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park taehwan. 29 years old. professional baseball player. 

⤷ taehwan is widely known as a south korean professional baseball player who is regarded as one of the top asian athletes of his generation.
⤷ the park family, renowned for founding a multinational conglomerate from humble beginnings. their journey began 82 years ago, ​initiated by their great-grandparents in the aftermath of the korean war however, it was the leadership of his grandparents that the business ​truly flourished. their grandmother, a visionary force, spearheaded the enterprise, and guided her husband, the family patriach, to lead as ​the face. together, they laid the foundation for the family's enduring success.
⤷ as the youngest of three boys in the family, taehwan often found himself being doted on by everyone around him due to his position. he was ​afforded the luxury of choice when it came to deciding his path in life. however, despite his freedom to choose, it was their eldest brother ​who was initially expected to take over the family company.
⤷ since a young age, taehwan exhibited a natural ability for baseball, a talent discovered and nurtured by his grandfather during his elementary ​years. the family had hoped to have a sports prodigy to showcase to their peers and partners, and with the woo family's blood in his veins, ​greatness seemed inevitable.
⤷ supported by the family's wealth and influence, taehwan dedicated himself to sports while maintaining average grades in school, until his parents ​began bribing school officials for perfect scores. at 22, he made the decision to relocate to london in purusit of a career in . ​as one of the few asian players in the european leagues, he faced and overcame prejudice and the stereotypes that asian players were ​second-rate. through his talent and perseverance, sion played a key role that challenged these misconceptions and reshaped their ​perceptions.
⤷ after graduation, he signed to play for the lotte giants in the kbo league (korea baseball organization) for six years. he made a name for himself with his raw skill and, funnily enough, became a social media sensation when videos of him on the field went viral. this led to magazine covers and various endorsement deals, which continue to this day.
⤷ taehwan stayed with the giants until he was given the opportunity to play in the united states for the los angeles dodgers. he moved to the states shortly after his 27th birthday.
⤷ he frequently traveled between los angeles and seoul due to essential connections back home. during the baseball season, he minimized his ​travels, preferring to bring his family and friends to la to share his experiences with. however, during the off-season, he indulged in ​traveling, either returning to korea or going on vacations around the world.
⤷ during his rookies years, he quickly made a name for himself in the league and impressed everyone with his talent and dedication to ​honing his skills. however, his family's prominent background often him into the spotlight for reasons he didn't necessarily seek. during his first contract, he achieved a remarkable feat, emerging as the top ​asian goalscorer in both premier league and champions league history, which solidified his status as an icon. later, he was able to earn an ​exemption from the required military service and kept playing after his country took gold at the asian games. (to be edited)
⤷ despite his exceptional talent on the field, taehwan's private life was often messy and subject to much scrutiny. he was known for a string of ​relationships, ranging from long-term commitments to brief flings, which him into the spotlight for various reasons.
⤷ taehwan and his brother's secret: they locked up their eldest brother in a psychiatric hospital after realizing that he would become a danger to ​the family and the public. it is besides the fact that taehwan favors jaehwan.