene’s rina, representing the color eden green.
selene/nymth rina:
the group’s introduction was quite innovative. showcasing the members’ abilities as soloists, as well as through units. her solo debut was up and she was reminded of her failed performance years prior. she realized she had come this far and she couldn’t just give it all up. thankfully, it exceeded all the expectations. debuting with the girls couldn’t have made her any happier. these girls weren’t just members to her; they’re a family. at the beginning of her idol career, people often debated on whether or not she was better suited for marionette or for selene/nymth, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.
tw: mention of eating disorder, substance abuse (nicotine)
selene struggled gaining the same love from their domestic fanbase early on in their career. it didn’t help that when midas labels took over, sudden concept change happened, hiatuses between each comeback became longer, and instead of focusing on domestic promotions to attract new fans to the group, midas labels decided the group should focus on touring. as a result of the lack of domestic promotions, their popularity in korea weakened. jisoo, in particular, was discontented with this direction, believing that the group deserved greater recognition for their relentless efforts. this frustration contributed to her developing an eating disorder and a dependence on nicotine.
jisoo is no doubt an all-rounder, but she was more recognized for her voice than anything. it came as no surprise for her to always be asked to lend her voice for osts, albeit only for webdramas. she also frequented musical variety shows, where her performances have often gone viral on the internet. recently she has rekindled her passion for stage musicals, landing her first breakout role as seo haena in the musical “midnight sun” in late 2023. while not as frequent as her other endeavours, she also graced magazine pages and modelled for beauty brands, capitalizing on her striking visuals.
nothing could have prepared jisoo to the news of her fellow members’ decision of leaving the group entirely. it triggered her fears of being abandoned, she clung to them desperately; but she could only do so much. the renewed interest on their group at the verge of disbandment rumors changed the higher-up’s minds, so plans for a rebrand was then arranged. it wasn’t until she got to watch the tribute videos their fans have made that made her felt reassured—she was never going to be alone in this new journey.
as preparation was going on, they all started to resume activities. jisoo had a chance to do solo gigs once more, while it was never a priority it was always welcomed. she found it not too restraining to their particular image, and she had more freedom to branch out into other things. soon thereafter, they redebuted with the new branding, reuniting on stage at last.
on and off screen personality:
as the oldest member, jisoo naturally took on the caretaker role. she would dote on the members, treating them like sisters she never had. her instinct has been to maintain a strong facade, often keeping her feelings to herself. however, lately she has started to show more of her vulnerabilities.
on-screen, jisoo may not always have the opportunity to showcase her charm, but when she does, she ensures it leaves a lasting impression. her playful, energetic personality shines through, earning her the reputation of being the group’s moodmaker among fans and peers alike. her fan service is also worth noting, she doesn’t shy away from showing their supporters how much she appreciates them.
as a friend, she’s loyal and supportive. a reliable one in general, your go-to for sound advice, honest but non-judgemental. one would mistake for her as a social butterfly, truth is she doesn’t have many friends outside her group as she prefers to keep her circle small. in a romantic relationship, jisoo can be assertive, spontaneous, and passionate. however lately she hasn’t put much effort in dating and would settle with casual flings. she often uses her career as an excuse. when in reality, it’s just her being aware of the fact that she gets attached with someone too quickly, her past experiences has taught her that it doesn't usually end well.
