History / About

amongst the bustling city that never sleeps did a somber soul enter. he was clean, pure, and so unprepared for all that was fated to wither. his name was seo youngho– to be known more predominantly as "johnny", "goth boy", or the ever so melodramatic "mr. self destruct".

naturally everyone thought a boy born into wealth and status would have never known true struggle. how wrong they were. he would never be able to understand what it was like to go hungry or break a sweat to gain some extra cashflow. instead he starved for affection, would carve flesh and bone just to gain even the slightest approval. it was like this ever since he could remember.

from the very beginning youngho was detached from his father in every sense of the word. pops was a highclass business c.e.o. and constantly made work the tip top priority. this left only his mother to care for him. she was a retired model who moved on to start her own career as a designer. unfortunately her dreams were buried under the rug, forced to dedicate her time to being a mother.

pent up stress and resentment lead the woman to take out all her frustrations on her son. the lethal nagging and pulling at heartstrings weakened youngho's emotional will. as he got older, the abuse progressed to physicality. she beat him into submission for years on end until he couldn't take it anymore.

just a year before he would start his high school career, the despairing young lad overcame his fears and ran off to wall street. at the highest level of a dazzling tower with a flashy chrome "seo industries" logo slapped atop, he ventured with an intention to seek domestic refuge. quickly his motives changed as he reached the door to his father's private office and cracked the door open just enough to be witness to something vile.

the ol' man was a cheat. and with the secretary, no less. rather than feel upset or betrayed by this sinful encounter, a brilliant idea sparked within youngho's increasingly aggravated mind. without much forethought the boy whipped out his camera phone and recorded the picture perfect glimpse of his father's on–duty rendevouz. later that day youngho presented the evidence to his mother solely to spite her for years of torment.

finally he'd receive what he wanted... well, the next best thing. after youngho enacted his revenge, mr. and mrs. seo filed for divorce. more years ticked on by as his parents battled both for divorce settlements and custody of their only child. in the end they managed to settle– dad got his heir and mom got a hefty sum of money to pair with the family house in the hamptons.

from then on everything changed. pops moved youngho away from new york to live all on his lonesome in a dark loft apartment. the reasoning being so he could "learn how to be an independent man" and adapt so he can someday take over seo industries' korean branch. he grew estranged from his mother entirely, never quite getting the closure needed. he attended a new school by the sappy name of memory high. the most shocking turnover? youngho's conversion from timid exemplary student to unashamed gothic burnout.

Personality / Quirks

Positive Traits romantic, passionate, humorous, carefree (to a certain extent), independent, open–minded, advocate, honest, straightforward, confident, risk–taker, observative, emotional, poetic, mysterious and enigmatic at times, whimsical, friendly.

Negative Traits impulsive, aggressive, violent, secretive, overthinker, blunt, disregard/disrespect for (some) rules and authority, daredevil, adrenaline junkie, possessive, sometimes can become obssessive, manipulative.

Likes nighttime, stargazing, abandoned or haunted places, ghost stories, industrial rock and new wave music, horror/slasher/snuff films, gore, black pansy flowers, queen of the night tulips, succulent plants, clubbing, vodka, studying true crime cases, art and history museums, dark colors (black, grey, crimson, burgundy, midnight blue, violet, etc), piercings, graphic novels especially dc comics, milk tea, junk food, fire, rain, art, intellectual conversations, spontaneous or unusual adventures.

Dislikes mornings or any hour between 5am and 12pm, mathematics, most sciences, seafood, being told what to do or how to feel, authoritative figures (the ones that act superior or are pricks in general), sports except volleyball, labels, following the status quo, conformity.

Hobbies making home films and creative writing.

Secrets find out.

Fears arachnids, death, and needle injections.

Fashion style leather, latex, pvc, fishnets, denim, anything distressed/ripped/torn, bleach stains, acid wash, patches, flannels, trench coats, blazers, bomber jackets, band tees, combat or chelsea boots, grunge and avante garde, goggles, chains, belts, harnesses, safety pins, dark or monochrome colors.

Scents pinewood, tobacco, leather, roses, fresh dew.

The Quirks Fun Facts About Them.
— plays bass guitar in a band.
— often makes amateur films using his vintage vhs camcorder.
— frequently attends fashion shows thanks to his mother's career in the industry.
— spends lots of time alone in the forest, at the local graveyard, or in his father's greenhouse when he needs to destress.
— habitually chews bubble gum, runs his fingers through his hair, and his lips.
— always eats or drinks in class, even if the teacher asks him to stop or during tests.
— he used acrylic black paint to cover his entire locker and somehow the school can't seem to clean it off.
— on campus he is usually found loitering in the hallways or hiding in the boys' locker room.
— ever since starting his senior year, he has ditched at least one class each day.
— has full access to his father's personal jet and every so often he flies away for a week or two, completely unannounced. no one knows what he does or where he goes.

Lover

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mmddyyyy

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status

forever alone.

Out of Character

ONE. you can refer to me by my muse's name, my user, or whatever you want. honestly idc as long as i know you are referring to me i'm cool with whatever ooc name.

TWO. rooms > walls > pms. let's keep this place active and use the rooms provided!

THREE. i will do either 3rd or detailed 1st pov. 3rd will get you much more descriptive replies whereas 1st will get you quicker replies from me. i have no true preference.

FOUR. almost any genre is good and i'm comfortable with. though i seem to do best with drama, angst, and friendship/fluff. i will accept as long as there is some plot to it and our characters have been acquainted. i'm not gonna have youngho randomly some stranger and then nothing happens afterwards lmao. i want actual relationships and character development, thanks.

FIVE. my timezone is pst / gmt–8. i live in los angeles, california if that helps to put things into perspective.

SIX. pm me to discuss plot or have ooc conversations. i might do some rp in pm, but it is extremely rare and i'd probably only do pm rp if it's . please keep all ooc off my walls!

SEVEN. my activity differs depending on my ooc life. usually i will check rpr daily and might pop into the chat, but i won't always have the time to give constant replies. feel free to poke me if i haven't replied in 48 hours (two days).

Scenarios

smokin' in the boys' room.

friendship. students only. male. taken.

one day you're sitting in class, just itching for a smoke break. so you escape to the bathroom and light up near the ventilation shaft when no one is there. however youngho enters and catches you red–handed. he promises he won't tell– as long as you share the wealth and offer a few hits.

dearly detested.

rivalry. faculty only. m or f. open.

youngho is probably the worst, most frustrating student you have ever had the displeasure of dealing with. no matter what you do or say, he can't seem to stop himself from making your work life a living hell. he thinks you're a pseudo–dictator trying to control him. whether he's right or wrong, it seems impossible to change his mind.

something i can never have.

mother/son figure. faculty only. female. open.

after having a bad run–in with his mother, youngho suffers a mental breakdown at school. taking pity on the boy, you talk and get him to open up to you. eventually you form a friendship. often he'll find you on campus to catch up and bring you small gifts or leaving cute notes behind for you to see. he looks up to you and seeks your approval, which is rare. he sees you as a replacement for his real mother. but he isn't thinking about just how much pressure he's putting on you.

this isn't meant to last.

friendship, (?). anybody. female. open.

whatever brought you together, whatever lured you to each other, you and youngho have become instant companions. usually you meet when you're both bloodthirsty, hoping to kill your mutual enemy: loneliness. often you are clingy, affectionate, and rely on each other to feed those cravings for connection. but it's only temporary! when you separate, it's as if the other person doesn't even exist.

happiness in slavery.

frenemies. anybody. m or f. open.

you are what youngho believes to be the ultimate example of human conformity. you aspire to lead a relatively normal life. you want to fit in with others, doing whatever is expected of you, following all the rules. even though you are fine living this way, youngho feels disgusted by how you can be so content in such a dull life. he is determined to break you from your shell and loosen you up. he challenges you and pushes your boundaries, but maybe it's all too much for you to handle.

the whip of discipline.

frenemies. anybody. m or f. open.

essentially "happiness in slavery" scenario, but the roles are reversed. youngho is a little too wild and unruly. so much that his behavior has begun to affect your friendship together. he keeps getting you into trouble and finally he's crossed the line. if your friendship has any chance of continuing, he'll have to learn to behave well and you've insisted on being his teacher. although he clearly hates it and resists your demands.

seek and destroy.

friendship. anybody. m or f. open.

as much as humanity loves to create, we also love to destroy. which is exactly the sort of shenanigans you and youngho get up to. ripping to shreds, burning to ash, or defiling beyond recognition. there's no stopping you from running down the path of desolation hand in hand.

heart full of napalm.

rivalry/romance, (?). anybody. female. open.

once upon a time, you and youngho were a dynamic duo. you were his first "true" love. yet the relationship was dysfunctional and everything fell apart. now you're forced to cross paths again as old passions and grudges are yanked back to the surface. neither of you can help but fall deep into the endless pit of your rotting and toxic love syndrome.

gothic assimilation.

friendship. anybody. m or f. open.

whatever you are outside of youngho's world is completely your choice, but each time you meet with him, you are immediately installed into his dark and peculiar lifestyle. gothic makeovers, rock raves, and eerie adventures galore.

autopsy for a dream.

friendship. anybody. m or f. open.

depression has consumed youngho's soul and him dry of all creative muse. he can't bring himself to write, film, paint, or even play a little tune. you also have succumbed to your own state of misery. maybe you aren't most sunshine–y together, but at least you won't have to suffer alone.

coquettish asphyxia.

romance/frenemies(?), (?). students only. female. open.

just the average case of a classroom crush gone wrong. you befriend youngho and admire him in secret, hoping for something more. maybe he'd have gone along with it too. that was until you began suffocating him with your affections and aspirations. now he's gasping for a breath, dying to escape your emotional chokehold.

we are extraterrestrial.

family. students only. m or f. open.

all these years you and youngho have always orbited near each other's lives yet never dared to clash... until now. somehow together you find out that the two of you are half–siblings. this realization may bring you closer or tear you apart.

my digital pulsar.

friendship. anybody. m or f. open.

scrolling through your social media feed, you come across a particular online user that fascinates and relates to you. soon you become best friends that always text, call, share secrets and so much more. except you've never met in person! youngho thinks it's time to change that. are you ready to face the real thing, though?

i'm with the band.

friendship. anybody. m or f. open.

as a huge fan of the band youngho is member of, you follow them to almost every show and keep an eye out for new content. granted the band is local and not even signed, but the music is good enough to turn you somewhat into a groupie. even better that youngo, the bass player, is easy to find at memory high.

a personal hellfire.

rivalry. students only. male. open.

a plethora of reasons brings you and youngho to hate each other with a fiery passion. absolutely nothing could stop the wrath that pursues against each other. put downs, one ups, petty pranks, and maybe even some fisticuffs. "beef" would be an understatement.

Tracker

LALISA M: planning to rp idk yet.

SEOLHYUN K: café

JISOO K: mall

JIA M: plotting

HENRIK H: plotting

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