age: thirty-three

birthplace: wineport

occupation: deputy prosecutor

languages: english and korean.

religion: christian

orientation: heterosexual

while living in a small town seems peaceful, often it came with its own set of problems and politics. everyone knew everyone else’s drama. if someone had issues with another local, it was not exactly easy to hide from them. that was the case for woojae’s family, for they were his father’s second family. despite his father’s divorce happening years before his parents’ relationship, his first wife’s children and the rest of the jin relatives never accepted the new family. his father’s first wife’s children and other jin relatives never invited them to family events and never acknowledged them publicly; they only acknowledged his father. funny, considering how his father’s relatives constantly had people keeping tabs on them. adults would ask the once naïve woojae innocent-sounding questions about his family, which he would answer out of politeness, only to find out they were reporting back to his father’s relatives. his maternal grandparents did everything to make up for it. woojae still grew up with the ache of being unwanted and needing something to prove, that he didn’t need his the family that refused to claim him and his siblings.

despite the whispers behind his back and lack of people to trust, woojae gritted his teeth and did his best to excel in whatever he took part in. graduating at the top of his class with high scores on his csat, he saw it as his ticket out of wineport. he sought greatness, surpassing those who scorned him. however, woojae’s family always held a strong pull on him, and he frequently returned home once or twice a month to see them. even then, he was drawn back to the town that he always had his frustrations with. an odd sentimental value that left a bittersweet taste.

this continued on even into his law school years. he somehow found the time to visit home once or twice a month. during the summers, he interned at the local prosecutor’s office, which kept him close to his family. in the meantime, he did his more impressive internships during the school year, working with supreme court justices and top-notch law firms in the city. it was his schooling and work that slowly changed the way people perceived him, his mother, and siblings. they weren’t the center of scandal. instead, the family finally impressed people.

like his father, woojae was an up and rising figure in the field. even with his rookie status, he was a go-getter that hated losing. he went above and beyond to seek justice, but was often time too emotionally invested in his cases. a loss was not simply a damaging number in his stats. he viewed the result as a failure, disappointing those that mattered. people joked that he was married to his career while his wife was his mistress. however, it was difficult for him not to be buried in his work. at the time, this frustrated his wife, but she reminded herself she knew what she was getting into when she married woojae. 

then it all went wrong three years ago.

it first started when he met her. she was a beauty, a mystery that he was drawn to. it started off with simple banter and curiosity, but soon he was telling her everything about his life. he told her things he couldn’t tell anyone else, not even his wife. soon such a connection led to something deeper, he was falling for her and soon they started their affair.

then he got a call two years ago from someone unexpected. it was his father’s eldest son from his previous marriage, asking woojae for a favor. woojae initially ignored the numerous calls, then yielded to his father’s pressure.

of course he wanted something from him. that was the family for you.

his father’s eldest son begged him to get his son out of jail. the boy had run with the wrong crowd, a certain cult to be exact. the same one that woojae was investigating. his father’s son insisted that as family they should help one another. however, woojae could only scoff, but no one noticed the tense grip he had on his chair during the meeting.

he couldn’t decide which was more puzzling. the cult getting close to him, choosing those that they thought would rattle him up and scare him away, or his father’s family trying to convince him they were family.

time was not on his side though, letting him absorb the situation. it seemed his world came crashing down. his boss at the prosecutor’s office received intimate pictures of woojae and the other woman, who was part of the rising heart. however, he wasn’t the only one that received the pictures, woojae’s wife too ended up with a thick stack of photos that same day. 

many believed woojae would lose his job, but his mentor at the prosecutor’s office and his father saved him. while woojae’s father wanted him to enter the family’s firm, he knew that his son’s heart was still deep in the prosecutorial world and that it wasn’t time for him to switch sides. still there were many that wanted woojae to fall and he couldn’t get off the hook so easily. instead of a fast-track promotion to chief prosecutor in the central city office, they transferred him to the wineport prosecutor’s office. despite that one incident, it was difficult to deny that he was a great prosecutor. however, since his move two years ago, he had to fight his way back up and regain his title as deputy prosecutor. despite facing shame and rumors, he strives to restore honor to his family by defeating the cult and reclaiming his former position. still he wonders and questions if everything he has worked towards is even worth it? was it all in vain?

positive: confident, ambitious, self-reliant, empathetic, observational, filial, sharp, dedicated, principled, competent, fair, composed under pressure, somewhat idealistic

neutral: private, workaholic, unconventional, perfectionist, aware/careful of his surroundings

negative: stubborn, emotionally constipated, guarded, his own worst enemy, unable to trust others, self-isolating, cold, and has a slight temper.

working out with his worn out punching bag, watching f1 races, travelling when he actually has the time and mindset for it, volunteering, movies, his work, his family

general dislikes

messy schedules, drama that involves him and his family, those that harm or target his loved ones

food and drinks

favourites: strong coffee, steaks, roasted broccoli, braised potatoes, spicy stews and soups, fresh seafood (especially tuna, shrimp, and abalone), ginger ale

avoids at all costs: cilantro

plotting essentials and notes

• for plotting please send a pm. if you have my dc, you can message me there. i will only give my dc to those i know well enough or am comfortable with.

• if you do not have any ideas when approaching me, please tell me what you like/don't like. 

• i can get extremely detailed and ask too many questions during the process, just a warning. this happens more so when there's history, angst, or complicated layers between our characters. i want to make sure we are on the same page.

• please contribute to the plotting process. it helps me immensely when suggesting ideas, but also inspires me to do better.

- will mirror responses.

- i am a slower responder.

- extra: i am slower with 3rd/para responses. just started writing in 3rd/para, so please excuse my rough responses.

with romance, this does not guarantee our characters are endgame. rather, the plot has romantic elements to it like former lovers, current attractions, etc. 

location preferences: walls typically, but will respond in rooms. anything smut related, strictly pm.

genre avoidances: nothing too fluff, comedic, or action based. willing to do comedy if the plot calls for it and it feels natural.

triggers/limits/will most likely not plot with: 

incest

sexual assault. it's fine if it is part of your character's background.

terminal illnesses, especially cancer. will most likely avoid plotting/rping with your character if it's part of their background in some way, especially if it is vital to your character or the plot. 

death

if i am not responding to you, it does not mean anything negative. i am slow with responses, so please be patient. me being in rooms is not a sign that i am ignoring you.

if you have something to tell me, send me a message. you do not need to tell or ask me in the rooms to talk, my pms are open.

responses

overall: ooc is faster than ic. not a preference, it's easier for me to respond to something ooc.

relationship: reluctant friendship. woojae's like an uncle, whether he wants to be or not

preference: 20-25. a reformed troublemaker. most likely they met when woojae was a prosecutor in the city

muse a was constantly in trouble during their teen years, a familiar face in the local precinct for minor crimes. it had gotten to the point where the officers memorized muse a's coffee and snack preferences. they weren't dangerous, just aimless.

woojae handled a few of their cases in the beginning of his career. it was easy to push for the usual sentences, but something stopped him. he knew there was good in muse a, so he made a choice: instead of punishment, he offered guidance.

he pulled a few strings to get muse a back in school, helped them find steady work, even found them a stable place to live and groups that might give them purpose. occasionally, there would be late night calls from the station that had woojae bail muse a out yet again. it would had been easy to give up on muse a, but he couldn't. why punish someone when there was still a chance for them? now years later, they have an odd relationship. one built on mutual respect, a speck of sarcasm, eye rolls, and loyalty that's not spoken aloud.

relationship: former mistress. a honeytrap. his downfall.

preference: female. 35+. would prefer that she was part of the cult mentioned in woojae's profile, but could also be changed to her being hired/blackmailed by them. there's a certain edge or darkness to her.

notes: this affair took place three years ago, ending about two years ago when his ex-wife found out about the affair

tw: cheating and cults

if woojae's ex-wife was the symbol of everything good about him, muse a represented the shadow that he could resist: a liar, a hypocrite, and a failure. she was temptation and sin in human form: seductive, sharp, and just out of reach. woojae never planned to betray to vows, but he didn't just fall, he dove head first into disaster. he was a simple and weak man.

muse a was a beautiful mystery that somehow drew woojae in. he could not explain why, but he found himself wondering and searching for her. he tried to convince himself that it was innocent. what started off as simple curiosity and conversation somehow went deeper, with woojae telling her things he never told anyone else, including his wife. then one night, it exploded into an all out affair. one that was addictive and destructive.

what woojae didn't know that muse a wasn't just some stranger. she was a setup. muse a was a trap tied to the cult that he was investigating. it was through their relationship, she was able to procure information about the cult, about himself, and anything else that could be used against him. finally when their affair was revealed, it didn't just ruin his marriage, but his reputation and his career. it reminded him why he could never trust anyone and that he was always tainted.

relationship: ex-wife. most likely through with their divorce, but that's up for debate. complicated.

preference: female. 32+

notes: they were married about five years ago, but broke up two years ago

tw: cheating

muse a embodied everything that was once good about woojae: his belief in goodness, honesty, loyalty, stability, and the pursuit for order and morals. she wasn't a prize. she was his equal, his partner, and everything that he wanted and needed. she was the home that he ran to when the world felt like too much. during the chaos of law school and the journey of his career, he knew she was the one that would stand by him not just during his highs, but his lows too. she was his calm, his constant, and his proof that goodness still existed.

but she was also one of his greatest failures.

unable to resist temptation and frustration, woojae broke the one vow that truly mattered: their marriage. despite the two being mad for each other, it all changed when she learned about his affair and filed for divorce. yet, the feelings between them remain unresolved, stuck between regret, love, betrayal, and what could have been.

relationship: a tom and jerry partnership in the legal field.

preference: a detective or prosecutor

"yeah, woojae. we're partners like tom and jerry."

"what are you talking about? tom and jerry hate each other!"

"tom and jerry love each other. they have so much fun! what show are you watching?!"

ever since woojae's transfer to wineport's prosecutor office two years ago, he and muse a worked together on some of the town's toughest cases. from the start, the two often clashed over their perspectives and approaches to their cases, even what sandwich to order. their debates are legendary in the field, with colleagues admitting that these same arguments take up most likely 40% of the pair's communication.

however, they make a damn good team. woojae might be rigid and muse a might be reckless, but their mutual obsession with finding the truth makes them unstoppable. they might bicker like enemies, but they know deep down they can count on one another.

relationship: arch nemesis. can be flexible with their dynamic.

preference: a criminal.

open spaces: 3

woojae never seems to sleep, especially when there's a case that won't leave his desk or head. unfortunately for muse a, they just so happen to be in woojae's crosshairs. they seem him as a relentless hellhound in a suit, always digging and watching every step of theirs. even worse, woojae doesn't know when to quit until he can finally throw muse a into the slammer.

relationship: close partners/colleagues. deep mutual respect. vibes that resemble olivia benson and elliot stabler (law and order: svu), peggy carter and edwin jarvis (agent carter), leslie knope and ron swanson (parks and recreation)

preference: a detective or prosecutor

woojae and muse a are the definition of work spouses. the two are in sync, whether it's from shared ideals, courtroom strategy, or the way they read each other with a glance. had it not been for woojae's divorce, people probably would had joked that they were married to each other with how often they worked together. but it goes deeper than office banter and late night cases.

their partnership was only possible from their victories, failures, and struggles from the legal field. what they've built is one of great trust and mutual respect, rare for them to give to many people these days. they would take a bullet for one another, but more importantly they would make sure the other made it home safe and sound. however, only after debriefing over some good coffee and pastries brought by yours truly.

relationship: the potential (and unwilling) witness

notes: they would have to be part of the cult, the rising heart.

born and raised under the teachings of the rising heart, muse a does not know what life is like outside of the group. still there's a curiosity that gnaws at them. there's a quiet voice that questions the only teachings and lifestyle they've ever known, wondering if what they know is truly the right way. it should be right, after all that's all they know. yet, something feels wrong.

over the years, woojae has done his best to convince muse a to break free. he could only hope that muse a would testify against the rising heart, but even he knows that's too much of an ask. just when it seems like muse a will leave, they always return back to the only place they've ever called home.

relationship: archnemesis. vibes like tom and jerry, dr. doofenshmirtz and perry the platypus

preference: a criminal. the crimes in question aren't violent, but annoyingly clever.

woojae and muse a have been playing a game of cat and mouse since he was transferred to wineport's prosecutor office two years ago. there never seems to be a victor between the two, as they're in constant chase with one another. just when woojae thinks he's finally caught muse a, they pull a fast one on him whether it's a loophole, shady connection, or sheer dumb luck. then woojae somehow finds another law, technicality, or crime that allows him to go back on the hunt for muse a.

there's a sense of banter and an odd sense of respect. muse a swears fighting is their love language. woojae swears he's aging prematurely because of muse a. they drive each other insane, but maybe that's what makes the chase worth it.

relationship: friends or something more than acquaintances. confidants.

woojae and muse a are an unlikely pair of friends, if that's what they could call it. they don't exactly show off their relationship. if they see each other in public, they give an all knowing glance or nod in acknowledgment. behind closed doors, they're something else entirely. confidants. the type of person they can call when the silence feels too loud.

during those lonely nights, one of them will show up at each other's place. with a glass of whiskey and a conversation that jumps between half jokes and painful truths, the two find comfort in one another. it's the sort of relief that has them falling asleep at each other's places, knowing they're with one of the few people they can trust.