TV-Series
Description
Gaeul Lee is a first-year high school student who becomes a key supporting character in Viral Hit. She is best known for joining Yoo Hobin's NewTube channel as its talented video editor, eventually taking on the role of vice president of the company they form.
Gaeul has short, chin-length hair with bangs that fall just below her eyebrows, and she is often described as cute by her classmates. Her typical outfit includes an oversized yellow jacket worn over her school uniform, and she is said to own a yellow jacket for each day of the week. One of her most unique traits is her manner of speaking. She talks like an elderly man, using old-fashioned and formal language that stands out in stark contrast to her youthful appearance. This verbal tic often causes her to be misunderstood by her peers but adds a layer of charm to her personality.
Background information reveals that Gaeul originally lived abroad before returning, and she currently resides alone with her father, who runs a dry-cleaning business. Her home life is rarely shown, but her father shares a similar eccentric speaking pattern, ending his sentences with a "#" symbol in the original webtoon.
Gaeul is deeply knowledgeable about martial arts, holding a black belt in Taekwondo. Her understanding of combat is not just theoretical. Before officially joining the team, she was a dedicated viewer and commentator on Hobin's channel under the username old man Ding, where she provided expert analysis of fight techniques. When the team put out a call for an editor, she applied for the position, quickly impressing Hobin and his friend Snapper with her professional skills and attention to detail, such as effectively censoring violent content to keep the videos monetized. She is also a capable fighter in her own right. In confrontations, she has demonstrated the use of various techniques including an overhand strike, up-kick, flying armbar, and triangle choke. Her resilience in a fight is notable, as she has shown the ability to block attacks effectively and employ tactics such as hiding a plate under her clothes to injure an opponent.
Her motivations are closely tied to her role in the group. Initially, she is driven by a desire to use her editing and martial arts expertise to help Hobin's channel succeed. As time passes, it becomes clear she has developed romantic feelings for Hobin, which she tries to keep hidden beneath her gruff and adult-like exterior. This unspoken affection leads her to view Bomi Choi and Rumi Yeo as rivals. Despite this internal conflict, her primary motivation remains professional loyalty and a desire to support her friends.
A mysterious aspect of Gaeul's character is her unexplained connection to Samdak, Hobin's mentor and a legendary fighter. She possesses handwritten notebooks and unpublished training videos labeled Kenka Dokugaku, which suggests she has access to the same source of fighting knowledge that Samdak uses to train Hobin. The nature of her relationship with Samdak is a subtle but persistent mystery throughout the story. In addition to this connection, she seems to have learned advanced grappling techniques under the tutelage of another character, Munseong Kim.
Throughout the series, Gaeul undergoes development from a mysterious online spectator to a core member of the team. She is not just an editor; she is a strategic asset, providing critical advice on opponents and stepping into physical conflicts to defend herself or her friends. Her presence professionalizes Hobin's operation, allowing the channel to grow and succeed. Key relationships define her arc: her unrequited affection for Hobin, her professional partnership with Snapper, and her secretive tie to Samdak all drive her actions and deepen her role in the narrative. Her resilience is also tested when she becomes a victim of bullying by a group of pranksters known as the Comedy Crew, an experience that strengthens her bond with the team and showcases her vulnerability despite her tough demeanor.
Gaeul has short, chin-length hair with bangs that fall just below her eyebrows, and she is often described as cute by her classmates. Her typical outfit includes an oversized yellow jacket worn over her school uniform, and she is said to own a yellow jacket for each day of the week. One of her most unique traits is her manner of speaking. She talks like an elderly man, using old-fashioned and formal language that stands out in stark contrast to her youthful appearance. This verbal tic often causes her to be misunderstood by her peers but adds a layer of charm to her personality.
Background information reveals that Gaeul originally lived abroad before returning, and she currently resides alone with her father, who runs a dry-cleaning business. Her home life is rarely shown, but her father shares a similar eccentric speaking pattern, ending his sentences with a "#" symbol in the original webtoon.
Gaeul is deeply knowledgeable about martial arts, holding a black belt in Taekwondo. Her understanding of combat is not just theoretical. Before officially joining the team, she was a dedicated viewer and commentator on Hobin's channel under the username old man Ding, where she provided expert analysis of fight techniques. When the team put out a call for an editor, she applied for the position, quickly impressing Hobin and his friend Snapper with her professional skills and attention to detail, such as effectively censoring violent content to keep the videos monetized. She is also a capable fighter in her own right. In confrontations, she has demonstrated the use of various techniques including an overhand strike, up-kick, flying armbar, and triangle choke. Her resilience in a fight is notable, as she has shown the ability to block attacks effectively and employ tactics such as hiding a plate under her clothes to injure an opponent.
Her motivations are closely tied to her role in the group. Initially, she is driven by a desire to use her editing and martial arts expertise to help Hobin's channel succeed. As time passes, it becomes clear she has developed romantic feelings for Hobin, which she tries to keep hidden beneath her gruff and adult-like exterior. This unspoken affection leads her to view Bomi Choi and Rumi Yeo as rivals. Despite this internal conflict, her primary motivation remains professional loyalty and a desire to support her friends.
A mysterious aspect of Gaeul's character is her unexplained connection to Samdak, Hobin's mentor and a legendary fighter. She possesses handwritten notebooks and unpublished training videos labeled Kenka Dokugaku, which suggests she has access to the same source of fighting knowledge that Samdak uses to train Hobin. The nature of her relationship with Samdak is a subtle but persistent mystery throughout the story. In addition to this connection, she seems to have learned advanced grappling techniques under the tutelage of another character, Munseong Kim.
Throughout the series, Gaeul undergoes development from a mysterious online spectator to a core member of the team. She is not just an editor; she is a strategic asset, providing critical advice on opponents and stepping into physical conflicts to defend herself or her friends. Her presence professionalizes Hobin's operation, allowing the channel to grow and succeed. Key relationships define her arc: her unrequited affection for Hobin, her professional partnership with Snapper, and her secretive tie to Samdak all drive her actions and deepen her role in the narrative. Her resilience is also tested when she becomes a victim of bullying by a group of pranksters known as the Comedy Crew, an experience that strengthens her bond with the team and showcases her vulnerability despite her tough demeanor.