History Characters / GirlCrush

* [[spoiler:HeroicRROD: Passed out during her monthly performance of ''Pinky Girl'' because of lack of sleep, and generally being too harsh on herself as a rookie.]]

* AmbiguousGenderIdentity: She identifies as non-binary, though she usually doesn't make a big deal out of it. This causes her some trouble when she has to act in romantic scenes, since she has zero experience in getting in a sexual relationship with others.

* DyeingForYourArt: She herself admits her desire for this is too extreme for most, but she's fully intent on going down this path, no matter what it takes.

* [[spoiler:GameBreakingInjury: Subverted. While she twisted her ankle during training for ''Day & Night'', it ended up for the better since it led her group to switch to ''Pinky Girl'', a song far more suitable for them (even the reluctant Ji-woo got promoted to Rank A afterwards, despite feeling very put-off by the song).]]

* BattleRoyale: Not only is this allowed, but actively ''encouraged''. LJH has a firm belief true talent only shines after being polished in competitions.

* [[spoiler:MysteriousPast: ''Something'' happened to make her quit LUMIUS around five years ago, but it's never explained. She's moved on to managing trainees after that.]]

* BlindingBangs: Her signature look, combined with [[YouthfulFreckles freckles on her nose.]]

* AnimeChineseGirl: Does her hair like this.

* [[spoiler:OffscreenMomentOfAwesome: Hyoo-na's [[CurbStompBattle victory over Ji-woo]] for Ivy's part in ''Freak''. To this point, Ji-woo is constantly described as a super-talented eccentric artist who's in no way inferior a performer to Tenka, as proven by her No. 5 rank. While Tenka also lost to the more experienced Soo-ah, it was marginal--yet Hyoo-na's win was so overwhelming Ji-woo didn't bother protesting the result and resorted to some childish taunting instead.]]

* [[spoiler:BitchInSheepsClothing: Actually far more menacing, manipulative, and cowardly than the perfect persona she projects, though she generally keeps it within the boundaries of what's acceptable.]]

* [[spoiler:{{Envy}}: Her main flaw. She's jealous of Tenka's youth, beauty, and talent, casting her as a minor antagonist in her arc later in the manga.]]

* [[spoiler:InstantExpert: After Tenka fainted, Soo-ah effortlessly stepped in, having perfectly memorized the former's choreography within the first few minutes of the performance. It's helpful ''Pinky Girl'' didn't have any demanding choreography, so a veteran like Soo-ah could do it easily.]]

* [[spoiler:ManipulativeBitch: Having realized the limits of her talent, and seeing her same-age friends either leaving or debuting (like Ivy for LUMIUS), she turns to subtle psychological warfare against Tenka when she feels threatened by the latter's talent and rapid improvement.]]

* [[spoiler:NoodleIncident: ''Something'' happened among them to have Ye-bin leave the group, either a conflict between members or a personal choice for her. It's never exptlained.]]

* HotGuyUglyWife: Non-romantic example, though not because of a lack of effort on Harumi's part. Harumi himself is considered very attractive and popular in his school, but he's in love with the very much HollywoodHomely, plain Erian, rather than his extremely beautiful and popular ChildhoodFriend Tenka. Ironically, Erian is ''even denser'' than him in romantic matters, while Tenka has been pining for him for close to 5 years.

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* HollywoodHomely: The other girls in school don't think highly of Erian's face, but she's still drawn plenty cute enough. [[SheCleansUpNicely Then Tenka taught her makeup...]]

* ContractualPurity: Most notable for ''not'' enforcing this too harshly, at least compared to the very strict YW. As a result, though, several of their artists are now currently engaged in scandals, bringing their reputation down.

* TheQuietOne: Very much the silent type.

* GuestStarPartyMember: It could be implied Ivy was this at some point when she just recently graduated, but she [[spoiler:quickly replaced Ye-bin]] as the group's leader (and has been occupying that position ever since).

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* [[spoiler:NoodleIncident: ''Something'' happened among them to have Ye-bin leave the group, either a conflict between members or a personal choice for her. It's never explained.]]

* DarkIsNotEvil: Typically dresses in all-black clothes, Hyoo-na is one of the fairest and principled girls in the manga who's also a respected leader among the trainees.

* TheStoic: See her character image? That's her expression for ''everything''. We can only assume she can emote normally during performances, since acting is such an important part, but we never see her do this.

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* DancingIsSeriousBusiness: Ji-woo's an excellent dancer, perhaps the best shown so far in the manga. Hence, she takes dance battles ''very'' seriously, even challenging a boy who wanted to flirt with her once. In fact, had she kept her mouth shut, she would've passed ARC's audition with flying colours, solely on the strength of her dancing.

* NonStandardCharacterDesign: Min-chae's hair is the most flamboyant and fantastical drawn in the manga, almost unnaturally voluminous and with countless hair clips.

* StepfordSmiler: She's this even now, with all her expressions being masks and lies she uses to cover her empty true self. She's working hard to remedy this, but it's taking a while. It's gotten to the point [[BecomingTheMask she doesn't even realize she's doing it.]] She doesn't even know how to do a sincere smile, [[spoiler:requiring Xi-on to ''throw her off the roof into a pool'' for her to open up.]]

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--> '''Tenka:''' I got wrapped up in a weird self-identity issue after that.

* GoregeousGaijin: The only trainee with a Western name. While her surname is blurred, it's obvious that, too, is of Western origin instead of Korean. Her real heritage is still unclear, however.

* FanservicePack: Her breast size seems to have grown a full cup (or two) after she arrives in Korea.

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* {{Gaijin}}: The only trainee with a Western name. While her surname is blurred, it's obvious that, too, is of Western origin instead of Korean. Her real heritage is still unclear, however.

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* EmotionlessGirl: She's this even now, with all her expressions being masks and lies she uses to cover her empty true self. She's working hard to remedy this, but it's taking a while. It's gotten to the point [[BecomingTheMask she doesn't even realize she's doing it.]] She doesn't even know how to do a sincere smile, [[spoiler:requiring Xi-on to ''throw her off the roof into a pool'' for her to open up.]]

** Xi-on immediately assumed she's a "visual"--slang term for the best looking member of a group and who's primarily there as eye candy--the moment they met (since her performing skills back then weren't up to notch, especially since she's singing ''his'' song, ''Night & Day'').

* BeautifulSingingVoice: The best singer among the main protagonists. Her voice was so good it ''incited suicidal tendencies'' in an unwitting audience during her first appearance. [[spoiler:So far, she's a;so the only one who could force Mr. Lee to dance from her voice alone, ''solo'', when the various Rank A seniors (plus Tenka) couldn't.]]

* [[spoiler:GameBreakingInjury: Subverted. While she twisted her ankle during training for ''Day & Night'', it ended up for the best since it led her group to switch to ''Pinky Girl'', a song far more suitable for them (even the reluctant Ji-woo got promoted to Rank A afterwards, despite feeling very put-off by the song).]]

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One of LJH's members of scouting department, [[spoiler:and LUMIUS's former lead vocalist.]] She manages Tenka, Ji-woo, and Min-chae.

* EarlyBirdCameo: Hyoo-na, May, and Rebecca first appeared in Chapter 23, around ''25 chapters'' earlier before they're properly named. Hyoo-na ''didn't even get a face''--she's just a faceless silhouette in the background, recognizable only by her hairstyle.

* AnimalMotif: A dog, with the two dark bangs framing her face mimicking downturned dog ears.

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--> '''Ji-woo:''' If there's a god of art, I'm willing to die for him.

* DaintyLittleBalletDancers: She's a former classical ballerina. Apparently, she's won some famous competitions in the past before joining LJH.

** Xi-on ''instantly'' assumes she's a "visual"--slang term for the best looking member of a group and who's primarily there as eye candy--the moment they meet (since her performing skills back then weren't up to notch, especially since she's singing ''his'' song, ''Night & Day'').

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* TheCuckoolanderWasRight: Lee says what he wants, and acts how he wants, but his advices and opinions are generally on point.

* TheGadfly: Her calling card, especially when talking back to someone who challenges her ideals and dreams.

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The person responsible for LJH's idol training, doubling as both manager and talent scout. He's still an active performer, though he's understandably reduced his activities once he formally worked for LJH.

* ShakingTheRump: PlayedForLaughs. Despite being a great dancer and entertainer, one of his cringiest songs was essentially him doing this for the entire thing. Min-chae was naturally horrified at the prospect of dancing this choreography.

---> '''Ye-bin:''' Please avoid saying things which can be misunderstood as sexual harassment.

* TheAce: Hyoo-na's not ranked No. 1 for nothing. [[spoiler:She easily trounces Ji-woo to the ground when they competed.]]

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--> '''(towards Soo-ah):''' She's the better version of me.
* PhotographicMemory: Tenka can remember obscure K-drama lines to aid in her Korean studies, before she starts properly learning Korean. Her strong memory lays the foundation of her PowerCopying ability below.
* PowerCopying: Her real strength, but also the roadblock in her quest to not just improve herself, but also find what is "Momose Tenka" as an idol. She can mimic performances instantly and almost perfectly, earning praises from proverbial low-hanging frutis, but is often lost on how to improve after that.

* ExoticEyeDesign: Not normally, but after being taught proper make-up skills by Tenka, and gaining real confidence to go audition at ARC, her pupils turn into thin, sparkling white crosses.

* DeadpanSnarker: Uniquely, Ji-woo usually uses extremely formal and polite language whenever she's feeling particularly sarcastic, or in the mood to tease others.
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Very, ''very'' small heart of gold. While she generally means well, her lack of desire to play to social expectations on how she should speak means she speaks [[BrutalHonesty very bluntly.]] For example, she didn't even hesitate to abandon Min-chae in their first meeting, even though the situation was genuinely dangerous. She also has ''zero'' respect for authority, constantly challenging Tenka's or Hyoo-na's leadership during group assignments.

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* ImportantHaircut: She cuts her hair into a shoulder-length bob when entering middle school, though she's since grown it back out to its current length.

* PowerCopying: Her real strength, but also the roadblcok in her quest to not just improve herself, but also find what is "Momose Tenka" as an idol. She can mimic performances instantly and almost perfectly, earning praises from proverbial low-hanging frutis, but is often lost on how to improve after that.

* WingdingEyes: Her pupils are shaped like a five-petalled flower. [[spoiler:They turn into a menacing four-pointed cross when she's [[LetsGetDangerous genuinely angry.]]]] This is a trait passed down from her mother, Ro-mi.

* NotSoDifferent: To Soo-ah. They even describe each other with the exact same words, ''verbatim''.

* WingdingEyes: Her pupils are shaped like a five-petalled flower. [[spoiler:They turn into a menacing four-pointed cross when she's [[LetsGetDangerous genuinely angry.]] This is a trait passed down from her mother, Ro-mi.

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