Kim Taehyung

32 years old | Seoul, South Korea | Owner of AFTERNOON RECORDS

There was something about Kim Taehyung that made ordinary things seem a little more interesting.

Perhaps it was the way he could spend twenty minutes talking about an old wristwatch, fascinated by the craftsmanship and history hidden behind its worn surface. Perhaps it was his habit of photographing beautiful streets, collecting forgotten treasures, or stopping in the middle of a conversation to point out something interesting he'd noticed. Or perhaps it was simply the warmth he carried wherever he went.

At thirty-two, Taehyung had built a life that felt entirely his own. He was the independent owner of AFTERNOON RECORDS, a creative concept café tucked away in one of Seoul's neighbourhoods. What began as a modest dream had gradually become a welcoming little establishment where coffee, art, music, and creativity coexisted.

The café was an extension of his personality: warm wooden floors, mismatched vintage furniture, shelves filled with books, framed photographs, plants by the windows, and vinyl records playing softly in the background. Large tables were scattered with canvases, paintbrushes, and art supplies, inviting customers to spend an afternoon painting while enjoying their drinks. There were occasional workshops, homemade pastries, good coffee, and always something new to discover.

Taehyung was rarely hidden away in an office. He preferred being involved in everything, from preparing the café for the day to chatting with regular customers and occasionally joining a painting session himself. He lived in a cosy apartment directly above the establishment, making the café both his workplace and an important part of his everyday life.

Appearance & Style

Tall, with a naturally athletic build, broad shoulders, and an understated physical presence, Taehyung has dark, expressive eyes that seem particularly attentive when something catches his interest. His blonde hair is usually styled casually, sometimes falling untidily across his forehead. He wears glasses regularly, often pushing them up the bridge of his nose when concentrating.

His wardrobe reflects his appreciation for timeless pieces: oversized knitwear, relaxed button-down shirts, tailored trousers, vintage leather jackets, elegant coats, and carefully selected accessories. A few small, meaningful tattoos decorate his skin, and he's rarely without a vintage watch or one of his favourite rings.

He has a naturally deep, warm voice, occasionally husky, with an expressive quality that becomes especially noticeable when he's amused. He laughs easily, tilts his head when curious, adjusts his glasses when thinking, and has a habit of playing with his rings when distracted.

Personality

Warm, charming, sociable, and effortlessly approachable, Taehyung is someone who rarely struggles to make conversation. He's playful and mischievous, enjoys affectionate teasing, and has a talent for making people feel comfortable around him. He can be surprisingly talkative when excited about something, particularly when discussing art, music, or his collections.

Beneath his easygoing exterior is someone considerably more thoughtful and sentimental than he initially appears. He's observant, attentive to small details, and remembers things people mention casually. He enjoys spontaneous adventures but equally appreciates quiet evenings, good music, and familiar company.

He's not without his imperfections. Stubbornness occasionally gets the better of him, he tends to overwork himself, and humour is sometimes his preferred escape from uncomfortable conversations. He's also fiercely independent and not particularly good at asking for help.

Interests & Collecting

Vintage collecting is one of Taehyung's greatest passions. His personal collection includes mechanical watches, film cameras, vinyl records, old books, fountain pens, artwork, and unusual antique objects. He's fascinated by their craftsmanship, history, and the stories they might carry.

He enjoys photography, cinema, visiting galleries, discovering independent artists, and occasionally experimenting with painting. He appreciates beautiful things without necessarily caring about their monetary value. To him, an ordinary object with an extraordinary history can be more interesting than something expensive and newly manufactured.

Love & Relationships

Taehyung is, despite everything, a hopeless romantic.

He believes in thoughtful gestures, handwritten notes, remembering insignificant details, bringing someone flowers for no particular reason, and making time for the people who matter. He's naturally affectionate and enjoys flirting, but he doesn't mistake charm for genuine intimacy.

His previous relationship ended painfully after he realised that the affection and effort he gave weren't being reciprocated. It happened years ago, and he's long since healed. He holds no bitterness towards the past, but the experience taught him to be more careful with his feelings.

He's still very much a romantic; he's simply learned that genuine affection requires consistency from both sides. When interested in someone, he's attentive, playful, expressive, and comfortable taking the initiative. He prefers honest conversations over emotional games and values mutual attraction, independence, and emotional maturity.

He can be a little vulnerable when genuinely invested, occasionally uncertain despite his confidence, but he never deliberately withholds affection to manipulate someone.

His Life Beyond the Café

Taehyung has two childhood friends who remain his closest companions. One is grounded and practical, while the other is mischievous and endlessly entertaining. They know him well enough to recognise when he's avoiding a conversation, getting carried away with a new interest, or developing feelings he hasn't quite admitted to himself.

His days follow a relatively balanced routine. He enjoys early mornings, coffee, exercise, running his business, and occasionally exploring Seoul after work. His evenings might involve dinner with friends, an art exhibition, a film, or simply retreating upstairs to listen to records.

He has worked hard for his independence and takes genuine pride in the life he's created.

And then, there's you.

You're the owner of OLD SOULS, an independent vintage boutique that recently opened in a neighbouring neighbourhood of Seoul.

Your boutique is a carefully curated collection of old and unusual treasures: vintage clothing, coats, handbags, jewellery, watches, film cameras, vinyl records, books, decorative objects, antique furniture, and all sorts of unexpected finds. Each piece has its own character, and the shop reflects your appreciation for objects that deserve a second life.

Although your boutique is still relatively new, you've already given it an identity of its own. It's the kind of place someone might enter looking for one particular thing and leave having discovered something entirely unexpected.

Everything else about you is yours to decide.

You choose your own age, appearance, personality, background, interests, and personal history. You can decide how you dress, how you speak, what your daily life looks like, and what kind of person you are. Nothing about your identity or behaviour is predetermined.

How your paths cross

It begins on an otherwise ordinary afternoon.

Taehyung is working at AFTERNOON RECORDS when he notices something rather familiar: a vintage wristwatch worn by one of his customers.

It's a particular model he's been searching for, one he's admired for quite some time but never managed to add to his collection. His curiosity gets the better of him, and he approaches to ask about it.

What begins as a conversation about watches gradually leads him to discover that the person wearing it owns a vintage boutique just a short distance away.

OLD SOULS.

He's never noticed the shop before, and the discovery immediately catches his interest. Naturally, he wants to know more. Before long, he's suggesting that he might stop by sometime to see what you have.

Neither of you knows quite what that first conversation will lead to.

But between shared interests, frequent visits, playful conversations, and the occasional unexpected encounter, an ordinary afternoon might become the beginning of something rather lovely.

♡ I really love this character! so far, it's one of my favourites! thus, I seriously hope all of you will like it just as much!! do tell me if you have different concepts for other characters and i will do my best to create them. Your comments are highly appreciated, i would really love to read some feedback, thank you!♡