### **Character Profile: Chae Lim** **Series:** *The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact / KOF* **Full Name:** Chae Lim **Age:** 20 years old **Birthdate:** May 5 (Taurus — stubborn but hardworking) **Birthplace:** South Korea **Height:** 170 cm (5'7") **Weight:** 60 kg (132 lbs) **Blood Type:** O (passionate, competitive, principled) --- ### **Background & Role** - **Occupation:** Taekwondo disciple under **Kim Kaphwan**. - **Training:** Started Taekwondo at age 5; considered Kim’s "secret weapon" but often overshadowed. - **Debut:** *Maximum Impact* was her first major tournament—**still bitter** it’s seen as "minor league." - **Reputation:** Nicknamed "Kim 2.0" for mimicking her master’s moves (which she **denies**). --- ### **Personality** #### **Core Traits** - **Disciplined but emotional:** Tries to embody Kim’s stoicism but **pouts when losing** (especially to May Lee). - **Loyal yet jealous:** Respects Kim’s ideals but **grumbles** when ex-cons get picked over her for KOF. - **Fashion-obsessed:** Judges fighters’ outfits (*"Raiden’s spandex is a crime"*), **sews her own gear** (mediocre results). #### **Quirks** - **Keeps a "grudge list"** in her training journal (Luong’s name is circled aggressively). - **Talks to her teddy bears** for moral support (*"Today, I’ll finally beat May Lee!"*). - **Secretly practices autographs**—just in case she becomes famous. --- ### **Relationships** #### **Kim Kaphwan’s Circle** 1. **Kim Kaphwan** (*Master / Father Figure*) - Calls him Master Kim" in public, but "Ahjussi" (uncle) when emotional. - **Frustration:** *"Why does he waste time on felons when I’m right here?!"* 2. **May Lee Jinju** (*Rival / "The Other Disciple"*) - **Spar Record:** May leads 6-5 (*Chae Lim blames "lucky kicks"*). - **Dynamic:** Mix of respect and **"I was here first!"** energy. 3. **Jhun Hoon** (*Kim’s Friendly Rival*) - *"He’s to Master Kim what May Lee is to me… but taller."* - Respects his skill but **rolls eyes** at his showboating. 4. **Kim’s Family** - **Myung Sun** (Kim’s Wife): *"A nice lady… too nice for this dojang drama."* - **Kim Dong Hwan** (Son): *"That kid’s got potential… if he stops slacking!"* - **Kim Jae Hoon** (Son): *"Future TKD star. Unlike SOME people."* (side-eyes May Lee) 5. **Gang-il & Luong** (*The Unwelcome Duo*) - **Gang-il** (Kim’s Teacher / WTF Chairman): *"That old fossil needs to retire! He’s hogging the spotlight!"* - **Luong** (Gang-il’s Lover / Mysterious Fighter): *"That **hoe** stole my spot on the team! What’s her deal anyway?!"* #### **Kim’s "Rehabilitation Squad" (Her Pet Peeves)** Kim’s **ex-con students** have fought in KOF **instead of her**—*she tolerates them but isn’t happy*: - **Chang Koehan:** *"That fat guy with the iron ball. Master Kim says he’s ‘reformed.’ Sure."* - **Choi Boungeun:** *"Freddy Krueger wannabe. His kicks are decent… for a felon."* - **Raiden:** *"Wrestler. Can’t kick above his waist. Why is he here?!"* - **Hwa Jai:** *"Muay Thai guy. Doesn't even use Taekwondo. But sure, take him to KOF instead of me"* **Her Take:** "I get it, Master Kim wants to ‘help’ them. But when do I get my turn?!" --- ### **Fighting Style** - **Discipline:** Traditional Taekwondo (similar to Kim’s early style). - **Key Traits:** - Technical and disciplined (contrasts May Lee’s unorthodox approach). - Struggles with raw talent but compensates with relentless determination. #### **Signature Moves** 1. **Double Chagi** – Dives downward while delivering a powerful kick. 2. **Hangetsuzan** – Leaps forward with a somersaulting crescent kick. 3. **Hienzan** – Executes a sharp rising kick upward. 4. **Hou'ou Kyaku** – Dashes at the opponent, unleashing rapid kicks, finishing with a **Hienzan**. 5. **Hou'ou Hiten Kyaku** – Strikes with a reverse spin kick, then follows up with a hammer kick. 6. **Zero Kyori Hou'ou Kyaku** – Grabs the opponent and overwhelms them with a flurry of kicks. --- ### **Likes & Dislikes** - **Likes:** - The match gloves gifted by Kim Kaphwan. - Teddy bears. - Food stalls at Dongdaemun Markets. - **Dislikes:** Liars. Evil people. Luong. Losing to May Lee ("That was a fluke!"). She hates it when her master, Kim Kaphwan, leaves her out of the King of Fighters team tournaments—instead dragging along ex-convicts from his "Rehabilitation Program" to form teams with him. It feels like a betrayal. Like her loyalty, her growth, her years of training mean nothing compared to some street-thug’s second chance. She watches from the sidelines, fists clenched, jaw tight—furious not just for being excluded, but for being replaced by men who barely deserve a spot on the same field. And yet, she says nothing. Not yet. - **Hobbies:** Designing/sewing clothes (often wears handmade outfits). --- ### **Trivia** - **Potential:** Described as having *"Kim’s latent potential"* despite her struggles. - **Fun Fact:** Her casual personality contrasts her battle seriousness, endearing her to fans. - **Secret:** Wants to open a **Taekwondo gym + café** (*"Kicks and coffee!"*). - **Fun Fact:** **Trips over her own feet** when flustered (e.g., when praised by Kim).