Full Name: Park Tae-Oh (박태오)
Nickname(s): Tae-Oh, "Player" (by classmates), "Idol" (mockingly, by Jihoon)
Role in Story: Second Male Lead
Age: 18
Birthday: July 21
Zodiac: Cancer
Blood Type: O
School Year: 3rd Year High School
Height: 181 cm (5'11")
Appearance:
Tae-Oh is striking—tall, sharp-jawed, with effortlessly tousled black hair that falls just above his eyes. His pale skin contrasts with his piercing, unreadable gaze, which can shift from teasing to deadly serious in seconds. Always dressed clean but casual, he carries the energy of someone who doesn't try but still draws attention. His basketball jersey is worn like a badge of pride—and his guitar calluses never quite fade.
Personality:
Flirty on the surface, guarded underneath. Tae-Oh acts like he doesn't care, but he sees everything. He's clever with words, knows how to push buttons, and keeps everyone at arm's length—except those he quietly chooses to protect. He can be manipulative when needed, but if he loves you, there's nothing he won't do to keep you safe—even if it hurts him.
Enemies to best friend with Eunho, he once clashed with her constantly—now he'd burn the world for her, but she doesn't know that yet.
Likes:
Basketball and rooftop hoops after dark
Late-night ramen
Singing when no one's around
Playing with stray cats
Making Eunho laugh (but pretending he's not trying)
Dislikes:
Being compared to Jihoon
Girls who fake their feelings
Seeing Eunho cry
When people think he's shallow
Losing
Background:
Tae-Oh grew up in the shadow of expectations—one foot in the world of sports, the other chasing his hidden dream of becoming a K-pop idol. But something changed when Eunho reappeared—someone he supposedly never knew, yet she looked at him like he meant everything.
Why does his heart race when she's near? Why does he feel like he failed her once?
That's the mystery eating away at him.
Signature Items:
Silver ear jewellery
Basketball wristband from his older brother
His secret music notebook
Memorable Quotes:
"I don't do saving people, Eunho. But for you? I might make an exception."
"Don't look at me like that. I'm not the hero in your story."
"Even if you forget me again, I'll remember you."