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KR:DAILY // PLAYLIST SHUFFLE

Prompt Week: 7/02 - 7/08 Completion Points: 2,159 (in the process) Playlist Selection: ‘Sit Still, Look Pretty’ by Daya Partner: tzuchu

Imagine being able to laze around for an hour or two, munching away at whatever substance one’s fingers could reach, watching a movie or televised programs...not having to anything. These little day dreams we have whilst in the middle of a busy day don’t always seem impossible, at least not for a nine to five employee. For an idol like Hanbin...those very dreams where just that; a dream. 

Idols were always working. Their schedules were filled from AM to PM with the necessary duties to be successful. Spending time with friends, even making friends, was difficult. The longer an idol has been in the industry the more leeway is granted. iKON hasn’t hit the quantity of years required to gain those certain privileges and having his name signed with a company as strict as YG was definitely not helping. Lounging around was a holiday in their world and thankfully Christmas came early today. His present? None other than quality time with face of Twice...Chou Tzuyu.

“Once there was a Princess...”             "Was the princess, you?”                         “And she fell in love.”                                     "Was it hard to do?”                                                 “It was very easy!”

Snow White was a cute cartoon and just so happened to be the only thing worth watching at the moment. It wouldn’t have been Hanbin’s first choice out of the selection of Disney Princess movies. Although he rarely had the opportunity to spend much time with her, his little sister was in her ‘i want to be a princess’ phase. Therefore, all Hanbin could think of was wishing Hanbyul was there to enjoy the show with them. 

“How come all girls want to grow up to be a princess? All they do is chase after a Prince and then they end up marrying them and staying in the castle with the baby.”

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KR:DAILY // MBTI-DOL

Prompt Week: 7/02 - 7/08 Completion Points: 840

(ENTJ-A) — C O M M A N D E R                     I will find a way… Or make one.

Extroverted (69%) ;how we interact with our environment

This all depends on the situation. Hanbin’s known to be semi-selective when it comes to interacting on a friendly basis. He’s not typically one to want many new friends or enjoys meeting too many new people. This was made known during the broadcast of “Mix & Match” when three possible members were added to the competition. Although, he’s somewhat broken from that shell, considering he’s in an industry where meeting new people is a daily routine. He thrives from the feeling of being with his fans and being on stage (this has been expressed in several interviews), which is where I see the extrovert being more so apart of his personality than introvert.

Intuitive (57%) ;where we direct our mental energy

I think being intuitive kind of came with earning the role of being iKON’s leader. I believe that’s a quality that every leader needs to possess and I do agree that Hanbin is intuitive. He’s had to make calls for not just himself but also for his team where he’s had to rely on his gut feeling as to prepare for any possible outcome. He’s very confident in the decisions he makes and believes strongly that if he feels it’s right it will be exactly that. It’s a trait that seems to come naturally for him.

Thinking (58%)   ;make decisions and cope with emotions

Although Hanbin’s emotions can sometimes grab the better of him, for the sack of being a good leader for his team he focuses on the rational side before making a decision that could affect all of them. As the leader, Hanbin runs a lot of their practices and has often been a main choreographer behind their performances (especially during trainee days - WIN: Who Is Next - Mix & Match) and has to make decisions on who goes where and what moves can and can’t be executed correctly and safety.

Judging (64%)   ;our approach to work, planning and decision-making

Hanbin’s a hard-ass when it comes to working/practicing. As revealed by members in their ‘Pops in Seoul’ interview, Hanbin has relaxed somewhat from when they were all trainees. He’s a person who believes in a routine, a set plan in order to reach what goals have been set. He’s someone who gets easily bored with himself if there is nothing to work towards. He enjoys having goals, having something to push towards. Creating a step-by-step plan, even if it’s just in his head, he likes to know how he can get there and spends the necessary time achieving it. There’s a thought process to everything he does as his decisions as iKON’s leader affect all of them.

Assertive (63%) ;how confident we are in our abilities and decisions

Hanbin is confident, through and through. He knows his strengths and how to capitalize on them, and is aware on what he needs to build on. His confidence is shown in a lot of things that he does. It’s something someone can tell just by his presence on stage. In various episodes of both WHO: Who is Next and Mix & Match, Hanbin’s quoted saying things such as “I know my team’s going to win. Because they have me.” His confidence stems from his ability to focus all his attention on one project, on one thing, and his drive to perfect it.

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KR:DAILY // TEENAGER MOOD BOARD

November 2014  — Kim Hanbin at 18 years old.

The room was filled with tension. It was cold and dark and it all radiated from him. His team, these six innocent boys, were collateral damage. Scattered within the main areas of their dorm they didn’t dare to speak a word in his direction. They knew he needed time, he needed to be alone and although they knew he was emotionally tough the look of pity in their eyes when they looked at him was evident. 

The past three years he’d been working his ass off to get here. His blood, sweat and tears poured into every practice. His passion, his drive...neither went unnoticed nor unrewarded. Yet here he was...tired, beaten, and lost. 

Kim Hanbin sat alone in his room, forehead pressed into the sweaty palms of his hands hoping to relieve the headache pounding at his temples. There were too many thoughts inside his head. Shouldn’t he be able to rest now? iKON has been set. The cruel competition was over and he now has his six brothers ready to taste their debut. It’s so close. 

But every time he tries to remove the pressure from his shoulders it finds it’s way back on top of him. 

            “Hanbin-ah...” He could hear his Mother’s shaking voice through the phone as if the conversation was happening all over again.                                 “...your Father is in a little trouble right now.” 

That was it; that reminder, that memory. That’s all it took for those tears to fall. There was no stopping them this time. No matter how strong of a wall he built, no matter how hard he tried he couldn’t conceal the frustration anymore. 

When would it be his turn to be happy? When was he able to rest? Everything he did was for his team, for his family...and for his pride. He loved what he did. He’d do it all again. But why did it have to be so painful? Why did it have to take so much out of him? Those teenage years were swept from him. He couldn’t be just any regular 18 year old. He couldn’t even be a normal 15 year old. 13? Even then he needed to grow up faster than most. His life was dedicated to this industry, to his label, to his team. Nights were spent locked up in a practice room or a studio, striving for perfection. Thousands of papers covered in ink kept him from sleeping in his own bed. His mind, his body and his heart were consumed with training. 

No one could see him like this. He wouldn’t let that happen. He needed to be strong, that’s who he is.

Even the strongest hearts with the strongest walls will break. It’s the moment they pick themselves up and build is what matters the most. 

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KR_ENT: KIM HANBIN | iKON

Age: 21 (Korean) 20 (International) - 1996′  Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea. Length of training period? 4 years (Joined 2011 - Debuted 2015) What’s difficult about the famous life? Not getting enough sleep at night and having to sleep wherever I am. What is something you’re filled with? Pride. Average hours of sleep: 4-6 If you were born again, would you want to be famous? I'd want to do floral arrangements. ‘If I make money, then…’ I would travel to places I haven’t been before. Where do you want to be in 20 years? Celebrating 22 years with iKON. The idol whose looks you envy the most? Top-Sunbaenim, women love him.