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Yeong-gi was arrested as a kid [I Love Yoo Theory]

In celebration of the return of my favourite webtoon, I thought I'd share the theory I shared on reddit a while ago about our favourite red head (revamped with pictures and extra discussion). This theory was eventually pretty much proven correct in Episode 112.

TLDR: Allusions to violent behaviour, a bad period of time where Yeong-gi was away, and stigmatized treatment resembling how you treat a criminal, lead me to believe that Yeong-gi, having been deeply affected by the events with his mother, developed violent behaviour, that resulted in legal trouble of some sort. He was then sent "away" somewhere for some time, likely either juvie or a rehabilitation centre of sorts for juvenile delinquents.

1. "How long has it been since you got out?"

In episode 16, when Kousuke visits Yeong-gi at Mrs. Lochlainn's (Yeong-gi's granny) place, he asks:

"How long has it been since you got out? Four years, maybe five? I'll stop for today. I know you don't like being reminded of what happened back then."

This suggests that Yeong-gi "got out" of some place/institution. The words "got out" are also quite ominous... (I would even argue that it implies being "locked" away). I find it hard to believe he would be using this for something that wasn't incredibly unpleasant/hard for Yeong-gi to get through. Kousuke proceeds to say, "Four years, maybe five? I'll stop for today. I know you don't like being reminded of what happened back then," confirming this implication.

I have seen a few possible interpretations of where Yeong-gi might've been "away" for a while. I personally think it's most likely something legal (juvie or juvenile delinquent related rehab), although others believe it might've been a mental institution, and others think it was a boarding school.

I see how "got out" could be used for the first two options easily, but the last one is a bit more shaky. "... since you left boarding school" might be a more natural way of referring to that, since it would have to be a really bad boarding school to refer to it in the way Kousuke does.

The following clues lean more towards Yeong-gi being away due to criminal reasons, however.

2. Treated like a delinquent.

The next clue and the biggest is how everyone treats Yeong-gi. His family treats him like a delinquent (I choose this word specifically because of its connotations... not just a troubled, hopeless kid... but more a kid you can't trust because he will be irresponsible and bad).

In episode 19, the students talk about how Yeong-gi hangs out with Soushi (who they think is a delinquent as seen in episode 20 probably bc he's a brown guy with a scar tbh TT)

"His family's got some great connections, that's the only reason I'm being friendly with the dude."

"But what's the point in doing that? He only hangs out with this delinquent from another school."

"You're joking..."

"I'm not! I saw him! Got a scar too... probably got it from a fight..."

"So it's true what they say then... Him being..."

"Shh! Don't say it out loud!"

They think Yeong-gi is hanging out with and is friends with a delinquent who they associate with having been violent. They immediately ask, "So is it true what they say then … Him being …"

What kind of rumour would they think is true if they saw Yeong-gi hanging out with a "thug"?

It would make sense to finish that question with "So is it true what they say then … Him being a criminal" or "a delinquent".

If we were to go with the mental hospital theory, it might work if they said "him being violent" but that doesn't really work as well here in relation to Soushi being a "delinquent."

There is a bit of nuance between what they would associate with someone with a criminal history, in comparison to someone who had been admitted to an institution for mental health issues, even if both possibilities were linked to violent outbursts.

As for his family, they treat him terribly. Like he's a screw up, a troublemaker. Not so much like someone with mental illness. I think by this point its clear that Yeong-gi made a big mistake, but what would be so bad that they treat him like this?

3. Hints of being "away" and having a criminal past.

There are several subtle hints that indicate Yeong-gi did have a criminal past of sorts. Or at least spent some time away.

Episode 79 - significant criminal past

When Yeong-gi and his father meet the lawyer about the assault and drug case in episode 79, the lawyer says:

"Your son does not have a significant criminal past."

Why not just say that he doesn't have "a criminal past" at all, period? Now this seems negligible, but Quimchee has used very subtle hints like this in the past so I wouldn't put it past her (eg. Yui calling Yeong-gi, "kid," and Kousuke "son," to indicate she is related to Kousuke and not Yeong-gi).

Episode 79 - Hansuke couldn't get to know Yeong-gi

Kousuke's cousin, Hansuke, states that he never got to know Yeong-gi back in their college days because:

"I was busy with my residency and [Yeong-gi] was… you know… "

This alludes to Yeong-gi having been unable to hang out because he had something going on...

Kousuke's Corner 2 and Episode 72 - a year behind

Yeong-gi is also a year older than Shin-Ae and his twelfth grade peers... Having any sort of legal trouble could cause a kid to flunk a year.

References to violent behaviour

In Episode 51, Kousuke mocks Yeong-gi, stating that he can have his assistant bring his punching bag if he needed an outlet for his frustrations.

Not being in "control" of his emotions is a recurring motif, with Yeong-gi's family members and even with himself.

Affinity for physical fitness (boxing) as a coping mechanism

I think it's significant that after being alluded to having had violent behaviour, his coping mechanism is something very physical. Boxing, interestingly, imitates violence.

Thematically fits with the end of the Black and White Formal arc

This is more my personal opinion... But I think Yeong-gi punching that pos Sangchul after constantly being passive aggressively criticized for violent behaviour is... cruelly fitting. Him being arrested and possibly repeating what had once happened, and after he had constantly been told not to repeat it, would be a sad parallel to what he once had to deal with.

Possible alternative explanations

TW: mentions of poor mental health and suicide attempts

I think it's most certain that Yeong-gi had legal trouble of some sort, likely due to a violent altercation, and that he was sent somewhere as a result of this incident.

Where he was actually sent to as a result, however, is a bit more shaky.

Since it was a minor criminal past, it's possible could've been simply arrested and not been sent to juvie at all. If his father was heavily involved in his life, he would likely have intervened if juvie became a possibility.

There are some who speculate Yeong-gi had very poor mental health, likely due to what happened with his mother and may have even attempted suicide. While this is possible, there isn't a lot to indicate past depressive or suicidal tendencies. For sure, his violent behaviour was coupled with poor mental health... but not necessarily poor mental health of this nature. I also feel that there is some nuance in how people would talk to Yeong-gi if his time away was precipitated by a suicide attempt. Someone who had self-harming tendencies isn't treated like a thug. Someone who beat up a kid might be though. (depressive tendencies could've been coupled with violence that caused his time "away," but once again, there is not a lot to really hint at severe depressive behaviours).

There are also theories of foster care, if his mother died (which seems to be the most likely scenario with her). I don't think this is the case because we have seen a young Yeong-gi interact with a young Kousuke. The two brothers (and their parents) were aware of each other. There is also his nana.

I think the most likely scenario is that Yeong-gi, having been deeply affected by the events with his mother, developed violent behaviour, that resulted in legal trouble of some sort.

He was then sent somewhere as a result: either juvie or a rehabilitation centre of sorts for juvenile delinquents, or an asylum (due to aggression issues). Regardless, it must have been tied to a violent incident, resulting in legal action and detention and possibly a follow up mental health related thing (rehab/asylum).

Episode 112's confirmation:

There is a vague flashback alluding to a period of time where Yeong-gi was in trouble, specifically stating

"Poor kid. No one is going to want him."

"Why not?"

"...Behavioural and aggression issues".

This alludes both to Yeong-gi getting into trouble for hurting someone, AND for being guardian-less for a period of time (no one "wanting him" seems to reference foster care or adoption).

Later in the episode, Yeong-gi's classmates gossip and say:

"Wasn't he at a detention centre for a bit?"

"I thought he was in an asylum?"

"He was sent somewhere for sure..."

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juncottonluvbot · 6 years

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Just shy

Mark Tuan x reader

Ok so this took way too long to make, but it is my biggest one yet soo... Hope you like it <3

As the teacher told the class there would be a presentation in doubles you thought it could be worse, seeing as you and your best friend have already given each other the look everything should go smoothly, but you were right, it could in fact get much worse.

It started when the teacher decided to pick everyone's partner, and only got worse as your pair was announced.

Mark Tuan.

Now, to be honest there wasn't a solid reason for your dislike of the boy, there were just people saying he was "stuck up" or "egotistical", and the one time you accidentally tried opening his locker for a few minutes thinking it was yours, the stinky look he gave you never left your mind (to be fair it was before the first lesson of the day, and you had slept maybe two hours so who was he to criticize you, i mean, you apologised).

Though you mildly dislike Mark, in this situation you had to force yourself to go up to his table about the project and so you hesitantly rise up from your table to his.

Admittedly you expected awkwardness and even some resistence because of you and Marks previous enconter, now what you didn't expect was to be disrespected by him upon arrival.

"You don't have to do anything i got it covered"

"What?"

Did he really think you'd be ok with letting him do all the work? Or worse did he think you were not smart enough to be useful for this project? Hell no.

"Yeah, i'm top grade in class so no need to worry, you'll get an A for sure"

You'll get an A for sure

How pretentious can he be?

You decide the best approach is to ignore what he proposed, not without laughing awkwardly of course, and do what you planned to do originally.

"Just, ahm, i'm free this friday, maybe we could meet at the library to get this started?"

He hid it pretty well but the surprise in his eyes was undeniable as he accepted the time and place, makes you wonder if he proposes this to every one he partners with.

And how many people denied it.

Of couse as friday arrived you were kinda nervous, i mean having to work on something with a boy you don't know but already had a bad impression of was stressful enough, if this project wasn't worth such a big grade for this class (which you tend to just barely pass on).

Would he think you're dumb?

Setting your books on the table you have a read at the project's theme and requirements, hoping to be able to read a little bit about the topic before Mark's arrival at the library but unfortunately he was quite punctual and got there as soon as you opened your notebook (at least you don't look like you weren't doing anything).

"Hi, ready to start?"

With this sentence the next two hours of your life began, two quite productive hours. While when with one of your friends in two hours you'd have a better idea of what to do for the project and maybe even a plan if you tried hard enough, with Mark you already had not only a plan but topics picked out, likely due to any silence being filled by the sound of typing or scrolling instead of chatter and laughter.

Maybe doing this project with someone you're not friends with would come to your advantage after all, besides he didn't seem to judge you for being kind of lost at first wich already made for a better impression of him.

This wasn't your only encounter obviously, there were two more after that, both much longer than the first one.

The second encounter was at your house, this time on a saturday, you'd suggested it since you didn't want to go to his place (in spite you thinking higher of him than before).

To no surprise just like last time you were able to accomplish a lot more than you usually would with your friends, however, unlike the first time you'd met, the atmosphere was much lighter.

Every once in a while when one of you made a mistake you'd make a joke about it causing the other to giggle, making you notice you'd never seen Mark laugh before this, meaning more jokes ensued this time with the only goal being making Mark full on laugh.

Towards the end of the day, when you had lost all hope of seeing Marks laughter, you got frustrated with your writting, creasing your eyebrows as you tried to make a sentence have sense.

"Getting frustrated over there?"

"Yep, it's just..."

You push the laptop towards him.

"Read this and see if it makes sense please"

As Mark proceeded to read the sentence you pointed out to him and there was a moment of silence.

Then there it was, the full on laugh, teeth showing, loud, and even with a little bit of leaning back, Marks laughter.

"How did you even write this? This is word vomit at its finest, thought i was reading a different language there for a second"

You couldn't even answer his snarky comment given how enamoured his laughter left you, the only complete sentence that made it in to your head being "how can someone be so beautiful?".

Fortunately he was too busy laughing at your failure to notice the pause between his comment and your answer.

"If it's so bad, then can you help make a coherent sentence ? Please...?"

He taped your head lightly, shaking his head at your question:

"I will, but just so we can get a decent grade, now what is this mess based on?"

As you showed him were your research was you couldn't help but look at him in that moment and let your thoughts drift in to why people said such mean things about him, on to why he only talked with a selected group of friends, why had you let yourself form such a bad opinion on him when he was nothing but nice to you, even nicer than he should have been.

After a few more minutes Mark looked at the time before turning back to you, a smile on his face.

"Well, this was fun, next friday at my place then?"

"Sure, see you then"

After that day Mark was found in your thoughts often, more often than you are willing to admit in the moment, your thoughts ranged from why you were told such mean things about him to the way his smile lighted up the room and if you were gonna be able to see it again after this project was over.

Saturday took way too long to arrive because of those thoughts, the only relevant part in your week being when you and Mark had class together and he waved at you making your heartbeat faster.

But when saturday did arrive things seemed to be going by way to fast as you got ready for your little ‘study date’, seeing as you’re already late.

When you finally arrived and rang the door bell your heard shuffling from the other side before the door opened, not only showing you Mark but also his laptop and notebook already opened with a cup next to it.

“Hi, um...”

He said awkwardly opening way for you to come in.

“You started without me..”

You stated with a pout.

“Well, you took so long i thought you wouldn’t come”

He shrugged reaching for the back of his head.

"I did come so let's get started, huh?"

You sat in the couch opening your things and he followed suit.

"Sorry i was late, i..."

You quietly add in;

"No problem, really. I was the weird one, you were only late for 15 minutes and i already got started.."

When you looked at him in that moment, his blushing face, shy posture and the way hhis eyes were avoiding yours, one thing became clear.

If you want this to not be the last time you see Mark, you're gonna have to take the first step.

"It's a shame, that way we'll end up spending less time together.."

Then he looked at you for what seemed like the first time in the evening.

"We don't have to meet up just for studying, you know"

You couldn't help but smile at his words.

"We can meet up again then?"

"Yes...of course, if you want to.."

You giggled at his shynes.

"Maybe we could go to the movies then?"

He smiled nodding.

"Wherever you want"

"It's a date then"

He settled in his seat nodding.

"Date.. Of course, but now the project"

" Ugh... The project"

You whined making him giggle, wich in turn made you giggle.

This was definitely not your last time meeting up or the last time you heard him laugh.

#got7 #got7 x reader #got7 x you #mark x reader #mark tuan #one shot #fanfic #fanfiction

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