Tadashi

**Tadashi Satō** is a recently hired employee to help assist the Tae-moo; he is a force to be reckoned with. He’s the object of Jimin’s affections and the symbol of the kind of life Jimin can only dream of. He’s a striking and sensual presence, but also a representation of the things Jimin wants but cannot verbalize. Tadashi represents a new kind of man, the foil to Jimin, unafraid of his sexuality and able to dress himself up and flaunt what he has. He helps Jimin discover his self-esteem, his sexuality, and his voice.

Jimin is immediately seduced by Tadashi’s glamorous appearance and alluring lifestyle, and feels an immediate attraction to him. Tadashi appreciates his kindness and loyalty. Tadashi becomes Jimin’s confidant, and teaches him how to enjoy sex, music, and life. He also encourages Jimin to stand up for himself to Tae-moo.

## **Physical Appearance**

Tadashi has such a unique, unusual face compared to current Korean aesthetics. His bare face is more pubescent, but still stunning. He has almond-shaped, dark brown eyes. There’s the faded dark circles beneath his eyes. His nose is fairly small, especially in relation to his plump, pink lips. Naturally straight, black hair; his bangs that sweep across his forehead. Although, in terms of muscles, he has none; he is able to distract from this point with his facial features.

Tadashi’s self-assurance, his flair for the dramatic, his acceptance of his past and present, and his comfort level with his own sensuality are all conveyed through his fashion choices. Just like his personality, his outfits are bold and feisty. Tadashi’s wardrobe screams, "I have arrived!"

## **Personality and Traits**

When people first see Tadashi, they don’t know what to think, and they tend to underestimate him, for he’s a small boy, with an almost child-like face and under-nourished figure, and yet he’s got that enthralling aura. He’s a walking oxymoron, and that makes people unsure how to judge him, so they tend to lean towards the childish side, and treat him like he’s weak or delicate.

He’s liberated, confident, and handsome in a way Jimin is desperate to be. Tadashi is the kind of fellow you generally look over before you suddenly feel the urge to look at him a second time. Not to say his appearance attracts attention, rather it is his demeanor that makes others have a double-take. Armed with unwavering confidence. When Tadashi walks into the room, you pay attention. He commands your attention, and why shouldn’t he? Sure, he’s not the best-looking guy in the room, but he enters, seizes every moment and every opportunity. Life is too short to always be the wallflower. Tadashi lives life on his own terms. He is unapologetic about who he is and what he wants. He does not let anyone define him or control him, and he does not conform to the traditional gender roles or racial norms of his time. He doesn't hesitate when he speaks and works come easily to him in ways that is not often found with youth his age. He is easily likable due to this trait.

Something that has always seemed rather out of place in Tadashi's smooth, self-possessed demeanor is his desperate need to prove himself worthy to those who probably wouldn't care about him anyway. He consciously knows that it's stupid and won't get him anywhere, but he can't control this desire of his, no matter how much he wishes not to have it.

It is very interesting to know that Tadashi’s childhood is nothing like his present self, who was quiet and passive. From that day forward, he chose to shape his own life; he is a magnetic and confident, but still kind-hearted boy.