#JONGNO:EVENT

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🌼 CHECK OUT WHAT'S GOING ON IN JONGNO!

With the arrival of spring came the blooming of fragrant cherry blossoms and an increase in picnic-themed dates in local parks, but what also rushes in with the springtime are a wonderful variety of outdoor activities to enjoy in the bustling Jongno District! Leave your thick jackets and fluffy socks at home, and soak up some sun by attending one of these events! 🌷

SEOUL OUTDOOR LIBRARY @ GWANGHWAMUN SQUARE

In a variety of locations around Gwanghwamun, the beloved Seoul Outdoor Library has been set up! From 11am until 6pm everyday, you can borrow a book free-of-charge, grab a drink or snack from one of the many delectable refreshments stalls, and when you're ready, settle into one of the many colorful bean bags sprinkled around the area. You can borrow the book for as long as you like during that day, as long as it’s returned before 6pm! You can dip your nose into as many books as you like on your own, or bring a friend or two to discuss the books you’ve borrowed. There are all types of books, for all ages, so it’s a perfect place to bring your kids, grandparents, or even a date. There will be live performances, as well as book readings, to enjoy, as well! LOCATIONS: Gwanghwamun Square Green outside Seoul City Hall Along the riverbank of Cheonggyecheon Further festivities for the event take place on Seoul Plaza

UNHYEONGUNG GUGAK CONCERT @ UNHYEONGUNG ROYAL RESIDENCE

Experience the great traditional music of Korea, from some of Korea’s top musicians specializing in folk arts and culture. This is the perfect opportunity to expose your children to the beauty of traditional Korean music, or take out grandparents for an enjoyable and familiar musical experience. Whoever you decide to enjoy the music with, you are guaranteed to have a wonderful time immersing yourself in a deeply rich culture.  LOCATION: Irodang Hall and Norakdang Hall at Unhyeongung Royal Residence

ORCHID PAINTING @ UNHYEONGUNG ROYAL RESIDENCE

Have you ever wanted to try out traditional painting? Well, now you can, at a beautiful location, with beautiful subjects all supplied to you for free. In the Yeonghwaru Pavilion you can enjoy a 50 minute session of orchid painting, and finish with a beautiful piece of artwork made by you to take home. It’s a perfect place to bring family, friends, or a special someone. Enjoy a memorable activity with those you love, and make the most of the lovely spring weather.  LOCATION: Yeonghwaru Pavilion, Noandang Hall at Unhyeongung Royal Residence

OOC INFORMATION

Welcome to our first string of events! We're keeping things simple this time and we hope you all enjoy! Canonically, the outdoor library festivities take place on the weekends of April 19th and April 26th; the concert from April 13th to the 19th; the orchid painting from April 13th to April 27th. In-verse, these will last one month, and will conclude on Wednesday, May 15th! Apart from attending the events, if your muse(s) are interested in working/volunteering at any of the events, that's totally fine with us! As we have lots of artists on board, they could be helping out with the orchid painting; performers in the group can be involved in the concert; etc. Please be as creative as you'd like, and let us know if you have any questions! As always, have fun!

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🌈 RAINBOW: What is your muse's sexual and/or romantic orientation? Who knows about it? How do they feel about it? Have they always known, or did it take time to figure out?

honestly jesse doesn't really identify as anything? he just likes who he likes (or sleeps with who he finds attractive, regardless of gender tbh). he doesn't have any huge feelings towards it, it's just something that he is and that's about it. while it isn't something he hides, he also doesn't run around shouting "I LIKE BOYS AND GIRLS AND EVERYTHING INBETWEEN" either. jesse went through a crisis when he was in his early teenage years when he developed a baby crush on a male friend and, growing up with pretty conservative parents all he knew was that this was a bad thing. it wasn't long until (with the help of the internet and reddit) that he came to the conclusion that it wasn't a huge deal and fuck everyone who thought it was.

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💚 tell us about your muses family. what is/was their relationship with their parents like? do they have siblings? if so, are they close? do they want to change their familial relationships in any way?

jesse's relationship with his parents has always been... strained, to say the least. it became very obvious when jesse hit about middle school that he didn't have the same sort of discipline when it came to school that his sister did. when his sister was his age she had thrown herself into schooling, spending most of her time outside of school studying and learning all that she could. where as jesse? well he quite literally couldn't give a shit and that always rubbed his parents the wrong way. after his sister graduated and moved away for college they all but lost touch and he has not had a real conversation with her since (over six years). his parents kicked him out of their house as soon as he was old enough and jesse took that as a blessing in disguise. he has not spoken to his parents since he left their home and no part of him plans on contacting them again if he can help it.