Stage Name: Saei
Real Name: Ito Sairo
Nicknames: Frost, U-Turn
Birthday: October 11, 2003
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Ethnicity: Japanese
Nationality: Japanese
Blood Type: -AB
Height: 185cm (6'0 ft)
Weight: 65.8kg (145 lbs)
Positions: Main Rapper, Sub Vocalist
PINKSTAR S2 Rank: #4
Training Period (before PINKSTAR S2): 3 years & 5 months
Personality: To say the least, Saei is an extrovert behind an introverted mask. He is quiet and reserved, especially around new people and older adults, and struggles with expressing emotions right away; due to this, he has been mistaken for being different and lacking passion. He can be a bit close-minded, likes what he likes, and prefers to keep to a common routine, rather than being surprised by minor or unnecessary changes; he also keeps his heart guarded and, while he can be fiercely loyal, Saei is cautious and stingy with whom he chooses to be friends with. That being noted, once you get past the stone-cold aura and stern eyes, you'll discover that Saei likes to show off his talent, has no filter, and tends to act before thinking, which he personally believes "adds more to the fun".
Background: Born in Japan, Saei grew up with a typical, average life; quiet with semi-traditional parents, a beloved grandmother, an older brother named Kohei (10 years older), and a younger sister named Kiko (3 years younger than Saei); he also had a small group of friends since he was actually quite shy as a child - he was one of those kids who would hide behind his parents' legs when being introduced to a stranger. At the age of 10, Japan was left behind when the Ito family moved to Korea after his mother was offered a job to teach Japanese to university students in Seoul; from there, life was a little different and the siblings had to cope with a new school, a new language, and new surroundings, though it didn't prove to be too difficult; in fact, the whole family saw it more of an adventure more than multiple tasks or a new life and it was easy for the siblings to discover their likes, dislikes, and interests. While Kiko was still quite young and was into everything, the brothers slowly began their own paths, with Kohei burying his eyes into books about law and police work while Saei aimed towards music after hearing BTS' Suga raps in the group's older songs, often using the family garage to practice. During middle school, he was offered a position in a street rap team after boldly challenging one of the members and creating a hyped-up session that drew in a large crowd and, during the last year of high school, Saei was sought out by a staff of Plan M Entertainment; immediately, he quit the pet store job and, with his parents' blessing, auditioned and started training, becoming close with the members of VICTON and some of WEEEKLY in the process. However, his training was cut short upon two reasons: there were too many changes happening within the company itself and he had found out that his older brother had been accidentally shot by a rookie cop while chasing a suspect; with this shocking news, Saei terminated his contract for personal reasons. He spent time with his family and set aside his dream for a while, though he did continue street rapping, solo. After a while, he returned to the rap career and auditioned for PNATION; he was accepted via one condition: he would participate in the survival show, LOUD. Thinking nothing of it and knowing he had skill to show, Saei competed with strong will and quickly became a fan favorite, along with another trainee he'd become close to; unfortunately, he was eliminated unfairly, but stayed with the company in hopes of debuting in the new boy group, especially after many fans thought that LOUD contestant Koki was too young. When this didn't happen and TNX continued forward with the current six members, Saei, once again, terminated his contract but claimed in a later interview that "I became very jealous with my friends and was in denial for a long time. It took me a while to realize how selfish I was being and I understand now that they all deserve to debut, no matter how hurt I was. I left PNATION to protect our friendship." However, Song Yunseok, a trainee under Pinky Entertainment, suggested his company and explained about the survival show. Cautiously but still yearning to make his mark on the music world, Saei agreed to join his friend in competition, this time making sure to keep his head down but secretly hoping to finally debut.
Languages: Korean, Japanese, English
Instruments: Electric Guitar
Hobbies:
- Drawing (3D & Realistic)
- Cleaning
- Producing Music
- Street Performing/Busking
Specialties/Talents:
- Traditional Japanese Calligraphy
- Mimicking Others' Rap Styles
Habits:
- Clicking Pens
- Reorganizing (by color, height, etc...)
- Passive-Aggressive Commenting
- Cursing Under His Breath
Likes:
- Rap Battles
- Long Conversations
- Pretzels
- RnB, Hip Hop, Heavy Rock, & Heavy Metal Music
- Psychological/Thriller Dramas
- Fruit Drinks
- Spices
- Late Night Drives
Dislikes:
- Parties/Partying
- Self-Talk (talking about himself or his family)
- Most Veggies (except carrots, corn, & cucumbers)
- Cheesy Romance Movies
- Bland Tastes
- Repeating Himself
- Sleeping
- Loud, Unnecessary Noises (specifically in the mornings)
Extra Facts:
- Is one to randomly show up to a house with food no matter what time it is
- His first job was at a pet store
- Can play the electric guitar
- His habits are clicking a pen and drawing, both when bored
- Medically diagnosed with severe OCD
- Has 3 tattoos: a large, detailed zen diamond (upper back), a dark green snake shifting within a black skull (right arm; starting mid-section), & "Mind & Soul = Energy" (written in Japanese symbols; left hand)
- Left-handed, except when eating
- Idolizes VICTON's Hanse, NaShow, & BTS' Suga
- Has a fanboy crush on KND's Wei Yang
- Owns a motorcycle; likes riding late at night when it's quiet and has less traffic
- Allergic to dogs
- Always carries around a colorful pen
- Has a collection of gems
- Stage name is a combination of his & his brother's names
Clothing Style: Trendy & Sweet Casual
Sexuality: Bisexual
Family: Mom, Dad, Older Brother (Deceased), Younger Sister
Love Interest: N/A
Best Friends: LOUD Daniel Jikal, JBJ Kenta & Longguo, WEi Donghan & Yongha, Weeekly ZoA & Monday, TNX, VICTON (especially Heo Chan & Hanse)
Pinky Ent. Close Friends: PINKSTAR S2 Choi Chanmin, PINKSTAR S2 Song Yunseok, SECRET.ED Rin, E11EVEN Axel & Mia & Donghyun
Relations with Members:
- Kim Juwon: Can be a chaotic duo if Saei is in a good mood; sees him as a potentially good leader and friend
- Park Junwon: Isn't too close with him as they haven't had a chance to bond, but likes to keep him company and allows Junwon to sleep on his shoulder or lap if tired
- Jung Jinhyuk: Reminds Saei of his own older brother; secretly thinks Jinhyuk should be protected at all costs and wishes to have a close relationship
- Isaac Boivon: Can resist his charms but likes to casually play along sometimes
- Park Howon: Thinks he's a pretty boy and loves to listen to him sing; likes how playful Howon can be, but when Saei doesn't want to play, Saei either keeps his distance or scolds him; afterwards though, to keep from hurting Howon's feelings, Saei will offer snacks
Possible Ships in the Group:
- JinhyukxSaei
- JuwonxIsaac
Fans: Skulls
Color(s): Black & Red
Voice Claim:
- When Singing: P1HARMONY Jiung
- When Rapping: P1HARMONY Intak
- When Talking: P1HARMONY Intak
Face Claim: P1HARMONY Intak
Character Created By: TwistedDelusion7