FC: Kim Taehyung
Post color: #3B6AA0 Name: Benjamin
Seo-Jun Park
Nickname(s): Benji
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: 29 October 2082
I've definitely given him an incorrect DOB at some point elsewhere on the site, but we're just going to pretend that it never happened and I'm good at math, okay? Place of Birth: Nampo-dong, Busan, South Korea
Current Residence: Hampstead, London, England (since June 2083)
Language(s): English and Korean
Heritage: Pureblood
Primary Education: Fitzjohn's Primary School
Secondary Education: Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry
Hair: Usually brown or black (but fluctuates when he gets bored)
Height: 5'10"/178cm
Weight: 137lbs/62kg
Notable Features: Freckle on end of nose, under eye, and on chin
House: Ravenclaw
Year: Fourth
Wand: 10" Cedar wood, Unicorn hair core, reasonably supple flexibility
Patronus: TBD
Boggart: TBD
Amortentia: TBD
Strongest Subjects: Charms, DADA
Weakest Subjects: Divination, Herbology
Pet Familiar: Charles Whiskerton III (Charlie for short), orange tabby cat, age 2
Astrological Sign: Scorpio
Life Path Number: 6 (The Caregiver)
MBTI Type: INFJ-T (The Advocate)
Likes: (will fill this in soon!)
Dislikes: (will fill this in soon!)
Habits: Rubbing the back of his neck when he gets nervous, worrying
Romantic Orientation: Straight
Relationship Status: Boyfriend to Penny Goodman (since 2096-2097 school year)
Past Relationships: None
Family Name: Park Dae-Hyun
Date of Birth: 19 February 2055
Place of Birth: Nampo-dong, Busan, South Korea
Current Residence: Hampstead, London, England (since June 2083)
Occupation: Professor of History, University College London
Personality: Dae-Hyun wants to be a good husband and father, but he is often away teaching or lecturing, which makes his family life strained. He prefers his wife to take control at home; she is the one who makes the decisions, particularly about Benji. Dae-Hyun supports her unquestioningly, trusting her judgment even beyond his own. He does care for and loves his family, but he often struggles with knowing how to show that, particularly with his son. He and Benji almost never speak; instead, his wife, Soo-Min, deals with any issues that arise around their child. He has always had a keen interest in Muggle history, and his choice in occupation reflects that. Throughout the school year, he teaches full-time, often only coming home on weekends. During the summer and breaks, he is on a demanding lecture circuit. The combination of his and his wife's busy schedules is why they never had more children after Benji.
Mother Name: Park (nee Song) Soo-Min
Date of Birth: 21 August 2059
Place of Birth: Yeongdo, Busan, South Korea
Current Residence: Hampstead, London, England (since June 2083)
Occupation: Head of Neurology, London Bridge Hospital
Personality: Soo-Min has always been very ambitious and assertive. She was consistently first in her class, all the way from primary school through university. Her family immigrated from South Korea to England when she finished medical school and obtained a job in London. She began her career as a healer at St. Mungo's, but her ambitions led her to want to challenge herself with a career in medicine where she could not use magic. She proves her skills every day as the head of neurology at London Bridge Hospital, where she provides excellent patient care without the use of magic. She loves her husband and son, but her demanding work schedule and naturally brash nature cause friction in her family life. She is the sole decision-maker, particularly for Benji, and her high expectations for him cause her to become disappointed or angry with him frequently. She wants the best for him (and from him), but her way of showing it means that Benji often avoids any interactions with her.
Takes Pride In: His height (and refuses to believe that he hit his final growth spurt early and won't get any taller)
Insecure About: Wearing glasses, saying the wrong thing
Future Plans: Graduate from Hogwarts, undecided from there but considering a career in the Ministry
Favorite Quote: "My philosophy is that worrying means you suffer twice." - Newt Scamander (and he tries very hard -- and often fails -- to live by this motto)