Seon Ahyeon

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## Seon Ahyeon

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* Webnovel

## General Informaton

### Alt Name Spellings

Seon Ahyun선아현 (Hangul)
宣雅炫 (Hanja)

### Nicknames

Angel, Bambi, Flower Deer, Elk, AhyeonAhyeon (by Lee Sejin), Disney Prince

### Education

Sehwa Arts Middle School
 Art High School

### Group Role(s)

Main Dancer
Main Visual

### Agency

T1 Stars (Debut)
Stars Orbit (ch 456)

### Autograph

**Seon Ahyeon (선아현)** is a member of TeSTAR. He took the position of main dancer and visual of the group.

## Background

In his first appearance, he has a speech disorder (stuttering) due to the trauma of being bullied in school. Looking at the circumstances revealed later, one of his classmates was jealous of him for being the top student at a highly competitive art middle school or arts high school, where he severely criticized or ridiculed even minor injuries or mistakes. He becomes highly self-conscious and reserved, and he suffers from a status abnormality called "Lack of self-esteem", which lowers all of his stats by two levels. Because of this, it is believed that Seon Ahyeon did not debut in Idol Inc. or anywhere else before Park Moondae returned to the past. Even Ryu Gunwoo, who worked as a data seller, did not know Seon Ahyeon at all.

During the filming of Idol Inc., thanks to the advice of Park Moondae, he gained the ability to erase status abnormalities was activated, "Resilience: Increase concentration and suppresses negative conditions. When activated, status abnormality is offset". Because the status abnormality is not completely eliminated, Park Moon-dae is worried that he will go back to the way he was before if a situation that could trigger a trauma occurs in the future. Seon Ahyeon begins to be grateful and relies on Park Moondae as his first genuine friend, eager to be of help to others, and he is often seen following Park Moondae around.

Seon Ahyeon comes from a wealthy family and it is not specified what his parents do for work, it is known that they're wealthy enough to afford a private officetel for Seon Ahyeon when he is still a contestant on Idol Inc., have a mansion with large garden in Seoul, and Seon Ahyeon often went to expensive holidays with them during his vacation. Thanks to this, when Park Moondae's house is invaded by sasaengs, Seon Ahyeon insists for other man to stay with him. When Park Moondae saw Seon Ahyeon living alone at a young age. He thought Seon Ahyeon didn't have a good relationship with his parents, but when Park Moondae got in the car and saw that Seon Ahyeon and his parents actually had a very good family relationship, which Park Moondae confirmed that the trauma was related to Seon Ahyeon's school days.

During TeStar's "The Ocean of Wonder" album era, he has overcome most of his past traumas. His stuttering symptoms have almost disappeared, and he is now able to completely ignore his former tormentor, treating Chae Seodam as if he did not exist even if he succeeded in making his debut.

## Appearance

Ahyeon has an appearance that is so outstanding that he stands out among other prominent idol trainees. Because of his white skin and innocent eyes, his animal image in the group is a flower deer. Fans call him Angel because of his celestial appearance and kind personality. He is mainly depicted with light brown hair and light brown eyes. His original hair color is black, and he said he would like to dye his hair white or silver.

## Personality

- Ahyeon first impression is that of a timid and quiet person, he is noticeably self-conscious and suffers from stuttering. Despite being a very talented person, his low self-esteem causes his performance to become lacking and he is weak to external pressures, which also makes him an easy target to attack, he gets many hate comments and it's easy to get swept up in baseless controversies here and there. Due to his low self-esteem and has a hard time dealing with his failures, resulting in self-blaming, and yet even with his shriveled personality he still joins and continues to compete in a cut-throat show like Idol. Inc because of his passion for arts and dancing, something he has been dedicated to since his childhood. As easily overwhelmed as he usually is, he is also reflective and quick to pick himself up when he is given the chance with good encouragement from reliable people around him. Unexpectedly, he and Ryu Chungwoo have the most resistance toward horror and scary things.

- He is resilient and a hard worker at his core, when he has a clear goal in mind he will strive to work toward it relentlessly and take his responsibility very seriously. He is a soft-hearted person and is thoughtful of others, especially toward those he considers his friends, such as when he asked Park Moondae to stay over at his house when the other house was invaded by stalkers. He is gentle and is quite generous as he sometimes gifts his friends souvenirs whenever he comes back from holidays with his family.

- While he is loyal and helpful, he is also a practical and grounded person, which surprisingly, makes him the more difficult member to be convinced by Park Moondae's bizarre situation. As Seon Ahhyun was receiving psychiatric counseling, it was easier for him to think in that direction given what he knew about his friend before, who had amnesia after a suicide attempt, showed symptoms of PTSD against Ryu Chung-woo, and also had alcohol dependence. However, he also felt guilty for even doubting Park Moondae that he had hyperventilation and blamed himself severely for not having the courage to recommend treatment because he wanted to maintain the peaceful situation. After Park Moondae reassured him that he would receive counseling and presented Seon Ahyeon with rational evidence while also giving him time to process the information rather than making him believe him immediately, it helped ease Seon Ahyeon's worries and allowed him to naturally believe Park Moondae's claims. This also allows his "Status Abnormality: Lack of self-esteem" to become deactivated and his trait was changed to "Resilience (S)" because he came to the conclusion that since Park Moondae wants to share his burden with him, Seon Ahyeon wants to show that he could handle it and learn how to handle his share on his own so that he could be more reliable to others.

## Status Window

 Dancing
 PhysicalAttractiveness
 Charm
 **Lack of self-esteem** [CH 5] | Despises himself. All stats decrease by two levels.

## Traits & Likes

* When under pressure, he tends to overexert himself in a self-destructive way.
* According to the roommate reassignment content, he is a "humanitarian fighter" type.
* He likes dogs more than cats.
* He is good at drawing and his overall dexterity is good.
* His voice is low, in contrast to his appearance.
* His favorite food is Ratatouille.
* His hobbies are knitting Loofas, french embroidery, making incense, and punch needling.
* Contrary to his soft appearance, he is top two in the group along with Ryu Chungwoo in terms of their strong resistance toward horror or anything that would considered to be scary by normal people standards. Thanks to this, when they are involved in content such as horror experiences or escape rooms, other members cling to them.
* His personality is so kind and gentle that fans joke that he would have been scammed if it weren't for Park Moondae, but in fact, like most members of TeStar, he has a very clear opinion and is not easily swayed by others.

## ETC

* He is terribly bad at cooking. In the early days of his debut, there were three moments when he almost cut his own hand rather than the ingredients while cooking on a reality program. On Park Moondae's birthday, he made a hideous-looking chicken soup with Cha Eugene, and on the healing program <That House's Grandson>, when he made barbecue, it even caught fire while grilling.
* He's not good at eating instant food.
* He studied abroad in France for two years.
* He can read the Little Prince book in Korean on the fly
* His motto is "Let's live today, not yesterday or tomorrow".
* He uses foot massagers and foot baths
* He has a family ring that he inherited from his parents.
* He caught the thread during Doljabi.
* He has a habit of sending long messages. Because of this, he often confuses people around him, especially Park Moondae, at first.

## Relationships

* Park Moondae: Seon Ahyeon considers Park Moondae as his first genuine friend since their time on Idol Inc. Knowingly or not, it also quite obvious that Park Moondae is protective of Seon Ahyeon and has a soft spot for the other man. Thanks to Park Moondae's advice, Seon Ahyeon was able to focus on his performance and create a great stage. He has felt indebted to Park Moondae ever since and admires his confidence and wisdom. Seon Ahyeon cares deeply about Park Moondae's well-being, from his health to his safety. His concern is valid considering what he knows about the man. Seon Ahyeon is also the most sensitive to Park Moondae's feelings and overall health. Seon Ahyeon is the third person to learn of Park Moondae's truth. Unlike the other two, he was surprised and couldn't believe it. Seon Ahyeon values realism and has undergone psychiatric treatment. He thinks that Park Moondae might be mentally unstable. Seon Ahyeon pretended to trust Park Moondae, but his mental state worsened when Park Moondae sang the Yeonhui University anthem, and he began to experience low self-esteem. Park Moondae regretted being impatient with his friend and offered to go to therapy to prove he was not mentally ill. With the help of others, Park Moondae convinced Seon Ahyeon that he was not mentally unstable, and his low self-esteem was deactivated, upgrading his resilience trait to 'Resilience (S)'. Seon Ahyeon and Park Moondae continue to have a comfortable and strong bond. Seon Ahyeon sees Park Moondae as a family in some way, as shown by his preparation of a room for Park Moondae in his house for years, as mentioned in chapter 588.

* Lee Sejin: Seon Ahyeon and Lee Sejin have a pleasant friendship where they view each other as good friends and respect each other's talents. They are often connected through their bond with Park Moondae and make a great team when looking after him or helping him out of trouble. However, they also get along well on their own and are excited to be roommates after their show, <LAMB>, ends. Later on, they even invite Park Moondae to their house for holidays. Both Ahyeon and Sejin are sincere friends who value practicality, which makes it easier for them to understand each other.

## Gallery

### Webnovel Illustration

#175#300 (with TeSTAR)#300 (with TeSTAR)#413 (with Bae Sejin, Lee Sejin)#642 (with TeSTAR)
### Official Fancam Thumbnail

Idol Inc. 1st Team MatchIdol Inc. 3rd Team Match
### Others

Birthday 2023 (1)Birthday 2023 (2)Webtoon
## Quotes

* “Choi- you know Choi Wongil, he- he- he's a bad guy…!” - Chapter 31
* “⋯Thank you so much for the generous award. ⋯I will continue to work with the same mindset and do my best. ⋯I will always try my best. ⋯⋯And, to the Loveviewers who support me, ⋯I am truly grateful and love you. I really do!" - Seon Ahyeon's thoughts on receiving the Rookie Award at the Gold Disc Awards in chapter 123
* "Y-you said you wouldn't... I-I mean, if you want to look, Moondae, you can do it, but I hope you won't do it too much..." - Seon Ahyeon to Park Moondae when he caught the other giving in to his "Internet addiction" in chapter 219
* "[It is absolutely not normal to stand by without any instructions. Also, the words of our staff were not properly conveyed to the assistant director, shouldn't respect be a mutual relationship?]" - Chapter 336
* "That... It's because I want his heart to be at ease.(...) If he wants to share his baggage, I have to carry mine properly first.(...) My share is something I have to handle on my own." - Seon Ahyeon to himself in chapter 356
* "When I feel unwell or have no energy, I find it nice to drink a warm beverage.(...) Of course, it's different for each person, but... Because the warm temperature is the same. Try some." - Seon Ahyeon without stuttering in chapter 388
* "Actually, when I saw you in the hallway... You looked familiar, so I thought you might be someone I knew." - Chapter 390
* "Good results are not necessarily the answer. The answer is to make a choice that wouldn't lead to suffering.(...) Victory isn't only achieved if you go against your unwillingness head-on.(...) I... I was also in pain because I lived with too much disregard for my heart." - Chapter 390
* "Therefore, it's okay to not insist on suffering on your own with the mindset that you have to overcome it. An alternative can also be the right answer." - Chapter 390
* "My name is Seon Ahyeon. We will do our best to show a good performance at future performances. I hope you have a happy day without any sadness or heartache. Thank you so much for reading..." - Part 2 comeback celebration event. This is a message sent to shareholders during the Idol Inc. era and the notification in chapter 12.
* "We didn't drag you into this situation. We are just some people caught up in this situation like you.(...) [I think we did our best to be as considerate as we could be. If there were any shortcomings, are you willing to let us know to make up for them through communication?]" - Seon Ahyeon to Stier Cha Eugene in chapter 475
* “Oh, no! I will do it! Because if I don’t do it, those people might be mean to other people again.” - Chapter 598
* “Well, like a dam collapsing... I wonder if I suddenly get a feeling like, ‘Oh, it’s okay.’ I can do this.” - Chapter 617

## Reference

1. ↑ Tapas webnovel translation until CH 5 and on CH 39. Other than that, his name is written as Ahyeon
2. ↑ Chae Seodam
3. ↑ In Park Moondae's daydream, it appears that Seon Ahyeon's trauma got worse after being bullied by other members in a team match and being criticized by netizens during his time on the show, which led to him dropping out of it
4. ↑ Rather than simply burying it as a mental victory, he turned off his mind whether the person in question was in front of him or not. The perpetrator who bullied Seon Ahyeon during his school days is now being pressured by Seon Ahyeon, who is much more successful in the same field and treats him like a stone on the side of the road. At first, he tried to let go of the past, but when he found out that Chae Seodam threatened Park Moondae, his mentality became strong enough to try to negotiate directly and pushed Chae Seodam to where Park Moondae planned for him, which was having him retired as an idol
5. ↑ He stuttered less, participated more in group discussions and planning, got a new hobby, and became more outspoken with his opinions in later chapters
6. ↑ This trait also makes him immune to status abnormalities made by others. For example, when Cheongryeo stops the time when they were in the 'reality' world, Ahyeon can still move hence helping Moondae.
7. ↑ A prime example is the scene in chapter 351 where, when he forcibly denies the fact of Park Moondae's regression, he is said to be hyperventilating and needs confirmation from Park Moondae that he will get treatment.
8. ↑ In chapter 538, his dignity and kindness alone influenced Noah, the leader of Iter, to come to his senses about his mistakes.
9. ↑ Doljabi is a Korean tradition where a newly-turned one year old child selects anywhere between 1-3 items from an array of 6-9 items. It is traditionally said for this part of the Dol Ceremony to "predict" the child's future.
10. ↑ Including his former apartment being invaded by stalkers, his previous health issues, and his kidnapping by Cheongryeo during their second vacation, etc.