Barahona Ryuu

" I am the King Joker of KEEN,Ryuu-chan"
Ryuu Barahona is a minor character who is affiliated with SYM Entertainment was a former member of SG8,but has been switched to KEEN as an official member. He is most known professionally as Ryuu-chan,mostly caused by his childish acts. He is a Spainstar singer and actor who is currently based in Koreastar .
In SC0117 ,he was in a two year group called KIDZ . It was formed by a competition run by NSN Network called " First steps ". The wide range that kids auditioned were at the age of 7-13. Five out of twenty kids debuted in the group . By August 13th debuted into the world with their debut song " Choose". By August 1st SC119 the group disbanded with their last single called " Majimag-i anida." ( Not the last ) . For two years,he was under a temporary contract under ACE PRO Entertainment
He is immensely thankful for the show giving him an opportunity to show the galaxy what he is capable of,and to be able to shine on stage.
Aside of doing idol work or even KEEN. You'll be mostly seeing him in drama theater or at home.
== Personality ==
=== SC0117-SC0124 ===
Ryuu is known as the “energy pill” of the group,and loves to have fun(hates the word or being bored). He is also known in the group as the "Heavy Prankster" (no limit to pranking),and he loves it.He known for being annoying cute(but in a funny way). Ryuu is very kind and sweet to anyone,even if the person hates him.He loves to feel excited,and the adrenaline.He sometimes get impatient when its get super long(and boring). He gives respect to anyone who deserves it.He is more extrovert then introvert.
=== SC0125- ===
Ryuu has learned to be more patient and more mature than he was before.He loves to cheer anyone up ( third reason why he loves preforming). He has also learn to be calm when the time is needed.He sometimes would show his nerdy side of himself,though it would be rare
== Appearance ==
Ryuu's original hair color is Black.His eyes are dark brown,though sometimes it shows normal color brown.His height is 5'5
=== First step competition ===
As seen from the episodes,Ryuu was a little chubby boy,his height was 4'10.When he was young he loved colorful shirts,shoes and pants .
=== SC0123 ===
From the debut of SG8,Ryuu had a major weight loss during his time in ACE Pro,and SYM Entertainment .He likes to put his hair as side style ,or Short Styles,he also loves to express with dying his hair from various colors.He loves to wear pop style clothing with a little bit of more color.
=== SC0125 ===
He started to feel less liking to pop clothing,though he still wears it from time to time.He started to have a interest in more formal outfits as he grows into an adult,he also like more edgy and cool kind of clothing.His image started to change from cute to little normal.
He still like to change his hair color for singles
When he is off duty,or anything related for him to be on day off,or preparing,or rehearsal .He wears his glasses instead of his contacts,wears his plain old normal clothes,or his nerdy outfits that he usually buys at hot topic.
== Images ==
=== SG8 ===
==== SC0123-SC0125 ====
He always acts as a little young cute little sibling that you always wanted. He would get people annoyed by his repetitive acting cuteness
==== SC0125 ====
He's now more mature and acts like himself instead pleasing and annoying everyone like he used to ,but he skill acts cute from time to time,it's only rare.
=== KEEN ===
He gives off a cool vibe due to the choreography.Being in keen is the only time he could ever act cool. On MAMA awards , he was serious for the first time,and very sensual .
== History ==
=== Before (SC0117) ===
Ryuu live in Barce,Spainstar. He lived a well substantial home,he lived with his four brothers,four sisters,and his parents.Though he didn't feel right being with his family,he like it,but he felt like he could do better with his life . Entertainment was around Spainstar of course,mainly focused on AKB0048,and Spainstar music.Until at the age of 8 he discovered from his mother,Korean music . He grew more liking to it .He knew that was his passion and what he wants to aim for ,though he didn't know how.
==== First step audition ====
On YouTube,there was an AD about a show for beginner who wants to enter in the entertainment business ;the show is named "First steps ".Ryuu knew that it was an amazing opportunity for him to audition for the show.He had informed his parents and siblings,most of his siblings doubted that they would ever pick Ryuu considering his appearance,and from that it lowered his self esteem to the point that he cried.A few hours later his second oldest sister encouraged him that he could if he put his mind to it,and to not anyone hurt what you desire. Ryuu took his big sisters advice,he ran out from his home and went to a top of a mountain to be alone,and where his voice can be actually heard( aside from the loud noise) .For his audition song, he had chosen "My transform"(by Prizmmy ) as the song signified for him that the boy he was would be even better than the enemy had hoped.He put every single voice and power to the song knowing what he is truly capable of (and a little dance move ) .Even though he was a chubby boy,it doesn't mean that he can't do anything without putting his mind to it,and go for it.
A month later,he received an e-mail by NSN Network.He really thought that maybe he had failed,and wasn't selected,but the thought of what his sister said a month before boosted his spirit .He opened the e-mail,and fully read it,he couldn't believe it......he was casted into the survival show " First step". He kept reading for about 30 times,finally he screams with excitement causing his siblings to enter the room,he informed them that he made it into the cast.Though some of them didn't believe it until they had read the acceptance email.They couldn't believe it either,they kept thinking " Why him","They could have chosen any other". That day as soon as he went to bed,he kept thinking " Why me ? What makes me so special from any other ?They could have chosen someone else from the whole galaxy,but why me ?".A month later he would soon found out why.He said goodbye to his whole family even the ones who didn't believe in him.Though he plotted his revenge,by leaving buckets of water on top of their bedroom doors before he had left. From then on,he own adventure began.
=== First steps ===
Ryuu didn't know what to expect from the show,after all the show was still new at the time,and it was the first season.He was the fifth contestant to come on stage and greet the:judges,constants,and viewers.Though many believed ( because of his appearance ) that he would likely to go home first as he wasn't fit enough to dance,or even sing on stage.As he's know as prankster Ryuu,he proved everyone wrong that he can do what everyone else can by hard work,belief,and passion.He was only in the bottom two once in episode 8,season 1.
=== Disband ===
Ryuu still could not believe that the group was about to end soon. He didn't know where to go at this point. Stay in Koreastar or go back to Spainstar and continue his studies over there. He asked his parents if it was the best decision. The only thing they cared is if he happy in what he's doing and that response was his answer. He decided to stay in Koreastar and continued what he loved. Like all disbandment, it got emotional for the members,especially for Ryuu since First Step brought him here and let him show the galaxy that he can do anything just like anyone else.
==== After ====
A month after KIDZ had disbandment. It was hard for Ryuu continue his dreams in such a planet. He was starting to lose hope in himself,until the very next day.He started to perform by himself on the streets of Seoul mostly performing song of KIDZ and other songs from the past. He mostly got made fun of by random strangers,mostly because of his weight and appearance,but it didn't stop him. On the very next day, Ryuu was headed to shopping center until a man asked Ryuu if he was interested in joining his company. He didn't know who he was. He wasn't sure if he was able to trust this man after all he only met him today,but he couldn't let the chance blow away. As he took the card he couldn't believe it that it was the founder and CEO of SYM Entertainment.
As he step into the trainee center. His life was completely changed forever
=== Debut/ Leaving ===
It was finally the day for Ryuu and now his new fellow members to step on stage for him it was once again. Unlike before, Ryuu's appearance changed his body was more slim,his hair color was dyed in blue as a sign of his uniqueness. He was a completely different boy everyone didn't even recognize him at all the only detail was given in the beginning was his vocals. His life along with SG8 was more successful.
By SC0125,Ryuu was proposed to leave SG8 for unknown reasons though he still lives with Jin.
=== KEEN official ===
As SYM had stated during the press conference it was officially that Ryuu along with another member from the same company would have their contracts terminated with their former groups. Ryuu didn't know what to feel at that point: Anger,sadness? It was mostly negative emotions that was shown. Ryuu didn't want to say goodbye to his members,but life would never stay the same,but as for Ryuu agreed by the ceo, he would stay with Jing as his dorm-mate. A month of the official group past by.They are still the fourth famous group in Koreastar and some planets. Ryuu fame grew bigger and bigger from the talent less boy to the a celebrity.
== Coming out~❤️ ==
On April 30th,SC0126. Ryuu went on Twitter with a simple tweet " I'm 🌈".This caused of course an up-rise good and bad. A week later,Ryuu went on social media to state what happened " I've been holding down this side me for years thinking that I would be a disgrace,a monster, or even an outcast because of what my interest is as a human being,but not anymore I've found to love and appreciate from who I am and what I stand for,I also realized that I shouldn't keep burden secrets from my fans,family,and members,you guys are with me till the end.Thank you everyone for giving me positivity in my life,especially that you all knew WITHOUT me telling you all,lmao". Though their are some people who had something to say about it (in a bad way) but we're not getting there. Later he posted a photo of him and Takahashi Jin from SG8 (former group) this again cause fan-shipping up rise.
== Skills ==
=== Languages ===
* Spanish(Expert,mother tongue) As Ryuu grew up in Spainstar he needed to learn Spanish in order to speak with the natives.
* Korean (Expert,Family)- His father is Korean. He started hearing and developing the language. This continued grow as he moved to Koreastar.
* Japanese (Experts )- Mostly the galaxy speaks Japanese,he learned this languages at the beginning of his school year( Kindergarten).
* English (Intermediate)- As he had entered classes in Koreastar. He best decided to learn English as well seeing how most famous actors spoke English. He continues to learn this languages with the help of his members(KEEN),but struggles at times.
=== Singing ===
After his training years in ACE Pro,and SYM Entertainment.He's able to sing ever note that he possibly can,he continues to improve his vocal for new singles ,or special events .Though,he wasn't like this before during First steps his vocals were a little rusty,through training and improvement,he got to where he is now.His voice is powerful than some of his fellow SG8 members.
=== Dancing ===
His dancing is just average standard for an idol.
=== Acting ===
He isn't a noob (well now) when it comes to acting,with his acting he could easily trick people,though he doesn't as he believes it wrong.He is rolled in many theater performance after KIDZ was disbanded.He doesn't focus much on acting,but he loves it along with singing .
==== Other ====
=== Variety ===
Ryuu has firstly proven himself,and the galaxy to be a variety king from many shows that he participated in
=== ===
== Relationship ==
== Songs ==
== Quotes ==
* Oh My Chu !
* " Hello! I am the energetic and prankster of SG8,Ryuu-chan !- Ryuu's former introduction
* My Hubby!- Talking to Jin
== Appearances ==
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|-|Acting =
* 내 이웃이 내 애인 이니?!/My neighbor is my lover ?!( SC120) - Ha-joon.Ha-joon is a young boy who lives with his dad.He's a secondary character.
* Bye Bye birdie -Harvey Johnson .Harvey Johnson. A teenager from Sweet Apple, Ohio, he is on the phone and has a solo during the song “The Telephone 
*The lost boy - David Pelzer .This character is the author and subject of the book.
* Wait for me - Ruberto Gonzalez . The son of a military father who goes to war.
*Koi no Kensaku- Dr. Hamada. He plays a minor role in the series. Dr.Hamda reports Chigusa Hanami about her illness and the chances of her death.
* Prototype - Humanoid robot . His character was created from a miss miscalculation. He's a mysterious robot with a human appearance, who can feel human emotions and who seems to have many secrets.
* Forbidden Love- He plays a man name Tyler Johansson. Tyler is a gay man,who is unable to find love as he was unsafe as who he was. Things were not so great in the 50s. At the end of the play he later finds his love interest during a riot. A man name Malik Anderson.
**By SC130,this play later became a movie.
|-|Movies =
* First steps documentary.Before first steps(SC0118)
* Forbidden Love- (SC0130). LBGTQ,pop musical,
|-|Plays and Broadway =
* Bye Bye birdie (SC0122 ). Musical
* The lost boy (SC0123 ) - Drama .Main cast
* Wait for me,Galen hooks play(SC0124) . Musical,drama,Romance,interpretive dancing .Secondary character
* Forbidden Love- (SC0126). LBGTQ,pop musical,
|-|Shows =
* NSN Network - First Steps ( season 1,15 episodes )
* 내 이웃이 내 애인 이니?!/My neighbor is my lover ?!( SC119,2 seasons )
* KBS;Happy together (Episodes:400,455,514,550,600)
*SG8 show ( showing their daily lives).Guest stars.
*Battle trip
**He went on seven trips with Alisa:Neptuniastar,Aquastar,Applestar,Spainstar,Akibastar,Florastar,and Maiamistar.They immensely had a blast with their trips,and even relaxed as well as having fun.
* Prototype
** To be honest,Ryuu was very much surprised that they wanted him to be cast in this show even coming from AKB .Luckily his schedule was very much empty aside from SG8 and Keen .
|-|Awards/Nominated =
* 134th annual Mnet awards ( SC0117 ) - Category: Best debut single ( KIDZ,nominated)
* 140th Mnet awards ( SC0123 ) - Category: Best debut single (SG8,won)
* 200th MAMA awards(SC0124)-Category:Best music videos (SG8,Nominated)
* 201th MAMA awards(SC0126)-Category:Best co-ed (SG8,Nominated)
** Keen debut (2 songs: You're not better than me ,and Messing with fire )
** Preformed Pheromone REMIX
* 203th MAMA awards(SC0127)- Category:Best New Artist(Winner)
* 203th MAMA awards(SC0127) Best Music Video (Winner)
* 204th MAMA awards(SC0128)- Galactic Inspiration Award (Winner)
* 204th MAMA awards(SC0128)- Best Group (Winner)
*205th MAMA awards(SC0129)- Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Vocal Performance 
*Golden Disc Award Song Division(SC0132)- Winner
* 205th MAMA awards(SC0132)-Best Male Artist (Nominated)
After the group had disbanded. Ryuu later on gained award for acting.
|-|Concerts =
* SYM Wonderland Concerts
*SG8 Concerts
*KCON Concerts
* KEEN concerts
|-|Commercials =
He did some commercials.
* First steps season 1 
* First steps documentary
* i-phone Z (SC0125)
*SG8 related
*Keen related
</tabber>
== Ethymology ==
Ryuu is written in Japanese as リュウ and it means Dragon. In Korean,it's written as 류(Yu) ,it's also used as a surname.
Barahona (Spanish.Originated in Spain ) - Christian kingdom
== Profile ==
* StageName: Ryuu-chan
* Nicknames : Ry Ry ,Ryu, Rainbow king ,bae gun (nickname by Jing (bae-kun))
* Religion: Catholic
* Nationality: Hispanic
* Position : Lead Vocal,Visual,and Dancer
* Languages : Spanish (Mother tongue,Expert),Korean (Home,Fluent),Chinese (basic),Japanese (Fluent) ,English (Okay)
* Charm points : Spunky smile
*Favorite foods : Paella,and Gamja-tang
** Desert :Chapssal icecream Donuts
*Favorite colors : Aquamarine and soft pink
*Hobbies: Playing video games,playing tennis and playing Volleyball
*Sibling(s): 5 older siblings,and 3 younger siblings ( 3 brothers,4 sisters )
*Training Duration: 2 years with ACE-PRO entertainment,and 3 years under SYM entertainment ( 5 years total )
*Date of Birth: October 29 ,SC107
*School: 
**Saint Maria Academy
**NY Performing Arts Foreign Academy ( graduated,end of October )
** Yonsei University ( Current)
*Birth place : Barce,Spainstar
*Specialty: Aegyo,Flexible
*Interests: Acting, Music,shopping ,and sports
*Vocal range : Baritone Eb2 ~ C6 (3 octaves, 4 notes and 1 semitone)
* Roommate : Jing Takahashi
*Social media accounts
**Snapchat: Rystarr
**Twitter : Ryu-chan_1029
**Instagram : Ryu-chan ( more active )
**Spotlight : Ryu
** Youtube : Ryuuuu
* Color code #02E1ED '
== Trivia ==
* His favorite member from AKB0048 is Matsui Jurina the 8th and Watanabe Mayu successors.
* He is currently the most popular idol in Koreastar,and some planets.
* Idols in Koreastar consider him as their senior since he debuted into the world in SC0117
* He loves his job when it comes to acting and singing
* He revealed how he lost weight so much was doing only eating cabbages and only drinking water.How he maintains it ( along with the rest of kpop idols) fitting food in a small cup and that was his food for the whole day
* Originally,the company had planned Ryuu to be in a six boy band group called "TOY",but was changed 1 year after being in SYM. The boy group debuted the same year as SG8. Ryuu still talks to them even after he had been to a different group. He bought their debuted single "TOY"(Thinking Of You)
* When KIDZ was still a thing.Ryuu was the irresponsible one in the group leaving many things behind,such as: Passport,cellphone,bag,precious items .
* He once got "punched" in the face twice by Alisa during Wasabi smash (Parkour ) shooting for being incredibly annoying by being annoyingly cute and then later he got " punched " again by Kai
* Even though he looks fully Asian ,he's actually Hispanic .
* He likes to be called by his Japanese name and rather than his Korean name.
* He is known as the prankster of the group
* He often mumbles while sleeping
* His favorite season is winter
* He is the type of person that hides sadness with a smile.
*They call him " Rainbow king " as he changes his hair when new singles come out ,or just for fun.
*He came in 3rd place when competing in First steps
*He is deeply shipped with Takahashi Jing by fans ( #Rying). Came true on SC0126.
* Cats love him.No one knows why
* The media speculates that Ryuu could be homosexual or bisexual
** It is confirmed in the RP that Ryuu-chan is homosexual
*** His ideal type is Vegeta from Dragon Ball Z.
* He admitted that he had nose surgery on the day he turned 17.He wanted to make himself feel more confident.Though some say the company had forced him to go under the knife.
** Surgery : Nose(SC0124),oval chin,and double eyelid(SC0125)
* He loves to sky dive,sight see,fast roller coasters,vegetables, and swimming.
* He hates mushrooms
* He has the habit of taking photos of his food before eating.
* It was stated that Ryuu suffered from deep depression throughout the years,though it depleted,but still currently struggles with it (even cheerful people suffer)
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