— Rejoice, little lambs! We have recovered our own Yoo Siwoo, spotted prancing about in the Southwest Side. I don’t remember seeing him with any clique back in high school, but I’m not here to spill yesterday’s tea. So straight to the rundown: can you say creative and selfish? Apparently now he spends time as a soloist at Bermuda Entertainment, and keeps skeletons buried at Geumsang Apartment Complex, B203. But those won’t stay hidden for long, if you and I have any say on it. Welcome back, The Delinquent; we missed you so.
In case you don’t remember the devil’s name, here’s to refresh your memory:
Chances are if you knew Si-woo in high school you probably hated him and if you didn’t you were definitely more alike than you think. The very definition of a delinquent, Si-woo never took anything seriously and he definitely didn’t care about the consequences of his actions or the effects they would have on others. Some people might refer to it as living in the moment and others, extreme selfishness. He could be charming, playful, and even likeable but it would quickly all go to hell just for the chance to steal the spotlight from any or every one who had it instead of him. He was artistic and more than capable of expressing himself in music, theater, or dance but why channel your talents like anyone else when you had a flair for the dramatic and a gift for chaos. Removal from the school was always a threat but with the generosity of his parents in the form of endowments, Si-woo never really dealt with the consequences of his actions.
Nevermind the memory lane though, the present is always the ripest fruit:
Not much has changed about Si-woo’s brash nature or dramatic antics. He knows how to command a stage and grab the attention of his audience. His creativity flows easily, whether in the studio perfecting his next song or in the daring fashion choices earning him media coverage and fan love; sometimes hate. He feeds off of the attention and the energy from those who want to emulate him or worse destroy him. Off stage and behind the scenes he struggles to make close connections in any of his relationships. He’s always performing and he doesn’t know how to be himself. He doesn’t really know who he is and even worse, Si-woo can’t trust the people around him. He constantly questions their motivations - Do they want to be a part of his fame? Are they only there for the money and the excitement of the trouble he causes? Or do they really want him? Insecurity is hidden behind his larger than life attitude.
But we are nothing if not open books – my job is to ensure you get to the best pages:
The Yi Family name was synonymous with wealth and of course arrogance; Si-woo took advantage of both characteristics on his family tree. He was a spoiled child. The oldest and only son born to his mother and father. Material things replaced the affection many parents would have given their children. Si-woo wanted for nothing. His every need was anticipated, even the ones he had been unable to form into thoughts. Childhood was a lonely time for Si-Woo, his parents were always busy with the demands of their careers. Mr. Yi was a popular producer with several highly rated dramas associated with his name and Mrs. Yi was an actress who’d stole his heart to become one half of the media’s perfect couple. Their first born was meant to add to that perfection. Solidifying their family’s place in the hearts of the public who loved or loathed.
Pretending came easy for Si-woo. All he needed was a big smile and an unlimited supply of denial. He pushed aside his disappointment that his life wasn’t normal or that he didn’t have the constant affection and attention of his parents. He played their game. Feigning perfection. Looking down on others who were and portrayed themselves as less than him. This was never more clear than the time he spent at Cheongnam High. He took pleasure in making others feel like less. He took even more pleasure in making a spectacle of himself and others. It quickly became the easiest way to earn his parents attention. With every call they received from the school, Si-woo earned more of their time and yes their money. The frequency of his outbursts and poor behavior increased. It seemed his parents never became aware or they never openly admitted that they knew what their son was doing.
As Si-woo got older their interventions decreased. It became necessary for him to find others to give him the attention he desired. It wasn’t enough to receive it from those who believed themselves to be friends or lovers. Si-woo used his natural talent and his connections to his advantage. Small parts in his father’s dramas, afforded him an opportunity to do something more. He began to train — Dancing, voice lessons, and hours upon hours in the studio. A new idol was born and with the flashing lights and the aggressive nature of the paparazzi, Si-woo found a new source of the love and affection he desperately wanted.