Jo Taesung

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**Jo Taesung** is a main character of the Cherry Blossoms After Winter manhwa. After finding himself in the same class as his childhood friend, Seo Haebom, he begins speaking with him after a long period of avoidance.

For Taesung's manhwa story section, view Jo Taesung/Story, and for his experiences in the live action drama episodes, view Jo Taesung (Live Action).

## Appearance

He has dark white hair and light brown eyes. Taesung is physically taller than Seo Haebom and his body is toned with strong muscles. His school uniform consists of a white collared shirt with a blue tie.

## Personality

Reserved and distant even around his friends, Taesung also shows a noble and caring side. He is typically very silent in public, mostly around his friends. Direct in speaking he simply tells Haebom for them to go. He shows more of an affectionate side to his boyfriend, Haebom. Polite when ordering food he would like. His textbooks are annotated with his own notes which may contribute to him being a first place student.

## Background

Living with his mother, Ha Eunseon, Taesung stated that he did not want Haebom to be his brother when he was being brought into the household. He looked over and saw Haebom upset. Later he would present a toy car for Haebom to play with. At a bakery store with Haebom allowed to choose whatever he wanted, Taesung was allowed to as well. When marriage between people who loved one another was discussed Taesung asked Haebom if he liked him. His family always donates to the school and the teachers have a soft spot for him. He is in class 3-1 with Haebom.

## Story

For Jo Taesung's experiences in the Cherry Blossoms After Winter story:

## Relationships

### Seo Haebom

The son of his mother's friend. When Seo Haebom's parents passed away, he came to live with Taesung but he did not want him to live with them because he thought they would become brothers. He was attentive to how Haebom acted such as taking notice of him wetting himself, to observing him enjoying one of his toy cars. Later he would ask Haebom what he was looking at. Presently, joining him at his table in the cafeteria Taesung respectfully asked whether anyone was sitting there. Asking if he is walking too fast Taesung then says for Haebom to not follow behind him and instead come to his side. Often simply telling to just come as he began walking. At a coffee shop Taesung asked Haebom to save a seat while he ordered. Rather than accept cash for it he treats Haebom to cake with the reason that he came all the way here with him. Asking why he was smiling and hearing that it was because Haebom liked it so much Taesung said he would treat him often. It is okay that Haebom ate it all, he ordered it for him since Haebom likes cake after all. Seeing then asking if he had finished Taesung told Haebom to wait for him. With it increasingly clear that Junseung is not Haebom's friend Taesung takes decisive action by telling him to stop calling him names. When Haebom feels he is angry for lying to him Taesung replies he is not angry at him and says it is understandable why he did that. Asked to not tell Eunseon about what happened Taesung places his hand on Haebom and tells him he has done nothing wrong and Haebom can tell him if he is having a hard time. Paying attention he would ask if Haebom was okay as he pointed out his face was red and would ask why he was smiling. With Haebom feeling Taesung hated him, he thought it was the other way around. Stating he never has hated him when Haebom continues the discussion Taesung sayd he hopes he does not feel uncomfortable with him. Responding to Haebom's text to go to the snack bar Taesung tells him the way he sent the message does not matter and for them to just go. Without a pause he agrees to let Haebom borrow his English book and a pen. Learning that Junseung spilled chocolate milk over his book when Haebom had it Taesung holds his face and tells him he is okay and he should stop frowning. Defending Haebom from Junseung's punch he thanks the former for saying not to speak ill of him. Taesung praises him further for doing a good job of cursing them out. With Haebom on his knees feeling disgraced Taesung gets down to his level to tell him he was so cool today. When he bites into some cream bread and the cream spills out the other end Haebom eats from that end and Taesung's face reddens slightly at the incident. With Haebom nervous about being hassled Taesung walks together with him to school and tells him not to be nervous. They are currently married.

### **Ha Eunseon**

His mother who he gets along well with but Ha Eunseon is more stern with him than she is with Haebom. He would keep it a secret from her to not reveal that Haebom was not being picked on as he wanted.

### Baek Inje

Joining his friend in class Taesung bluntly tells Baek Inje to turn to the front since the food he is eating reeks of sweetness. Asked what his relationship with Haebom is and answering Inje that he is his friend. Not elaborating on why he and Haebom have their reasons for not speaking Taesung continues that it is their problem and asks why Inje is that curious. When Inje offers to come with him when Junseung sends for Taesung he tells him it is okay.

### Jo Yonghee

A member of his social circle in class Taesung buys Jo Yonghee snacks on one occasion. Hearing from Yonghee that Haebom was taken by Junseung and Sangwon, he acts on his information.

### Nam Jia

Friends with Nam Jia, he makes no comment on others assuming they are going out.

### **Kim Junseung**

Annoyed with Kim Junseung speaking, Taesung sighs when he continues with asking whether Jia is his girlfriend. Asking how long he is going to sit there eating for Taesung tells him to not drop the crumbs here and go and eat at his seat. Meaning to discuss him with Haebom, Taesung finds he cannot remember Junseung's name. He glares at him when Junseung places his arm around him. Acquiring the cash that was taken from Haebom he clarifies whether Junseung is telling him to give it back before staring down on him. Placing his hand on Junseung's shoulder Taesung informs him he will use the money well. With Junseung assuming that Taesung wants Haebom as a lackey since he is obedient and rich, and with the offer for him to be shared, his bag is taken for Haebom to carry. When Junseung addresses Haebom as 'Haebung' he glowers and tells Junseung to ne never call him like that ever again. A girl was sent to tell Taesung to come behind the gym and making his way there and finding him and Sangwon smoking Taesung questions why he called for him. With Junseung feeling they got off on the wrong foot Taesung is offered a cigarette. Rejecting the offer Taesung leaves and pays no mind to Junseung calling after him. Confronted with Junseung shouting at him with accusations that he told the dean about them smoking Taesung replies that Junseung was scolded because he deserved it and asks why he is taking his anger out on him. Suggesting they confirm that with the teacher puts and end to the matter. When he leant his English book to Haebom it had chocolate milk spilt over it by Junseung. Speaking to him on what he has to say, Taesung asks Junseung where he is looking when he looks towards Haebom nearby. Told it was a mistake and asked why he is throwing a fit so early in the morning Taesung says it looks like Junseung does not understand what he is saying then tells him to apologize. When Haebom was taken by Junseung he finds and stops him from assaulting Haebom. After taking a hold of his fist Taesung is able to twist Junseung's arm behind his back before releasing. Asking if he thinks this is childish Taesung firmly tells Kim Junseung to stop it. With Junseung evidently having a hand in writing 'Jo Taesung x Seo Haebom filthy homo bastards' on the class board he takes a seat behind him. Asked why Taesung questions why he is so shocked.

### **Lee Sangwon**

Kim Junseung's friend and accomplice. Taesung smirks when Lee Sangwon hurries to clear the message from the board. He tries to join another friend group after splitting with Jun Seung, but has a hard time doing so after it is suggested he is romantically involved with Junseung.

## Images

Speaking to Haebom why he likes cream bread
## References

1. ↑ Taesung began dating Haebom in chapter 30
2. ↑ Chapter 6
3. ↑ Chapter 11