Randulph Skuli Hirahara

> "*We're expected to carry ourselves with class and sophistication.*"
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> ― Randulph Skuli Hirahara
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**Randulph Skuli Hirahara** is a supporting character in *I Love Yoo*. He is the Chairman of the Hirahara Corporation and the strict father of Kousuke Hirahara and Yeong-Gi.

When Kousuke vowed to be his successor, Randulph was proud to nurture him the best he could. However, Yeong-Gi (whom he refers to as Nol) grew up as the opposite of his older son, which made Yeong-Gi a disappointment to his view. Randulph has been cruel to his younger son, pushing him at any point of time.

After the chaos at the Kim Formal, he has noticeably slightly changed his demeanor towards Yeong-Gi, providing him [legal] support during his legal case. He is also allowing Shin-Ae to testify during Yeong-Gi's upcoming hearing.

## Appearance

Randulph is a very tall man with broad shoulders and extremely sharp facial features. He is often seen with a stern expression. He has very wavy hair, and a graying under shave on his temples. He is seen wearing only formal wear. His second son, Yeong-Gi, shares a strong resemblance to him. Both Shin-Ae Yoo and Yui Hirahara have claimed him to be attractive.

## Personality

Randulph does not show much emotion and often maintains a stoic composure. As the chairman of the Hirahara Corporation, he carries himself with class and sophistication. (A point he has impressed on Kousuke and Yeong-Gi several times) As befitting a man of his status, he is seen to be even-tempered as even when talked down to by Shin-Ae rather abrasively, he barely reacted. A clear contrast in his treatment towards his sons may be drawn: while critical with great expectations, he is noticeably more mellow towards Kousuke as opposed to Nol, who is often the outlet of his chagrin as he fails to measure up to his expectations. The reason for this contrast is yet to be revealed. He also gives criticism and praise when due, as seen when he chided Kousuke (despite him being the "favored son") for his ungentlemanly etiquette when Shin-Ae and he fell on the floor without him helping her up.

There are many aspects to his personality that remain shrouded. (Much like the rest of his family)

## Relationships

### Kousuke Hirahara

Randulph's first son, whom he is shown to favor more. This is most likely because Nol isn't that favored by Yui.

### Yeong-Gi Hirahara

Randulph's second son, whom he has a very tense relationship with and often scolds for behaving in ways that could jeopardize their family's reputation. Yeong-Gi is irritated by this, as shown in episode 61, where he lashed out against him and stormed off. Much like Kousuke, Randulph has high expectations for his second son and expects him to make the same amount of success as his older brother, who he constantly compares him to. Yeong-Gi chooses to apply to Rand's old university, and manages to get short-listed.

### Gun Kim

Not much is shown on their relationship, but it is shown that Randulph and Gun have been business partners for years.

### Sang-Chul Kim

Not much is shown on their relationship, but it seems that he, along with Sang-chul's father was disappointed in him regarding what happened at the black and white formal.

### Shin-Ae Yoo

Though he and Shin-Ae have met, she does not currently recognize him as Yeong-Gi and Kousuke's father.

Shin-Ae is shown to be attracted to Rand. She first sees a picture of Rand at Kousuke's home, in which she comments "Who is that dude... Holy Cow is that their dad??? Hot...Damn... Their Dad looks so fine... Can't believe I find an old dude attractive..."

She first sees Rand in person, in Episode 50, where she simply moves out of his way.

When she was inebriated in Episode 59, she noticed similarities between him and Yeong-Gi, but she did not recognize him as his father. She said to Rand, "...But you also hot though... A hot giant man. hehe...With wrinkles. Because you're also old."

In Episode 79, she bumps into Rand in the hallway at work, and blushes when seeing him. He helps her pick up her stuff, and she blushes strongly. He starts gossiping with her, to test her and see what she thinks of Yeong-Gi. She strongly defends him, which impresses him.

In Episode 89, he reveals himself to be the chairman, but does not reveal that he is a Hirahara. She is still blushing, but defends Yeong-Gi. He tells her he is impressed with her and asks for her help with Yeong-Gi.

In Episode 90, unaware that Rand is the boys father, she tells them in regards to Rand that "He's also one of the most beautiful and hottest men I have ever seen" Which causes Yeong-Gi to spit out his orange soda all over her, and Kousuke to reveal a shock of horror. While she is changing, Yeong-Gi asks Kousuke if she knows he is their father, and Kousuke says she cannot be 'that brainless'.

### Alyssa Cho

According to Yui, Randulph, along with Kousuke, is aloof towards Alyssa, but Yui assures her that Randulph and Kousuke will warm up to Alyssa soon enough.

### Yu Jing

Yu Jing and Rand are shown to have a friendly relationship. In Episode 112, it is shown that Rand asks Yu Jing to interview Nol as a favor. She tells him that she can always put aside time for him. She says that he has done a lot to help her in the past.

### Min-Hyuk Park

Min-Hyuk met Randulph outside of the Hirahara Plaza in Episode 106. Later in reference to Mr. Hirahara, he asked Dieter "Have you ever met someone that exudes so much dominance that your crown jewels retract into your body?"

## Trivia

● Randulph is an orphan since birth.

● He was born in a small village in Iceland and left for Ireland at 16.

● Randulph received a full scholarship from the University College Dublin.

● He has a double degree in Business and Economics and earned his Master in Finance at the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford.

●His birth name is Randulph Skuli Hannesson. He goes by Randulph Skuli Hirahara after his marriage to Yui Hirahara.

● Randulph Hirahara and Yui Hirahara seemingly have separated at one point but have since then reconciled.

● He is not fond of sweets but he is used to snack on chocolate filled with black licorice.

● He dislikes to be called "boss" and prefers to be referred by his first name.

● He is usually on a business trip around Kousuke Hirahara's, his oldest son, birthday.

● According to Nessa Lochlainn, he named his youngest son, Nolan Oliver T. Lochlainn after people who were dear to is heart and helped him when times were most difficult.

● Rand very likely missed the birth of his youngest son, Nolan Lochlainn, and didn't get to meet him until he was a preschooler or preteen.

According to Quimchee's Curious cat:

● He has a slight northern english accent

● Rand is least likely to scratch his butt in the public

● Rand's character is not inspired by anyone in particular.