[minxnari]

[ciswoman, she/her] Welcome to Aurora Bay, [MIN NARI]! I couldn’t help but notice you look an awful lot like [JUNG HO-YEON]. You must be the [THIRTY-ONE] year old [POPSTAR/REALITY TV STAR]. Word is you’re [DETERMINED] but can also be a bit [JUDGEMENTAL] and your favorite song is [DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO BY BLACKPINK]. I also heard you’ll be staying in [AURORA BAY DRIVE]. I’m sure you’ll love it!

Basics

Name: Min Nari

Age: 31

Faceclaim: Jung Ho-Yeon

Birthday: January 24

Occupation: pop star/reality tv star

Hometown: Seoul, South Korea

Moved to California at age nine

Current Residence: Aurora Bay Drive, Aurora Bay, California

Languages: first language: Korean, fluent in English

Family:

Brother: Min Kiho ( @minxkiho )

Cousins: Jo Kangmin ( @jokangmin ) Jo Jimin ( @jojimin )

Bio:

Nari recalled being a little girl watching videos of the biggest girl groups in Korea as a kid, wishing nothing more than to be just like them someday. However, the kpop idol dream wouldn’t come true for her after her family moved to the US. Nari’s love for music never dwindled and she loved playing her guitar and writing songs. In high school she performed in talent shows, even performed in musicals at the local theatre, and she started a YouTube channel to try to get herself out there and maybe get discovered one day. 

After years of performing little gigs here and there, she was finally given her big break. She wasn’t in a kpop girl group like she’d dreamt of as a kid, but she was selling out venues for her music. As the years went by she became more and more popular and her fame was reaching an all time high, but that was when she fell on stage and suffered an injury that put her out of dancing and performing for a while. She was still famous, of course, but she had to cancel her world tour, and those she was competing with on the charts surpassed her. Feeling panicked that she would be forgotten, she rushed an EP that didn’t make for a great comeback. It was then that her manager had the idea to get her back in the media by landing her a role on a reality show. 

On this reality show she was given a whole new narrative, even a fake relationship with Ford Tamblyn. On the show she was written as the ‘mean girl’ or ‘diva popstar’, something that Nari wasn’t at all. However, it would get people talking about her again and it could get her music topping charts once more. 

And it worked… 

But what Nari wasn’t expecting was the negativity that came with it. She should have known since she was being portrayed so poorly on the show, but the media was overly critical, people on social media were bashing her, while others praised her for being blunt. Either way, her music was flying off the shelves as people purchased it, but it left Nari feeling hollow and unsatisfied, she wasn’t herself anymore and she wasn’t sure what to do. 

Deciding to lay low from the media for a while, Nari is currently living in her beach house in Aurora Bay, California.

@aurorabayaesthetic

[minxkiho]

"There better be a song called 'Kiho, Best Brother Ever'. It'd be quite the hit, you know I had my own small group of fangirls at one point." Kiho pointed out with a playful tone, raising his eyebrows at the suggestion. "I have to say, though, I am interested in hearing these songs. I just hope there isn't too much information about Samir and "brother ears" friendly." He made a face, worried he'd hear too much. "Yeah, I'd love to."

He couldn't lie, talking about a new album was definitely making him feel a little excited. Especially excited for Nari. For his sister, he definitely tried to push back any fears that was washing over him. Kiho made a mental note to contact their parents to see how they felt about the release of new music. He just knew he needed to be prepared to potentially pick up the pieces if things go south.

[minxnari]

"I do remember that, and I'm pretty sure they're still out there. You know, any time I've ever posted you I get way more comments from women. All of them think you're just so darn cute." Nari emphasized the cuteness by pinching her brother's cheek.

"Honestly, they might be on a deluxe or something, but even if they're on the actual release, your ears will be safe, don't worry. It's more so about the challenges of... well, my life. And I know that makes me sound like such a brat, but fame isn't as amazing as its portrayed, you know." Nari shrugged, and she knew her brother knew what she meant. Young Nari went into her career thinking it would be fun to be a pop star, unaware of the secrets and NDAs, constant criticism, lack of creative liberty.

"I hope you like it."

[minxnari]

closed starter: @jokangmin

where: any bar or restaraunt

"Did you hear?!" Nari was buzzing with excitement as she approached her cousin. "My EP dropped." She was beaming, and practically hopped into her seat beside him. "Enough about that, sorry. I just got excited! How are you?"

[minxnari]

MIN NARI'S LOST AND FOUND EP

TRACKLIST:

Purpose: Wear me out, you're allowed I signed up for this Take my face and distort it into the beauty standard. They love me. They love me. Push me until my bones break. I criticize my every move more than they do. Don't cry. They'll never see tears on my pretty face. I can't say I love this anymore my passion is a mere ember, but I need this or I've lost my purpose.

Blush Blindness: Tear stains are my new foundation Pink splotches paint my face. I sit at my vanity daily I try to touch up my face, but my makeup's always the same. What was left of my embers were doused in setting spray. Broken dreams are my new favorite accessories.

The Villain: Devils love contracts, and I think I'm a fool now, signing things I don't understand the weight of. Broken girl with broken dreams, when I was asked all I could see was the little girl watching her idols on tv, and now they've got mine when I signed. I'm your favorite villain. My façade has changed and you love to hate.

NDA: Call me the fool I'll do my best dance for you. I hope you enjoyed your entertainment. I fall asleep dreaming of kissing you. You sleep knowing you still have freedom in your secret life. I hate the public's eye. I have to pretend my love for you isn't real while you kiss me senseless in the camera's gaze and we sign NDAs.

Lost & Found

I thought I lost my worth in all this.

I thought you couldn’t love me for who I am,

but I’m finding that the only thing worthless

is the need for your validation.

I found my voice again, I found my heart .

I have a spark— a flicker, a fire, a dream once more.

OOC; I’ve wanted to do this for a while but I wasn’t able to. These aren’t the greatest little blurbs but I wanted to give an idea of the lyrics and the vibes of the songs.

[ford-tamblyn]

Ford: damn should I wear a beanie then? I don’t need this level of aggression today Ford: I know, I know Ford: on my way @minxnari

[minxnari]

Nari: Oh my gosh youre the one who said the thing about your ears! Nari: wear whatever it'll be fiiiinnne!! Nari:Okie see you then! @ford-tamblyn

[vladmarkovic]

"I sprained it a bit during training." he explained. "But I went to the doctor to make sure and it should be good by next week." Vlad added with a slight shrug. The worst part was that he was able to train and workout like he normally did. He couldn't even partake in fun activities that he enjoyed, like basketball and long drives in his motorcycle.

[minxnari]

"Oh? What were you practicing for? This?" She gestured to the game going on behind her before she moved to sit beside him. "That sucks though. I broke my ankle one night performing and I had to cancel the rest of my tour it was so bad." That was years ago though.

@vladmarkovic

[kavikinsinger]

"It's ridiculous. And some of my ideas are so cryptic to me. Do I know what I'm supposed to do with the note that just says jelly dounut? No. Was that supposed to be a grocery list? Was I drunk and hungry when I wrote that? No idea. It's in my song ideas folder though." Sometimes Kavi didn't know how to feel about her old career. There was so much they didn't get to do. And they'd quit. On their own. This was uncharted territory now. "I stopped asking my mom for stuff when she refused to give me the pony I asked for when I was eight. She said I wouldn't take care of it. She was probably right." Kavi could probably build her own studio now, but she didn't think having a studio in her home would help her separate work and life. "Okay, where should we start?"

[minxnari]

"Exactly! Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night with an idea, write it down in my notes app, and wake up to see it is nothing but gibberish." Nari laughed. "So I'm in the same boat for sure."

"Well, maybe the notes app." Nari joked as a chuckle escaped her lips. "I guess we could start with the kind of vibe we're going for, maybe."

@kavikinsinger

[minxnari]

[ TXT ] : i saw something shiny and dramatic and thought of you. - kiho

Nari:

Nari: Excuse you? @minxkiho

[priyaxdesai]

open - @aurorabaystarter

where - u pick xo

"Any summer plans yet? Or is it too soon still to ask?"

[minxnari]

"My new album is releasing this summer, so I've got that going for me. It's pretty exciting. Other than that, probably planning a tour."

[hollandbrights]

Holland hadn't felt anything romantic for anyone since her best friend from back home and even that she wasn't sure what it was. She didn't know what romantic love felt like. She wanted to feel that way sometime, but sometimes Holland didn't know how she felt. Men could be so intimidating and while she appreciated them, she didn't know if that meant she felt romantic feelings for them. But Holland still didn't know. "Yeah, I appreciate everyone who's made my life feel normal here." Instead of what it was back home or traveling. "It's nothing big. I mean, I just... like to."

[minxnari]

"It's still really sweet, and they're still lucky to have you." Nari smiled at the woman in front of her. "You're not from Aurora Bay? Where are you from? If you don't mind me asking, of course."

[ford-tamblyn]

Ford: Nari don’t spare my feelings we know I’ve got big ears Ford: she didn’t but come on, under a hat? They stick out. Like a mouse who got a wish to be human Ford:it’s May though. But yes ill meet you then @minxnari

[minxnari]

Nari: If you and your big ears blow our cover I'm going to fight you, Dumbo Nari: I say that with love Nari: alright see you then @ford-tamblyn

[minxnari]

37: Is it easier to forgive or forget?

For me, I can’t forget until I forgive. But it’s not easy.

[minxnari]

25: Do you miss anyone from your past?

I miss Ford sometimes, but as a friend.

@ford-tamblyn

[minxnari]

🍃 FALLING LEAF - do they enjoy being in nature? what is their favourite outdoor activity?

I do. I like taking walks and I like surfing.

[minxnari]

👪 FAMILY - what is their family like? what is your ocs relationship to them? does your oc have any siblings?

I’m really close to my family. I talk to my parents nearly every day, and I know my baby brother is busy but I still try to talk to him as much as possible. We’re really close in age, and I feel like he’s one of my best friends. Like my little twin.

@minxkiho

[minxnari]

🃏 : describe your muse's sense of humor.

Self deprecating, dad jokes, and kind of dark and morbid.

[minxkiho]

"Because you're my sister." Kiho pointed out, though he was obviously joking. He did enjoy hanging out with Nari, it just wasn't something he wanted everyone to know. Though her news definitely shocked him. He took a moment to process her words. It wasn't that he wasn't excited for her, he couldn't even explain how happy he was for her. He just worried about everything else that came with releasing new music. The ups and the downs. Things had finally felt like they were settling down after the show and he knew it would just get started again. But being a good brother, he smiled. "Definitely 'bout time. I'm excited for you, Nari."

[minxnari]

Nari's smile faltered ever so slightly when it felt like an eternity for her little brother to respond. She was aware of his concerns, and honestly, sometimes she wished she hadn't pursued such an insane career. Maybe if she had gone into a different field like he did, whether it was teaching or nursing, she would be a happier person. She loved her music though. It truly wasn't her art that made her sad, it was the way narratives were spun, people's harsh criticisms, and of course, the way she was portrayed on Nepo Babies didn't make it any better. Sometimes she even wondered if it would've have been better if she'd managed to become a K-pop idol if they'd stayed in Korea rather than moving when she was nine.

Nair felt a bit of relief when he finally spoke, and her smile widened once more. "Thank you. I wrote a lot about life. The hardships of fame, the good things about being around my family again... and maybe even a couple of songs about Samir." She tried not to blush when she mentioned him. "Wanna see the album cover?"

@minxkiho