Ain (ELSTAR)
- For information about this character in the game proper, see Ain.
- English
- Comeback
- Debut
| “ | I'll show you a wonderful stage that I blossomed.
~ Words of Resolve |
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Background
Debut
"MAZE's voice that harmoniously blends into the stage with his gentle smile and sweet melody. He's a top tier idol who can handle any dance or song with no problem and flexibly handle unforeseen situations."
He appeared as a street performer suddenly one day and became a hot topic of discussion. After that, he went through a short trainee period then participated as MAZE's third member, which was a group that originally planned to debut with two members. His gentle impression and unique manner of speech different from his group members are considered as a fresh charm amongst his fans.
He's famous for not losing his pace on stage no matter the circumstances. There was one time when he danced in a sitting position by himself when that part was supposed to be done standing. This dance became unexpectedly popular. He revealed in an interview later that this was an adlib after falling due to the stage being slippery after the rain. Video of the performance that day is still popular amongst fans.
Just like how his profile says there's nothing that he likes or dislikes, it's rare to see him eating something by himself. But he is sometimes seen eating with someone else, so there's a rumor that he simply doesn't like eating by himself.
His past is hidden behind the veil and has never been revealed even once. He doesn't show himself often aside from official events. There were many that tried to pry into his daily life, but strangely, nothing much has been revealed. Everyone that tried said that it felt like chasing after an illusion. Because of this, his fans can only speculate on his daily life through SNS of his group members. According to the latest known information, he has a habit of calling others by nicknames in unofficial settings.
Comeback
| “ | Did you have fun while I was gone? Well, it's time to return.
~ Idol Message |
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"With his gentle smile and sweet voice, Ain blends harmoniously into the stage. Ain is an all-rounder idol that captures the hearts of his fans with his unwavering aura and mysterious charm."
Before his debut, there was little information about Ain's personal life. However, he has recently been spotted at other teams' concerts and various performances. One fan reported being surprised to see Ain sitting in a musical theater when the seat diagonally below them had been clearly empty before. Other mysterious behaviors of Ain include appearing at different local venues at various times and quickly disappearing when fans try to talk to him. Fans were particularly startled by Ain's unusual viewing attitude—he sits unmoving and unresponsive at concerts, which contrasts sharply with the way he smiles at his fans. Mias commented on this with remarks such as, "A true introvert," "Still chic and cool even when he's not smiling," and "Thank you so much for smiling at us!"
Unlike the other members who share details of their daily lives, Ain runs a social media account where he exclusively posts photos he has taken himself. He often uploads images of seemingly ordinary landscapes, such as tangled electricity cords on telephone poles, maple seeds scattered on the road, or old playgrounds overgrown with grass. Many of these photos appear ordinary at first glance but are composed in ways that seem almost impossible for humans to capture. This has led fans to speculate about what kind of equipment he uses. Ain even went viral for liking a comment that read, "Isn't he actually an alien, disguised as an idol, exploring Earth? Maybe he's transmitting information to aliens." Fans reacted with comments like, "Did Ain just react to that post? Is he really an alien?" "I don't know how far the invasion of Earth has progressed, but it seems like Ain has invaded my heart completely," and "You can have all of Earth, Ain!"
Unlike the other members of the ELSTAR Project, who are actively engaged in broadcasting and commercials, Ain has been spending his time quietly and alone. However, fans have recently noticed an increase in photos of props in the background of the practice room, leading many to predict that a second album comeback might not be far off.
Relationships
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"Most righteous and sincere amongst us."
He's a silent and earnest person. Even so, he's direct with anything that needs to be said. He's probably the most righteous and sincere amongst us. Although, because of this personality, he's a bit awkward in speaking so whenever he says something too short in front of the camera, I naturally add an explanation. Isn't this what you'd call cooperation? "There's a pretty clumsy side of..." The more I got to know him, the more I realized he's pretty goofy. Can you believe there are people in this world who don't watch videos or even use their cell phones? Apparently, handling machines isn't something he's very comfortable with. The other day, he went to a restaurant near our practice room, and he kept getting stuck at the kiosk while ordering. It kept asking if he wanted to upgrade to a set, and he was so flustered that he couldn't move forward. After struggling for a while, a woman standing in line behind him ended up helping him out. How do I know? Well, I happened to be at the same cafe, and I secretly watched from a corner because it was just too funny. Haha. |
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"When will he get rid of them?"
He seems used to supporting roles because he was an ex-manager. I'm not too interested in his personal life... But our practice room has been getting covered up by his "cute object collection" bit by bit so I've been keeping an eye on them. When will he get rid of them? "He might quit being an idol." Lately, Ciel has been spending more time making desserts than ever before. When I asked what he was doing staying up all night, Ciel said he was practicing because his certification exam was coming up. I've never seen Ciel pull an all-nighter for choreography practice, but here he is, perfecting desserts instead. These days, he keep bothering me to sample new desserts, so I have to try them for them every time. Hmm··· Who knows? Maybe he'll quit being an idol and open a bakery instead. Should we start looking for a new member? Haha, I'm just kidding. |
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"New idol I've been keeping an eye on."
He's a new idol I've been keeping an eye on. He was waiting for me after stage one day. He passionately talked to me about his impressions about my performance... I was surprised that he even noticed every little detail that I intended. After that, as somewhat of a reward, I've been giving him advice regarding the image change he's working on. |
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"I think he brought a breath of fresh air."
Noah is pretty fascinating to watch. A rookie with a chip on his shoulder who's always making mistakes and getting flustered, but he just keeps pushing forward, and somehow, people can't take their eyes off of him. I think he's brought a fresh vibe to the team that wasn't there before. He's always with his manager, and whenever our practice schedules overlap, we end up running into each other and exchanging quick hellos. He claims he doesn't want to stand out too much, so he keeps to himself... but is that really true? |
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"Someone with an unexpected funny side."
Eve seems cool and perfect on the outside, but she has some interesting sides. The other day, I saw her standing at a vending machine in the hallway at work, getting upset. Eve was talking to the machine, complaining that it was broken and demanding her money back if there were no drinks. As I got closer, I noticed the return button and pointed it out to her. She panicked and quickly explained that she hadn't seen it because she was exhausted from pulling an all-nighter. Her voice was really hoarse, so I told her there was a vending machine across the street that would listen to her without all that yelling. |
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"I can't let my guard down in front of her."
Anyone gets tired when trying to digest a busy schedule. It was then when she handed me an energy bar. I don't know... about the taste, but it did seem to help so I sometimes look for her whenever I feel like eating one. Her thoughts seem transparent so you'd expect her to be an easy person to figure out, but she hits the mark at unexpected moments. I can't let my guard down in front of her. |
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"Isn't this too much to give as thanks?"
Is it because we were on the same stage once? I seem to meet her more often recently. There was a time when I caught a bug that came into her waiting room for her. After that, she keeps giving me something to eat whenever we run into each other... But look, isn't this too much to give as thanks? |
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"I'll have to make sure I stay inconspicuous."
Contrary to her image, she's sharp and charismatic. During practice for the joint performance, things were chaotic, with so many people messing up the choreography. Then she raised her voice, instantly grabbing everyone's attention, pinpointed the issues, and organized the situation in the blink of an eye. She even caught someone trying to slack off. I had to be extra careful not to get noticed myself. Why? That's a secret~. |
Videos
Gallery
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Ain, before debut
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ELSTAR Portrait
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ELSTAR Portrait
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ELSTAR Skill Cut-in (ver. Special)
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ELSTAR 2 Portrait
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ELSTAR 2 Portrait
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ELSTAR2 Chibi Portrait
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ELSTAR Comeback Skill Cut-in (ver. Special)
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Background visual of Ain's EL★LIVE broadcast
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Message of encouragement to students taking the Suneung exam
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