⊛ connections

✱ ʙʟᴀsᴛ ғʀᴏᴍ ᴛʜᴇ ᴘᴀsᴛ.
∙ (0/4) ex-groupmates (male)
∙ drama, angst
∙ prefer if your muse is an active idol.

Yonghwa's entrance into the acting industry brought with it an unexpected twist — a reunion in a setting far removed from the dazzling lights of the idol stage. It never crossed his mind how this would ever come to life and now that it has, he feels like he's lost his footing. His past was something he swore to keep a secret, but as he navigated this unanticipated chapter, he couldn't help but curse the variety show skills that brought him here, the same skills that led him to collide with you — a threat to this secret of his.

The flashbacks of shared struggles and triumphs during the trainee days resurfaced, memories of long nights and deep connections that time had woven into his past. Opening up to each other late at night in the dorms, crying with each other over hardships, and working together as a team. However, bitterness and resentment had grown in Yonghwa's heart, eclipsing the once-shared passion for the idol industry. He found himself questioning if you, standing before him, were any different from the industry that had betrayed him with its hollow promises.

Despite the facade he maintained for the cameras, a seething undercurrent of loathing brewed beneath the surface when the lights dimmed. Forced to work alongside you, Yonghwa mastered the art of playing nice on-screen, concealing the disdain that festered in the shadows. The friendship that once bound them was replaced by a begrudging collaboration, a fragile alliance forged only for the sake of appearances.

i. the witness.
0/1. m/f. orphan. (!) angst.

you're probably one of the very few who's seen jihan at his absolute worse. he looked like death when he arrived at the orphanage. he didn't speak much except for his name and age—never answered when they asked why his skin is littered by scars that looked like they were barely healed. why he'd wake up screaming, nails digging into his own skin. it was his most unstable phase. and you just happen to be there.

ii. step sibling.
0/1. m/f. (!) angst.

if jihan's life was dark, hopeless and deprived. yours is the stark opposite and he loathes you for it.

"why do you get to have a mother, a happy family? why do You deserve that and I didn't?"

ib: the good place and/or shameless.

iii. co-worker/s.
0/3. m/f. producer/songwriter.

as an independent freelancer, sihan has always been particular with who he works with. he prefers those that are amicable and would more likely to agree with him than the opposite. e̶a̶s̶y̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶m̶a̶n̶i̶p̶u̶l̶a̶t̶e̶.̶ after years of working together, he's already gotten fond of you three. someone he genuinely respects and to some degree—trust.

iv. friend.
0/1. m.

someone he met and gotten close with online. you both know nothing about each other except for your usernames, age range and gender. sihan finds comfort in that fact—there was no need to hide his self with you. he surprisingly trusts you with a lot—his inner thoughts, the urges, the desperation.

〘 Fʀɪᴇɴᴅs ᴏʀ? 〙
— [0/1] M|F|NB:
— With you and sage being trainees, you two were bound to be friends at some point. But all of that takes a turn when the competitive atmosphere starts to churn toxicity, jealousy, and envy. Will you two fight through it, or will sabotage and betrayal follow?

〘 Gᴇᴛ A Gᴜɪᴛᴀʀ 〙
— [0/1] M|F|NB:
— Whether you find Sage playing the guitar or he stumbles upon you. You both agree that you can barely strum the right chord. Maybe Sage could show you a thing or two.

❝ young padawan.
⠀⤷ skate tutor / student.
⠀⤷ any gender, age, or occupation.
⠀⤷ slice of life, friendship, fluff. potential for more depending on our muses !
⠀⤷ 1 spot available.

max reluctantly agrees ( or perhaps even offers ) to teach you how to skate on the ice after noticing just how horrible at it you truly are, lacking balance and falling on your arse. he's hardly a gentle mentor however as you realize he's a bit too keen on utilizing an intense 'tough love' approach.

❝ little runaway.
⠀⤷ ex–fiancé.
⠀⤷ female only. 20+ age. any occupation.
⠀⤷ drama, angst, lovers turned enemies. potential for more depending on our muses !
⠀⤷ 1 spot available.

you were max's first serious monogamous relationship, the one person he could trust and rely on fully amidst the chaos of his life. you brought so much warmth to his ice cold heart that he finally got down on one knee and put a ring on your finger. however, as the months passed by growing closer to the wedding date, maxwell's anxiety shot through the roof and he began self sabotaging. he grew more quiet, distant, spent way too much time practicing or working while you were lonely at home. finally sick and tired of waiting around, you packed your things and left him without so much as a warning or goodbye note. it's been half a year since and max still hasn't gotten over you nor has he let go of his seething hatred for the way you ran from the would–be wedding aisle and left him in the dark.

This is for an older brother connection, must be older than 22!
It can be any fc really not picky, you can be adopted or blood brother, it doesn't matter.
Just was thinking that there would be a brother for Lukus that is super over protective!!

~ You know but he doesn't know you know and now you want to tell someone ~
frenemy connection based on something you know about him, his tattoos. He was 17 when he started to get them and he got them in Osaka, and he doesn't want anyone to know about them.

- Any gender, any occupation, just had to of been in Japan about 2-ish years ago due to Yoru being 19 now!
Open to anything really after the initial plot goes -`

❝ my sister's keeper, my brother's protector
⠀⤷ older sister connection.
⠀⤷ occupation: can be any
⠀⤷ age: older than '04-liner, can be younger or older than Kiko ('98)
⠀⤷ refer to Kiko and Yoru's backgrounds for details, open to discussing if questions come up.
⠀⤷ 1 spot available.
⠀⤷ face examples, but not necessary: gain (beg); bomi (girl crush); rui (h.u.b); hyomin (tara); hani (exid); sunny (snsd); hyuna; sojin, yura, hyeri (girls day); gahyeon (dreamcatcher); soyou, hyolyn (sistar); yooa (omg); irene (rv); hyejeong, seolhyun (aoa); min (miss a);

❝ the north star.
⠀⤷ mentor / mentee.
⠀⤷ idols only. any gender or age.
⠀⤷ friendship, role model, slice of life. potential for more depending on our muses !
⠀⤷ 1 spot available.

as a young trainee, zelda has plenty idols and sunbaes that she looks up to for inspiration. once she moved to korea and began practice at lotus however, you quickly became one of her most admired sunbaes of all. from the moment she laid eyes upon you, she's followed your side like a loyal puppy and pleaded for your guidance to help her on her own career. perhaps she annoyed you incessantly into compliance or charmed you with her fangirlish adoration. either way, you agreed to set her on the right track as a successful role model. whenever you both have time, she makes sure to practice together and learn from your wisdom as she rewards your assistance with piles of gifts, tasty lunch breaks, and a surplus of friendly love.

〘 ᴘᴇɴ-ᴘᴀʟs 〙
— [0/1] M|F|NB:
— two kids, simply participating in class activities, started writing letters to an unknown pen-pal. with only a name and an address, two youngsters write back and forth to each other frequently. time went on, and the letters decreased in frequency until contact was no longer made. yet, when one discovers their old letters, they decide to reach out in hopes of possibly reestablishing contact with an old friend. but luck will have it as not only do they respond, turns out both live in the very same city. of course, a meeting is warranted, but will the bond formed virtually carry over to the real world?

〘 ɢʏᴍ ʙʀᴏs 〙
— [0/2] M|F|NB
— kinda cut and dry, just two bros working out. what could go wrong?

〘 ... ɪs ᴏɴʟɪɴᴇ! 〙
— [0/1] M|F|NB
— somehow, someway, you and beom just ended up being in the same room. what doesn't matter is how and why you got there, all that matters to beom is that you mentioned a certain video game he plays religiously. because he barely finds anyone who talks about that game and having trouble finding someone to play with. the usually quiet and cautious beom strikes up a convo hoping to perhaps catch a gaming session with you.

↳ᴘʟs ʜɪᴛ ᴘᴍs ᴛᴏ ᴄʟᴀɪᴍ ᴀ ᴘʟᴏᴛ

❛ 01 / all eyes on you.
❪ m/f ⁞ trainee - fluff, possible comedy ❫
⤿ of all choreography pieces one could use to practice with, this person somehow chooses one of kion’s pieces to use. ironically, he does stumble along and manages to capture more than enough- but the thing is.. just how well are you doing, using one of his pieces of work? are you butchering it or owning the piece as if it were one of your own?

❛ 02 / b.l.a.b.
❪ m/f ⁞ trainee - possible drama, angst ❫
⤿ within such a cutthroat industry, it's a given thing that wars are bound to happen and rumours of such may spread. frankly, this is just one of many things that tie both you and kion neck in neck with each other as apparent rivals. but the thing is, personally there's no clue if there truly is heat between these two and if ever things would settle. so.. in the end, what is the actual truth?

❪ !!! ❫ plot details are open to any changes deemed fitting for either characters, etc. so long as we can ultimately come to a common ground, do not hesitate to speak up with any ideas whatsoever that you may have, i'm all chill and certainly all ears for a whole of things.