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hello! thank you everyone for the lovely welcome messages, i must sleep since i’m flying out tomorrow but will respond to everyone as soon as i get some rest! down below are some facts about jihan, along with her bio and profile. i opted out of a plots page for now, currently brainstorming unique things that can fit our muses a bit better. however, i have some small plots that i do want for her ♡ if you are interested in plotting, please give this a like and i will come to you!

                                                                 BIO & PROFILE.

she grew up as the younger sibling with three older brothers, alongside both parents and their siblings as well. jihan grew up on a small farm that harvested oysters, green onions, and crabs! she is a country girl at heart and an extremely sweet girl who cares deeply about others. she was very content with living on a farm, being one of the boys, and having a carefree life talking to older adults as they all worked together.

jihan is a tomboy at heart. she never really dressed like a girl until it was time for school, wearing a skirt was part of her uniform. but any other time, you will find her wearing very baggy clothing and overalls with band t-shirts. you will never catch her wearing makeup unless it’s for a job. she was never one to really care about her appearance or anyone else’s, it was always about someone’s personality and their heart.

while she is a sweetheart who couldn’t really hurt a fly, her mouth is very reckless. she has a truckers mouth, extremely expressive with how she describes her feelings and... curses a lot. jihan will also be the person who will say things that others won’t, you know, the stuff you never want to hear but need to? yeah, you count jihan for that.

OVERALL: jihan is the softest girl you would probably meet with a very dangerous mouth/thought process. she is the caretaker of the group and will push her feelings aside to make sure her loved ones are okay. she also craves excitement, always looking for new adventures to try out, and just having fun. and while she is a social butterfly, she struggles to be alone because she depends on people’s company too much.

Mini Facts!

wearing messy buns, ponytails, and damp hair/air drying is her go to these days.

has been 7 months clean from smoking her vape! she got the addiction from her brothers. curiosity killed the cat.

her favorite color is green, seafoam green #B2D2A4, to be exact. 

likes to drink black coffee every morning before she goes to class, without it she’ll be a little on the cranky side. jihan is not a morning person at all

even though jihan is a tomboy, majority of her personal items have some girlie charm to it. whether it be the lockscreen of her phone being Cinnamoroll from Sanrio, or just keychains hanging from her bags.

Small plot ideas!

A close friend who listens to the deepest confessions that flow through Jihan’s mind.

On and off exes who don’t know when enough is enough.

Breaking free from a friendship that never benefited her or the other person. A somewhat toxic relationship.

Someone, she can be her true self around, no matter how goofy she may act.

Fellow troublemaker. Jihan will faithfully follow the rules on any given day, but she does have a bit of a rebellious heart. She wants to explore the city more often.

Someone who calls her out for being too laid back and not taking training as seriously as everyone else.

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Let this be a year of loving yourself, trying the hobbies you always wanted to try, finding new things about yourself, showing up for yourself, and being kind to yourself! 2024 will be the year of growth and self-care, of course, other great things will happen and lessons will be learned but we all need to be kind to ourselves. Take each step one day at a time~

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cherry:

it was easy to befriend dormmates, but it was also easy to lose contact as quickly as some people moved, however, she never wanted to lose contact with jihan, she was a friend cherry held dearly to her heart.  “i wasn’t sure what to get you, but i hope you’ll like that” the blonde shows a big smile. “is this your first time living alone?” she begins taking off her shoes. “you gotta give me an apartment tour, are you finished decorating and such yet?” she looks around. “cold tea sounds nice” she nods, “ah it’s so exciting to see you again, i have so many questions, well, i guess i always have a lot of questions” she giggles.

"this is my first time living alone, it feels a little odd. I thought about getting a pet to accompany me soon." now that jihan had a place to herself, she could do whatever she wanted in the space, and express herself in ways that the dorm didn't provide. however, nothing could beat the company she had while living in those dorms. now all she was greeted with was silence. sometimes it was an unsettling feeling to come home and have nobody greet you. the brunette was used to either living with her family or living with the girls at Legacy. and her time in the dorms was short-lived, but she had some of the best memories there.

"let me get you some tea and we can take a tour around my place. i still have some boxes placed in the corner because i don’t know where to store some items yet. my apartment is still in the work-in-progress phase." she spoke, walking to her kitchen and getting out the glasses she pulled earlier. she filled one with ice and tea, hers with tea only and some honey. "your vase will be front and center whenever i come home, greeting me with the flowers of the week." handing off the glass to her friend with a smile. "i was wondering how many questions you would have today, but i figured they would come once our tour started." she stuck her hand out, welcoming cherry further into the apartment with the gesture.

"I'm really glad we found time to hang out."

[lgcsoji]

🐻 —

Sojin smirked as Jihan took the cigarette back from her, taking a drag with a smile. He knew smoking was bad for them both, and he wished to would quit, too. But he also knew how hard it was to quit a bad habit, especially one that helped relieve stress. He chuckled at Jihan's teasing remark and playfully elbowed her arm. "I'm not trying to be cool, I just like the taste sometimes," he replied with a grin. However, the truth was that he didn't enjoy smoking as much as he used to. He had started smoking when he was in high school, the pressure of college admittions and exams getting the best (worst?) of him.

Lately, he had been thinking about quitting. He had tried to quit a few times before, but always failed after a few days. He didn't want to do it alone, though. He wondered jokingly if he could convince Jihan to quit with him. They had only begun being friends, and he wasn't sure he could persuade her. But he also knew that quitting smoking was a personal decision and that he couldn't force Jihan to do anything she didn't want to do. As they sat there, chatting, Sojin made a mental note to bring up the topic of quitting smoking with Jihan down the road. He knew it wouldn't be easy personally, but he also knew that it was the right thing to do for their health, especially since he was on a fast track to be an actor.

Sojin watched Jihan with interest, taking in her lazy shrug and humming as she spoke. He couldn't help but be intrigued by her words - she seemed to be struggling with something, and he wondered what it could be. He listened intently as she talked about her workshops and her indecision about whether to focus on modeling or acting. He could sense her frustration, and it made him feel a little sad.

When Jihan turned the conversation back to him, Sojin smiled confidently. He knew that his personal life was far from exciting - he had been so focused on his craft and had let everything else slide. But he didn't want to burden Jihan with his "perfectionist" problems. Instead, he decided to play along with her request to live vicariously through him. "Well, I recently went on a quick trip to New York," he said, trying to sound more enthusiastic than he felt. "It was nice to get away for a bit, but it was mostly just meet-ups and parties. Nothing too thrilling, I'm afraid." He gave Jihan a half-hearted shrug, hoping she wouldn't press him for more details.

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it wasn't like jihan to wallow in her self-pity. she lived for positivity, to see things on the brighter side. nobody would ever stay in a bad position for long. yet, it was easy to stay in your head until something or someone finally snapped you out of it. the brunette was normally the one to do just that for others, but what could do for her in this day and age? maybe she was being too closed off for once. it truly wasn't like her, maybe that's why others struggled to comfort her in the way she would.

leaning down, jihan's chin rested on her puffy jacket, watching her breath disappear into the air as her friend began to speak. she had never been to America before, never learned a lick of English in her life. the country interested her in so many ways, yet not enough to cross over yet. she knew in due time, the agency would start pushing her to learn a new language to help better engage with fans - just like she wanted. "meet-ups and parties sound like fun, though. what, did you just sit around and watch others interact?" she teased, head turning to look up at sojin with a soft smile. "i bet it was really fun being in another city. i have never been, i don't fantasize about going but it would be nice."

she scanned his body language, picking up that the conversation shouldn't;t be pushed into something deeper. only staying on the surface level of topics. taking the final drag of the cigarette, she smushed the tip on the railing and placed it in her portable ashtray to dispose of later. man, she needs to stop smoking so much, it's not pretty nor good for her. "seojin is going to murder me if he knew i was smoking again." the smoke being exhaled through her nose gently. "i told him i would quit, live a healthier lifestyle than this."

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𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐋𝐘 𝐊𝐈𝐒𝐒.

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                        ♡ End-of-the-year review.

the year was uncertain for pak jihan as she learned so many new things about herself while entering a new phase in her career. things were shaky in the mind of the model throughout the summer up until now, facing imposter syndrome and expecting things to come to her easily simply because she signed a contract.

of course, this was not the case nor the reality and jihan had to learn that the hard way. though, she is now fine with taking things slow as she learns exactly what she wants moving forward into 2024. when sitting with her manager, the brunette expressed those exact words before a deeper conversation transpired.

“what area do you think you’ve personally improved on since the beginning of this year?"

"while acting is not my main career path or the reason i signed in the first place, i can see a major improvement from when i started to now!" and she had so much more to improve on in the coming years. jihan was nowhere near close to her goals nor the status she wants to be in. things took time, as stated before and jihan is more than willing to still be seated in the back while she continues to learn skills that would land her roles. "and of course, my modeling has gotten so much better. i have tried to work on my facial expressions more, actually showing more emotions than being so tense. my runway walking could use a bit more work but that in itself is a huge accomplishment in my eyes. seeing as i had no experience before signing."

“what are some of your personal goals for 2024?”

there was so much she wanted to achieve, so many things she wanted to do within this one year alone. however, she has to work on one thing at a time before moving on to the next. "i want to land my first modeling gig. i know there are still some areas that need work but i would love the experience of being on a photo set." she expressed with a wide smile, laughing slightly. "oh! i also want to have a bigger social media presence. it seems at this time, most people are engaging with their favorites through social media and feel closer to an individual. i would love that for myself too." lastly, there was one thing that jihan burned for these days. "and possibly gain a role in a drama. we're reaching for the stars here!"

“aside from your main career path, are there any types of gigs outside of it that you would be interested in doing in the future?”

"hm… while i would love to act more, hosting seems fun and engaging." for such a social butterfly (in most settings), jihan could see herself being on a stage presenting other artist and listening to their stories. "hosting on variety shows or any setting would be cool. i think my commentary would bring a bit of lightheartedness to a show. i am confident in that."

“out of all of the actors/models, what do you think makes you stand out from all of them?”

this was a tough question. one where jihan didn't want to come \off cocky or as if she is better than others in any way because it wasn't true. "my way of wanting to be close with my fans through a social setting and my passion to provide the best quality in any small or big thing i do." the response wasn't too confident, making her hands twitch slightly in nerves. "I'm sure the others are just as hyper on social media but i truly want my presence on there to be big, or as big as i can make it safely for myself."

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𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄

BIRTH NAME: Pak Jihan ( 박지한 )

BIRTHDAY:  November 18th, 1999

BIRTHPLACE: Chungcheong, South Korea

BLOOD TYPE: B

ZODIAC SIGN: Scorpio

FAVORITE MOTTO:

You never know how life will turn out until you put yourself out there and conquer the fear of the unknown.

RANDOM FACTS:

Jihan has the highest gaming score at a gaming center underneath a secret alias.

She likes to drink black coffee every morning before she does anything, without it she’ll be a little on the cranky side. Jihan is not a morning person at all

Jihan was always doing the dirty work on her family's farm. That includes getting messy in the mud while picking out crabs to sell.

She is still a tomboy at heart who has a fascination with all things cute and plushies.

Jihan's book collection mainly consists of manga she has already read either online or at bookstores, randomly standing in the aisle until she finished it completely.

Is very interested in cosplay culture and wants to try it one day, or dip her toes into it during the Halloween season.

Loves all things Miffy and Sanrio.

YEAR END GOALS:

Continue to work on her catwalk.

Land her first modeling big modeling gig.

Grow her social media page

PREVIOUS APPEARANCES/PROJECTS:

She made an appearance as a supporting character for project origin. 

Appeared in Hogamnote app advertisement.

MOST MEMORABLE OR FAVORITE EVENT:

"Getting to participate in Hogamnote!" She stated cheerfully, hands clasping together in her lap. "That was my, I'm really doing something for myself, moment. I had never been on a professional set like that. Everything felt so different, so new. I want more experiences like that one!"

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𝐕𝐄𝐈𝐋.

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                        ♡ an interview with pak jihan.

taking a seat in front of the camera during the group's downtime, jihan took a moment to fix her bangs and a small microphone that was placed on her shirt. jihan likes to think she is getting better at her interviews, allowing her personality to shine with ease instead of suddenly clamming up for no reason.

such behavior was unlike her.

when filming began, jihan gave the person behind the camera s gentle smile as she waited for the questions to begin rolling in.

“out of all of the games that were played today, which one was your favorite?”

her head tilted, eyes glancing up at the ceiling for a moment in quick thought before she decided to answer. "if i am being honest here, i thought the breakfast quiz was a lot of fun. while being wakened up in the most chaotic way possible didn't feel too good at the moment, i can just imagine how entertaining it might have been for the staff members!" she giggled, remembering the confused looks on the other contestants as they all followed the arrows with such tired looks on their faces. "seeing the faces of my peers after waking up was hilarious, i would love to do a part two of that game one day."

as the brunette continued to answer a few more questions, there was one that truly stuck out to her towards the end of her interview:

“what is one thing that you would like to take away from this experience?”

while the question wasn't a hefty one, for some odd reason, it stuck on jihan's heart suddenly as she truly took a moment to think once more. there was a long pause from the brunette, her head slowly tilting back in forth before she broke out into a chuckle. "that working in teams can feel good. we all have our careers and sometimes we are so used to doing things alone, that when being placed together like this - you truly feel like one big family all over again." of course, she wasn't speaking on the debuted idols who had their members with them. being in the modeling industry could feel lonely, but working together with her agency peers made the young woman happy. "i truly want to take away the feeling of teamwork and truly trusting your peers to help you in times of need, that you don't have to be shy or feel bad for reaching out for their help. no matter what the circumstances may be."

[lgcjino]

he was so new to this. 

the feeling, itself, was odd to wrap his head around — being nervous for no reason. surely, there were reasons but a million of them could come to mind and jino would still feel that they didn’t quite fit to explain just why he was riling himself up with things he didn’t need be bothered by. the fact that jihan felt the same could only further pull the weight from him, that was quickly pulling him under; giving him a breath from the surface — a very much needed lifeline in the midst of bustle, bunker and bumps that were trying to turn him upside down. 

thank god she was here.

and rather than think of the other million and two things he would have had to busy himself with if she wasn’t, he smiles, beaming down at her with all the excited radiance of a energetic pup as his face reflects his surprise. “really? i thought you would have been used to these kinds of things, you seem so— in your element.  ” he looks around, head bent to further deliver the message. “you look beautiful, by the way.”

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it was true that jihan was a social butterfly. if anything, she should use such an event to mingle and get to know the people she has yet to have a chance to interact with. yet, the thought of such a thing brought a chill up her spine. she was feeling shy, worried that she would say something stupid in front of the wrong people. after all, the brunette was still somewhat a loose canon with her words. the jokes she usually says don't always land or fit the humor of others. she fear that such a thing could happen at the gala.

as her hand clutched the purse ever so tightly, she chuckled softly with a shake of her head. "you're right, i should be used to these things… but i feel so on edge with everyone around me. these kinds of events are too fancy for the likes of me." then a snort followed. she was nearly a model, only a rookie with one project underneath her belt so far. jihan needed more to feel welcomed within herself, she didn't care about such a thing with others.

glancing up at her friend, she felt her cheeks warm up. "thank you…" she muttered, cupping her cheek before collecting herself. "you look handsome, as well. i love your outfit, it's stunning, jino."

[lgcminkyu]

The retreat provided a refreshing escape from the glamorous yet demanding life of an actor that he was rapidly becoming all too familiar with. Despite his impressive streak of not winning or even coming close to winning any games, Minkyu could finally revel in the joy of leisure activities without the burden of competition weighing him down.

And it was fun—a whole lot more fun than he expected; from experiencing the thrill of being at great heights to uncovering the mysteries of a hidden cavern, the entire journey seemed like an exciting adventure that he had not realised he needed until this moment.

The whole experience became even sweeter when Jihan's sweet face popped up in front of him; he felt his heart leap inside his chest, happy they could finally communicate in a way that almost reminded him of the old days. "Definitely having a good time. Even better if you were to come inside the cavern with me." He responded with his usual grin, nodding his head at the entrance.

"I'm going to take great pictures of you in there and protect you from any bad monsters popping up, too." He playfully wiggled his eyebrows, subtly leaning a little closer. "What do you say? Hmmmm? Bet you can't say no to such an incredible one-time offer."

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pushing herself off the wall she was previously leaning against, her wide smile brought her full cheeks up slightly, pleased to see an old friend. while times were rough for a few months, the two best friends eventually began to speak with one another more often - jihan began to bring herself back to the male after their last full conversation that still stings slightly.

she's still healing. but that doesn't mean she has to push him away or punish him for caring about himself first.

"oh please, it's me who has to protect you. who knows, they might try to kidnap you first." she teased, poking at his arm playfully. while her usual body language couldn't be shown in public, that didn't stop her words from flowing easily around him. after all, he was used to her bold choice of words that came from comfort.

"however, i'm not opposed to having my photo taken. i want all the memories. can you believe how beautiful that cave is? i have never been to something like this before… i didn't capture anything for myself." she rambled, tucking brown hair behind her ear as it fell from the messy bun she wore. typical jihan. "i was living in the moment, for once." she chuckled at herself, "your offer is very tempting. i don’t know who can refuse such a thing."

[lgcjino]

LIFELINE. lost in a sea of people, @lgcjihan unexpectedly saves jino from himself.

well, this was a first.

without an accolade to his name, for the first time in — well, forever — jino actually felt inadequate. it was a foreign feeling, one he never really paid much notice of, nor did he really have to. he had never felt it before, never had reason to.

for some reason or being, he had always belonged. whether it was in school, in sports, in life, in legacy: he had always found a way. and yet, for the first time in his twenty years of living, jino didn’t feel like he belonged and it was weird. (it wasn’t enough for him to regret his decisions but it sure was eye-opening) it wasn’t like he was expecting to be the center of attention — never. but surrounded by many others who’ve had their shines and their notches on the shelf, jino paled in comparison.

he was so green in a world colored by gold.

it was hard to not be intimidated — so much so that the moment he catches the sparing glance of someone he knows, he’s all but latching onto them as if they were his one and only lifeline.

“there you are —“ relief floods him, an angel had come to his rescue. “finally, someone i know.”

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for such a grand gala as this one, jihan didn't quite fit in just yet.

she had no reason to attend award shows this time of year, she had yet to make a name for herself. only participating in one project this year, jihan had her work cut out for her.

the once social butterfly was quiet, greeting those she passed in a form of respect and giving them all a smile. she didn't want to interfere with her friends who were being honored tonight, she allowed them to mingle with higher-ups, with seniors who caught their attention. though, the brunette was just happy to be here, such a familiar saying to those who blend into the background. that was jihan as she tugged gently on the white fabric that hugged her body.

a drink sat in delicate hands as she sipped and observed. scanning the room that was full of smiles, glittery outfits, and low lighting. she never expected herself to be in such a room for maybe another year.

as she continued to scan the room, her eyes landed on a familiar figure who also seemed to have just landed on her as well. a relaxed smile landed on glossy lips as he approached her so quickly.

"i was beginning to think i would be silent tonight and just watch. I'm so nervous, and i have no reason to be." she moved closer to him, feeling comfort in her friend. "we seem to be feeling the same way, i think."

[lgcsanghyun]

hearing jihan’s words made sanghyun think that his timing was rather fortuitous and it was a good start off with him getting to know the other’s interests and what he could possibly give to her as a present. “yeah, let’s get going. i’m not sure what their special menu is today, but i do hope it’s something good.” sanghyun commented as he led the way to where the cafeteria was. seeing some of the trainees and staff members in passing, he does bow his head every so often before looking at jihan as he tried thinking of something that they could talk about along the way.

“how’s the model life going? it seems like they’ve been wanting the models to attend these kinds of workshops…” it was the first topic he could think of on top of his head, but sanghyun knew that he couldn’t simply talk about work matters, so he needed to find a way to segue the current topic to something a bit more casual. extending his arm to press the elevator button, sanghyun looked up to see where the elevator was currently before turning his head slightly towards her.

“i remembered when i joined the path they did something like this too, the whole ‘models taking turns being a creative director’ process. i don’t recall what i had planned as a creative director, but i did remember a bit as to who my creative director was and what i had to do a mock photoshoot for.” he explained, using that bit to break the ice (even if in his mind, breaking the ice meant having to talk more than he normally did).

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swinging the bag over her shoulder, jihan followed behind her senior at a respectful distance. while they were still in the company building, people liked to gossip or watch others' actions no matter how innocent they might be. or maybe the brunette was using such an excuse to cover up the fact that she was nervous by his presence, even though he seemed to be a very nice guy - from far observation. "the model life is cool, i never knew how open it was with the things you could do!" she grinned, also looking up at the floor number the elevator was coming from. "it seems like you ca try different things until you find what makes you happy or what you're good at."

the workshops didn't surprise the younger woman. if anything, she assumed the extra practice was something the models did often. jihan could use all the practice she could get, especially being one of the newer models who still didn't know what she wanted to officially pursue for the next few years. the familiar ding pulled her out of her thoughts as the two moved inside, she finally looked up at him with a tilt of her head. "did you find them useful when joining? I'm very pleased that we get to work on the different skills, especially runway walking. I've taken some interest in it recently after watching most of the fashion week shows." from someone who didn't take fashion seriously, jihan knew it was best to do all the research she could if she wanted to stick.

"how do you feel about how far you've come since your model debut? i never get the chance to ask any of the seniors this question… is it too invasive?" she pressed the button for the correct floor before sighing softly. "i tend to talk way too much."

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I had such a wonderful time at this year's Gala! I was surrounded by so much talent and beautiful souls who love their craft. It's truly inspiring and makes me very excited for the future. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones!

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seunghyun:

"And speak for yourself," he mutters, practically shivering at the thought of becoming an idol. "Anything is better than having to go through another trainee evaluation. I'd turn myself into a contortionist in the middle of the street at Paris Fashion Week if it meant I never had to do that again..." He drops his pose and pushes away from his chair, taking a few strides past Jihan and over to the platform positioned in the center of the room. "Sure. I didn't get a chance to walk during workshop today, anyway... Maybe you could give me some critiques too." He gestures to it with a nod of his head. "Want to go first?"

"i believe you were born into the wrong life if that is your dream. but who knows, maybe you will fall in love with a secret royal… sounds like a nice story to read about." she sighed softly through her nose as she sat on the floor, pulling out black pumps she couldn't use during the workshop hours with her coach. while others were huffing and puffing about going through more classes, the brunette was somewhat grateful for the opportunity. this gave her more time to figure out what exactly was going on with her goals and ambitions.

there was no real rush to sign the contract when presented with the opportunity, yet jihan feared that if she didn't sign at that moment - she would have to continue going through classes for more singing and dancing. talk about torture in the eyes of the older woman. at least she had a bit more freedom to explore both modeling and possibly acting.

if that was in her charts, of course.

after slipping off her sneakers and replacing them with her heels, jihan decided to roll her ankles for a bit of exercise might help. she couldn't fall and bust. her ass in front of seunghyun, she would never hear the end of it. "i would rather not break my back to get some weird kind of photo, i will leave that to the professionals." she snorted, finally standing up to look at the male's phone, laughing a bit more at his. exaggeration and mild posing. "maybe you should be the one to create new standards for male posing. I'm tired of seeing the same old stone-faced images with no movement." it was true that she began to study. more magazines in her free time. she was committed after all.

"maybe you're right. i don't want anyone to go through the torture of me singing and dancing any longer. i need to save myself the embarrassment."

pushing her hair back and up into a messy bun, jihan observed his walk slightly with a nod. her lips were pursed in thought, "i didn't get to walk myself. i wanted points on my posture and such. I'll help you out if you give me critiques as well, never hold back." she smiled softly at him before dropping her shoulders slightly, rolling them back as she started to walk until hitting the center, giving the mirror a pose before turning around and walking back to her old position. "i keep tensing up… i don’t know why." she spoke out with a sigh.

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𝐒𝐃&𝐋 𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐀 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐅𝐈𝐓.

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                                          ♡ A small outfit headcannon.

Many decisions were made for Jihan's first red carpet look.

simple was best.

those were the words used when jihan finally sat down to talk about her outfit choices and what options she had. the first rough sketch was a simple, ruffled black dress that was more fitting for the theme, Solstice: Darkness & Light. the elegance of the dress satisfied the stylist, assuming it would be more pleasing to the eye than anything else. however, it did not scream jihan nor did her personality shine with such a dress.

jihan has yet to experiment with fashion yet. this was her first small step into discovering what she liked and didn't like.

while jihan went into the meeting with no initial ideas of what she wanted to wear for the final look, the brunette knew that she wanted to channel the lightness of this theme. starting with the base color of the dress, white silk that had a slight shine that reflected the river close to her parent's home. that was a small piece of home that jihan wanted to incorporate. when the stylist caught wind that jihan was slightly paying homage to her hometown's river that glimmered with light, an option to create a mermaid-styled stress with a long train following behind her was brought up. a form-fitted dress was more suitable for her body type than anything poofy, finally deciding on an off-the-shoulder look to expose her soft features.

moving on to the hairstyle. the one thing jihan started to enjoy was braids. they complicated a look whenever she saw someone else do it. and while she did many styles alongside the stylist, including a braided look with buns, it did not go along with the dress. they had eventually settled on jihan wearing her hair out, pushed back behind her ears with extensions to cover the layers in her hair. this created a sleek look, exposing her pierced ears decorated with diamonds, bows, and pearls.

simplicity was still the idea. not too much jewelry or little items to fully take away from the dress or jihan, causing too many distractions. her ears were the only thing that was covered with jewelry, topping it off with a crystallized purse.

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⸻ SEOJIN CLAUS HAS VISITED YOU 🎅

Seojin clears his throat, waiting until Jihan least expects it to approach. He briefly pulls down the beard he's wearing with his Santa outfit to show her it's really him. He procures a present and hands it to her. "Merry Christmas, Jihan! You'll be glad to know you're on the nice list." Under the purple confetti wrapping paper is a set of bamboo paint brushes with her name neatly engraved on the wooden box ( it seems to have been done by him ).

slowly putting the vape down, she blew out the watermelon-flavored smoke quickly at the realization of who was near her at that moment. "i promise i am quitting! there's no more nicotine in it!" she tries to defend herself as the pen slips into her back pocket. it didn't take long for her to take in the fact that this man was dressed up as Santa Claus. now that earned him a snort that wasn't held back for once.

taking in the gift, she quickly opened it in front of him, revealing the paint brushes. "no fucking way… did you carve this yourself or did someone else do it?" she gasped pointing out the carved boxed, pulling one out of the box for closer inspection before returning the brush to its temporary resting spot. "thank you for the gift, and not putting me on the naughty list. even though i am an angel." she rolled her eyes jokingly before flicking him off quickly, running off with a laugh and wave of her hand.

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express. ♡ now welcoming: @lgcminkyu

there was nothing like a good hike or time spent outside in nature. this was jihan's calling. while she was spending time with new people, she was able to explore. just as much and take in the sights for free. jihan tried not to think so much about the cameras or reactions being filmed for others to possibly see. such a thought spiked a bit of anxiety, something she never truly felt when it came. toplaying games.

though, the brunette realized that this was something she had to get used to. being in front of cameras, inserting with other people while their words were being filmed. it was. a lot to take, yet this was something she signed up for. however, the games were fun, just as much as the free time they were receiving now.

as their team started discussing where to go from here, jihan spotted a familiar face entering Gosu cave as she leaned against the harsh rocks that lined the cave's entrance. "kyu!" she tried to call out in a normal tone, not wanting to bring up too much attention to herself while the others continued to chat. the relationship between the two had gotten better, not yet back to normal, but the brunette felt comfortable speaking to him once more like before. jihan was just happy they were back on talking terms without it being awkward.

"you're going to love it in there. i tried not to take so many photos and just live in the moment." she spoke once he was closer to her, arms crossed over her chest with a bright smile. "are you having a good time today? it's much better than fighting for my life with those games before."

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𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐲.

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                        ♡ A Secret Santa video for her special receiver.

after her conversation with jinyoung, the conversation steered away from the real purpose of what jihan was trying to do. figure out what exactly he was interested in, and what kind of things he liked to do or collect. secret Santa was never a struggle for the brunette who loved to give, and while she failed at that moment - this didn't stop her from doing outside research on the other model who held his brand or YouTube channel.

as jihan sat on the ground of her apartment, a camera placed far enough that she was able to stay in frame and also be able to show off what her research paid off.

"as many of you may not know, i love a good Secret Santa event! it's the best time to chat with the people you might have never done before or maybe grow closer with your peers." she started to speak with ease, not minding the camera that blinked red as an indication that it was being recorded. "i was able to sit down with my senior not too long ago and chat with him a bit. though, i ended up picking at his brain about work-related things." she rubbed the back of her neck sheepishly, embarrassed that her curiosity got the best of her in the wrong way.

"either way! i watched a few of his YouTube episodes and something caught my eye. he likes tea! so i decided to go thrifting for a tea set." she slowly pulled the delicate set into a frame, alongside a box and some packing material to keep it safe. "the delicate designs caught my eye immediately. i don’t know why it screamed out to me among the others, but i like to trust my gut with this one. plus i believe it can match easily with another dishware he might have!" she held up the cup that came with matching plates to place them down on.

the brunette ten started to carefully wrap up the set in bubble wrap before placing it in the box she got, then wrapping it with white paper and tying a red bow on top. "i also wrote a letter thanking him for his kind words and guidance!" she slides it underneath the bow before showing off the box with a smile.

"Merry Christmas!"