stage name: minsu (민수)
birth name: hong minsu (홍민수)
position: lead dancer, vocalist, rapper
birthday: february 27, 1999
zodiac sign: pisces
chinese zodiac sign: rabbit
height: 178 cm (5'10")
weight: –
blood type: o
nationality: korean
minsu facts:
– he was born in jeju, south korea.
– he has two older siblings.
– before becoming a trainee, minsu had wanted to be a professional football player.
– when he was a younger, he spent two years living in brazil to attend a football school, but moved back to korea for high school.
– following high school, he was accepted at gwangju university in 2017 to study physical education and play for the university's football team, but he convinced his parents to push back his enrollment for a year to let him attend open auditions in seoul after graduation.
– he became a trainee in 2017. he auditioned over 50 times at multiple companies including kh entertainment and dsn entertainment before becoming an apex entertainment trainee.
– he was a trainee for 2.5 months before filming of thenext began.
– he earned 4th place on the final of thenext.
– according to members, minsu rarely cries.
– his representative emoticon is 🐯.
– he can speak korean, portuguese, and english.
– if minsu was a girl, he wouldn’t date any of his members.
– as of 2023, he has two pet guinea pigs — sully and mike, after the characters from monsters, inc, which is his favorite movie.
– minsu's ideal type is "someone with pretty eyes who likes him best".
EACH OF US IS BORN CLEAN. I FEEL FORTUNATE THAT I SULLIED MY LIFE WITH MY OWN TWO HANDS. THE LIVES OF MOST ARE SULLIED BY OTHERS. ━ REGARDING KAMIYA RYŌTA, NIGHT CITY’S FINEST PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR.
𖦹 INSPIRED BY ‧‧‧ CYBERPUNK: 2077, THE FILMOGRAPHY OF WONG KAR-WAI, SHERLOCK HOLMES, DEATH NOTE, NEO-NOIR, AND THE CRIME GENRE. ALTHOUGH RYŌTA IS BASED WITHIN THE CANON OF CYBERPUNK: 2077, THEY CAN EASILY BE ADAPTED INTO ANY MEDIA. RYŌTA’S STORY CONTAINS THEMES OF VIOLENCE, MURDER, IMPLIED ABUSE, AND ORGANIZED CRIME.
in october of 2049, kurosawa ryōta is born. he is the third child of kurosawa arata, head of the kurosawa-gumi, and the only child of lau dàiyù, a cantonese expat and ripperdoc. his father is unloving and absorbed in his work. his mother goes back to hong kong following a series of domestic conflicts between arata and arata’s actual wife; she doesn’t bring ryōta with her.
his childhood is dull, all things considered. ryōta isn’t raised with the same privileges as his half-brothers yasu and shion, but they are plenty aware of what the men in his family do. they grow up listening to their father discuss blood money with the corpos and politicians in his pocket, and they don’t need to see their father kill in order to understand the power he has. when they are fourteen years old and desperate to amount to something useful, they find fellowship with the gang’s netrunners, and they utilize what will eventually become their greatest asset. his work branches out when his father isn’t looking, and he lies about his age when he begins to pick up freelance jobs.
BLUE SPRING.
at fifteen years old, they meet ishida kaiyō— his best and only friend. kaiyō and ryōta meet when they are paired up for a job, and after they are nearly fried by another netrunner, the two become friends. kaiyō is his world; the only good thing among his indifferent and loveless family, and the two discussed running away from their homes once they gathered enough money. only one of them would see that dream come true.
when ryōta is nineteen, arata decides that ryōta has the drive he’s been looking for, and decides to make him prove it. after days of kaiyō’s silence, ryōta discovers where he had gone when his father drags him to a warehouse at midnight. kaiyō, who had been gathering incriminating evidence against kurosawa benefactors, was apprehended and made to pay the price for his interference. dreading the worst, ryōta’s fears are confirmed when arata shoves a gun in his hand and orders them to kill him. ryōta begs for him be set free, but his father is a terrifying man, and he knows what could happen if he refuses to do anything. in the end, kaiyō dies a quick death, and ryōta is grateful that kaiyō wasn’t awake for his final moments. nevertheless, the guilt eats him alive— so much so he decides there was nothing left for him in tokyo.
the next day, ryōta does what kaiyō couldn’t do: blow the whistle. numerous corpos, politicians, and public figures connected to the kurosawa are left to the mercy of the justice system, and the scandal is outrageous. several are prosecuted and jailed. others get off with a slap on the wrist. corporate pawns can be replaced, but there is no amending the effects on the kurosawa— the loss of several allies and bankrollers shake its foundations, and hell breaks loose once it was discovered who sounded the alarm. a civil war breaks out amongst the organization, and it wouldn’t be until 2073 that things resolve.
DEAD OR ALIVE.
meanwhile, ryōta evades their father’s wrath. they run off to the new united states, picking up jobs until they settle in night city. they establish themself as a private investigator and informant, climbing night city’s food chain until they have cliente of all backgrounds eating from the palm of their hand. it’s a dangerous life, but it’s what they’re good at, and eventually they find themself becoming comfortable.
in 2077, ryōta is given a job: find who’s responsible for the death of their client’s cousin. eventually, they find their suspect, break into his home, and look for more evidence. they find what they’re looking for, but they find it at the wrong time. the suspect arrives home alongside two other people and ryōta waits until he can sneak away without raising any alarm. instead, he witnesses the murder of his suspect and finds himself face to face with a man who wants him dead. now on the run, ryōta must do two things. the first: discover the identity of his pursuer. the second: survive or die.
RE: THE KUROSAWA-GUMI.
infamous among east asia’s criminal underworld. like most yakuza groups, the kurosawa has its roots in japan’s working class and outcasts, but it was not among the first crime organizations to live. instead, the kurosawa-gumi was born from the ashes of another yakuza organization after it had caved in on itself from infighting and treachery. the group would operate under the name of its previous head until kurosawa arata assumed control during the 2020s.
unlike most of night city’s gangs, arata understood the importance of corporate allies, and when an arasaka representative employs him to kill one of their employees, he accepts it with open arms. what begins are the kurosawa’s wonderful business arrangement with arasaka, as well as a gateway for kurosawa bankrollers to find gangsters they can rely on. on mainland japan, the kurosawa would act as its faithful proxies, killing on behalf of their corporate overlords all while arasaka claimed deniability.
while recognized as a violent organization with a plethora of power, locals in the kanto region—although wary of their members—know that as long as you do not bother one of the kurosawa, they will not bother you. some kurosawa have even aided their respective communities during times of crisis, but this does not at all negate their criminal acts. the kurosawa have engaged in crimes such as extortion, murder, drug trafficking, and civil unrest thanks to their endless conflicts with other groups during their formative years—among others, of course.
following ryōta’s treachery in 2068, the organization finds itself in chaos. numerous high ranking members—all of whom had grievances with arata and his corporate bootlicking—reached their limit, and decided to do something about it. the organization splits in half, then splits further, and suddenly you have a house divided and criminal royalty facing guns in all directions. the civil war is fucking terrible, to say the least. combined with the loss of their bank rollers, arasaka’s watchful silence, and endless violence, the kurosawa-gumi almost collapsed entirely. arata is assassinated in the winter of 2070 alongside his son, shion, and kurosawa yasu steps up in place of his father. somehow, someway, he annihilates those that want him dead, and assumes control of a broken organization.
by the 2070s, arasaka reigned supreme in night city, and although they knew how to influence the city’s gangs, they do not have a hand on their necks to guide them in the right direction. furthermore, with the constant threat of a fifth corporate war looming on the horizon—and kurosawa netrunners being valuable assets—arasaka executives agreed there needed to yet another layer of control in night city. so, they resumed kurosawa alliance through a simple command: expand kurosawa influence in night city, and the benefits would be endless. entrusting operation in the mainland to a trusted associate, yasu arrives in night city in 2077, and quietly sets up shop.
regarding members. ‧‧‧ the kurosawa harbor a plethora of skilled netrunners among their faculty, several of whom were trained by arasaka. if you want to find a good netrunner, chances are you’ll find the best among them. the kurosawa have also been notorious for their members’ extreme cyberware enhancements, making the strongest of them incapable of being overcome by law enforcement and vulnerable to cyberpsychosis.
regarding businesses. ‧‧‧ aside from illegal casinos, bars, and clubs, the kurosawa also have their hand in loan and real estate agencies. these legal businesses operate as a front for extortion or money laundering. they also own a variety of ripperdoc clinics.
regarding night city. ‧‧‧ the kurosawa-gumi’s presence is not explicitly known in night city. so far, only the tyger claws and maelstrom have recognized that something is wrong in westbrook and watson.
RE: NON-PLAYABLE CHARACTERS.
⁽ 黒澤新, ⁾ KUROSAWA ARATA.
born 1998. hails from a working class family from sendai, then entered the criminal underworld for monetary stability. arata assumed control of what would eventually become the kurosawa-gumi at the young age of twenty-eight. arata was notoriously firm as far as crime bosses went, and he had no tolerance for treachery or any action that could compromise his beloved group—a prerogative that would eventually lead to his own downfall.
⁽ 黒澤速水, ⁾ KUROSAWA HAYAMI.
born 2009. the matriarch of the kurosawa-gumi as well as the closest thing ryōta had to a mother. once a published writer, ryōta remembers hayami as quiet and keeping to herself, and he cannot remember a moment where hayami and arata acted like a married couple outside of social events. although not cruel to ryōta, she did not display maternal love or offer them any comfort; she did the same for her biological children. out of everyone in the family, hayami is the one of the only ones they believe deserve sympathy. following the death of her husband, she disappeared. it is rumored she was the one who tipped off arata’s killers.
⁽ 黒澤康, ⁾ KUROSAWA YASU.
born 2044. his father’s oldest and current head of the kurosawa-gumi. from the start, yasu was going to be heir to his father’s isolated empire and therefore was the perfect object for arata to project on. yasu and ryōta were never close, and he remembers their relationship being hostile due to how often yasu verbally berated him. following his father’s death, yasu inherited his father’s position and reassembled the kurosawa with an iron fist.
⁽ 黒澤志穏, ⁾ KUROSAWA SHION.
born 2047. second oldest of arata’s three children, and far too soft to be born in a family like his own. although shion complied with his father’s wishes, his passions lied elsewhere in a life he knew he’d never be able to pursue. despite wanting to be a netrunner for the mere convenience of being away from firefights, his father never let that be possible. out of everybody in their family, shion and ryōta held an amicable relationship at best and held no hostilities towards each other. shion even showed ryōta brief moments of kindness. he died at the age of twenty-three while protecting his mother from gunfire.
⁽ 石田海陽, ⁾ ISHIDA KAIYŌ.
born 2049. a young netrunner and rebellious youth. kaiyō dropped out of school after he and his aunt are made homeless after they being extorted by kurosawa loan sharks, an act that would result in the retribution that gets him killed. the more he lingered on the street and witnessed what the kurosawa could get away with, the more his resentment grew. he lived his teenage years quietly compiling evidence that would be sure to ruin the group’s investors, but his fatal mistake would be flatlining a kurosawa netrunner in self-defense. while he had many acquaintances, the only one he exposed his heart to was ryōta.
OTHER NOTES.
unless plotted otherwise, your muse will not know of ryōta’s previous identity or their past connections, as this is something they’ve gone to great lengths to conceal and refuse to speak of unless necessary.
within 2077 canon, i imagine ryōta to be a companion character with his own storyline in-game. details of this are currently pending.
aries natives are the first to start--and the first to finish--whatever they set out to do. aries is an active, energetic sign. people with sun in aries are direct, straightforward, and uncomplicated. they expect the same from others and are baffled when they don't always get it.
impatience is a definite vice, and innovation is a huge strength. aries love to start anything new, and they have trouble sitting still. they are pioneers in whatever they do, and there is a fundamental quality of bravery in these people that is unmistakable! aries generally know what they want, and they know the quickest route to getting it. they take shortcuts if they must, but generally, everything is aboveboard. underhanded just isn't their style.
some aries people are bold, but even the quieter ones are brave and even plucky in their own way. independence is their birthright. nothing gets them going more than a fresh slate, the promise of a new day, and a brand new start.
aries enjoy a challenge, and aries suns are happiest when their lives are moving forward and active.
she has a strong personality and an entrepreneurial spirit. she is ambitious and self-willed, stubborn, obstinate, and tenacious.
possible issues: impulsiveness, wastefulness, provoking nature, insensitivity, and restlessness.
aries with ascendant sagittarius: this combination is fiery, direct, and adventurous.
mbti personality type: intj. as an INTJ (architect)
you possess a rare combination of vision and pragmatism. your analytical mind constantly seeks to understand the world around you, driven by an insatiable curiosity and a desire to improve systems and ideas. you approach life with a strategic mindset, always looking several steps ahead and planning for various contingencies. your independent nature is one of your defining characteristics. you value your autonomy and often prefer to work alone, trusting your own judgment and abilities above all else. this self-reliance, combined with your intellectual prowess, allows you to tackle complex problems with confidence and innovation.
temperament: choleric.
choleric personalities are driven and motivated individuals. excellence matters to them, and they are always striving to be their best and make an impact on the world. this ambition makes them successful at what they do, yet they often come off as arrogant or overbearing to those around them. choleric people are natural-born leaders, driven, and goal-oriented. they tend to be decisive, assertive, and impatient with those who do not keep up. cholerics have a need for control and power that can sometimes border on dominance. they are also often highly creative and innovative thinkers who thrive in challenging situations. despite their quick temperaments, they are honest, reliable, and hardworking individuals when given the right motivation. socially speaking, cholerics like to be around people who can help them achieve their goals or challenge them intellectually.
moral alignment: true neutral.
true neutral people believe in the ultimate balance of forces, and they refuse to see actions as either good or evil. true neutral individuals do their best to avoid siding too strongly with any one force, whether that force is good or evil, lawful or chaotic. for this reason, true neutral personalities sometimes find themselves drawn into rather peculiar alliances, friendships, and life paths. to a great extent, they side with the underdog, sometimes even changing sides as the previous loser becomes the winner. such people often see good, evil, chaos, and laws as simply prejudices that lead to dangerous extremes. they tend to believe that the universe functions best when the light and the dark, the yin and the yang, are in balance.
enneagram: type 8w7 (the challenger, wing 7).
this combination results in a personality characterized by self-confidence, decisiveness, and a willingness to challenge the status quo, combined with the 7's enthusiasm, idealism, and tendency to seek novelty and pleasure. they are often seen as ambitious, pragmatic, and energetic, with a strong desire for freedom and independence. people of this personality type are essentially unwilling to be controlled, either by others or by their circumstances; they fully intend to be masters of their fate. eights are strong willed, decisive, practical, tough minded and energetic. they also tend to be domineering; their unwillingness to be controlled by others frequently manifests in the need to control others instead. when healthy, this tendency is kept under check, but the tendency is always there, nevertheless, and can assume a central role in the eight's interpersonal relationships.
Spencer Reid sat down with his team, ready to delve into the mind of Kai Parker. "Kai exhibits classic traits of a sociopath," Reid began, "with a charming demeanor that conceals his manipulative and unpredictable nature." As he continued, Reid noted Kai's lack of empathy and his ability to adapt to different situations, making him a particularly dangerous individual to profile. "His intelligence and cunning make it difficult to anticipate his next move," Reid added, "and he often uses his sharp wit to manipulate those around him into doing his bidding. This, combined with his complete disregard for societal norms, makes him a volatile threat who is capable of causing significant harm without remorse." "Additionally," Reid continued, "Kai thrives on chaos and often creates it just for his own amusement. His tendency to exploit emotional vulnerabilities in others allows him to maintain control over situations, making him even more unpredictable. We must remain vigilant and anticipate that he will exploit any weaknesses in our team or strategy."
trigger warning : toxic relationships , both romantic and familial
isaac kim , also known mononymously as just isaac and by the moniker y.b. , is a korean–american singer , songwriter , record producer , dj , businessman , and media personality. he debuted as the leader and lead vocalist of golden hour in 2012 and two years into his career he was given the position of main producer.
he was born on august 17 , 1993 , in alpine , new jersey , the united states. being the great–great–nephew of the ceo of one of south korea's largest trading conglomerates and the son of the ceo of the company's american branch , isaac grew up grossly wealthy. he already had a promising future prior to being signed , attending private school whilst taking college classes at princeton , being on the tennis team , and playing viola as first chair in the new york youth symphony orchestra. according to old friends and classmates , he was likeable and popular even back then.
though he'd developed a love for music through playing classical instruments , he never considered being a singer until he was approached by a representative for seventh heaven while on vacation in seoul in 2010. before then , he was fully expected to follow in his father's footsteps and study business , and because their already poor relationship had been in a particularly rough place at the time , he accepted the offer almost in an act of rebellion. his father was enraged by this and the two kept minimal contact until 2016 , when isaac's success became undeniable and he felt less ashamed of his son's chosen career.
because he'd made the decision on an anger–fueled whim , it'd taken convincing from seventh heaven's then–ceo bada for him to go through with moving to korea full–time. under her mentorship , he learned to produce and , now , is credited for more than 70% of golden hour's discography. he also produces for other artists in the industry under the name y.b. and djs. in 2018 , he performed as korea's representative dj during the closing ceremony of the 2018 pyeongchang winter olympics.
though nationally renowned as an artist and tv personality , being labeled a "variety and cf king" , he was also a bit of a controversial figure due to how freely he used to date and how outspoken he was about toxic fan culture. since 2014 , he's had several confirmed and unconfirmed girlfriends and flings , the most notable of them being labelmate shimizu yumeko of myst , the two being in a very publicly turbulent on–and–off relationship starting in 2016. while in the beginning , with him telling fans to mind their business and touch grass , this was seen as courageous , it's slowly turned to him having the reputation of being a cheater and womanizer. famously , seventh heaven changed their policy regarding dating scandals due to his debauchery in 2019 , and now ignore them entirely for all of their artists.
in september of 2021 , isaac suddenly announced that he'd become a father and would be marrying his girlfriend , yumeko. this caused an uproar from fans and the public , as the announcement indicated that the child was born out of wedlock. though he wasn't placed on an official hiatus like yumeko , he was still made to lay low due to the backlash , going mostly silent on socials and leaving the variety show 2 days & 1 night after three years of being a regular cast member.
the past three years have been a masterclass in pr on his company's end , shifting the public's perception of him from a spoiled , womanizing party animal to a devout husband and loving father. presently , isaac miraculously remains one of the most popular members of golden hour. he's current a brand ambassador and model for ralph lauren purple label , gong cha , audemars–piquet , calvin klein , and laneige.
𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬
NAME. isaac kim
KOREAN NAME. kim youngbae
DATE OF BIRTH. august 17 , 1993
PLACE OF BIRTH. alpine , new jersey , united states
