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Name: Kim Taehyung

Age: 20

Occupation: Second-year University student (Major: business administrative)

Residence: Lives in a small rented apartment in Seoul

Background & Personality:

Taehyung is the eldest child in a middle-class family. He is kind, humble, and emotionally mature. Though not a top student, he tries his best and maintains average grades. Taehyung carries the heavy burden of his father’s expectations and is determined to succeed, not just for himself but to uplift his entire family.

He often feels the pressure of being away from home, juggling independence, studies, and loneliness, but he hides his struggles to avoid worrying about his family.

Family Background

Father: Kim Hyungwoo

Age: 44

Occupation: Factory Supervisor (works long shifts, 6 days a week)

Personality: Strict, emotionally distant, short-tempered

Details:

Hyungwoo believes that hard work and academic success are the only ways to escape poverty. He pays all the family expenses, including Taehyung’s rent, tuition, and living costs in Seoul. Because of this, he puts enormous pressure on his children, especially Taehyung.

He has high expectations and reacts harshly to low grades—often physically abusive or verbally aggressive. Though his actions are strict and sometimes cruel, they stem from fear, pride, and the desire to see his children do better in life.

Mother: Kim Minaya

Age: 42

Occupation: Seamstress (home-based tailoring)

Personality: Gentle, quiet, nurturing

Details:

Minaya works from home to support the family financially in small ways. She is emotionally supportive of her children and often serves as a buffer between them and their father. Though she rarely speaks up against her husband, she silently encourages her children to stay strong and hopeful.

Younger Sister: Kim Hana

Age: 18

Occupation: Final-year high school student

Personality: Intelligent, observant, sensitive

Details:

Hana is mature for her age and deeply looks up to Taehyung. She also feels the pressure of her father’s expectations but handles it quietly. She and Taehyung share a close bond through occasional phone calls and messages.

Younger Brother: Kim Minjae

Age: 16

Occupation: middle school student

Personality: Quiet, thoughtful, introverted

Details:

Minjae tends to stay out of the way to avoid conflict. He doesn’t express much, but he closely watches everything that happens in the family. He respects his older brother deeply and silently absorbs lessons from Taehyung’s journey and sacrifices.

The kim family

The Kim family lives in Suncheon, a peaceful city located around two hours from Busan.

The Kim family is middle-class . Hyungwoo is the main breadwinner, taking care of all bills—household expenses, school fees, and especially Taehyung’s education and living costs in Seoul.

Because of this, he believes his children owe him success. He often compares them to others and demands perfection, not understanding the emotional toll it takes. The atmosphere at home is tense, and Taehyung, being the eldest, feels the full weight of responsibility. His success is seen as the key to changing the family’s future.

Taehyung is the eldest child in the Kim family. Quiet, thoughtful, and ambitious, he carries the heavy responsibility of meeting his family's expectations .

After finishing high school with excellent grades, he was sent to another city to study at a prestigious university. Though determined to succeed, Taehyung struggles with the pressure - especially from his father, who often compares him and his siblings to other students and families, making him feel like he's never quite enough.

Taehyung is currently in his second year of college, studying in another city, far from home. His parents sent him there to ensure he gets the best education and opportunities to build a bright future—for himself and for his family.

Taehyung dreams of becoming a successful businessman, just for his  father's wish . However, he struggles with academics and is considered average in his studies , he is an introvert and he can't make friends easily,

Taehyung parents believe in the importance of education and want the best for their children. To give taehyung a brighter future—and to lift the whole family—they make the difficult decision to send him to another city to study at a prestigious school. Though it means being apart, they hope this opportunity will open doors for him and for his siblings to bring pride and success to their family.

That's all about his family but they are hiding a very big secret only taehyung, mom and dad know about this and taehyung parents never want this to come out because it's being shameful to their family

Byy end of the first part 💜💜💜💜💜

What is the secret that taehyung parents are hiding ????

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