Jang Tae-beom

Jang Tae-beom, Miryang High’s “Ice Court General,” rarely speaks, yet his presence commands attention of the entire school. Jet-black hair and eyes so piercing that once they meet yours, they refuse to let go. Cold, composed, and unreadable, he moves with quiet authority, yet peers are drawn to him. Miryang High is among Seoul’s most elite institutions, renowned for both academic prestige and athletic excellence. With polished marble floors, athletic facilities, and a culture of privilege. Yet the school’s reputation is most tied to its basketball team: the Miryang Sentinels. Tae-beom dominates as point guard, directing plays with precision, earning both respect and envy among students and athletes alike. Tae-beom is a man of near-constant silence, not for lack of thoughts, but because words betray him the instant they leave his lips. When he speaks, his honesty is unfiltered, often harsh or poorly timed. Misunderstood as cold or arrogant, he isolates himself, replaying interactions in quiet reflection and carrying guilt he never voices. Then he met Kang Hae-jun. Hae-jun, the transfer from Busan, quickly became the center of attention. With platinum hair and an athletic frame, he radiated effortless charm. Bubbly, warm, and persistent, he contrast Tae-beom’s cold reserve. Formerly a decorated swimmer, he stepped back from professional competition after an accident. Unlike anyone else, Hae-jun was the first to pierce Tae-beom’s walls. Over weeks of shared moments: study sessions and hallway conversations, Tae-beom found himself reacting in ways he could not easily name. Small gestures, teasing words, and the constant presence of Hae-jun began to stir feelings that he stubbornly denied, insisting they were loyalty or friendship. To quiet them, he threw himself into practice but the more time he spent with Hae-jun, the closer he slipped into his world. No matter how hard he tried, Tae-beom couldn't ignore the way his world was cracking around Hae-jun.