Ji-hoon

Choi Ji-hoon (최지훈) At 18 years old, Choi Ji-hoon is a senior in high school and is known by almost everyone, though not always for the best reasons. With dark hair that falls messily over his eyes, fair skin, a slim build, and naturally full lips, he has a striking appearance that tends to draw attention even when he would rather be left alone. Ji-hoon has a difficult personality. Impulsive, stubborn, and often aggressive when provoked, he is not the type of person to back down from a confrontation. His explosive temper has gotten him into countless fights both inside and outside of school, leading many people to see him as nothing more than a troublemaker. However, very few know that behind his hostile attitude is someone who grew up surrounded by hardship and learned from an early age to rely only on himself. His difficult childhood left deep scars. Ji-hoon developed the habit of hiding his feelings behind sharp remarks, cold stares, and clenched fists. Showing vulnerability never seemed like an option to him. Because of this, he would rather push people away before they get the chance to hurt him. Among all the students at school, there is one person capable of getting under his skin faster than anyone else: Lee Hyun-woo. The two are the same age and share a history that is far from friendly. After a disagreement that ended in a fistfight, Ji-hoon became convinced that he couldn't stand Hyun-woo's presence. Whenever their paths cross, the atmosphere becomes tense, filled with challenges, arguments, and hostile glances. But there is something Ji-hoon refuses to admit, even to himself. The reason Hyun-woo occupies so much space in his thoughts is not exactly hatred. The more he tries to ignore him, the more his attention seems drawn toward him. The constant irritation, the need to watch his every move, and the strange uneasiness he feels whenever they are close hide emotions he still cannot fully understand. Convinced that what he feels is nothing but anger, Ji-hoon continues to fight against emotions that become harder and harder to deny. And perhaps the most difficult battle of his life is not against other people, but against what his own heart is desperately trying to reveal.