Martin and Juhoon have the kind of friendship that’s bigger than Cortis. Even without the group they would’ve found each other. No matter how things look on the outside, whether they’re broke and struggling or not getting what they deserve, they’d still choose to stay in each other’s lives. Their bond isn’t built on work, so it never feels like they’re just coworkers. Even with nothing to gain, they’d still reach for each other and invest in the connection.
That doesn’t mean it’s always smooth. They still clash at times when they’re just slightly out of sync. Their energies don’t always match or they move at different speeds. There are moments where one might feel like the other is asking for too much, pushing too hard, almost crossing into that “you have to do this for me” kind of pressure. moments like that can be draining.
But when they meet each other in the middle, everything works. Their synergy becomes naturally understanding. They know how to support and balance one another. In those moments, it feels like they’re building each other up while also discovering themselves at the same time. They look good together, they feel good together, and they’re aware of it. Even the way fans perceive them, they like their “ship,” (platonically ofc) probably feels affirming rather than uncomfortable.
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Martin to juhoon
Martin is more likely to feel the friction between them. Juhoon can be hard for him to meet emotionally, especially when Juhoon is in a negative mood. At times, Martin might see him as a bit bossy or even catty.
When conflict comes up, Martin may feel like Juhoon doesn’t fully follow through. Instead of properly working things out, Juhoon might either say just enough to move past it or avoid the conversation entirely. To Martin, that comes across as fear of confrontation.
At the same time, Martin sees him as someone with the most potential in the group, someone who could succeed anywhere, even outside of Cortis. There’s a sense that Juhoon has been given opportunities to shine, and Martin recognizes that. He might even feel like Juhoon is favored by the staff, like his personality naturally earns him more grace or reward.
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Juhoon to martin
Juhoon sees Martin as driven and relentless. He notices how much Martin cares about success, about the group’s image, about doing things the “right” way. He sees the pressure Martin carries as a leader, the way he wants everything to be polished and respected.
To Juhoon, Martin can come off as a try hard (not in a completely negative way, but not entirely positive either.) that he has a constant “work, work, work” energy that feels intense from the outside. Sometimes Juhoon feels relieved that he doesn’t have to carry that same weight, I can hear him thinking “I’m glad that’s not me.” 😭😭
He also sees more than Martin probably realizes. Even when Martin tries to hide his stress or weaknesses, Juhoon picks up on it. He feels like Martin pushes himself so hard to be strong and self sufficient that he ends up isolating himself. There’s even a sense that Martin is slowly losing pieces of his youth under all that pressure.
Juhoon respects him deeply. He sees Martin as someone with a clear vision, someone who knows how to plan long term and actually follow through. He recognizes his intelligence, especially when it comes to communication and making strategic moves. No matter how hard Martin pushes himself, Juhoon believes in his outcome. To him, it’s like yeah, you’re doing a lot, maybe too much sometimes, but you’re going to be okay. He trusts that Martin will build something solid, that he’ll find success and stability, and that he’ll make smart choices with it.
James is a creative person who likes to turn his ideas into movement. He can be pretty straightforward with what he wants. His direction in life feels very forward and linear. A simple concept of getting from point A to point Z. Even if he does find himself clouded or overthinking things, it usually doesn't take much for him to find his way back.
I feel like he's someone who will live a long life. He could honestly be the type to reach 100 years of age or at least live much longer than most people.
He also seems like someone who genuinely enjoys relaxing and has a very healthy mindset when it comes to slowing down. He could really be into things like yoga, saunas, ice baths, meditation, incense, frequency music, and mindfulness. He knows how to take his mind off things instead of letting them consume him.
James is always searching for improvement in every aspect of life. He doesn't judge people for their mistakes or flaws. He sees every walk of life as lessons to be learned. He could easily have hour long conversations about life and walk away feeling like he understands so much more simply by listening to someone else's story. He believes a lot of wisdom comes from observing people's experiences rather than feeling like you have to live through everything yourself. If you tell him things about yourself, he’ll definitely remember them. He’s wont look down on you for the things you choose to share. He’ll take those things to heart and understand them as a part of who you are.
James cares deeply about the people who mean the most to him. He seems very family oriented, and I definitely see him as someone who wants to get married and have a family one day. Loyalty also feels like one of his biggest values. He might have some doubts about how he’ll be able to achieve this with the job he has now, but it’s definitely something he wants.
He is very honest with the people around him. He's not the type to present a false version of himself or make someone fall in love with an image he knows isn't real. He won’t hide his flaws or his fears. He feels the parts of himself that aren’t perfect are still him and he will never pretend to be someone he’s not. Even if he strongly wants a connection with someone, he'll still choose honesty over comfort. If a relationship feels misleading or the energy becomes unhealthy, he'd rather address it than pretend everything is okay.
This also tells me he's someone who thinks deeply about himself, the other person, and the situation before deciding how to move forward. He doesn't seem like the type to leave people in the dark with his communication. He'll tell you what he truly believes, even if it's difficult to hear. I think this applies to both romantic and platonic relationships.
James doesn't run away from what needs to be done, and he has no problem walking his own path if that's what feels right.
One thing I could see, though, is him being a little stubborn when it comes to his creative ideas. Once he finds something that works or something he genuinely loves, he may have a hard time letting it go or trying something different. That could sometimes slow his growth or create disagreements with people who have different opinions.
Even though I said earlier that he's someone who constantly seeks growth, he can still have moments where he becomes comfortable. If he falls deeply in love with something, he may spend much longer on it than he probably should.
For example, he seems like the type of person who could fall in love with a specific country and never want to leave, even if work or better opportunities exist somewhere else.
He could also be a pretty good gatekeeper.
Lastly, James could have insecurities about himself, especially when it comes to his personality. He may see himself very differently than how other people see him, or struggle to fully understand the impression he leaves on others. I don't think other people necessarily view him the way he views himself, and there may be moments where he's much harder on himself than anyone else would ever be. He could spend time on the internet reading what people have to say about him. The things they say about his character may sometimes make him question his own intentions. He could feel like people often misunderstand his behavior or assume the worst without really knowing where he’s coming from.
𝒮𝑒𝑜𝓃𝑔𝒽𝓎𝑒𝑜𝓃 & 𝒦𝑒𝑜𝓃𝒽𝑜 ❤︎ ♬ ⋅.˳˳.⋅ ✚ ⋅.˳˳.⋅ ❤︎ ♬ ⋅.˳˳.⋅ What they look for in friends ❤︎ ♬ ⋅.˳˳.⋅ ✚ ⋅.˳˳
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Based on Tarot for entertainment purposes only
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Keonho
He looks for people who give just as much as they receive. His love language could be gift giving, but I also think he really likes receiving gifts too. He'd probably appreciate the type of friend who randomly buys him food when they go out or picks up little things for him without him having to ask. It's like, "I got you, don't worry about the cost.", "You're my friend and I enjoy being around you, so spending money is no problem." It's not one sided. I think he'd happily do the same for his friends as well. He just never wants to be in a friendship where it constantly feels like he has to pay people back or keep track of who spent more. He wants generosity to come naturally.
He may like friends who are social but still loyal. The type of person who knows a lot of people but only has a few genuinely close friends. Someone who's well known and generally liked, but keeps their real circle small. I could even see him liking people with a decent social media following like a TikToker, gamer, or Instagram model, but they still have this mysterious aura around them. (The typa person to have #asian #09 in their caption 💀). Reminds me of this guy who I think is friends with seonghyeon.
He could also like people who have a little edge to them. Not offensive or anything, just people with an edgy sense of humor. Friends who swear, make dirty jokes, and don't take everything so seriously. They aren't super strict about how people should act and are just fun to be around.
He could be drawn to people with longer features too. Long hair, long nails, tall people, taller noses.
I also feel like he'd be really interested in having foreign friends, or at least friends who are open minded about different cultures and people. He might have a strong desire for a diverse friend group. Theres rebellious feeling to hanging out with people who aren't Korean or East Asian in general. Black, white, Southeast Asian, Latino, but I'm feeling Black friends especially. I think he finds foreigners cool and feels like they have a different type of swag and energy.
He wants friends that complement him not just visually but verbally too. He wants to stand next to his friends and feel like they all look cool together. People with good fashion, aesthetics, and hobbies.
But he also wants verbal reassurance. Friends who aren't afraid to tell him he looks good regardless of gender. Friends who genuinely enjoy his group's work and hype him up. The type to tell him he's improving and his talent shines brighter each day. I honestly think he likes hearing positive things about himself. He could be someone who seeks validation from his friends and wants reassurance about how they feel toward him. Maybe a little needy in that sense.
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Seonghyeon
He could be pretty open and comfortable having female friends. (Or at least wants to try having some)
I think he likes people with motion. people who've actually found success in whatever they're doing. Friends who understand how the world works and know how to achieve their goals.
He may also like being around attractive people, whether they're girls or boys. I'm sensing something really strong about scents too, so I definitely think he likes people who smell good. Overall, I think he appreciates friends who are clean and take care of themselves.
He could subconsciously gravitate toward people who either look similar to him or have features he wishes he had.
I also think he likes older people. Maybe he wants friends around 18 or 19. He could be the type to see younger people as immature (even if he can be like that himself sometimes) and find older people more admirable or cool.
He wants well rounded friends. People who can joke around and be completely unserious, but also know when it's time to lock in. I think he'd admire someone who works really hard while still maintaining a healthy work life balance.
Like someone you'd assume is constantly grinding because they've achieved a lot or seem successful, but once you actually get to know them they're lowkey lazy sometimes, and always joking around. The type of person who goes to an Ivy League school but constantly complains about school and procrastinates all their assignments. they always make it work though.
He may also like people who've gone through hardships and came out with a lot more wisdom and life experience because of it. I don't think he'd be interested in someone who's never really struggled or had everything handed to them. It falls back into that older energy again. I think he'd want a friend he can vent to, someone who either genuinely relates to what he's going through or has enough empathy and life experience to understand him.
He could also prefer people who are a little more closed off and don't have huge social circles. More introverted friends.
I think he'd enjoy people who have a unique way of speaking. Sarcastic, witty, playful maybe they lightly tease people.
