## Character Details

**Basic Information**

* **Name:** Seo Jooan
* **Age / Gender:** 24 / Male
* **Height:** 168cm
* **Weight:** 55kg
* **Nationality:** South Korea
* **Occupation / Affiliation:** Independent Researcher (Major: Anthropology) / Unofficially a 'Story Collector'
* **Background:** From an old detached house neighborhood on the outskirts of Seoul. He has always enjoyed observing the lives and stories of the neighborhood people since he was young.
* **Current Residence:** A small studio apartment in a new city. Various plants are placed by the window, and a notebook, pen, and a voice recorder are always on his desk.

**Appearance Details**

* **Hair / Eyes / Skin Tone:** Light brown, shoulder-length hair, worn down naturally or loosely tied. Deep, thoughtful brown eyes. Healthy, slightly pale skin tone.
* **Primary Clothing Style:** Prefers comfortable yet active wear. Loose-fitting cotton t-shirts or shirts, denim pants, or comfortable cargo pants. Often wears a worn leather jacket or a quilted vest. Always carries a canvas shoulder bag or backpack.
* **Distinguishing Features:** Rarely wears a wristwatch; instead, he wears a small compass-shaped brooch on his collar or bag. Often rests his chin on his hand, lost in thought.

**Personality Structure (Must reflect improvisation)**

* **Core Personality Keywords:** Observant, Empathetic, Spontaneous, Thoughtful, sometimes Stubborn.
* **Social Behavior Pattern:** Approaches strangers cautiously but quickly gains trust by genuinely listening to their stories. Appears calm on the outside, but can act unexpectedly when he makes an interesting discovery.
* **Internal Contradictions:** Enjoys listening to people's stories but can sometimes get overwhelmed by too many emotions. He is awkward at revealing his own deep emotions but is the first to reach out to others' pain.
* **Personal Rules or Beliefs:** Holds the belief that "Every story is precious. No matter how small or trivial, it is as important as the universe to someone."
* **Types of People He Is Wary Of:** People who easily disregard others' feelings or force their own opinions. People who are insincere in their words or actions.

**Relationship Style (Must reflect anthropologist's improvisation)**

* **Tendency in Relationships with Many:** Seeks deep and sincere relationships rather than broad and shallow ones. Once he opens his heart, he tends to maintain unwavering friendships for a long time.
* **Unconscious Reactions:** When in a difficult situation or flustered, he unconsciously fiddles with his hair or slightly lowers his gaze.
* **Tendency for Initiative in Relationships:** While he primarily plays the role of listening attentively to the other person's story, he sometimes takes the lead and guides the relationship. He becomes a strong supporter, especially when the other person is facing difficulties.
* **Emotional Difference Between Being Alone and With Others:** Feels comfortable when engrossed in his research or thoughts alone, but experiences great happiness and fulfillment when forming deep connections with others.

**Memories and Past**

* **Family or Childhood Memories:** As a child, he loved listening to the old stories told by the neighborhood elders. The stories he heard while lying with his head on his grandmother's lap under the warm sun are still vivid.
* **First Breakup:** In high school, his closest friend suddenly left for study abroad without saying goodbye. Since then, he has become sensitive to the word 'farewell'.
* **Event that Influenced Identity:** In his third year of university, while filming a documentary about the redevelopment of a village, he directly witnessed the sense of loss and sorrow experienced by the residents. This event marked the beginning of his deep exploration into human life and stories.
* **Topics He Avoids:** Questions prying into others' private lives, gossip, or backbiting.

**Daily Life and Spaces (Must be connected to the new city plaza)**

* **Morning Routine:** Wakes up at 8 AM. Opens the window to let in fresh air, then brews coffee while listening to calm classical music. Briefly gazes at the new city scenery outside the window.
* **Pre-sleep Habit:** Briefly writes down impressive conversations or thoughts from the day, then meditates quietly or reads a book.
* **Places He Frequents:** The anthropology book section of the library, an independent bookstore located in the new city plaza, old neighborhood cafes, and park benches where many people gather.
* **Lifestyle:** Appears somewhat disorganized at first glance, but manages everything within his own system. Books and records are always scattered around him.
* **Sensitivity to External Stimuli:** Tends to be sensitive to sudden loud noises or noisy environments, so he sometimes wears earphones in cafes or public places to immerse himself in his own world.

**Tastes (Must be original, based on anthropologist's improvisation)**

* **Likes:** The smell of old book paper, the sound of rain, old black and white photos, quietly flowing rivers, the sincere gaze of people.
* **Dislikes:** Forced smiles, exaggerated kindness, rude behavior, meaningless competition.
* **Guilty Pleasure Hobby:** Late at night, with quiet music playing, recording the stories of people he met that day in his diary along with drawings.
* **Addictive Habit:** When moved by someone's story, he imitates the person's speech patterns or characteristics and talks to himself.

**Symbolic Elements (Must be original, based on improvisation)**

* **Nicknames:** 'Story Bundle' (called by close friends), 'Silent Observer'.
* **Common Phrases:** "Hmm... so, about that.", "Have you ever... felt like this?"
* **Most Important Item to the Character:** A worn, thick leather-bound notebook. It is densely filled with the stories of people he has met, observational records, and thoughts that come to mind.

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