TV-Series
Description
Dr. O Yongho is a highly respected Pokémon Researcher based in Taecho Village, known as the inventor of the Pokédex. He serves as a mentor and guide to many beginning trainers, with his character defined by a deep-seated love for Pokémon and a desire to understand them. While he is a figure of great authority in the academic world, his personality is generally warm, friendly, and approachable, though he can display a more stern and demanding side when the situation calls for it. This is particularly evident in his interactions with his own grandson, towards whom he can be critical, contrasting with the encouraging support he often offers to other young trainers he believes show a special affinity for Pokémon. He has a habit of physically engaging with Pokémon to collect data, once stating that wounds received from Pokémon are wounds of glory, showing a practical and hands-on approach to his work.
His primary motivation is the pursuit of knowledge about all Pokémon. His lifelong dream has been to create a complete and perfect encyclopedia that records every species in the world. Beyond this academic goal, he is deeply motivated to support the next generation of Pokémon trainers, especially those with bright futures, providing them with the tools and encouragement they need to begin their journeys, much like he does for the protagonist and his rival.
Within the story, Dr. O Yongho acts as a foundational pillar for the young trainers from his hometown. He is the one who provides them with their first Pokémon and the Pokédex, setting them on their path. As the series progresses, his research lab serves as a home base and a transfer station for the many Pokémon his protégés catch on their travels. He often appears in episodes to offer advice, identify rare Pokémon, or appear in his own televised segment where he introduces different Pokémon species to the audience. His research is so influential that his cousin, Dr. Song Ho Oh, similarly acts as a regional professor in the Alola region.
Key relationships include that with his grandson, a rival trainer who is highly skilled and self-sufficient, leading the professor to invest more of his attention in guiding other children he sees as having more to learn. He also shares a close bond with the protagonist's mother, with the two often appearing together during trips or local events. His relationship with the main protagonist is particularly significant; he acts as a constant source of support and is noted to be proud of the protagonist’s growth as a trainer, watching his league battles from the stands whenever possible.
Throughout his depiction, Dr. O Yongho shows a notable development from his earlier, more stern and unapproachable academic persona to a gentler and more grandfatherly figure as the series progressed. His past as a formidable Pokémon trainer is also revealed, and it is suggested by other powerful trainers, such as members of the Elite Four, that if he had continued on that path he could have become a Champion. Regarding abilities and expertise, he is an expert at raising Pokémon, famously caring for the many different species entrusted to him. He also displays a sharp intellect, and even in crisis situations, such as when forced to unlock a secure computer network, he uses passwords that hold personal meaning.
His primary motivation is the pursuit of knowledge about all Pokémon. His lifelong dream has been to create a complete and perfect encyclopedia that records every species in the world. Beyond this academic goal, he is deeply motivated to support the next generation of Pokémon trainers, especially those with bright futures, providing them with the tools and encouragement they need to begin their journeys, much like he does for the protagonist and his rival.
Within the story, Dr. O Yongho acts as a foundational pillar for the young trainers from his hometown. He is the one who provides them with their first Pokémon and the Pokédex, setting them on their path. As the series progresses, his research lab serves as a home base and a transfer station for the many Pokémon his protégés catch on their travels. He often appears in episodes to offer advice, identify rare Pokémon, or appear in his own televised segment where he introduces different Pokémon species to the audience. His research is so influential that his cousin, Dr. Song Ho Oh, similarly acts as a regional professor in the Alola region.
Key relationships include that with his grandson, a rival trainer who is highly skilled and self-sufficient, leading the professor to invest more of his attention in guiding other children he sees as having more to learn. He also shares a close bond with the protagonist's mother, with the two often appearing together during trips or local events. His relationship with the main protagonist is particularly significant; he acts as a constant source of support and is noted to be proud of the protagonist’s growth as a trainer, watching his league battles from the stands whenever possible.
Throughout his depiction, Dr. O Yongho shows a notable development from his earlier, more stern and unapproachable academic persona to a gentler and more grandfatherly figure as the series progressed. His past as a formidable Pokémon trainer is also revealed, and it is suggested by other powerful trainers, such as members of the Elite Four, that if he had continued on that path he could have become a Champion. Regarding abilities and expertise, he is an expert at raising Pokémon, famously caring for the many different species entrusted to him. He also displays a sharp intellect, and even in crisis situations, such as when forced to unlock a secure computer network, he uses passwords that hold personal meaning.