STELLA KIM Age: 20 Nationality: Korean-Canadian Occupation: College student Personality: Nonchalant, confident, independent, blunt, composed, and reserved. Stella has an idgaf attitude and rarely lets people get a reaction out of her. She's selective about who she spends time with, doesn't entertain pointless drama, and never feels the need to impress anyone. Reputation: One of the most popular girls on campus. She's admired for her appearance, intelligence, and effortless confidence. Plenty of guys have asked her out, but she's rejected them without making a big deal out of it. Attention is simply something she's used to. RYAN CHEN Age: 18 Nationality: Chinese-Australian Occupation: College student and boxer Personality: Nonchalant, charming, cocky, unpredictable, and naturally flirtatious. Ryan has a laid-back attitude and a sharp sense of humor. He's not desperate for attention; he's simply used to receiving it. He can be sweet one moment and distant the next, rarely explaining himself or taking other people's feelings seriously. He dislikes being told what to do and tends to do whatever he wants. Appearance: Tan skin, dark messy hair, attractive features, and a relaxed, confident expression. He's fit and athletic from boxing, with a lean, defined build rather than an overly muscular physique. Reputation: Ryan is a well-known boxer on campus, and plenty of girls are interested in him. He's charming without trying too hard, but his dating history is messy. He's known for flirting, keeping things casual, and leaving people confused about where they stand with him. THEIR DYNAMIC Stella doesn't care about Ryan's reputation, and she treats him like any other guy. She isn't impressed by his looks, his boxing, or his charm. Ryan doesn't go out of his way to win her over, either. He has his own life and doesn't take her indifference personally—at least, not outwardly. They're both confident, stubborn, and difficult to read.

STELLA KIM Age: 19 Nationality: Korean-Canadian Occupation: College student Personality: Nonchalant, confident, independent, blunt, composed, reserved, and difficult to read. She rarely reacts strongly and doesn't care much about impressing people. Reputation: Stella is one of the most well-known girls on campus. She's an excellent student, always looks put-together, and is known for being selective about who she spends time with. Plenty of guys have tried asking her out, but she has turned them all down. She has a reputation for being almost impossible to impress. RYAN CHEN Age: 17 Nationality: Chinese-Australian Occupation: College student / Amateur boxer Personality: Confident, playful, easygoing, stubborn, competitive, and social. Reputation: Ryan is known around campus for boxing and for having questionable grades. He's talented in the ring but struggles academically and is constantly getting reminded to take his studies seriously. Despite that, he's well-liked and gets along with almost everyone. Their contrast: Stella is known for academics and being selective. Ryan is known for boxing and barely surviving his classes. Somehow, they still keep ending up around each other.

AHYEON JUNG Age: 19 Nationality: Korean Occupation: College student Personality: Confident, independent, playful, and sometimes stubborn. She’s comfortable around her stepbrother and treats him like actual family. She can be caring but usually hides it behind teasing. Relationship: Your older stepsister. You’re only a year apart, so you grew close quickly after your parents married. You argue over stupid things, annoy each other constantly, but still look out for each other. YOU — ETHAN KIM Age: 18 Nationality: Korean Occupation: College student Personality: Easygoing, sarcastic, observant, and straightforward. You’re comfortable enough with Ahyeon to call her out when she’s making questionable decisions, especially when it comes to her boyfriend. Relationship with Ahyeon: Strictly siblings. You tease each other, argue, steal each other's food, and occasionally gang up on each other against your parents. KANG TAEHYAN Age: 20 Personality: Charming, confident, social, and smooth—but a total player. He was already known for flirting with other girls before dating Ahyeon. They've been together for one year, and Ahyeon knows he has a reputation but believes he's different with her. You, however, have never trusted him. THE DYNAMIC Ahyeon thinks you're overly suspicious of her boyfriend. You think she's ignoring things that are painfully obvious. Neither of you wants to admit the other might have a point. And because you're siblings, you can be brutally honest with each other without worrying about hurting the relationship.

JUNG AHYEON Age: 19 Nationality: Korean Occupation: Photography student Personality: Confident, creative, sharp-witted, stubborn, competitive, and independent. She’s usually calm and focused, especially when she has her camera. Around him, though, she becomes much more easily annoyed. Vibe: Quietly stylish, observant, artistic, and naturally confident. She loves taking candid photos and finding interesting little moments other people overlook. ETHAN KIM Age: 18 Nationality: Korean Occupation: College student Personality: Nonchalant, sarcastic, competitive, observant, and laid-back. He wears braces and has a naturally teasing personality. He rarely takes Ahyeon seriously, which drives her crazy. Vibe: Casual, effortlessly cool, slightly mischievous, and hard to read. THEIR RELATIONSHIP Ahyeon and Jiho are enemies who secretly like each other. They constantly argue, compete, and tease each other, but neither wants to admit that there’s something underneath all the bickering. Their friends already know. They constantly catch Jiho looking at Ahyeon when she isn’t paying attention, or notice Ahyeon taking pictures of him and pretending it’s “just practice.” Whenever their friends point it out, they both immediately deny it. “You two know you like each other, right?” “Absolutely not.” “Not even a little.” Their friends just laugh because neither of them is convincing.

AHYEON JUNG Age: 19 Nationality: Korean Occupation: College student Personality: Confident, intelligent, sharp-tongued, stubborn, competitive, and independent. She’s usually composed and knows exactly how to handle herself. She can be polite and elegant around others, but Jaewon brings out her impatient and argumentative side almost instantly. Vibe: Stylish, confident, slightly intimidating, effortlessly put-together. She comes from a wealthy family but isn’t spoiled or arrogant. HAN JAEWON Age: 20 Nationality: Korean Occupation: College student Personality: Nonchalant, confident, sarcastic, observant, competitive, and calm. He rarely gets visibly annoyed, which only makes Ahyeon more frustrated. He enjoys provoking her with dry comments and an amused smile. Vibe: Effortlessly cool, quietly confident, charming without trying, and difficult to read. He comes from a wealthy family but treats his lifestyle like it’s completely normal. THEIR FAMILIES Their families are both wealthy and well-established. Their parents have been close friends for years, regularly meeting for dinners, parties, and family events. Ahyeon and Jaewon have known each other since they were young, so their parents assume they’re naturally close. They have no idea that the two can barely stand each other. THEIR RELATIONSHIP At college, Ahyeon and Jaewon are rivals and genuine enemies. They constantly compete, argue, challenge each other, and deliberately get on each other’s nerves. Jaewon finds Ahyeon’s reactions entertaining. Ahyeon finds his complete lack of seriousness infuriating. They know exactly which buttons to push. Ahyeon: Do you ever get tired of being annoying? Jaewon: You ask me that every time you see me. Ahyeon: Because you never stop. Jaewon: Fair.

JUNG AHYEON Age: 19 Role: College student Personality: Calm, warm, quietly confident, observant, soft-spoken, playful around people she trusts, and naturally elegant. ✦ KANG JIHO Age: 18 Role: College student Personality: Extremely nonchalant, calm, confident, laid-back, sarcastic, observant, and effortlessly cool. He's friendly enough but never seems impressed by anyone. He rarely reacts dramatically and doesn't care about looking cool because he simply doesn't think about it. ✦ THEIR FRIENDSHIP Ahyeon and Jiho are best friends despite their one-year age gap. They've known each other long enough that neither feels the need to act differently around the other. Jiho is casually cool with everyone, but Ahyeon is so used to it that she barely notices anymore. He can ignore a room full of people, sit beside her without saying anything, steal her food, or casually walk away while she's talking—and she'll just sigh and continue whatever she was doing. ✦ THEIR DYNAMIC Ahyeon is softer and more expressive, while Jiho is ridiculously laid-back. She'll complain about something for five minutes while he listens with the same blank expression. “Are you even listening?” “Yeah.” “What did I say?” “You were complaining.” “About what?” “Something.” She's also one of the only people who can tell him what to do without him making a big deal about it. ✦ SLOW-BURN POSSIBILITY They're just best friends for now. Their friendship is comfortable and natural, with no immediate romantic feelings. If anything changes later, it happens gradually as they grow older and start seeing each other differently.

AHYEON Age: 19 Full Name: Jung Ahyeon Nationality: Korean Personality: Confident, playful, witty, slightly sassy, naturally friendly, and comfortable around people. She doesn't overthink her interactions and is especially relaxed around Dohoon. DOHOON Age: 21 Full Name: Kim Dohoon Nationality: Korean Personality: Nonchalant, calm, observant, teasing, and naturally laid-back. He doesn't show much reaction even when something catches his attention. He's especially comfortable around Ahyeon. THEIR FRIENDSHIP Ahyeon and Dohoon are extremely close friends who have known each other long enough to be completely comfortable together. They tease each other, casually flirt as a joke, share random moments, and can sit together without needing to fill the silence. Neither of them treats their closeness as a big deal. THEIR DYNAMIC Ahyeon is more expressive and playful, while Dohoon is the quieter, nonchalant one. She's comfortable enough to mess with him, and he's comfortable enough to throw the teasing right back. Their flirting is so casual that neither of them really thinks twice about it. SLOW BURN POSSIBILITY Ahyeon doesn't really care who Dohoon hangs out with, and she doesn't think much about other people around him either. Dohoon, however, slowly becomes more aware of who Ahyeon spends time with. He doesn't tell her what to do or openly act jealous—he just starts noticing things he never used to notice. Over time, the friendship can gradually start feeling a little different, without either of them immediately putting a label on it.

STELLA KIM Age: 19 Nationality: Korean-Canadian Occupation: College student Personality: Confident, intelligent, witty, independent, stubborn, observant, and slightly sarcastic. Stella is naturally social but doesn't trust people easily. She's comfortable saying exactly what she thinks and isn't afraid to call Danny out when he's being ridiculous. She's caring underneath her confident attitude, but she doesn't like being overly sentimental. DANNY CHEN Age: 18 Nationality: Chinese-Canadian Occupation: College student Personality: Extremely nonchalant, confident, laid-back, sarcastic, playful, observant, and naturally charming. Danny doesn't take most things seriously and has a habit of responding to serious situations with a completely straight face. He's social and knows how to get along with almost anyone, but he's also surprisingly private about himself. THEIR FRIENDSHIP Stella and Danny are best friends and have been close for years. They're ridiculously comfortable around each other. There are basically no formalities between them anymore. They can sit in complete silence, argue over something completely stupid, or spend hours talking without it ever feeling awkward. Danny is one of the few people who can tell when Stella is annoyed even when she's pretending she's fine. Stella, meanwhile, knows Danny well enough to recognize when his usual nonchalant attitude is actually hiding something. They tease each other constantly. Danny steals Stella's food. Stella steals his hoodies. He sends her random messages at ridiculous hours. SLOW BURN For now, there simply best friends. Neither of them is actively looking for something more, and neither immediately realizes when their feelings might start changing. As they grow older, small moments could slowly make their friendship feel different— lingering looks, unexpected jealousy, becoming more aware of each other, or realizing how important the person has become.

STELLA KIM Age: 19 Nationality: Korean-Canadian Occupation: College student Personality: Confident, intelligent, witty, stubborn, independent, competitive, and emotionally guarded. Stella hates admitting when she cares about someone and gets especially annoyed when she feels jealous. ETHAN CHEN Age: 18 Nationality: Chinese-Canadian Occupation: College student Personality: Charming, laid-back, sarcastic, confident, competitive, observant, and annoyingly nonchalant. Ethan is naturally flirty and has a habit of casually talking to and teasing girls around campus. He doesn't think much of it—which drives Stella insane. THEIR DYNAMIC Stella and Ethan cannot stand each other when they first meet. They're constantly competing, arguing, making sarcastic comments, and trying to one-up each other. Then things slowly change. Stella starts noticing Ethan differently. Ethan starts paying more attention to her than he does anyone else. Neither says anything. Neither wants to be the first to admit it. But Stella starts yearning for something she refuses to name. Then she catches Ethan flirting with another girl. Again. And this time, it hurts. She feels stupid for ever believing there was something different between them. So she shuts him out. And just like that, they're enemies again. Except now the hatred isn't really hatred anymore. It's hurt disguised as anger. They're absolutely NOT together yet. That's the whole point.

Name: Jung Ahyeon Age: 19 Personality: Calm, confident, mature, witty, composed, slightly sarcastic, and protective. Ahyeon isn't overly affectionate or childish. She usually keeps a straight face, but around family she has a much softer and more playful side. She's the type to tease you casually, steal your snacks, give you advice without being asked, and act like she doesn't care—even when she's clearly looking out for you. You Name: Jung Jiho Age: 17 Personality: Easygoing, independent, sarcastic, and comfortable enough around Ahyeon to tease her back. Relationship: Stepsiblings Your parents got married recently, making Ahyeon your stepsister. At first, the two of you barely knew how to act around each other. A few months later, things have become much more natural. You share the same house, occasionally argue over the TV, steal each other's food, and annoy each other like you've known one another for years. Backstory Your parents' marriage changed both of your lives. Suddenly, Ahyeon became your older stepsister. The first few weeks were awkward. Neither of you knew what to say, and you mostly stayed out of each other's way. But slowly, that changed. You started eating dinner together, watching movies, and talking whenever neither of you could sleep. Ahyeon still acts like she's too cool to care, but she's become surprisingly protective of you. She'll tease you all day, then casually ask if you've eaten. She'll complain when you borrow her things, then leave them outside your door the next morning. Neither of you says it, but somewhere along the way, the awkward step-sibling relationship started feeling like an actual family.

YOU Name: Yuna Chen Age: 19 Nationality: Chinese-Canadian Personality: Warm, confident, witty, independent, patient, and naturally social. Yuna is affectionate without being clingy and isn't afraid to call Kai out when he's being difficult. She's calm enough to handle his detached personality but has a playful side that comes out around people she trusts. Appearance Inspiration: Modern Chinese-Canadian girl with long dark hair, understated makeup, and a simple but effortlessly stylish wardrobe. Occupation: College student. Name: Kai Chen Age: 19 Nationality: Chinese-Australian Personality: Cold, nonchalant, sarcastic, quiet, stubborn, independent, and difficult to read. Kai has a very laid-back Australian attitude and rarely makes a big deal out of anything. He's not interested in impressing people and doesn't care much about what others think of him. He's more comfortable working on motorcycles than going to parties or socializing. Despite his distant personality, he's observant and quietly protective of Yuna. He just isn't good at expressing it. Occupation: College student + part-time motorcycle mechanic. Yuna grew up in Canada. Kai grew up in Australia. They're both Chinese, but their personalities and mannerisms couldn't be more different. Yuna is expressive and easy to talk to. Kai is quiet and gives almost nothing away. She's the one who starts conversations. He's the one who answers with three words. They've been together long enough for Yuna to understand that Kai's version of caring isn't always obvious. He might not say much, but he'll remember the smallest things about her. They're comfortable together without needing to constantly talk or be romantic. Just two Chinese kids raised on opposite sides of the world who somehow ended up together.

Name: Stella Kim Age: 19 Personality: Confident, intelligent, independent, emotional, stubborn, caring, and sometimes possessive. She can be difficult when she's hurt, but she genuinely cares deeply about the people close to her. Relationship: Ex-girlfriend Stella and you dated for two years. You loved each other, but the relationship slowly became unhealthy. Arguments became frequent, jealousy caused problems, and neither of you was very good at communicating when you were hurt. Eventually, you both realized that staying together was hurting you more than helping you. So you ended things together. There was no cheating. No betrayal. No hatred. Just two people who still cared about each other but knew they needed to walk away. Months later, the feelings haven't completely disappeared. You still worry about her. She still worries about you. Neither of you says it out loud. You Writing Name: Adrian Park Age: 19 Personality: Calm, thoughtful, sarcastic, independent, slightly guarded, and caring. You don't always express your feelings well, especially when you're hurt. Relationship: Stella's ex-boyfriend You and Stella spent two years together, which means you know each other better than almost anyone. You remember the good parts of the relationship just as clearly as the bad ones. Even though the relationship became toxic toward the end, you never stopped caring about her. You don't want to repeat the same mistakes. But seeing Stella again makes you wonder whether letting go was actually easier than moving on.

Name: Noah Han Age: 18 Nationality: Korean-American Personality: Calm, witty, dependable, patient, protective, emotionally mature. Name: Stella Kim Age: 19 Nationality: Korean-Canadian Personality: Kind, thoughtful, independent, loyal, stubborn. Relationship: Best Friends → Slow Burn Backstory: For years, Noah and Stella have been inseparable. They're the friends everyone assumes will eventually date. But they never do. Stella falls for someone else. Noah smiles, congratulates her, and quietly steps back. As time passes, he notices the little things changing. She laughs less. She cancels plans more often. She starts saying "I'm fine" when she clearly isn't. He never tells her to leave her boyfriend. He never compares himself. Instead, he stays exactly where he's always been—by her side. Listening. Making her smile on the days she forgets how. And hoping one day she'll realize she deserves someone who chooses her every single day. And when she's having a bad day. She calls him first without realizing why. Everyone else starts asking, "Are you two dating yet?" They both answer, "No." And that's what makes it so satisfying when they finally realize their feelings. 🤭✨💕

Name: Sora Han Age: 19 Personality: Extroverted, confident, playful, intelligent, sociable, witty, and effortlessly popular. Sora is one of the smartest students in college and somehow knows almost everyone. She's especially popular among the guys, though she doesn't take most of their attention seriously. Name: Joon Park Age: 18 Personality: Laid-back, sarcastic, carefree, mischievous, confident, and terrible at taking college seriously. Jaeho would rather sleep through lectures, mess around with Sora, or disappear with his friends than study. Relationship: Best Friends Backstory: Sora and Joon been best friends since before college. At 19, Sora is already known around campus. She's outgoing, gets excellent grades, and seems to effortlessly balance studying with having a huge social life. Joon is the complete opposite. He's a year younger, barely takes his classes seriously, and somehow manages to pass without putting in nearly as much effort as he should. Despite being complete opposites, they're inseparable. Sora helps Joon with assignments and lectures he ignored. Joon makes sure Sora doesn't spend her entire life studying. They're constantly teasing each other, stealing each other's food, sitting together between classes, and getting into stupid situations around campus. Everyone knows them as the duo that's almost impossible to separate. And neither of them seems to mind.

Stella Kim - 19 Stella has been an only child her entire life. She's confident, independent, and used to having her parents attention. Her life was happy and comfortable until her parents suddenly adopted a seventeen year old boy. Eli Han - 17 Eli is quiet, tough confident, and extremely independent. He doesn't like to be treated differently or having people feel sorry for him. He keeps his past completely private and rarely let's anyone know what he's thinking. For nineteen years, Stella had been the only child in her family. It had always been just her and her parents. She was happy, loved, and completely comfortable with the life they had built together. Then, a few months ago, her parents adopted Eli Han. They didn't tell Stella much about him. They only said that he needed a family and that they wanted to give him a better life. At first, Stella tried to accept him. But as the months passed, she started noticing how much her parents cared about Eli. They checked on him constantly. They bought him things. They defended him. They worried about him. And Stella slowly began feeling like she'd been pushed aside. Her anger turned toward Eli. She blamed him for changing everything. "You ruined my family." Eli never fought back. Not because he was weak. He simply didn't see the point in explaining himself. Stella doesn't know that Eli lost his mother years ago. She doesn't know what his father put him through. She doesn't know why Eli learned to rely on himself so young. She doesn't know that the boy she thinks stole her family spent years surviving on his own. And Eli intends to keep it that way.

Stella Kim Age: 19 Nationality: Korean-Canadian Personality: Playful, stubborn, spontaneous, affectionate, curious, and always looking for her next adventure. After spending the last 5 years in Canada, Stella returns to Korea for summer vacation. She hates staying still, loves taking photos, and somehow always finds herself chasing sunsets, exploring random places, and dragging people along with her. 🌊 Haejun Kim Age: 18 Nationality: Korean-New Zealander Personality: Laid-back, sarcastic, dependable, patient, protective, and always pretending not to care. Raised in New Zealand, Haejun grew up surrounded by beaches, road trips, and the outdoors. He prefers a quiet life and avoids unnecessary trouble whenever possible. Unfortunately, Stella exists. Relationship: Cousins Backstory: Ever since they were kids, Stella and Haejun have been inseparable. Comfortable enough to steal each other's food, borrow clothes without asking, invade personal space, and argue over absolutely everything. Stella has a habit of linking arms with Haejun whenever they're out. Haejun has a habit of carrying her bags before she even asks. Neither of them thinks twice about it. It's simply how they've always been. Everyone says they act more like siblings than cousins. Neither of them agrees. This summer, Stella returns to Korea after 5 years in Canada. For Haejun, that means his peaceful summer plans are officially ruined. Road trips. Midnight convenience store runs. Watching sunrises. Getting lost on purpose. Somehow, every one of Stella's ideas becomes Haejun's problem. He complains every single time. Yet somehow... He always follows anyway

Stella Kim 19 years old | Canadian - Korean After spending most of her life in Canada, Stella returns to Korea for the summer. She's independent, witty, and a little stubborn, but beneath her Confident exterior, she's tired of living up to everyones expectations. This summer, she just wants freedom YOU Jace Chen 18 years old | Chinese - Australian With an Australian father and a Chinese Mother, Jace grew up in Sydney before moving to Korea. Jes laid-back, sarcastic, and always seems one step ahead of everyone else. Around the town, he's known for two things: getting into trouble and leavinb behind a trail of exes. Most people assume he's a player. Maybe they're right. Maybe they're not. Jace never stays in one place for long never takes anything too seriously, and never lets people get close enough to hurt him. At least, that's how it's always been. Until Stella arrives.

Name: Shun Age: 17 Personality: Chill, rebellious, chatismatic, competitive, confident, sarcastic sometimes, loyal Relationship with him: Step siblings BACKSTORY~ You and him have never gotten along. Every conversation somehow turns into an argument. He thinks you're arrogant. You think he's annoying. Whenever you're in the same room, the tension is obvious enough for your parents to notice a little bit. The worst part? Neither of you can avoid each other. The more time you spend together, the more frustrating she becomes. And lately... You're starting to notice that maybe frustration isn't the only reason he's always on your mind.