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opting for a more lowkey vibe, daewon and his stylist agreed to keeping it clean-cut and classy (important for some much-needed, good impressions): a ted baker watch from his aunt, and a pair of ysl glassesβall with a neatly tailored suit and tie.
wonil-oppa~~ do you have any behind stories you can share about working with areum? how did you guys get close?? pool is one of my favorite tracks, and i loved watching your collab stage togetherβyour voices match so well! π
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[μμΌ]: i think i should keep you in suspense γ γ γ γ [μμΌ]: kidding... [μμΌ]: areum sunbaenim taught me a new vocal warm-up, actually, it was fun [μμΌ]: she's very dedicated and honestly makes me sound really good [μμΌ]: i'm lucky :)
can you share your shoe size? i want to see something πππ³
3:49pm β π π¬
[μμΌ]: this is specific... [μμΌ]: what are you getting up to π [μμΌ]: how about you tell me what you want to see first?
"i just got a new pet horse. what should i name him???"
3:43pm β π π¬
[μμΌ]: wow, congrats... that's a big responsibility [μμΌ]: i could barely name my dog so idk if i'm qualified for this... [μμΌ]: but maybe nΓ©nΓ©? yk, cause a horse... neighs....
yourdodam:
"phaze was great tonight, right?" he begins, sighing sweetly. "they're all so hot... like, i don't understand how the stage underneath them didn't melt because of it." despite the decrease in alcohol-induced elation, he's clearly still loose-lipped... whoops. "blue and chaea were okay, too, i guess. i... wasn't really paying attention, i won't lie." it's then when he's given his vice, and before he tosses it back in one gulp, he looks to the other once more. "oh, do you want one, too? it's peachy... like me!"
daewon recognizes the voice before he puts a face and name to it. bright, curious, and boldβthat can only be dodam.Β
his gaze flickers between the faces in the crowd, surveying the exchange of conversation as currency: prying eyes that watch closely, craning their necks to hear a little moreβall clearly trying to catch some scandal or industry secret. off to the corner, thereβs jaeyoon laughing a little too hard at something an editorβs said, and weaving through the throng of bodies is haneul, his brows narrowed in a tension that daewonβs to fault for.Β
βyeah, they were,β itβs a throwaway comment. he was distracted tonight; attention rarely fastened on the stage for more reasons than one. Β
then, he turns to face dodam, watching him toss back the shot with a grin threatening to split the seam of his lips. daewon waves a hand, crossing his arms on the bar counter as he leans in, his fingers still nursing the same drink from the past hourβrestraint, how unnatural. βhow many of those have you had already?β itβs not a serious question, but he pauses like heβs expecting a genuine answer anyway.Β
"how good are you at tying shoes"
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[μμΌ]: i know my way with a knot or two [μμΌ]: why, want me to tie yours?
what's the key to your heart~?
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[μμΌ]: you don't know? [μμΌ]: it's you~
hi, idols! as an apology for the pause in operations on the main and the lack of monthly schedules, we come bearing gifts... an ask meme! this isn't the honesty hour that was mentioned a while back (as that will be used as part of our next event), but we think it'll still be lots of fun. check under the cut for all the details!
just a note that it's exam season hence my delay in replying to msgs!! i intend to get back to everyone by the 10th. update: now on a semi-hiatus until the 20thβstill replying to everyone steadily though!
DAZED ft. joo jaeyoon @deuxblues
daewon exchanges formalities for a familiar ease as he approaches jaeyoon. already, he can outline the stress in his silhouette and the annoyance coloring his face. it's hard not to when he's become accustomed to every twitch and shift in the latter's disposition, having worked shoulder-to-shoulder in studios for years.
"so... big night," daewon leans against the door frame, his words a touch sarcasticβit's subtle, but enough for jaeyoon to decipher. the comment doesn't elicit an immediate response, but that doesn't deter him, and he watches with a steady gaze as jaeyoon continues preparing for his performance.
daewon would be lying if he acts like he doesn't notice the tension in the roomβthe way jaeyoon's displeasure radiates off of him, raising the temperature in this sorry excuse of a dressing room by at least a few degreesβbut daewon doesn't care to deal with the truth, so lying it is. he prints a relaxed smile on his lips like the tension is innocently missed, and continues, "seems like everyone's eager to hear your best album yet."
there's a reason for this sort-of underhanded strike. it hasn't been named yet, but it persists, still, informing every instinct, and every habit.
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gonna do a little two-for-one specialβhey everyone, i know i'm still catching up on general plotting messages, but please like this if you're interested in plotting for the spring festivals event, and leave a comment if you'd like a starter (limiting this to twoβοΈfor now)! daewon will be at the jinhae cherry blossom festival performing a medley of a few of his top career hits (only those βsafeβ enough for this stage lol). you can also find him at the animal shelter adoption event. his attendance at other events, though, will largely depend on plotting, but he will attend dazed magazine's anniversary party, and allure magazine's charity event. better yet, his dog is visiting and will be accompanying him for a good chunk of this festival (where allowed)!
minusn0ne:
"you look like you've been doing well. i'm glad" (in actuality, she hoped the opposite). there's another shot of soju that she takes, full slow-motion. "everyone mentioned you were on tour, so.." her words fall slowly, voice lulled against the backdrop of the clatter in the restaurant and eyes fully locked. "congratulations on that, too."
this is familiar. same routine, same people, same herβeyes darting from his the second they align. daewon resists the upward twitch of his smile, opting instead to drift his attention onto the faces he hasn't seen in months. it's a brief parade of amazement: a playful shove to his shoulder hereβhey, weren't you supposed to tell us that you're back?βan excited half-hug there, still, glad you could make it. the enthusiastic buzz of chatter reminds him of what he'd missed all this time away, or rather, who.
he passes another look to the end of the table.
this is how he recalls meeting eunbin, the second time: under blurred lights and blurred smiles, intrigued glances lost amongst the vibrant backdrop, and words mouthed into the music. he can't recall what he'd said to her then in that club, but he can recall the interested lift of her browsβthe way she leaned in, part curious, part cautious as he tilted his head to the door. time spent with her didn't feel entirely real; all his senses subdued and the mood softened in kind, as if pulled through a filter. so of course, he met her again. and again. and again.
daewon surveys the seating arrangement as the group settles, sitting down across from her with natural ease like he hasn't caught the way she tries to dissipate the stiffness in her spine. it's not entirely a surprise that she's here when their circles have merged, but watching her slowly sip her soju still feels uncharacteristic.
"thanks," he meets her stare then, "tour wrapped up last month." he doesn't elaborate further. he should. but it feels too much like an explanation wanting forgiveness, so it gets shelved with other unsaid things.
tour had kept him busy, sure, but that was a while ago. the extended absence was intentional, filled with flights allowing him to fuck off to whatever other corner of the world he hadn't touched. he'd seen his aunt for a part of it, check, and had at least considered a stop in yeosu, another check. maybe he could've been away longer, though, he's not sure that would've made things any betterβfor her, or for him.
there's a pause. itβs intentional. then he crosses his arms on the table and leans inβfurther than necessaryβto look at her with an attentive gaze like nothing's changed. "and you?" his eyes sweep between hers, "have you been...well?" the question is uttered slowly. that's also intentional.
this is how he recalls leaving eunbin: are you going to come see me before i go? there's a mosaic of shared moments between their gazes; a piecemeal collection of memories. no, i'm not. it's justified. she'd looked at him, expectantly, and heβaware of all that lingered in her stareβstill made it difficult to discern how he felt. it wasn't on purpose, but even accidents have their consequences. and she'd triedβattempted to unspool a bit more. a little pull. a little resistance. yet, the line was taut, unrelenting, and in it's wake, they were left at an impasse.
egodoll:
βi didnβt think anyone else was here.β a sniffle, followed by a brief pause. her gaze suddenly flickers upwardsβand she glares up at them, a small scowl enveloping glossed lips. βif you tellΒ anyoneΒ you saw me crying like this, iβll kill you.β
the reel spins, and before him, the scene of shin doah's emotional spiral unfolds in a collection of sobs and tears. in one frame, she's embarrassed, face notably flushed under the dim theater lighting like she can't believe she's actually crying. in another, she's already substituted it for frustration, like she can't believe she's actually crying and someone's stuck around to witness it.
daewon blinks, once, then twiceβexpression still for a second until the whiplash has worn off and her threat registers. what had been concern then splits into an amused grin and a passing scoff, "you're welcome."
for a moment, he's tempted to turn on his heel and pretend he was never there. it's convenient, clean, and probably what she'd prefer. the pros and cons tick off in his head as he levels her burning stare with an undeterred one of his own. yet, against better judgement, he pulls down the seat next to her and sinks in, legs outstretched, momentarily brushing her knee. after all, he was here first.
saturdays, as of late, were dedicated to re-runs; a temporary hobby spliced into his routine as he settles back into seoul. he'd gotten here early, and watched her walk in and scan the empty rows with relief, oblivious to where he was sitting outside her periphery. in the end, it didn't matter what was on the screen when he was forced to be a part of her audience insteadβher every gasp and giggle heard loud and clear despite their distance.
"shin doah," he says her name like he's wanting confirmationβhe's not, he's just drawing out her attention long enough for the next thing, "i didn't find the film that moving." the words are intentional: creative diversions to downplay the situation. take it as a kindness, if anything, that he doesn't probe into why she's really crying.
daewon inspects her face under the cap as the final set of credits climb up the screenβhis eyes focused on where the shadows end and her distress starts. "maybe i missed the subtext?" the question is lighthearted but the subtext of his words is clear: i'm giving you an easy out, take it.
hey everyone, i'm sunny (she/her)! super excited to join with oh daewon aka wonil, a ydh soloist (and troublemaker, apparently). he's been pushing ydh's boundaries (re: buttons) since 2018, so i'm looking forward to seeing him develop further! i've got an overview of his background below, but for more info, you can also check out his file, bio, and career, as well as a few plots. there are more plot ideas below, and i'm happy to brainstorm connections, so please hmu or give this a like if you're interested! <3
pt. i β background, tw for brief mention of illness, and death
born in yeosu, but if you ask him about it, he doesn't have much to share save for a few impersonal details, like the views on the water or the slow-paced life. it's enough to make evident that he's glad he's here than there, but to give the run-down he won't: daewon had a very typical, modest upbringing.
his parents worked a lot, as they had to, and he was a good kid; excelled in his classes, helped around the house, and never complained. though, naturally, he always wanted more for himself. the idea of living the same life as his parentsβwell, let's just say it gave rise to many complicated (and unresolved) feelings.
so, he moved to london to live with his aunt when he was 12/13 with the initial idea of going to med school. he only returned at 19 when his dad got very sick, and then just... never went back. did his military service, got scouted (in uniform, mind you), started training, and the rest is history.
his dad has since passed away, so it's just him and his mom now, but he hasn't been very attentive in visiting her, tsk tsk.
pt. ii β training and career
it wasn't always the plan that daewon would debut as a soloist, but he was very diligent with all aspects of his training; never easing up or letting his exhaustion outwardly weigh on himβeven though he was an older trainee. you could say he's a bit of an all-rounder as a result (just don't make him rap lol).
as for his debut, while daewon didn't have a strong foundation (nor an interest) in music to start, he did have a very clear vision of how he wanted his music to express him, and thankfully, ydh was on board. he's quite particular. in that respect, wonil's sensual image and sound is as much a credit to him as it is to ydh.
that said, though, i don't think daewon fully appreciated exactly what he was getting himself into and just how rigid ydh's rules areβor how serious management is about enforcing them, and that's lead to some... issues (re: scandalsβyes, plural). but! it seems like the relationship is still going strong since daewon doesn't have any plans of stopping or slowing down anytime soon (maybe music truly is his calling).
although he's been especially interested in the production of music and has developed that skill further, i'd actually say he's his strongest during his concerts. it's a melting pot of creativity, and he gets a whole lot more influence on the choreography, song transitions, mood, etc (tldr; you should catch him on tour).
pt. iii β personality
overall, daewon's relaxed and friendlyβit's easy to be comfortable in his presence. he's polite, polished, and professional, but as you get to know him, his personality reveals to be very sarcastic, disarming, and confident. he's got a bit of an ego, tbh, and sometimes he can be a little insensitive, but he (mostly) has good intentions, and is at least (mostly) genuine, so you know what you're getting is (mostly) real. Β―\_(γ)_/Β―
to elaborate further in a series of will's and won'ts: will know how to change your tire, but wonβt show up to do it without a lil tit-for-tat. will latch onto the smallest tension in a room with slight intrigue, but won't act on it. won't remember your birthday (sorry), but will remember that time you mildly ticked him off.
pt. iv β plots
as someone that likes to be very practical, his attempts to articulate his feelings often lends to a clenched-jaw and stiff tongueβlike a child, he's bad at expressing all its syllables and sounds. all you make outβif you make out anything at allβare vague highlights: that he's good, or he's tired, or he's interested. so, it'd be nice to have some people who just get him; an easy presence, or someone similar.
he can also be quite self-serving. it's not malicious or anything, but just an instinct to put his best interests first. though, maybe the consequence of always acting on that instinct has scarred the relationship between him and your muse. on the flip side, maybe it's an approach they appreciate since they can comfortably rely on it.
those that share his enjoyment of a drink and a smoke. maybe he has a few too many vices and is too comfortable leaning into every desire. and sure, maybe he's just bordering a problem, but the bottom line is that he's not there yet, and in the meantime, he loves a good crowd, which includes your muse.
artists he's worked with beforeβeither those that have featured on his tracks, or those who have produced some of his music (left many credits open cause he loves working with people on this). maybe they can work on an upcoming project together, or this time he can return the favor and feature on your muse's music.
more of the basic connections: ride-or-die friends (those that stare down the midas barrel with him), rivals (friendly or otherwise, music-related or otherwise), exes (very few since he doesn't enter relationships often), mentees (even fewer cause he is not great at taking people under his wing). more tbd!
