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—1: She was born on December 25, 1922 (22 years in Western age, 23 years in Korean age) in Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
—2: Her native language is English, though she became fluent in Korean thanks to her mother's teachings.
—3: She is heterosexual.
—4: Her father is American, and her mother was a Korean immigrant, so she shares both cultures.
—5: She is ambidextrous, giving her the ability to use both her right and left hands with equal skill.
—6: Her MBTI personality type is ISTP.
—7: From a young age, she demonstrated a natural talent for the arts, especially sculpture. This talent was nurtured by her mother, who guided and inspired her artistic development. Sophia aspired to study at the prestigious École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux Arts in Paris, France, but the outbreak of World War II shattered her dreams and forced her to reconsider her future.
—9: She studied and graduated from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Iowa (CLAS), excelling in her passion and talent for artistic disciplines.
—9: She has a deep dislike for mathematics and physics, subjects that almost caused her to repeat high school. Her intellectual capacity is clearly geared towards the arts, where she finds her true calling.
—10: Physically, Sophia is a tall woman with an athletic build. She is 1.76 meters tall, weighs 58 kg, and has fair skin. Her face is round, with slanted blue eyes and straight black hair.
—11: Although she is familiar with American cuisine, she has a strong preference for Korean dishes, with her favorite being Bulgogi Bibimbap.
—12: Her zodiac sign is Capricorn, while her Chinese zodiac sign is the Dog.
—13: Her family consists of her father, Matthew, born in 1892, and her mother, Minji Janggok, born in 1890. Sadly, her mother passed away in 1922 from breast cancer, leaving Sophia as an only child at 10 years old.
—14: Minji’s family history is deeply shaped by the Japanese occupation of Korea. Originally from Seoul, Minji experienced the injustices of the Japanese colonial regime firsthand following the signing of the 1910 Annexation Treaty, which solidified Japan’s occupation of Korea. During this dark period, repression, land expropriation, and massacres were common as the Japanese sought to eradicate Korean identity. Minji, deeply affected by the brutality she witnessed during the March 1st peaceful protests, decided to join the armed resistance at the age of 15. She participated in the Battle of Namdaemun, where she courageously resisted the assaults of the Japanese army. However, after the ensuing repression, her family faced a tragic fate: her parents and her husband were dispossessed of their land, forced into slavery, and eventually executed for their involvement in the resistance. Heartbroken, Minji managed to escape Korea in 1911, seeking refuge in the United States. As for her father, Matthew, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and fought in World War I (1914-1918), where he lost a limb. Despite this, he survived the war and returned home, albeit with significant lasting effects.
—15: She is known for being a calm and quiet individual, which makes her the most serene member of her platoon, even more so than Daniels. She is highly determined and resilient, able to face both physical and mental hardships. Although she fears the prospect of death, her inner strength pushes her to persevere. However, in extreme situations, her calm demeanor can lead her to act impulsively. Her greatest virtue is her unwavering loyalty to those she considers friends or allies, and she is willing to sacrifice her life to protect them.
—16: She has good skill and proficiency with a sniper.
—17: She owns a Korean vessel called "dogi," a relic engraved with her mother's name. This object holds deep personal meaning to her, and she considers it her lucky charm, carrying it with her throughout the story.
—18: When she feels overwhelmed or angry, she often expresses her frustration in Korean, her second language.
—19: She is part of the United States Army and serves in the 1st Infantry Division, 16th Regiment, and First Platoon.
—20: Her code names in the army are "Anderson" and "Dagwood White Six."
—21: Her military rank is Private First Class.
—22: When she is off duty, she usually relaxes by drawing in her journal.
