- "Jae Kim is a loyal, laidback Gryffindor who isn't afraid to bend the rules to bring the coolest contraband to Hogwarts. If you're looking for a hard-to-find item, start by asking Jae."
- —Jae's character description in the game
Jae Bo Kim is a wizard who began attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in 1984 and was sorted into Gryffindor.
Biography[]
Early Life[]
Jae was born to a family of Korean origin. His family had a recipe for tteokbokki that Jae would later choose as his entry at the "Great Hogwarts Cook-Off". They also had a family recipe for a cake which Jae had every year for his birthday. During his childhood he owned a dog named Tarragon. His parents took him to celebrate his birthday at the Three Broomsticks Inn.
Hogwarts Years (1984-1991)[]
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Beyond Hogwarts[]
Upon graduating from Hogwarts, Jae begins working at Fitzy's Enchanted Bakery. His talent for business, creativity, and knack for understanding what customers want leads to success. He plays a significant role in expanding the bakery's reach and influence in the magical community. He introduces innovative ideas and marketing strategies that bring in a diverse clientele.
Physical Appearance[]
Jae had short dark brown hair and brown eyes. He wore a golden hoodie with dark plaid pants and red tennis shoes.
Personality[]
Jae was a notorious and easy-going rule-breaker who sold an assortment of banned items during his time at Hogwarts. He shared similar perspectives on rules with fellow troublemaker, Tulip Karasu. But while Tulip enjoyed breaking the rules, Jae preferred to work his way around them. He was shown to be intensely dedicated to his bootlegging operations, only caring about selling his illegal wares and not at all what his customers did with them afterwards, thus making him the most amoral of all of the Main Character's friends. Jae hated studying and always preferred to take the easy road.
Despite this, Jae proved to be smarter than an average student. For example, he was able to recognize the charm that cursed Beatrice Haywood as an Undetectable Extension Charm. Jae was driven by profit, sometimes at the dangerous expense of other people. The full extent of his opportunism became apparent during the O.W.L.s when he sold desperate students items they could use to cheat on the exams but with Jae failing to mention that they were very likely to get caught and thus ruin any future career prospects. However, despite his faults and mischievous ways, Jae was a good-natured and loyal friend, going out of his way to aid the Main Character in their quest for the Cursed Vaults.
Abilities and Skills[]
- Defence Against the Dark Arts: Jae earned an "Outstanding" O.W.L. in Defence Against the Dark Arts and continued the subject at N.E.W.T.-level.
- Charms: Jae was skilled with charm-work. He had some mastery over some duelling charms like the Disarming Charm, the Tickling Charm, and the Freezing Charm. Furthermore, he was proficient with the casting of food-related charms. Jae earned an O.W.L. in Charms and continued the subject at N.E.W.T.-level.
- Divination: Jae earned an O.W.L. in Divination and continued the subject at N.E.W.T.-level.
- Duelling: Jae was a proficient duellist, and would sometimes duel the Main Character.
- History of Magic: Jae earned an O.W.L. in History of Magic and continued the subject at N.E.W.T.-level.
- Astronomy: Jae earned an O.W.L. in Astronomy and continued the subject at N.E.W.T.-level.
- Muggle Studies: Jae earned an O.W.L. in Muggle Studies and continued the subject at N.E.W.T.-level.
- Herbology: Jae earned an O.W.L. in Herbology and continued the subject at N.E.W.T.-level.
- Healing Magic; Jae had some skill in the field of healing magic.
- Dark Arts: Jae was shown to be possess a degree of skill in the Dark Arts, being able to successfully cast dark charms such as the Knockback Jinx and the Full Body-Bind Curse.
Trivia[]
- Jae's favorite place at Hogwarts is the Kitchens. His secret hobby is cooking.
- Jae is unlocked as a Friend upon the completion of Year 5, Chapter 3.
- Jae and Percy Weasley aren't too fond of each other as he considers Percy's prudish ways and attitude "hard to live with." Percy considered Jae's wayward behavior as troublesome.
- The Main Character once thought that he was from Hufflepuff because of his yellow hoodie, but he later revealed to them that his hoodie was actually golden.
- Jae was good at Exploding Snap, whether fairly or not. He claimed it wasn't cheating, but simply smart play.
- All the money he made he sent back to his mother.
- Jae is one of the characters available as a Romance option for the “Festival Fun,” “Valentine’s Day Ball,” “Valentine’s Day Masquerade,” “An Enchanted Kiss,” “Ticket to Love,” “Love Story,” and “The Curse of Love” Achievements. He is one of the characters available for Dating.
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