Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2013 0:32:28 GMT -5
YUU
THE BEST ADVICE I WAS EVER GIVEN? "DON'T BE AFRAID TO HAVE LUNCH BY YOURSELF." YOU'LL NEVER BE ABLE TO PLEASE EVERYONE. MAKING SURE YOU'VE DONE WHAT'S RIGHT IS THE BEST YOU CAN DO.
HASEGAWA YUU | NINETEEN |
MALE | HETEROSEXUAL |
JAPANESE | 5'5" | 127 lbs |
KiNGS | SOLOIST |
ESSENTIALS
PERSONALITY There's a certain air of tranquility about the performer. While smiles aren't rare, they are slight, his voice is quiet, and his eyes are dark and cast off to the side in a manner more shy than teasing or coy. Despite his genuine warmth and sincerity, there's a clear rift between himself and the people surrounding him. Yuu is, first and foremost, about his work.
The very image of self control, the straight-laced young man sets his bar quite high for himself. His impossible standards have granted him impeccable manners, an undying sense of loyalty and justice, and that ever present fickleness in the pursuit of perfection.
Reserved, thoughtful, and introspective, what little people can gather of the young man tends to be from interviews, as he tends to remain quiet even during public appearances. When he does speak, he is short and to the point, though he sometimes gives unintentionally open ended replies that raise more questions than they answer.
Anyone can see that he keeps a lot about himself hidden. He's a celebrity still shrouded in a considerable amount of mystery, and leaving the public to fill in the blanks for themselves can often result in rumors floating around. It doesn't help that he rarely finds the time to correct them.
In the very least, he is known for being, above all else, a gentleman. He seems to show honest concern for people, and as guarded as he is he does attempt to reach out and be friendly. He has a bit of difficulty in casual conversation as his timid nature makes it a struggle to lead or come up with interesting topics, however he doesn't seem the slightest bit shy to answer questions and is never hesitant in his answers during interviews.
HISTORY Sweet little country bumpkin Hasegawa Yuu was a nobody. The illegitimate child of a teenage girl and her rough and tough boyfriend, his first two years were spent under his grandparents' care. When his mother found her feet and came back around, her parents were ready and willing to welcome her back to the family with open arms.
He grew up with little interest in music. He spent many an afternoon with his grandmother learning to play piano, and often sang for the family during holidays because "he was just too cute in his little reindeer costume not to." He was, in a word, mediocre. Not a child prodigy by any means. His interest lie, instead, in animals. Yuu loved the outdoors. Addicted to the most obnoxious "save the rainforest" animations known to man, he often found himself bringing home different pet's he'd managed to "rescue." Nothing like a normal child. His pets were snails. Spiders. Dead mice. Anything crawly and typically unwanted he felt the overwhelming desire to save, much to his mother's disgust.
While his first four years of education were spent in a public school, after beginning lessons for eventually becoming an idol, he instead picked up a few private tutors so that his schedule could adjust to fit in more dancing and vocal lessons. He struggled to maintain high grades, barely keeping an A- average with high marks on tests that he found himself staying up until dawn studying for. He was all too willing to work himself to the brink to reach the goals being set for him, often passing out in the early hours of the morning only to be awaken and pumped with coffee a few hours later.
Being an idol became his life, and by the time he'd reached his goal there was really nothing else to him.
APPEARANCE His posture has the tendency to leave an impression. He stands tall, sits straight, and has yet to be caught wilting into a slump or a slouch. His shoulders are relaxed and his body language, despite his quiet nature, is quite open. He doesn't fold his arms or cross his ankles, he keeps his legs bent at the knee to sit properly, and his hands rest easily even when he's under pressure, allowing him to appear cool and collected at all times.
The changes in his expression are slight. A weak grimace and a furrowing of his brows, a slight raise of his eyebrows and a quirk of a smile, a gentle frown and the unmistakable disapproving glare of a disappointed father. As plain as his face seems to remain, it seems to speak volumes about his opinions as a change in his expression is rare. Of course, he always smiles for the camera, however he typically seems to remain rather stoic.
His eyes are a similar shade of violet to the wisps of his curly hair. Cut at contrasting lengths, the edges flip up messily from his scalp, giving him a look of just having gotten out of bed no matter how he tries to shape it. His face is soft and his eyes are round, giving him the youthful appearance that seems to be popular with artists his age. Of average height with small bones and a lean, muscled body, he trains often to keep his body in the best shape possible. His skin is fair and clear, more susceptible to burning than tanning.
COMMON WEAR Yuu tends to dress more on the formal side. Collared, button-up shirts, loosely done ties, slacks, and a jacket "just in case." He isn't terribly picky about what he wears, but does try to have a respectable, somewhat authoritative look to him. Never having been a fan of neutral colors like browns or greys, he sticks to greens and purples with the occasional burgundy. A heart shaped pin can always be found clipped to his collar, signifying his place in the group as the KiNG of hearts.
OTHER FEATURES There is a thin, clean scar running across his stomach from when he had to have his appendix removed. It's rumored that he has freckles, but there aren't any images of him with them.
The very image of self control, the straight-laced young man sets his bar quite high for himself. His impossible standards have granted him impeccable manners, an undying sense of loyalty and justice, and that ever present fickleness in the pursuit of perfection.
Reserved, thoughtful, and introspective, what little people can gather of the young man tends to be from interviews, as he tends to remain quiet even during public appearances. When he does speak, he is short and to the point, though he sometimes gives unintentionally open ended replies that raise more questions than they answer.
Anyone can see that he keeps a lot about himself hidden. He's a celebrity still shrouded in a considerable amount of mystery, and leaving the public to fill in the blanks for themselves can often result in rumors floating around. It doesn't help that he rarely finds the time to correct them.
In the very least, he is known for being, above all else, a gentleman. He seems to show honest concern for people, and as guarded as he is he does attempt to reach out and be friendly. He has a bit of difficulty in casual conversation as his timid nature makes it a struggle to lead or come up with interesting topics, however he doesn't seem the slightest bit shy to answer questions and is never hesitant in his answers during interviews.
HISTORY Sweet little country bumpkin Hasegawa Yuu was a nobody. The illegitimate child of a teenage girl and her rough and tough boyfriend, his first two years were spent under his grandparents' care. When his mother found her feet and came back around, her parents were ready and willing to welcome her back to the family with open arms.
He grew up with little interest in music. He spent many an afternoon with his grandmother learning to play piano, and often sang for the family during holidays because "he was just too cute in his little reindeer costume not to." He was, in a word, mediocre. Not a child prodigy by any means. His interest lie, instead, in animals. Yuu loved the outdoors. Addicted to the most obnoxious "save the rainforest" animations known to man, he often found himself bringing home different pet's he'd managed to "rescue." Nothing like a normal child. His pets were snails. Spiders. Dead mice. Anything crawly and typically unwanted he felt the overwhelming desire to save, much to his mother's disgust.
While his first four years of education were spent in a public school, after beginning lessons for eventually becoming an idol, he instead picked up a few private tutors so that his schedule could adjust to fit in more dancing and vocal lessons. He struggled to maintain high grades, barely keeping an A- average with high marks on tests that he found himself staying up until dawn studying for. He was all too willing to work himself to the brink to reach the goals being set for him, often passing out in the early hours of the morning only to be awaken and pumped with coffee a few hours later.
Being an idol became his life, and by the time he'd reached his goal there was really nothing else to him.
APPEARANCE His posture has the tendency to leave an impression. He stands tall, sits straight, and has yet to be caught wilting into a slump or a slouch. His shoulders are relaxed and his body language, despite his quiet nature, is quite open. He doesn't fold his arms or cross his ankles, he keeps his legs bent at the knee to sit properly, and his hands rest easily even when he's under pressure, allowing him to appear cool and collected at all times.
The changes in his expression are slight. A weak grimace and a furrowing of his brows, a slight raise of his eyebrows and a quirk of a smile, a gentle frown and the unmistakable disapproving glare of a disappointed father. As plain as his face seems to remain, it seems to speak volumes about his opinions as a change in his expression is rare. Of course, he always smiles for the camera, however he typically seems to remain rather stoic.
His eyes are a similar shade of violet to the wisps of his curly hair. Cut at contrasting lengths, the edges flip up messily from his scalp, giving him a look of just having gotten out of bed no matter how he tries to shape it. His face is soft and his eyes are round, giving him the youthful appearance that seems to be popular with artists his age. Of average height with small bones and a lean, muscled body, he trains often to keep his body in the best shape possible. His skin is fair and clear, more susceptible to burning than tanning.
COMMON WEAR Yuu tends to dress more on the formal side. Collared, button-up shirts, loosely done ties, slacks, and a jacket "just in case." He isn't terribly picky about what he wears, but does try to have a respectable, somewhat authoritative look to him. Never having been a fan of neutral colors like browns or greys, he sticks to greens and purples with the occasional burgundy. A heart shaped pin can always be found clipped to his collar, signifying his place in the group as the KiNG of hearts.
OTHER FEATURES There is a thin, clean scar running across his stomach from when he had to have his appendix removed. It's rumored that he has freckles, but there aren't any images of him with them.
OTHER INFORMATION
TALENTS & SKILLS Dance. Pop, contemporary, and ballet at the insistence of his mother. More a trained skill than natural aptitude for movement, his movements are precise and calculated, flowing but hinting at counting his steps to anyone with a particular eye for dance. He struggles with locking and has to practice constantly to perform quick, jerky movements correctly.
Singing. His natural speaking voice is relaxing to listen to, so most expect him to have a decent voice even when they aren't aware of his work. After many years of training with incredibly strict vocal teachers, his voice can reach higher ranges without strain. He seems to honestly have a bit of talent where his voice is concerned, able to sing with natural passion and emotion.
Modeling. The young man is naturally photogenic. He isn't showy or goofy when asked to pose and actually seems more relaxed when around cameras. He has always been fond of having pictures taken.
Bass and piano. While his favorite instrument by far is the bass, he is still quite skilled in playing the piano thanks to his grandmother's obsession. His notes on the piano are a bit less fluid unless he's focused on playing correctly, as he often hurries in playing it to get it over with and move onto something else. When he is set on playing either instrument though, he does so with a considerable amount of talent. Unfortunately, it's simply a case of copying others, as he seems fine in playing songs he knows but struggles to come up up with anything off the top of his head.
Acting. Having to keep up appearances in public has kept his acting skills sharp. He's taken numerous acting classes and is capable of playing many different roles convincingly, however his acting skills are typically overlooked as his work revolves instead around music.
Table tennis. Yuu is the champion of ping pong. He never really trained or practiced, he's just damn good.
Perfect handwriting. He writes more often than he types or texts, and it shows clearly in his handwriting.
DISCOVERY Rather than wait for Yuu to somehow be scouted, his mother dragged him along and insisted they give him a try. The little boy, wanting desperately to please his mother, tried his very best to give the performance of a life time. He simply had no training and little, if any talent.
After shameful amounts of begging, flattery, and buckets full of tears, she managed to convince the talent scouts to give her son a shot. To their surprise, Yuu buckled down and practiced day in day out with unwavering determination. His dedication coupled with his startling progress saw him through and he was put through a rigorous training program before being crowned as a member of KiNGS.
What was previously lacked in natural talent was well made up for in practice and training.
ETCETERA KiNG of hearts. The name clearly has nothing to do with romance. Instead, he was granted the suit of hearts because of his apparent loneliness. Often associated with the term "tsundere," his subtle acts of kindness in combination with his cool demeanor and tendency to keep his emotions so heavily guarded has earned him the affection of numerous fans desperate to see that "softer side."
Straight-laced. His sense of justice is very strong. To him the world is nearly black and white, and his opinions of what is right and what is wrong are firmly cemented. He works very hard to conduct himself properly and can be a bit of a stickler when it comes to following the rules.
Superstitious. Yuu believes strongly in horoscopes, blood types, and luck. He won't stay in a hotel room if it contains the number four, will be dreading misfortune if he manages to break his comb, and will visibly freeze if he steps on the edge of a tatami mat. He'll judge a person instantly based on their sign and is extremely wary of ghosts, spirits, and the like.
Singing. His natural speaking voice is relaxing to listen to, so most expect him to have a decent voice even when they aren't aware of his work. After many years of training with incredibly strict vocal teachers, his voice can reach higher ranges without strain. He seems to honestly have a bit of talent where his voice is concerned, able to sing with natural passion and emotion.
Modeling. The young man is naturally photogenic. He isn't showy or goofy when asked to pose and actually seems more relaxed when around cameras. He has always been fond of having pictures taken.
Bass and piano. While his favorite instrument by far is the bass, he is still quite skilled in playing the piano thanks to his grandmother's obsession. His notes on the piano are a bit less fluid unless he's focused on playing correctly, as he often hurries in playing it to get it over with and move onto something else. When he is set on playing either instrument though, he does so with a considerable amount of talent. Unfortunately, it's simply a case of copying others, as he seems fine in playing songs he knows but struggles to come up up with anything off the top of his head.
Acting. Having to keep up appearances in public has kept his acting skills sharp. He's taken numerous acting classes and is capable of playing many different roles convincingly, however his acting skills are typically overlooked as his work revolves instead around music.
Table tennis. Yuu is the champion of ping pong. He never really trained or practiced, he's just damn good.
Perfect handwriting. He writes more often than he types or texts, and it shows clearly in his handwriting.
DISCOVERY Rather than wait for Yuu to somehow be scouted, his mother dragged him along and insisted they give him a try. The little boy, wanting desperately to please his mother, tried his very best to give the performance of a life time. He simply had no training and little, if any talent.
After shameful amounts of begging, flattery, and buckets full of tears, she managed to convince the talent scouts to give her son a shot. To their surprise, Yuu buckled down and practiced day in day out with unwavering determination. His dedication coupled with his startling progress saw him through and he was put through a rigorous training program before being crowned as a member of KiNGS.
What was previously lacked in natural talent was well made up for in practice and training.
ETCETERA KiNG of hearts. The name clearly has nothing to do with romance. Instead, he was granted the suit of hearts because of his apparent loneliness. Often associated with the term "tsundere," his subtle acts of kindness in combination with his cool demeanor and tendency to keep his emotions so heavily guarded has earned him the affection of numerous fans desperate to see that "softer side."
Straight-laced. His sense of justice is very strong. To him the world is nearly black and white, and his opinions of what is right and what is wrong are firmly cemented. He works very hard to conduct himself properly and can be a bit of a stickler when it comes to following the rules.
Superstitious. Yuu believes strongly in horoscopes, blood types, and luck. He won't stay in a hotel room if it contains the number four, will be dreading misfortune if he manages to break his comb, and will visibly freeze if he steps on the edge of a tatami mat. He'll judge a person instantly based on their sign and is extremely wary of ghosts, spirits, and the like.
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OOC NAME kove
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