#Im Sang Kyu

[ask-north-korea]

안녕히 계세요.

Once more, for nostalgia's sake.

#he's living his best life somewhere #hetalia #aph #hws #aph korea #hws korea #aph north korea #hws north korea #im sang kyu #ask north korea

[circlique]

korea and north korea for requests if theyre still open??

I've had this brainworm of them playing DND as a rogue and a ranger for a while, so thanks for giving me a chance to draw it! Also, cardverse.

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#hetalia #aph #hws #hws korea #hws south korea #hws north korea #aph korea #aph south korea #aph north korea #korea brothers #cardverse #art #artists on tumblr #digital art #illustration #circe draws #im yong soo #im sang kyu

[gui-substance-molecules]

im sang kyu

衣服是松野空松的，我想到就画了

第一张是我做的动图，很粗糙，抱歉

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[thenightlymartini]

Couple + Platonic Duo/Trio/Group Songs

Definitely different from what I normally do, but sometimes I find songs that just fit the characters or a group of them too well and want to share. Plus, music is often how I generate writing ideas.

CW: mentions of the Korean War, mentions of the Japanese Occupation, some angst

I didn’t do the platonic trio of America, South Korea, and North Korea (I’ve seen the term DMZ trio float around as a potential group name, and I like the idea of these three in a platonic group), mostly because I was having a hard time deciding what songs fit the trio.

(Platonic) South Korea + North Korea:

“We’re Gonna Find It” - From Barbie and the Diamond Castle

I feel this fits these two pre-Korean War, since they always relied on each other through thick and thin throughout history together. As long as they had each other, they believed they could reach any goal they set their minds to and would be happy, regardless of circumstances. They’ll find their happy ending together.

“Two Voices, One Song” - Also from Barbie and the Diamond Castle

This is kind of fitting for both pre- and post-Korean War, thought the tone would change drastically between the two.

Pre-Korean War it speaks to their unity as twins and how in-sync they are together, as well as the belief that they will always be together.

Post-Korean War it’s more hollow and sad with a twinge of hope, as these two do long for each other and to be reunified again, even when that hope is slowly dimmed due to politics. They both know each other has changed, but they believe deep down that they can still be like the old times if they can figure something out.

“Still Love You” - Lee Hong-Gi (alt. spelling: Lee Hong-Ki) and Yoo Hwe-Seung

Technically it’s a post-break up love song, but I view this from a platonic stand point. Post-Korean War, these two regret all the hurtful things they’ve said and done to each other, but realize that they’ve potentially crossed the point of no return for their relationship, despite still caring and loving their respective brother deeply. They realize they will forever feel the ghost of the other, their absence, and that cuts them deeper than any of the harsh words or stinging bullets ever did.

(Platonic) America + South Korea:

“My Buddy” - CREAM

These two became friends due to like minds and interests, and, no matter how far apart they are, the memories they share and make together are some of the best. Like, these two are the friends that could go for months without contacting each other and be able to pick back up with each other like it was nothing. They act like those people that have been friends since they were in diapers and that friendship has never changed over the years.

(Platonic) Russia + North Korea:

“Through Hell” - Citizen Soldier ft. Royal Bliss (honestly, Citizen Soldier has quickly become one of my all time favorite bands)

Again, it communicates the fact that they both have been through some dark history and emotional trauma. However, instead of developing love, they develop a deep platonic blond knowing that someone has been through hell, just like them, and truly understands their experiences, feelings, and thoughts. They know that, thanks to each other’s presence, friendship, and help, all of the mistakes, darkness they’ve seen, and trauma have made them who they are today, and they’ve found who they really are. In a way, they’ve become each other’s ride or die companion that will have their back come hell or high water.

(Couple) Kimchiburger (America x South Korea):

“Heaven” - Ailee

I can see this coming from SK’s POV, especially after the Korean War, and it expresses the deeper emotional bond that he develops towards America when he’s at his lowest point, beyond his initial crush phase.

“Here’s to Never Growing Up” - Avril Lavigne

These two are the chaotic couple that will get up to all the shenanigans and have mad puppy love for each other, while not caring at all about what others say.

“My Everything” - 98 Degrees

I’ve talked about it before how these two are super supportive of each other due to their insecurities in their reputations and general confidence. I think this embodies that aspect, plus the aspect that these two found love in each other when they were at pretty low points in their life, at a crossroads, or at a pivotal moment in their respective lives. For SK, his feelings solidified after the Korean War when America was 100% willing to be there to lend an ear or hand. For America, SK became the one who was there to keep him going and remind him that someone does genuinely love him for him when all of a sudden he became a top superpower after WWII (mostly cause nearly everyone else were borderline destroyed in terms of infrastructure and he got lucky cause his home wasn’t a battle ground) and during the stresses of the Cold War.

(Couple) RusNK (Russia x North Korea):

“Love in the Ice” - TVXQ (also go by DBSK)

These two have hardened their hearts to the world, Russia from his general isolation from nearly everyone at all levels (some of which were definitely his fault) and North Korea from losing his brother, the one person he trusted and loved the most, causing himself to spiral downwards. Yet, they do develop a love for each other, possibly due to understanding each other’s pain. Their relationship is a struggle because they want to heal each other, but their own hearts and minds are just as frozen, so they struggle to accept that they mutually love each other, and that this love is quite fierce if they let it go uncontrolled. Once they do accept their feelings, these two cling to each other for emotional support and show their true selves that nearly no one else would ever see.

Like, they first meet with the expectation of a political duty, but then they quickly realize as they let their guards down around each other that they are catching feelings. But they are super hesitant to move forwards because of the emotional trauma.

Excerpt translated into English:

            “Alone in the end of time (my heart)

             Don’t be afraid because you were left alone (Don’t be afraid)

             Till the end of time (Let you know my love)

             I’ll protect you, you know because I love you (You know, let you know                   my love)

I think I may have put this with Kimchiburger in an earlier post, but after listening to it again a few years later, it definitely fits these two more.

“Love Me Like You Do” - Ellie Goulding

This speaks to their hesitation at making their relationship official, and their general slowness to accept they caught feelings and eventually acting on them. Like, they realize the small spark that started between them, and it quickly developed into a series of sparks, like someone furiously trying to light a fire. But it took a moment before NK decided to act on the emotions first with a kiss and trying to subtly ask Russia out to dinner while trying to not be too obvious. He is wary of getting his hopes up and letting himself be that vulnerable again. Then Russia is the one to make their relationship official and take the leap, because he is finally sick of waiting when it becomes clear that they both feel the same way and they want to freely love each other.

“How Do You Love Someone” - Porcelain Black (some may know this from Ashley Tisdale’s version)

While “Love in the Ice” reflected some of the trauma and hesitancy in their relationship with a more positive outcome/attitude, this song is far more angsty. This song, I believe, has the heavier focus on the tragedies and darker history each have had that has caused them to become almost emotionally numb to nearly everything. So when they are confronted with the fact that something was building between the two of them, part of their minds was absolutely terrified because they felt they didn’t know how to love, or that they couldn’t allow themselves to love someone for fear of betrayal, being used, lack of reciprocation, and just being that vulnerable and at the mercy of someone else. Especially the last one, since both have experienced the worst case scenario (Russia under Mongol Rule and NK under Japanese occupation). Not to mention the conflict with their political situation at the time causing more problems, like NK fully understood what his position was when the USSR began aiding him and how he balanced his relations with both China and the USSR.

(Couple) Commieburger (America x North Korea):

“Eternal Snow” - originally from the anime Full Moon wo Sagashite (cover I’m thinking of is by AmaLee)

I can see this as representing the in-between period before these two got together and the both of them grappling with their conflicting feelings for each other. Like, they’re realizing they are in love with each other but are conflicted about if they should be feeling that way, since they are supposed to be enemies. Part of them thinks it is just a passing thought, a little crush that will quickly fade, but another part realizes it stubbornly won’t go away and that they are starting to miss each other’s company. These feelings are borderline painful for them.

“Unconditionally” - Katy Perry (I’m more thinking of the Ryan Jirovec cover)

More from America’s POV. As he finds out more and more about Sang-Kyu himself, he is falling more and more head over heels. He wants NK to open up more to him, not just because of politics, but because he wants Sang-Kyu to blossom as a person, to become more confident in himself and trusting. I can imagine when America more or less accidentally admits to NK that he loves him, that NK would question America as to why he would love him of all people, after all the things he has pulled. And America just says that he has come to love him in spite of all of that, that his love is unconditional.

“Let You Love Me” - Rita Ora

Definitely from NK’s POV. NK struggles with letting himself open up, and especially with America because of all the conflicted feelings and history. He’s not doubting his love for him at this point, but he realizes that he is being very difficult when it comes to accepting love and letting America love him, even pushing away when in reality he wants the attention. He just doesn’t really understand why it seems he can’t let the walls down; kind of like he doesn’t understand why it’s so hard to take them down when they are so easy to put up. He’s bad at communicating these kinds of feelings, and it’s this conflict of his bad communication and wants that is driving him insane and what can cause a lot of the early arguments between the two of them.

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[sexy-mok]

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#cho seung woo #조승우 #jo seung woo #Go Go 70s #Im Sang Kyu

[jungwookjins]

wow finally watching an ooo yt live live and it’s nighttime bc im in a similar timezone as them rn as opposed to being in the morning and when i have class like it usual is for me

#a kyunine live too <33 #thanks kings #im going to die if i dont hear beyond asap #also kyu sang it and it also sounds soooo good in his voice it suits this style sm #ennuitxt

[fuckyeahkimyoojung]

#kim yoo jung #kim sung chul #chae soo bin #lee sang yi #jung so min #jung moon sung #song young kyu #im chul hyung #press pic #imbc #230207 #'shakespeare in love' press con:230207

[youtifulkrp]

Most wanted?

Hello !

After polling our community, we were able to produce this list:

Loona... Cho Ha-seul , Wong Kahei ; Vivi , Jeong Jin-sol , Kim Jung-eun ; Kim Lip , Jeon Hee-jin , Kim Hyun-jin , Park Chae-won ; Go Won , Choi Ye-rim ; Choerry , Son Hye-ju , Im Yeo-jin

Vixx... Cha Hak Yeon ; N , Jung Taek Woon ; Leo , Lee Jae Hwan ; Ken , Han Sang Hyuk 

Dreamcatcher...  Kim Min Ji ; JiU , Kim Bo Ra ; SuA ,  Lee Si Yeon , Han Dong , Kim Yoo Hyeon ,  Lee Yu Bin ; Dami , Lee Ga Hyeon

BTS... Kim Nam Joon ; RM , Kim Seok Jin ; Jin , Min Yoon Gi ; Suga , Jung Ho Seok ; J-Hope , Park Ji Min

Mamamoo... Kim Yong Sun ; Solar , Moon Byul-Yi  ; Moonbyul , Jung Whee In ; Wheein , Ahn Hye Jin ; Hwasa

Girls’ Generation / SNSD... Kim Tae Yeon ,  Lee Soon Kyu ; Sunny , Stephanie Young Hwang  ;  Tiffany Young ,  Kim Hyo Yeon  , Kwon Yu Ri  , Choi Soo Young ,  Im Yoon-A ,  Seo Joo Hyun ; Seohyun

Soloists... Kim Hyo-jung ; Hyolyn , Lee Chae-rin ; CL , Kim Hanbin ; B.I. , Bang Yongguk , Jessica Ho ; Jessi

BTOB... Seo Eun Kwang , Lee Min Hyuk , Lee Chang Sub , Lim Hyun Sik , Peniel Dong Shin ; Peniel , Yook Sung Jae

iKon... Song Yunhyeong ; Song , Kim Donghyuk ; DK , Koo Junhoe  ; June , Jung Chanwoo

Winner... Kang Seung Yoon ; Yoon , Kim Jin Woo ; Jinu , Lee Seung Hoon  ; Hoony , Song Min Ho ; Mino

Kard...  Kim Tae Hyung ; J.Seph , Matthew Kim ; BM , Jeon So Min , Jeon Ji Woo 

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[totosafeguidekk]

No worries about foreign pitchers missing two weeks…

A foreign pitcher's start was pushed back, but no worries. This is a completely different starting lineup for the LG Twins.

LG has practically been relying on a foreign one-two punch, Im Chan-kyu, and a strong bullpen. The Korean fourth and fifth starters have been underwhelming. Through seven days, LG has played 94 games, with Plutko leading the team as an ace with an 11-2 record and 2.33 ERA in 18 games, while Kelly has had his share of shaky outings, but has appeared in a team-high 21 games with a 7-5 record and 4.63 ERA. After starting the season in long relief, Lim quickly moved back into the starting rotation, going 8-2 with a 3.03 ERA in 16 starts. The trio combined for a 26-9 record and a 3.42 ERA in 55 games.

Other pitchers, including Kim Yun-sik, Lee Min-ho, Kang Hyo-jong, Lee Sang-young, Lee Jung-yong, Lee Ji-gang, and Choi Won-tae, had a combined starting record of 5-14 with a 5.28 ERA in 39 games. While most teams are worried about their 4.5 starters in Korea, LG's unreliability in the fourth and fifth innings is a critical weakness for a championship contender. Naturally, it's better for LG to have Plutko and Kelly on the mound.

However, recently, Plutko has missed about two weeks since July 25 against the KT Wiz due to a COVID-19 confirmation. He is scheduled to start against the Gwangju KIA Tigers on the 8th. Kelly was also hit in the right arm by Song Sung-moon's bat in the first inning against the Jamsil Kiwoom on July 3. He suffered a bruise and will be given a week's rest.

Last week, LG made one start with Plutko out and five starts with Korean pitchers. There were concerns, but it worked. Choi Won-tae filled the void left by the foreign pitchers, while Lee Jung-yong and Lee Ji-gang continued to improve.

Choi, who came to LG in a three-for-three trade that included Shin In-myeong, earned the win on July 30 with six innings of two-hit ball against Doosan in Jamsil. On July 5, he took the loss at Daegu Samsung Electronics, giving up six runs on nine hits in five innings, but he's not worried.

Lee recorded his first quality start since making the switch to the starting rotation on the 2nd with six innings of three-hit, no walks and four strikeouts against Jamsil Kiwoom. Lee Ji-gang also pitched the most innings since his debut, allowing two runs on four hits (one home run) and one walk in 5⅔ innings against Daegu Samsung Electronics on the 4th. He was able to go five innings after improving as a starter. On Tuesday, he pitched 5⅔ innings of two-run ball against Kiwoom, and on Sunday, he pitched five innings of one-run ball against Samsung Electronics in Daegu, fulfilling the role of a domestic ace. Samsung Electronics was in the midst of a two-game losing streak after winning seven in a row, so he fulfilled the important role of breaking the losing streak.

From Choi Won-tae on July 30 to Im Chan-gyu on July 8, Korean pitchers pitched at least five innings in six consecutive games. It was the first time this year.

This week, without Kelly, the four Korean starters will take the field for a six-game series against the KIA Tigers and Kiwoom Heroes. The worry is greatly reduced. The improved performance of the Korean starters has greatly reduced my anxiety.

LG's starting baseball is also getting better. It's a big boost for LG, which needs to defend its top spot. 먹튀검증

#LG Twins #LG #Samsung #KIA Tigers #Kiwoom

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Revenge Of Other Season 2: Release Date, Cast, Plot, And Everything You Need To Know

Here we are going to talk about Revenge Of Other Season 2. With such a huge success with its debut season, fans of the Korean drama Revenge of Others are eager to learn when they can get their hands on the second installment. This is why we've put together this comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about Revenge of Others Season 2, including when to expect it, who'll be back, whether or not the show will be renewed, and more. Let's not waste any more time and look into when it will be available. The drama series Revenge of Others airs in South Korea and has been running since 2015. Studio S makes the show. The protagonists of this drama show, Chan-mi (who is looking for answers about what happened to her twin brother) and Soo-heon (who is taking revenge on the world for being unfair) become embroiled in a shocking incident that has upended her life, making for an exciting teen revenge thriller. Many viewers are eagerly anticipating Season 2 of Revenge of Others after thoroughly enjoying the first season. We've gathered the most recent information on this and brought it to you. Let's dig deep into Revenge Of Other Season 2.

Revenge Of Other Season 2: Release Date

There has been no official word on when Season 2 of Revenge of the Others will premiere. After we learn the precise release date, we will let you know.

Revenge Of Others Season 2: Plot

In Revenge Of Others, Ok Chan Mi, a high school senior, tells the story of her life. As a former high school shooter, Chan Mi possesses a keen mind and a competitive drive. She enjoys shooting and has done so both for fun and on the high school team. Her life will soon take different turns when her twin brother dies. Chan Mi is so concerned about her brother's well-being that she teams up with Ji Soo Heon, who plans to exact vengeance on the students who have been picking on him at school.

Revenge Of Other Season 2: Cast

These are the main casts of this series. There are some supporting casts as well. - Shin Ye-eun as Ok Chan-mi - Lomon as Ji Soo-heon - Seo Ji-hoon as Seok Jae-beom - Chae Sang-woo as Gi Oh-seong - Lee Soo-min as Kuk Ji-hyeon - Jung Soo-bin as Tae So-yeon - Kim Joo-ryoung as Jin So-jeong - Yeon-oh as Im Seung-woo - Wooyeon as Hong Ah-jeong - Kang Yeol as Ok Chan-kyu / Park Won-seok - Jin Ho-eun as Sa Jung-kyung - Kang Yi-seok as Kwon Se-jin - Han Seung-bin as Min Seonha - Moon Ye-jin as Park Na-rin - Seo Hye-rin as Yang Hye-jeong - Jang Hyun-sung as Gi Wang-do - Shin Su-ho as Hyun Jong-kook If You Are Interested In Know About The Season, Then The Latest Updates Related To The Season Are Given Below: - Cobra Kai Season 6 Release Date: Is Season 6 of Cobra Kai in The Works? - The Gilded Age Season 2: Release Date, Story, Plot and Everything We Know So Far Where to Watch Revenge of Others? You can watch this Korean drama for the first time on Disney+. If you want access to this drama series without paying anything, you'll need a subscription to this service. The platform's support for this show varies by region.

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[ask-north-korea]

Farewell

OOC;;

I mean this should have been obvious for a while, but let's make it official:

This blog is closed.

I had a great run in the hetalia fandom: over 10 years, give or take. Not all at once, but more or less consistently, until recent years. Running this blog and RPing Sang Kyu (across multiple platforms) has been a big part of that. He's one of my longest running OCs and is still really important to me, but...

Over time, various things have driven me away from this fandom. Maybe it's just growing up--I'm approaching 30 at this point. I also lived in Korea--one of my life goals--got to experience that for two years. Since returning to the US, my interests and goals have turned to other things. I got married, bought a house, got a new job...and over time I found this fandom sucking up energy I didn't have. I don't keep up with current events as I once did; I simply don't have it in me to continue updating this blog anymore.

I am not Korean, if that wasn't clear, so this blog was always run from the experience of a Westerner, doing their best to do the research and portray things in a respectful (although admittedly not always 100% accurate) manner while keeping in the relatively lighthearted spirit of the source material. I hope some Korean fans will pick up the reins and fill in the gaps where I couldn't. Even having lived in Korea for a time, I can't pretend I know everything or have the experiences of people who grew up in the culture.

That being said, please DO feel free to use Sang Kyu for fanfics, fanart! Whatever! (But please don't RP him or claim him as yours...) All I ask is that you credit him to me, @circlique (or @ask-north-korea), and use him in respectful, non-hateful ways. I would love to see any fanart or fanfic that you tag me in. If you have questions about him, I would ask that you direct them to @circlique, since I plan on completely turning off the ask box to this blog after this post.

For the people who supported me over the years, or participated in my refugee fundraisers, thank you. I will always remember my time playing Sang Kyu fondly, and I hope he can continue to be an ambassador and educate even as I am not actively taking that role anymore.

#hetalia #aph #hws #aph korea #hws korea #aph north korea #hws south korea #im sang kyu

[64bitgamer]

[solplparty]

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[thenightlymartini]

Would you happen to have any cuddle head canons, so to say? Or how the other would comfort/react to the other when they're seemingly at their lowest point, like beyond burnt out or something? Thank you and I hope you're doing well :D!

Hello, it has been a minute since I've posted much. A lot has gone on, including a death in the family, so life is not going well at the moment. I'll slowly begin posting again, but not as much as I used to; mostly just to keep my mind busy.

Before I begin I want to apologize for my last post that has since been deleted, as I said some very insensitive things which resulted in some people being very upset. I most certainly didn't intend for any of it to come across that way and I should have not answered the question at all and should have seriously thought about what I typed before I posted. The only thing I wish did happen out of the issue was people to contact me directly in a civil manner about it rather than through harassment and spreading more hate.

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Sorry if some of these seem a little off. Some of the interactions and feelings portrayed are similar to what I'm going through at the moment.

Kimchiburger:

Cuddling

Typically these two are pretty casual about cuddling, like just an arm around the other or over the shoulders if just hanging out. The more intimate kind tends to come either after getting frisky with each other or if they need some comfort when they are struggling emotionally. SK tends to be like a mother hen with cuddling when America starts getting self-conscious about himself or what people say during the meetings, with lots of whispering sweet nothings and reassurance. America usually has to ask first if SK needs to cuddle, because there are some cases where SK doesn't want to be touched, particularly when the Korean is unsure exactly how he is feeling and needs to figure that out first.

Lowest Point (CW: mentions of 9/11, vague mentions of the Korean War, depression, dark thoughts including self-loathing and questioning one's existence)

Probably some of the lowest points SK has seen America at usually correlates with his people or what happens, such as 9/11, or events tend to be the catalyst for some of his mental breakdowns, often going silent or his voice simply sounds so raw and defeated and completely lacking any energy or will to do anything. As such, SK tends to have to have a sit down with America and listen first, then comfort after, as sometimes the real reason for America's breakdown isn't as apparent or there is a lot more to it. For instance, America is very self-conscious about his reputation in the world and how he treats his own people and seriously struggles between trying to be a decent human being with his duties as a nation. As such, he views such tragic events as a failure on his behalf for not finding the balance between his duties and his wants as a human. He wants to be a good guy and genuinely help people (which can do the exact opposite since he is terrible at reading the room and putting himself in another's headspace), but his government makes him more of a bad guy and he knows there isn't a whole lot he can do about it, or he is reminded that sometimes he would go along with the government's plans and actions, and he regrets it a lot.

America was there when SK essentially was torn away from NK and, in a sense, "lost" him. He still feels guilt for partially causing it and knows that this still haunts SK to this day. This particular memory tends to be the beginning of a domino effect for SK or his mental state will link back to it no matter how removed the initial problem was, as there is so much history to unpack that it causes him to spiral into a deep depression. One of the most common issues that occurs is when he feels he is being crushed under the expectations of competing with his neighbors, becoming one of the "four Asian tiger" economies, or feels he is failing everyone around him. He's broken down to America in tears before about how NK was so much better at these kinds of things growing up and he wonders why the both of them were needed as representations when they were one nation, along with self-degrading about how the only thing he was somewhat good at over his brother was diplomacy and, due to that, he was doomed to fail and wondered why he even bothered trying in the first place. America, once he got the okay to cuddle or hold him, has to be very, very tactful about what he says, but tends to go with reminding him that he is good at his job and that he is trying his best, or to ignore politics and look at himself as a person. He would remind him that he is wanted, loved, and needed as a person. America would go so far as to express how much SK changed his life for the better and how he was always there like a lighthouse in his darkest times or lost, and that he will do the same for him.

RusNK:

Cuddling

Considering how cold it can get in both of their countries, these two tend to cuddle for warmth, both in the physical and mental sense. Even when in a warm house, cuddling is like an emotional comfort in of itself without the need for words. To just be in each other's presence and have their need for touch fulfilled is enough. Often they cuddle on the couch, sometimes just holding each other or one on the other's lap, and could be doing differently things, like scrolling on their phone or reading a book (sometimes they both are reading either different books or the same book, either with their own copies or sharing one). Cuddling is never something casual for them on the surface. It provides the peace of mind knowing that a loved one is right there, maybe even just a breath away, and won't go anywhere.

Lowest Point (CW: vague mentions of the Korean War)

These two share a lot in common with family and politics, particularly politics causing a rift between them and their families, as well as the subsequent isolation they feel or are subject to by the rest of the global community.

Russia was there when NK had to separate from SK, and was sort of there during the subsequent war a few years later. Though he barely knew him enough then, he felt the anguish, anger, and sadness the other was feeling, simply because he knew what that was like when he had to separate from Ukraine and Belarus a few times during his history. Years later, and, anytime NK starts having thoughts about that time or can't break out of a depression episode and sleep eludes him due to insomnia, he willingly will do anything to simply be there for him through it all. He's stayed awake with him on nights they were together when episodes like this would happen. NK doesn't like that he drags Russia into his mess, but Russia reminds him that he doesn't want NK to feel alone and he will not let the other be alone like he had to endure before. These types of situations are what causes their cuddling to never be superficial or casual, as it conveys to each other that they are not alone in their suffering and sadness.

NK has seen Russia upset, sad, depressed, jaded, but he has rarely seen Russia have a full mental breakdown. One that sticks to him personally was when Russia, shortly after the fall of the Soviet Union, was sent by his new boss to sever ties politically with him. Russia slammed the papers down in a fit of anguish and broke down crying in front of him, saying how humans, no matter what political ideology they believed, were so cruel that they were trying to take away yet another loved one, possibly one of the few who still cared since even his older sister was distancing herself from him. The Slavic nation even started going manic saying they could runaway together and, if they rejected being nations hard enough, that they could lose their immortality and someone else would take their place, just so they could stay together. NK, despite having emotional whiplash from it all, including a brief debate on whether to adhere to his duties as a nation or to be human for once, grabbed Russia by his scarf to hold him still and to look at him, telling him that they couldn't do that due to the unlikelihood of that happening, but that, for once, they need to put their feet down and will stay together in spite of politics. He would remind him that they both have lost too much for their government's sake and that they will not let them take each other away. He could care less if the world isolated them if it meant they were isolated together, because, echoing what Russia had always said to him in his darkest moments, like hell they would leave each other to suffer alone. NK didn't care if they were public about it or had to be secretive, as long as they remained each other's.

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Cuddling

In the beginning, their cuddling was super clumsy and awkward since both of the them were struggling with separating the nation from the person. Like, first time America tried to cuddle NK was on a couch watching a movie and he was so scared that NK would hate it that he laid his arm on the back of the couch behind the Korean. He tried so hard to make it look casual but it was like a robotic arm that needed a serious amount of lubrication in the joints. Thankfully, NK is better at reading people and the atmosphere, so he more or less understood America was trying to not push or break boundaries if the other wasn't ready. Not to say he wasn't awkward himself when he practically yanked the other's arm onto his shoulders and leaned into America's side.

Once they were used to it they are in some of the weirdest positions for cuddling, or the definition is applied very loosely. America knows NK is touch-starved to an extent and likes the comfort of being close, but they aren't always wanting to be all mushy with each other all the time. So some of their solutions tend to be a mix of casual and cute, like NK laying his legs across America's lap and they hold hands while occupied with something else, like watching TV or reading something. Or another one would be after they had an extremely petty, childish argument but are craving the other's touch and not quite ready to admit they were being petty or were wrong, so they just lean into each other's shoulders or sides. Not to say they don't have some mushy times like NK on America's lap or America resting his head on NK's lap; those just tend to be when they are more intimate rather than casual.

Lowest Point

When America is at his lowest, he's very distant and quiet due to being lost in his own thoughts, and usually words cut through him more than actions do. Usually this is due to things people say to his face at meetings, sometimes talking about his diet or weight, but some of them are even more hurtful or make the others look more superficial, like some of the more direct nations bluntly stating how he's causing more havoc and chaos than help or that he's super blind and naïve to his government's true goals and/or reasons. These kinds of words make him question most of his short existence, including if he was being selfish or making things worse by having a relationship with NK. When NK notices America is off, usually due to rejecting food, refusing eye contact, and his body language making him look smaller, he's more forward about asking what's wrong. For once, he has to force America to talk when he's like this, and even then he sounds just completely broken. Usually, he lets America rest his head on his shoulder or on his lap and just walk him through what happened or what was said while he runs his fingers through his hair and listens while giving the occasional advice or reassurance. America only ever mentioned the questioning of their relationship once, and NK essentially threw back America's own advice on how communication and relationships are a two way street. If he hadn't wanted a relationship with America or felt that it would be wrong, he would have told him off right then and there instead of taking a chance. In the end, no matter how difficult or convoluted their relationship was, he would still choose him.

America is extremely empathetic when NK is at his lowest, which usually is a result of trying to unpack a lot of issues that span centuries in one evening that leads to him being an emotional wreck and emotionally drained by the end of the day. He loves his spitfire of a boyfriend, and he easily forgets that he's so much older than him in nation terms; seen so much more, been through it all, and still very much hurting under his prickly guise. A lot of times all he can do is just hold him and listen, providing a venting outlet for him. From his talks with SK, he knows NK shouldered a lot and internalized a lot for the sake of his younger twin, so it's the least he can do to allow NK to finally feel what he's swallowed down for centuries and work through it all when he needs to in a more positive manner. He gives reassurance when he can, but most of the comfort he provides is through physical means or through actions, such as borderline pampering him for the rest of the following day, cooking for him, sweet cuddles, and anything else to have the other remember that he's loved and will be there when he needs a shoulder to cry on.

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A while ago an anon pointed out that I’ve been out here shipping this for 10 years so...happy 10 year anniversary to AmeNK as of April 2? I wanted to draw them with their national flowers, so late entry for @aphasiaweek day 10 too, I guess. NK’s national flower is Siebold’s magnolia and for the US it’s the rose.

I swear I didn’t mean to make this look like they were getting married but if you wanna send them a “wedding present”, please consider making a donation to Liberty in North Korea, an organization that helps refugees from North Korea find safety and resettle (I will put the link in the notes so tumblr doesn’t shadow ban this post from tags)!

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