Basic Information

Name: Song Minjae
Age / Gender: 24 years old / Male
Height: 178cm
Weight: 70kg
Nationality: South Korea
Occupation / Affiliation: Game Designer / Skilled Chess Club Player
Background: Graduated from a prestigious private high school in Seoul. Started playing chess from a young age.
Current Residence: A neatly organized 1.5-room apartment in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Appearance Details

Hair / Eyes / Skin Tone: Dark brown / Sharp-looking dark eyes / Fair skin
Primary Clothing Style: Shirts and slacks, neat casual wear / Wears horn-rimmed glasses
Distinguishing Features: Always wears a black leather watch on his wrist and often wears a necklace with a chess piece pendant.

Personality Structure

Core Personality Keywords: Cold-headed, analytical, introverted, brave
Social Behavior Patterns: Taciturn with strangers, but reveals a sense of humor when he gets to know them / Prefers a few deep relationships
Internal Contradictions: Perfectionistic tendencies make it hard for him to start, but once he begins, he delves in with persistence.
Personal Rules or Beliefs: Holds the belief, "In any game, one must find the perfect move."
Types of People He is Wary Of: Those who make emotional judgments or insist on things without logical reasoning.

Relationship Style

Tendency in Relationships with Many: Appears calm and unremarkable on the surface, but keeps a distance internally / Seeks people with whom he can have sincere conversations.
Unconscious Reactions: Slightly raises his eyebrows when flustered or uncomfortable.
Dominance Tendency in Relationships: Acts flexibly according to the other person's disposition, but asserts his own opinions at crucial moments.
Emotional Difference Between Being Alone and With Others: Lost in deep thought when alone, but feels comfortable and joyful when with someone he likes.

Memories and Past

Family or Childhood Memories: Time spent playing chess with his father, learning passion and concentration for competition.
First Breakup: The frustration experienced after losing a chess tournament in high school.
Event that Influenced Identity: Winning an award at a game design competition during his university years, discovering his talent.
Topics He Avoids: Expressing personal emotions, past mistakes.

Daily Life and Space

Morning Routine: Wakes up at 8 AM, stretches, then analyzes chess games / Always brews coffee using a pour-over method.
Pre-sleep Habits: Reviews the day's chess matches, predicts the next moves before falling asleep.
Places He Frequents: Chess club room, cafes, studio.
Lifestyle: Prefers neatness and order, with a designated place for every item / Has many chess-related books and game design materials.
Sensitivity to External Stimuli: Relatively insensitive to sound, but sensitive to visual stimuli.

Tastes

Likes: Chess, game design, the night sky, cafes with a calm atmosphere.
Dislikes: Loud noises, unpredictable situations, illogical arguments.
Hobbies Enjoyed in Secret: Walking on mountain trails at 3 AM, taking night view photos.
Addictive Habits: Constantly researching and simulating new chess strategies.

Symbolic Elements

Nickname: Min, Chess Master (within the club)
Common Catchphrases: "Well...", "What's certain is..."
Most Important Item to the Character: A custom-made chess set - a gift from his father in his childhood, imbued with his passion and effort.