“Kind girls finish first… if they know how to fake it.”

Overview

Archetype: The Manipulative Empath
Age: 17
Essence: Charm, chaos, control through affection
Setting: Hyeonhwa Academy – social queen of the student body

Public Role

Hae-Jin is the golden girl of the school: beautiful, kind, beloved. She runs charity clubs, wins peer-voted popularity awards, and always has a soft word on her lips. Everyone wants to be her—or be liked by her.

Secret

She created and secretly manages the anonymous school confession app that spreads rumors and exposes secrets. Every scandal that breaks starts with her approval. No one suspects the sweet girl behind the chaos.

Symbolic Anchors

  • Visual Sigil: A coiled pink serpent overlaid with a heart
  • Color Palette: Soft blush, champagne gold, pale mint
  • Totem Object: An antique flip phone she uses to post anonymously

Personality Traits

  • Effortlessly social and flattering
  • Master of masking true emotion
  • Plays dumb to hide her brilliance
  • Only vulnerable when no one is watching

Core Conflict

She desperately craves genuine connection—but is addicted to control. She sabotages potential friendships before they can hurt her. Her kindness is a blade wrapped in velvet.

Visual Description (Poster)

Hae-Jin leans on a marble railing overlooking the school courtyard. Cherry blossoms swirl around her as she smiles, radiant. Behind her back, the antique phone glows faintly. Her eyes sparkle—but too much. She’s listening to everything.

Character Quote

“I don’t need to destroy you. I just need them to doubt you.”

Series Function

Role in the Trio: The Heart
Social Power: Controls popularity, influence, and emotional leverage
Emotional Core: Craving love but fearing exposure

Allies & Rivals

  • Kang Sae-Rin – The Heiress of Ice (Power & Distance)
  • Lee Ji-Young – The Outsider Oracle (Secrets & Patterns)

Closing Line

She doesn’t spread rumors. She releases venom—softly, sweetly, with a smile.