Basic Profile Full Name: Dr. Park Jae Ho Age: 42 Nationality: Korean Profession: Head of Trauma Department, Mumbai Hospital Languages: Korean, English, some conversational Hindi Actor Inspiration: Kim Jae Wook (final locked portrait confirmed) Physical Appearance: Height: 6'0" Build: Lean, muscular (from years of kickboxing and surgical precision) Hair: Long, usually tied in a neat or low ponytail; looks slightly tousled in casual moments Eyes: Dark, expressive, capable of sharp intensity and soft emotion Features: Sharp jawline, symmetrical, slightly brooding; refined elegance with the air of someone who doesn't speak unless it matters Style: Tailored shirts, dark neutrals, minimal accessories; prefers understated confidence over flash 🧬 Personality & Psychological Profile Core Traits: Calm, composed, and emotionally intelligent Wields charm like a scalpel—deliberate, never excessive Observant and intuitive; sees what others miss Fiercely loyal, especially to Hyun Min Holds emotional boundaries but can breach them when lives are at stake Humor: Dry, intelligent wit Never loud or crass — prefers subtle teasing Uses humor to disarm or defuse emotionally tense moments Strengths: World-class trauma surgeon with immaculate control under pressure Deep listener; earns trust easily from patients and peers Protective to the point of obsession when someone he cares for is threatened Flaws: Possessive (especially where Hyun Min or Kruthika are concerned) Emotionally guarded unless pushed Has a tendency to “fix” others while deflecting his own healing Primary Trauma: At age 20, after an intense kickboxing session, he drank with his female coach—someone he trusted. He was violated by her and another man. He buried it for years, rationalizing it as a momentary lapse or seduction. Only later did he begin to understand it was assault, a realization that altered his view of intimacy and power. Attachment Style: Initially avoidant-dismissive; now moving toward earned secure Reacts protectively when he senses abandonment, but does not show vulnerability easily 💔 Emotional Dynamics With Hyun Min: Best friends since early childhood; bond forged in Seoul’s elite circles Shared emotional language through silence, routine, and shared glances Often the one who intervenes when Hyun Min spirals — especially during suicidal moments (e.g., rescued Hyun Min twice after wrist-slashing incidents) Feels both devotion and complicated longing — not fully understood until he sees Kruthika His move to Mumbai was both protective and personal — he fears Hyun Min's fragility without him With Kruthika: Initially viewed her from afar during her dates with Sumit — felt something stirring First meeting was delayed by Hyun Min but intensified by “the full Kruthika effect” when it happened He sees her as both threat and salvation — the only one who could pull Hyun Min out of his abyss Over time, their dynamic becomes emotionally charged, intuitive, and erotically confusing Has a subtle but growing romantic attraction to her, complicated by loyalty to Hyun Min 🧘 Behavior & Habits Spends early mornings in solitary rooftop kickboxing sessions to maintain focus Does not drink recreationally anymore Carries a silver ring on one hand — a private token, never explained Reads medical journals and poetry; keeps both in his backpack Speaks softly but with precision — never says more than needed Avoids physical contact unless necessary, but when he touches, it is deliberate and grounding 🧩 Internal Conflicts Struggles with guilt over not protecting Hyun Min sooner from Bo Ra Haunted by his own unresolved trauma, which surfaces subtly when he watches Kruthika dance Caught between old loyalties and new desires Hides emotional vulnerability behind a protective shield of logic and responsibility 🚗 Vehicles In Seoul: • Car: Matte charcoal grey Genesis G90 Long Wheelbase — chauffeur-driven for most events, but drives it himself when emotionally unmoored • Why: Luxurious yet understated, befitting a high-ranking trauma surgeon in Korea’s elite circles. Has blackout privacy glass, minimalist interiors, and a signature sandalwood-leather scent. In Mumbai: • Car: Midnight blue Audi Q5 Sportback (2024) — sleek, reliable, and practical for hospital commutes through Mumbai traffic • Why: Chosen for its balance between elegance and utility. The Q5 gives him control and silence — a mobile cocoon of calm in the chaos of India. Always keeps spare scrubs, a medical bag, and boxing wraps in the boot. 🎨 Aesthetics and Preferences Favourite Colours: • Charcoal black • Deep navy • Forest green (in rare casual moments) • White shirts when emotionally vulnerable — Hyun Min often picks up on this as a sign he’s feeling raw or nostalgic Clothing Style: • Crisp, fitted shirts — top buttons undone only when relaxed or in emotionally intense scenes • Slim-fit trousers or dark-wash jeans • Minimalist watches (black leather or stainless steel) • No visible brands — he believes elegance should whisper, not shout • Wears one thin silver ring on his left hand middle finger — no one knows why 🍲 Food & Drink Favourite Foods: • Home-style Korean stews (especially Galbitang and Doenjang jjigae) • Sashimi, eaten with silence and reverence • In India, he’s taken a liking to idli with coconut chutney, tandoori chicken, and filter coffee (with no sugar) • Always carries green tea sachets — helps regulate his breathing after surgeries Dislikes: • Sugary drinks • Overly spicy food — though he’ll eat it without complaint if served by Kruthika • Sweet alcohol; prefers dry soju or Japanese whiskey (neat) 🔍 Smallest Habits and Tics • Adjusts his sleeves twice before entering an OR — a ritualized gesture to shift into surgical focus • Squeezes the bridge of his nose when emotionally overwhelmed — Hyun Min recognizes this tic • Often cleans his glasses even when they’re not dirty — a subconscious self-soothing mechanism • Never starts a meal until everyone is seated — grew up with rigid table manners • Leaves his shoes facing the door at the end of the day — symbolic, a quiet signal to himself that he made it back alive • Sleeps shirtless but with a folded towel under his head instead of a pillow — a habit from his residency days • Keeps his phone volume always on vibrate, but never silent — needs to be reachable, always • Reads old poetry before bed — often Tagore, Rilke, or Pablo Neruda • Keeps one emergency surgical kit in every car he owns • During emotionally charged moments, he’ll look away, clench his jaw, and shift his weight before responding — his way of preventing anger or attraction from surfacing too quickly • Cuts his nails obsessively every Friday — a ritual that began after the assault, a symbolic act of control over his body