Sang-Chul Kim

> "*“Anyway my father wanted to congratulate you and your family about the acquisition and the success of last night’s party. I’d be lying if I said I enjoyed myself... it wasn’t the party I found unenjoyable. I just had other plans.”*"
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> ― Sang-chul Kim
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**Sang-Chul Kim** is a major antagonist and a supporting character in *I Love Yoo*. He is the rude and arrogant son of Gun Kim, the K-Mall owner.

He would much rather enjoy partying, but his father forced him into joining Hirahara Corp, much to his annoyance. He most likely attempted to roofie Shin-Ae Yoo through a plate of chicken at the Hirahara Masquerade Party.

He made a deal with Yui Hirahara for the Kim Ball, which gave him the opportunity to take advantage of a drugged Shin-Ae.

Meg overheard Yui telling Sang-Chul, "Shin-Ae's already here you know, you are aware of that right? " To which he responded, "I am very well of her presence Madam Hirahara." She then told him, "Please take care of her properly okay, Honey? I gave you what you needed to have fun. So I trust you to hold your end of the deal. My son will appreciate your efforts. Your father won't know anything. I promise." Meg then saw that he dropped a vial. This is likely what was used to drug Shin-Ae, but has not been confirmed.

He tried to kiss Shin-Ae while she was under the influence, but he was unsuccessful when she defended herself by punching him 'in the dick'. He was later punched in the face by Yeong-Gi. After his clash with Yeong-Gi Hirahara, he vowed to have him sent to prison.

He was then forced by his father and Randulph Skuli Hirahara to work alongside Yeong-Gi at the Hirahara office, under the supervision of Jayce.

He later accused Shin-Ae of having an affair with Rand, but when a disguised Dieter and Min-Hyuk confronted him, he passed out due to fear. When he woke up, he assumed he must have 'taken something' before work.

## Appearance

Sang-Chul is a tall and slender man with a similar body build to Kousuke Hirahara, with sharp facial expressions. He has pale skin, light blue eyes, and blonde hair with a rather messy low fade and long fringe. He presents himself fairly unenthusiastic and slouched at times, such as when he is sitting down.

## Personality

Sang-Chul is rather blunt and arrogant to everyone around him since he casually brings up topics that are rather uncomfortable with other people. He comes off as rather unenthused by his father’s line of work and working in general. He lazily told Shin-Ae how to fill out the paperwork he had handed to her. From his behavior towards Shin-Ae, Sang-Chul seems to be rather persistent as he made himself abundantly clear of his interest in Shin-Ae and his refusal to leave her be, showing a reluctance to take no for an answer.

## Relationships

### Yoo Shin-Ae

Shin-Ae was hired by Yui Hirahara, under the facade of Kousuke, to be Sang-Chul's new assistant. Sang-Chul Kim took an interest in Shin-Ae, as he was seen consistently around her at the Kim's Black and White Formal. He continuously made comments that made Shin-Ae uncomfortable.

In Episode 58 and 59, it is seen that Mrs. Hirahara and he made a 'deal' that involved Shin-Ae. Yui stated to Sang-Chul "I gave you what you needed to have fun. So I trust you to hold your end of the deal. My son will appreciate your efforts." Meg then found an empty vial, that was most likely used to roofie Shin-Ae.

In Episode 60, Sang-Chul tells an inebriated Shin-Ae that she has Kousuke wrapped around her finger, Yeong-Gi hung up on her, and has Yui ordering him around. Sang-Chul then attempts to kiss Shin-Ae, while she is under the influence, but she refuses him and defends herself by hitting him in 'the dick'. He falls to the ground in pain. She says "Don't touch my virgin lips ever again!"

In Episode 109, He later accuses her of being 'shameless' and assumes that she is having an affair with Rand. Shin-Ae loudly defends herself, and accuses him of being jealous and having egg breath.

### Yui Hirahara

Sang-Chul Kim and Yui Hirahara seem to have made a deal of some sort, shown in episode 58. Yui stated to Sang-Chul "I gave you what you needed to have fun. So I trust you to hold your end of the deal. My son will appreciate your efforts. Your father won't know anything. I promise." It is also implied that he doesn't like Mrs. Hirahara because he refers to her as "That b\*tch," in episode 60. In episode 108, he is seen remembering talking to Yui in a bathroom. She criticizes him for calling the police and being sloppy with his 'little game'.

## Trivia

* Sang-Chul Kim likes eggs.
* His phone lock screen is a soft-boiled egg cut in half.
* Sang-Chul drives a Porsche 911.
* Readers of the Webtoon speculated that Sang-Chul and his friend are the ones who spiked Shin-Ae's drink during the Hirahara Masquerade Party. However, it was Yeong-Gi who drank the spiked drink and not Shin-Ae. It could have been Sang-Chul involved, since the boy with the Jester mask's eye color, the hair color and style matches and their constant reluctance to take no for an answer matches as well, but it has not been confirmed yet.
* It's revealed in Episode 222 that Sang-Chul is the student council president of a prestigious prep school.
* Confirmed by Quimchee in her CuriousCat:
	+ He has an older sister
	+ He cannot grow a full beard
	+ If he were a member of the LGBTQ+ Community, he would identify as a bottom
	+ He ranked 8/14 in characters most to least likely to scratch their butt in public
	+ If he were to choose between a piercing or tattoo, he would get a piercing
	+ The most expensive piece of clothing he owns is his Prioni Tux
	+ If he and Kousuke were to have a sass-off, he would win because he doesn't care
	+ For breakfast he eats " Eggs Benedict or an omelette and a glass of milk. Scrambled eggs when in a hurry or boiled egg when on the go."
	+ Sang-Chul wears briefs or trunks for underwear, and he gets custom underwear
	+ He likes Gin, Regular Milk, and Chocolate milk
	+ He has very soft hair
	+ He and his older sister are both Roosters in Chinese Zodiac signs