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Helloooo bland post to say if any trainees not performing would like to have a thread with Kiyong, please hit me up! I have several ideas for it 🫡 Also adding* if anyone wants to plot in general, please hmu!!! I want all the plots.

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Exhaustion only hits Kiyong's bones as his shift begins to draw to a close. He can be seen flitting about the place like the busy bee he is; long legs easily carrying him to every corner his presence is necessary. He is between completing a drink order for a young businesswoman with bags under her eyes when Sangwon finally shuffles his way over.

"You look like you got hit by a truck," he pauses, listening to the way his clothing shifts before he strands up straight and quickly huddles over to the espresso machine before the woman sends him a glare. "Why do I feel like a bartender listening to my patron's hard days?" And like any reasonable extrovert, he would find himself doing most of the talking between himself and his more reserved friend. "I think you did great, though. You're really amazing, Sangwon... Ah! I mean, she was pretty indecisive choosing a cookie so maybe it's just not for her. She'll figure it out on her own. You usually have good ideas, but... if you do suggest it, be less abrasive!"

Kiyong is, perhaps, honest to a fault. The words flow from him so naturally that he does not stop to double check or rethink anything. At least in this instance. Sangwon was hardly one to take offense to his bold approach at life. He shoots the gloomy young man a reassuring grin from above the glass and leans away to hand off the drink. It isn't too long before he is queuing up one for him, however.

"And to answer your question... I think the recommended caffeine intake is 400ml per day, but... sometimes we deserve to live life on the edge, don't you think?" He presses the espresso shot button five times.

cold foam

His friendship with Kiyong had begun out of mutual survival. Till this day, he didn't understand how a group project of five students ended up with only the two of them presenting. After a semester ended, he had the reputation of never following up with fellow classmates, especially when there was no clear overlap in majors. However, Kiyong had quickly become ingrained in his life. The two of them couldn't be any more different. It was akin to a golden retriever befriending a black cat. His presence was comforting to the point that he sought it out rather than being passive like he was with most of his relationships.

He had been roped into tutoring his juniors during his senior year. Instead of charging them, he would use Kiyong's family cafe, Tangerine, as his meeting ground and encourage them to purchase food during the tutoring sessions. Not only was everything on the menu delicious, but their hospitality was unmatched. It was the least he could do to support his friend's family. After his third tutoring session of the day, he stands to stretch his limbs. His vision was becoming blurry, but the pounding headache probably had something to do with it. He was thankful that was his last session for the rest of the week.

"How many espresso shots can one person drink without dropping?" He asks Kiyong, leaning against the counter in a defeated pose. "I need at least more than two. I think I kept my cool there, right? I was so close to suggesting she changes her major..."

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If Kiyong had a say in the matter, he would spend most of the time he's meant to be at the company lingering around the cafeteria and asking the staff questions that satisfy his nagging curiosity. The environment is different from the one at school. Not as much chatter, trainees rushing in and out with one bagel or a juice box. In the meanwhile, Kiyong happened to be intent on filling his second tray of the afternoon. He had plenty of time to kill, after all.

It is hardly unexpected that on his way back, he would just so happen to have someone run into him. He is rather tall; making it difficult to move aside as quickly as he would often like. He tries to catch what he can of the fallen tray, but only ends up with a pile of rice in his palms. Looks like he would not be getting his Spiderman movie moment.

"It's fine! No need to apologize. I was kinda daydreaming," he discards the rice in the nearest bin and pats off his hands with a tissue before going back to help her clean up the mess. He squats down to pluck up some of the salvageable, wrapped items. "Are you okay? You didn't get anything too hot on you, did you? And... We should probably go get the janitor, just in case."

too quick

awe dammit it. she was a bit too focused during practice and didn’t even realize her lunch break was coming around. it wasn’t the first time it happened, sori really should get better at checking the time, it’s just so easy to forget the time when she’s dancing. she spots the time, and she’s quick to grab her lunch, lately she’s preferred making her own lunch over the cafeteria lunch. she’s also preferred eating outside alone over the cafeteria.

she has her lunch in her hands, half-running down the hall, it’s just for a second she looks down at her phone as she’s running, but then it happens. she runs straight into someone, dropping her lunch on the ground “oh no!” she looks in panic down at her lunch before returning her look to the stranger, “i’m so sorry! are you okay?”.

GO! @lgckiyong

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° CHAPTER 03

-ˋˏ ★ 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝟬𝟱 ⸻ personality

MBTI ⸻ ENFJ: THE PROTAGONIST extroverted, intuitive, feeling, judging

People like Kiyong are generally described as charismatic, passionate and altruistic. While he may not personally be reliable for certain tasks, he will always be a reliable friend and someone others can depend on and look to, and he always fulfills his promises. Although, one could say that his idealism, empathy and desire to help as many people as possible as a tad unrealistic and impractical with the way the world is. He likes to believe that there is always far more good than bad around him, and this can often make him come across as naïve with his trust or easily dismissive of negative interactions. That being said, he is always true to himself and would never change how he is to suit the feelings of others. And, although sensitive, he never hesitates to speak up when he feels something is not right.

ENNEAGRAM ⸻ TYPE 2: THE HELPER & TYPE 7: THE ENTHUSIAST empathetic, sincere, warm-hearted, altruistic, sentimental extroverted, optimistic, spontaneous, versatile, playful

While taking the quiz, Kiyong got a similar amount of result for both of these types, and getting both perfectly describe two aspects of his personality. Perhaps it is his Gemini moon that results in this dual result. However, he more strongly displays much of Type 2's description, including his tendency to become jealous and possessive and the fear of losing the ones he loves or being unwanted/abandoned. His Type 7 mostly presents itself within how he treats himself and interacts with the world around him. He is brimming with excitement and curiosity for all things.

HOGWARTS HOUSE ⸻ HUFFLEPUFF diligent, hardworking, loyal, kind, patient, fair

Perhaps the most obvious placement to exist. Kiyong quite obviously values caring for others and the fairness of treating them with respect and dignity. Additionally, he very much so holds his friends and family highly in his life. He is an incredibly patient person, making him a wonderful person to lean on or express worries to, as he is not prone to judge; however, he will offer decent advice to push the person to help themselves. This is also evident in his immense care for animals and his disappointment in seeing others being treated unfairly. He also tends to give people who have made mistakes or wronged him many chances, as he believes everyone should get a shot at making things right and be given courtesy. This, however, has come back and burned him many times.

DAEMON — ST. BERNARD devoted, empathetic, intelligent, selfless, big heart

The image of a St. Bernard is a helper, one that will trudge through uncharted and dangerous territory just to assist someone in need, be it friend or stranger. While Kiyong is rather energetic, he knows how to turn things down and act as the calming, reassuring presence when it's what someone needs. However, he does have the tendency to put others before himself, even at his own detriment.

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-ˋˏ ★ ROAD NOT TAKEN / @shxlgc

It isn't so typical that Kiyong's shoulders can so easily brush against someone else's. Being the tallest in the room was something he became accustomed to throughout the entirety of his life. He noticeably towered over the other boys on the swim team, the teachers in school, then his own father.

When he meets Han Seunghyun for the first time at the aquarium, his eyes travel up to meet his. Not enough to strain his neck, but enough to pique his interest ( and it also would come to no shock to learn that he is a model ). His methods to goad him into a friendship are, needless to say, unconventional. In the beginning, he must have thought him a total maniac — sending pictures of sharks and penguins he named, unprompted anecdotes from his day, strange memes with a marine life theme.

The other man somehow tolerated him enough to be walking side-by-side with him now, on the bustling streets of Hongdae. On occasion, the tips of his shoulders would bump against Seunghyun's, the close talker Kiyong is. He would bounce around and speak loudly if he could, but he respected Seunghyun's need to retain some sort of decorum in mind.

"So, where do we go next? I'm not really much of a shopper but..." He shrugs in an attempt to shield his ears from the cold breeze and places his hands deep in the pockets of his jacket. It is the least he can do when his knit gloves are riddled with holes. "I could probably use a new scarf or something soon," beneath his jacket, there is a muffled grumbling. "...Should we eat first? I forgot to eat breakfast this morning."

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-ˋˏ ★     SOO KIYONG AS 

              BAM FROM ANIMAL CROSSING “ Get while the getting's good! "

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° CHAPTER 02

-ˋˏ ★ 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗘 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟬𝟭𝟵 ⸻ volunteering

Growing up, Kiyong had quite the luxury of being the youngest child. The difference between himself and his older siblings ranged from six to ten years. By the time he reached elementary school, his brother shirked his requests to play and his sister had more interest in studying than indulging him in his antics. Perhaps it was these years of suppressing all the energy that made him the high tension adult he is today.

He bounces around the place as soon as he arrives with his fellow junior trainees, anxious to help anyone out as much as possible. He flits about like a dragonfly chatting with other volunteers and assisting the children who come and go from the center. He plays and runs around with them until he very nearly drops, but cannot help but do so with a wide smile on his face.

When he walks in for another day, several of the children stand up from the floor and bolt over to him. They practically climb up his arms and legs.

"Aughhh, I'm being attacked!" he exclaims, dramatically pretending that they are strong enough to completely bring him to his hands and knees. Amongst the theatrics, one of the children climbs on his shoulders and another clings to his arm. He stands up quickly and runs around carrying them until he arrives at one of the coloring tables. The bounce off of him and fill the area with chipper giggles.

Kiyong leans down, hands on his knees, rather cognizant of his height. "Alright, what are we doing today? I think Suji said that she wanted to color and do a tea party with me next time, but... how about we put on a play for everyone today?" he kneels to reach into his backpack and brings out a large inflatable shark and some cardboard crowns for the children to color.

"We can draw on these and do an improv play. Suji can be the mermaid princess and you guys can be the knights with a noble shark steed!"

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@LGCENT just posted a photo!

It's a cool place, and they say it gets colder. Bundle up now. :)

#lgctrainees #lgcent #sookiyong

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° CHAPTER 01

-ˋˏ ★ 𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝟮𝗞𝟮𝟰 ⸻ factions

There is something notably apprehensive about Kiyong's steps into the room. After an awkward trudge through the beginning carpet ( where his limited modeling experience is put to the test ), he shuffles through toward the party. There has never been a day in his life where he could have been understood as 'shy'. Perhaps, save for these company held events. The little get togethers with his coworkers at rhe aquarium were nothing like this — so grand and elaborate and... sponsored. He would have to battle his sense of belonging here for quite some time.

"Alright! Let's pick a faction." He vocally hypes himself up, clenching his fists and raising them to his chin. It is a nearly contemplative move given his eyes are scanning the room looking for what to do next.

He is not so easily indecisive nor swayed, however, and pushes through toward the Super Mario Bros game that blinks at him with urgency. It almost feels hypocritical — given his current outfit as an Animal Crossing character. He even makes eye contact with the little characters waving his way from across the room. He mouths an apology, watching — mournful — as K.K Slider fades off the screen. In the end, he goes for the game he hasn't played much of yet, focused on watching the 3D Green dinosaur bouncy around the screen as he pushes buttons.

The rest of the party would have to wait, for now, even if his stomach growled rather loudly behind his green track jacket. Kiyong gives it a reassuring pat as if to say 'soon'. And, for once, he did not quite feel in the mood for socializing, too enamored with analyzing each and every corner of the decorations. ( Although, he would have the courage to go up to others just to compliment and examine their own costumes. )

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⸻ 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 ,

-ˋˏ ★ Say hello to 수기용, born MAR052001, a not so aspiring model who was scouted to the company in JAN2024. He's a fresh face and hasn't yet allowed the reality set in that this might very well be his new one, uncharted land as it is.

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BACKGROUND ,

Soo Kiyong was born March 5th, 2001 and raised in Seogwipo, a city on the island of Jeju, to two loving parents.

While his childhood wasn't super eventful, it should be noted that he was pretty doted on as the youngest of his siblings. ( And yes, he hates doing chores and will whine!! )

He took up an interest in swimming competitively in middle school and continued on throughout high school and even university. He also dabbled in taekwondo and enjoyed playing soccer for fun with friends.

By the time Kiyong was 18, he decided he would apply for a college in Seoul and help his grandparents with their cafe. He only needed to fulfill the promise that he graduate with good grades and pass the entrance exam.

Miraculously, he gets accepted into SNU and decides to major in marine biology and oceanography.

After a couple years attending uni, he decides to get his enlistment out of the way. Unfortunately, he injures his shoulder during training and as a result, his swimming career would have to be shelved.

( Note: during late January 2024, he even ended up having a surgery for the rotator cuff tear he experienced. This has potential for past headcanons! )

When he returns in the summer of 2023, he gets his dream job at an aquarium as an aquarist. But the dream is short-lived. A year later, he is fired after he was discovered to be conspiring with his coworkers to place the beluga whale into a better habitat.

With only his job at his grandparents cafe to sustain him, he's had to resign himself to the fact that maybe he should finally seriously consider this modeling thing. Ever since being scouted on the street earlier this year, he's been apprehensive. Especially knowing that his parents will be ... rather confused by his sudden path change.

PERSONALITY ,

Pisces sun, Gemini moon, Capricorn rising / ENFJ

Very happy-go-lucky! Energetic and silly! Another tall golden retriever boy to add to the pile! Friendly boy swag

Sensitive, but in tune enough with his emotions. He is a little bit of a crier, but he keeps it together well enough.

He's actually quite clumsy and prone to accidentally breaking things… but at least he's innovative trying to fix them with a shoelace and some gum!

This one's for you! (misses shot)

Knows how to sew and thinks crafts are pretty fun.

Actually has quite a good head on his shoulders. He doesn't get angry easily and he is great at mediating and trying to solve problems in a calm way.

I would be remiss if I didn't mention that he has an obsession with all things marine life. Especially sharks

Total romantic with so much love to give to everyone who can hold it. He loves those he cares for so much ( maybe too much ).

Friends, family, partners. Everyone!

That being said, he is an affectionate guy. He enjoys giving and receiving hugs. It's how he recharges.

He's working on his Jeju accent but since he's lived there practically his whole life, sometimes he has a hard time.

His grandmother used to be a model for decades when she was young. Basically, the only hope for him that he will make it out of this.

An advocate against the mistreatment of animals, particularly marine life.

PLOT STUFF , I'm open to brainstorming but here's a link to his plot page. I'll list some general stuff I want for him!

customers that frequent his grandparent’s cafe or the lotte mall aquarium before he was fired

anyone who lived in Jeju anywhere from 2001 to 2019

those currently attending SNU from 2020 to current year

friends - he has many of them! even if not close

people with unique interests to drag him around and try new things

any introverts for him to adopt

he’s a great listener and good shoulder to cry on

would highly prefer any plots that we could go pretty deep into, especially with crafting headcanons and other unique interactions in their past.

any senior models or any others who have been in the industry for a while. advice would be much appreciated, as the industry is poised to chew this guy up and spit him out if he’s not careful

negative relationships of any kind are are open too

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