Baek-Ji (백지) is a Villain and a member of the Nameless as the group's information gatherer and tactician.
She was shown in a vision of the Nameless' members but was formally introduced in the The Torch Arc, where she saved Ihwa's corpse to give her the chance to resurrect.
Appearance[]
Baek-Ji is a young woman with blackish brown brunette hair and golden eyes with black iris. She has a muscular yet slim build and fang-like front teeth and black-painted talons akin to a vampire. For clothing, she wears her signature baseball cap along with a plethora of different modern outfits and casual attire like black-colored short-pants, sleeveless shirts, and short boots or sneakers. Like Ihwa and Rachel, Baek-Ji is quite a beautiful woman herself.
Personality[]
Baek-Ji is an easygoing and friendly woman coquettish demeanor. greeted Ihwa during an intense fight, pressuring someone for information as she played with Philip Neville'cat Catherine and sucking Vector's blood. Unlike Engen or John, she is confidently talkative with a friendly demeanor even to her opponents, but she also has a pragmatic side to her personality with objectively realistic views in any disadvantageous situation.
This is first seen when she is ready to abandon Rachel, Bagna, and John during their fight with Jintae's Gang, albeit reluctantly and later chooses to help in Hero Killer's counterattack.
Baek-Ji, aside from Vector, Ihwa, and Rachel, that she cares about her comrades in the open. Aside from she is intelligent with her expertise in gathering secretive information and explaining the structure of the Hero Clan's Special Forces.
History[]
Baek-Ji’s background remains largely unknown, though it’s believed she was born during the Age of Heroes and Villains. In her youth, she was severely wronged by the Hero Clan, leading her to swear vengeance against the Master of the Clan, the organization’s leader.
As she grew older, Baek-Ji embraced a life of villainy. She either joined or was recruited by the infamous villain Engen the Smiling Man and became a member of the Nameless, a group of survivors of the Great War and a new generation of villains who emerged long after the conflict.
Throughout her journey, Baek-Ji formed close bonds with her fellow villains, including Rachel Sinclair, Engen’s first recruit and an illegitimate child of Reagan Sinclair, the Mad Elder, Vector, a former member of the clan’s science division turned villain, and John Nash. Baek-Ji enjoyed teasing Vector alongside Rachel, and she developed a particular fondness for Vector's blood, which became her favorite snack.
Story[]
Hero Candidate Arc[]
Baek-Ji was initially seen but hidden as a silhouette that appeared in the background with the other members of Nameless.
The Torch Arc[]
Baek-Ji playing with Catherine in her meeting with Philip Neville.
Baek-Ji meets with Philip Neville, the noted reporter and a vocal critic of the Hero Clan, on orders from Engen to coax him onto the Nameless' side while playing with Catherine, his pet cat.
Later on, Baek-Ji ambushes the Underground Heroes to recover Hero Killer's body at night. She kills one of them and fights with Casketeer while secretly stealing the coffin to dump into the river.[1]
Afterwards, she reports to Engen that she failed to turn Philip Neville to the side of Nameless but the Smiling Man tells her not to worry too much about it and orders all of Nameless to be summoned.
Nostra City Arc[]
During the Nameless' fight with the mercenary Farza, Baek-Ji arrives with John Nash to assist their villainous comrades in fighting the Demon Mask swordsman. However, Farza seemingly cuts her body, but Baek-Ji turns into a bat to fly away. As a bat, Baek-Ji greets Ihwa, mentioning that she has heard so much about her and eagerly wants to meet her. Ihwa, after saying hello, starts sneaking off with Baek-Ji wondering what she's doing. As Bagna and John continue fighting Farza, Hero Killer suddenly appears behind the merc and stabs him through the back with Chain while proclaiming that this is the power of the Linked Attack! (actually, meaning that she ganged up on him).[2]
An injured Farza attacks Ihwa but is instead further wounded by Chain who tries to finish him off but only manages to land a shallow cut on him. Farza, heavily wounded, unleashes a bloodcurdling roar at the villains and Baek-Ji questions how he still has so much energy left seeing it as annoying. Farza then retreats and disappears. Bagna asks if he should chase him which Baek-Ji agrees with but then Chain suddenly starts talking about Fraza's sword the Demonic Sword, Ashiyak.
The former CEO explains that although it harnesses an incredible amount of power the owner of the sword must kill someone after drawing it. Otherwise, the cursed Shard will kill its wielder instead and if they left him alone someone might come to possess it but quickly remember that he is surrounded by Villains.[3]
Assault on Castle Gray Arc[]
Baek-Ji and the Nameless
Following where Vector sent him, Baek-Ji secretly listens in on Engen telling Jintae Yang to kill Hero Killer and subsequently lets him live. After some deliberation, Baek-Ji decides to inform Ihwa and Vector.[4]
War of Disbandment Arc[]
During Ihwa's reunion with her friends Lyca and Fazin, Fazin reveals that he was the one that passed on information relating to the mysterious hero, Dusk to Baek-Ji.
Battles & Events[]
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Etymology[]
- 백 means "white" or "pure." In Korean, it can symbolize brightness, clarity, innocence, or emptiness, depending on the context. The color white is often associated with simplicity, purity, and new beginnings in various cultures, including Korea.
- 지 can have several meanings depending on the Hanja 紙: meaning "paper" in Korean. When combined with "백" (white),
- 백지 can directly translate to "blank paper" or "white paper," symbolizing a fresh start, a clean slate, or the potential for creation. It is often used metaphorically to refer to something that is free from influence or bias, ready to be written on or shaped.
Trivia[]
- Baek-Ji appeared as a silhouette in the back when Nameless were introduced and occasionally appeared on episode covers and commemorative art before her official introduction.
- Baek-Ji was the first one of the Nameless to kill an unarmed and non-combatant opponent from the Underground Heroes.
- Beak-Ji's favorite snack is Vector's blood.
- Baek-Ji's bust size measurements are 162, however it is subject to change depending on the story.[5]
- Baek-Ji is the oldest of the younger members in the Nameless.
References[]
- ↑ Hero Killer Episode 83
- ↑ Hero Killer Episode 108
- ↑ Hero Killer Episode 109
- ↑ Hero Killer Episode 144
- ↑ TMI Insignificant 2023#2
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| Villains | |
|---|---|
| Individuals | Hero Killer • Yushin • Nenya • Pudding • Chain • Vector • Silver Knight • Voltaire • Mind Shocker • |
| Groups | |
| New Nera | Smiling Man • Puppeteer • Rachel Sinclair • John Nash • Baek-Ji • Bagna • Abyss Dancer • SJ • Needles • Hound • Rendo • Freydis • Orange-Haired Man • First Son of House Sinclair |
| Jintae's Gang | Jintae Yang • Sapphire • Condor • Daemon |
| Gold-Blood Gang | Office Staff • Rezo Gold-Blood • |
| Dusty Cloaks | Number One • |
| Vendetta | Tokata • Scar • Dave • |
| Ex-Villains | Hekate • Nugal • |