Yoo Youngea

Yoo Youngae is a central character of How to Drawn an Ellipse. She serves as one of the protagonists of the story.
== Biography ==
=== Background and early life ===
Youngae spent much of her early life alone. Her mother passed away when she was young, and she rarely saw her father. She often thinks about the time she spent with Miyeon during high school and the songs they listen to during this period still makes Youngea sentimentalHow to Draw an Ellipse. Chapter 13. 
During her high school years, Youngae served as student council vice-president, while Miyeon served as the president. Youngae handled anything that required good leadership skills, and Miyeon often relied on her assistanceHow to Draw an Ellipse. Chapter 91.. 
She is traumatized by an event that occurred during high school, which is implied to have been rape. Her father dismissed her account, insisting that she had imagined it, and others also doubted her story. The only person who believed her was Miyeon. Since then, she has been suffering from panic attacks.How to Draw an Ellipse. Chapter 13. The rape was later implied to have been perpetrated as part of a power struggle against her father.How to Draw an Ellipse. Chapter 56 and 66. 
Youngae started dating Miyeon during high school, and even then she knew she wanted to spend her life with Miyeon.
=== Working years ===
Youngae began working at her father's company after completing her degree. She faced resistance from other workers who perceived her as the CEO's daughter who only sought to gain work experience on paper, without a genuine intention to work. Consequently, she was assigned a heavy workload, and would always ask for more work, which she diligently completed. Her boss during this time was Jeon Wangeun, who openly mocked and taunted her about the rape incident, telling her to imagine it for fun whenever she felt boredHow to Draw an Ellipse. Chapter 66.
Youngae quickly distinguished herself through her hard work, leading to the company securing a significant contract that greatly benefited the businessHow to Draw an Ellipse. Chapter 68.. Many other employees referred to her as a natural leader and praised her abilities. Everyone agreed that she was a far superior leader to Jeon Wangeun. Youngae believed that what the employees needed were a stable income, compensation for their hard work, and a dream that a better future would come if they put their current desires on hold. She saw it as her job to provide these things to themHow to Draw an Ellipse. Chapter 68.. Her father would also praise her and express deep admiration for her workHow to Draw an Ellipse. Chapter 72..
Despite facing challenges at work, Youngae did not burden Miyeon with her struggles. Instead, Youngae offered support to Miyeon during difficult times and listened to her problems, even when it was bothersome to herHow to Draw an Ellipse. Chapter 55.. Youngae also helped Miyeon secure a spot in a prestigious research program by making a sizable donation to ensure her participation. When Miyeon expressed dissatisfaction with her internship at Manse Children's Hospital, Youngae promptly took action to arrange a more suitable internship for her.
Youngae frequently felt that Miyeon was not taking their relationship seriously during this period and became somewhat annoyed by Miyeon's prioritization of work. Miyeon would start to talk a lot about a child she was treating at the hospital called Kim Minsung. She would wear the same clothes every day so that Minsung was faced with something familiar. Youngae was mildly annoyed that Miyeon made more of an effort for the kid than for her. Additionally, she noticed that she was always the one initiating contact, never the other way around. Youngae also felt that Miyeon did not put much effort into their dates, while she always made an effort to look attractive for Miyeon.
When Miyeon was supposed to start her new internship, she was called back to Manse Children's Hospital and asked to work for one last month. She did not inform her new employer about her absence, and Youngae was contacted about her absence. Youngae, worried about her, rushed over to her place after work, which implied a substantial drive, due to her concern for Miyeon. Arriving and hearing that everything was fine, but Miyeon was asked to work one more moth, she was somewhat annoyed by the situation, but mostly relieved that nothing had happened to her. She listened to Miyeon's problems and promised to fix the situation with the new employer. She was also supportive of Miyeon's decision to go back to the hospital.
=== The New York years ===
After informing her father that she would never marry a man and that she intended to spend the rest of her life with Miyeon, they moved to the USAHow to Draw an Ellipse. Chapter. .
=== Separation and marriage to Lim Seokho. ===
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=== Reunion with Miyeon and Minsung ===
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=== Working for CEO position ===
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=== Breakup with Miyeon and breakdown ===
Youngae is contacted by Jang Soonjung who informs Youngae that she saw Miyeon and Minsung spending the night togetherHow to Draw an Ellipse. Chapter .. Upon learning about Miyeon and Minsung, Youngae becomes enraged and starts smashing items and windows in her home with a golf club, clearly overwhelmed by anger and sadness.
Youngae seeks out Miyeon at her office as soon as possible and confronts her about what she was told by Jang Soonjung. She is willing to believe anything Miyeon tells her, and if Miyeon denies it, she would trust her. However, Miyeon does not deny the accusation and openly declares her love for MinsungHow to Draw an Ellipse. Chapter 96..
Youngae breaks down and pleads with Miyeon to admit that it was a mistake, that her emotions got the better of her. However, Miyeon shows no remorse and asserts that she regrets nothing. She then proceeds to mock Youngae and claim that her relationship with Minsung is no different from the one she had with Youngae. Youngae responds by calling Miyeon disgusting and creepy, reminding her that Minsung was raised by them.
In a fit of rage, Youngae strikes Miyeon. At that moment, Minsung enters the scene and informs Youngea that she will be working as the new security consultant for ML Pharmaceutical. Youngae, taken aback, screams at Minsung and demands to know what is wrong with her. Unbeknownst to Youngae, Minsung is recording the altercation, intending to use it as leverage later. Minsung taunts Youngae about being recorded, drawing parallels to a previous incident where she was recorded leaving Hyunwoo unconscious on the floor.
As a result of blackmailing Youngae, Minsung is employed as a security consultant tasked with developing a new system to monitor users' health via a device worn on the wrist for ML Pharmaceutical. She plans to give Youngae what she always wanted, control over the company that she left her family for in exchange for her never contacting Miyeon again.
Youngae is utterly shattered after what happened. She is deep in grief, frequently breaking down crying when reminded of Miyeon, such as by her perfume or when asked about her. Miyeon was the love of her life, and losing her has left Youngae with nothing. Later, she begins to lose her grip on reality, partly due to grief and partly due to being drugged by Lim Seokho. She starts to imagine seeing Miyeon and forgets events and places.
At the same time, her many enemies work to remove her from the position of executive director. With no allies or friends, Youngae seems to be utterly alone.
== Personality and traits ==
== Relationships ==
=== Seo Miyeon ===
=== Seo Hyunwoo ===
=== Kim Minsung ===