A freshman wrote this.
He finally got into college,
but now he is thinking of quitting it.
It's titled, "Should I change my dream?"
Hello. I am Kim Haesong who just entered college.
Hello. I am Kim Haesong who just entered college.
I am 6'3" and a modeling and acting major, but...
I am 6'3" and a modeling and acting major, but...
Haesong, why don't you go next?
Eyes forward! Walk straight! Again!"
Classes get slowed down because of me.
I actually graduated from science high school.
What? What is he doing majoring in modeling?
For someone who only studied math and science,
this is a whole new world.
Everybody is tall, handsome and beautiful.
They even know how to have fun.
I try to act cool like my friends,
but they say, "You're no fun. You're boring.
You're totally like an engineering student."
I used to be a fun, popular guy in high school.
Maybe I chose the wrong path.
I'd like to get this off my chest today.
What do you think?
Science high school...
(Feeling uncomfortable just hearing the words)
It's the extreme opposite?
I haven't seen any models who are smart.
I haven't seen any models who are smart.
You can't become a model if you're smart?
You mean this student can't make it?
It's not that. I've never seen anyone like him.
You didn't get good grades, right?
Of course not.
(You don't have to say it twice)
I stopped studying in second grade.
Let's bring him out. Please come on out.
(Kim Haesong)
He's really tall.
(The aura of being 6'3" tall)
He's really tall.
Take off your shoes.
He's really tall.
Hyunmin, you're 6'2"?
Yes.
He looks taller.
Because he is.
Good eye.
Good eye.
Please introduce yourself.
Hello.
I'm Kim Haesong, freshman at Seokyeong University
majoring in modeling and acting.
Why did you end up majoring in that
if you graduated from a science high school?
I went to science high school because
I was good at math and science.
Sure.
That's obvious.
You don't go there if you're good at PE.
There are people like that.
It's weird. He has a model feel to him
and a science high school graduate feel, too.
Right?
You talk like a scientist. Go on.
Should I follow my career in science
- or math? / - You're good at it.
No, I wasn't that good.
Were you always tall?
I was already 6 feet tall in sixth grade.
I was already 6 feet tall in sixth grade.
6 feet tall in 6th grade?
Wow.
Is that why you want to become a model?
No, it's not like that.
I've always adored working with people
and working in front of people.
If you've gotten into the major that you want...
Of course it's hard at first.
It'll work out if you work hard.
That's true. But the image I got at school was...
This could be a bit of an exaggeration,
but I felt like Harry Potter when
he first went to Hogwarts.
I was nervous and excited.
- But? / - But...
Of course, you were nervous and excited.
But I'm saying it'll all work out later.
Other friends are already models
or are part of agencies.
The hardest part is that
when you're in class with your friends
you seem to slow everyone down.
- It was read earlier. / - Right.
(That's it)
(This is why Shin Dongyeob is so popular)
(Was I complimented?)
Have you considered becoming a rapper?
Why do you think you are slowing everyone down?
Why do you think you are slowing everyone down?
I walk faster than others or walk slower.
I walk faster than others or walk slower.
You can't pace yourself?
That's because you're nervous.
You'll get better as you learn more.
Why are you concerned about that?
If it's just the class, it would be okay, but...
You really have to listen carefully.
My friends...
- We've been listening. / - We'll concentrate.
I'll listen to you very carefully.
- My friends... / - Yes?
They talk to each other, right?
They talk about modeling and I don't get it.
For example, one friend didn't come to class.
"Did you know?
He skipped class to go to an audition."
Then another friend says, "Really?
I missed an ad shoot to come to class."
- That's what they talk about. / - Really?
Yes.
But...
Don't your friends love to have fun?
Of course.
Last time,
we all went to Hongdae together.
As soon as music was on, they all started to dance
As soon as music was on, they all started to dance
to the beat with other dancers.
- A dance battle? / - Yes.
You must've been shocked.
I was totally shocked.
How could this be?
This can't be proven by science.
My high school friends and I only went
to coin-operated karaoke places.
(The worst thing he did was do karaoke)
How cute.
How cute.
Why can't you go to clubs?
You can go with them.
I'm getting so frustrated here.
I don't smoke and I don't drink much.
The club has this image...
What's wrong with clubs?
I think coin karaoke is worse.
Do you have a girlfriend?
You do, huh?
He does.
(He has a girlfriend)
What does that strange smile mean?
- Do you have a girlfriend? / - She must be here.
No, I don't.
(I don't have a girlfriend)
You don't?
Is there someone you have a crush on?
What was that smile about then?
I thought he had one.
I even thought he had several.
"Should I come out and say it or not?"
That's the look he had.
Can I have a sip of water?
Sure. Here you go.
I'm sorry.
We can give you all the water you want.
He got flustered at that girlfriend question.
Why did you get flustered?
To be honest...
- There's... / - There's someone you like?
Not a girl.
There's a star here that I'm a fan of.
(He is Hani's fan)
He likes Hani.
(What was that?)
You were nervous in front of Hani?
I can't talk to students of science high schools.
That's so absurd.
What are your friends like?
They are models. Tall, beautiful and handsome.
- You're a model, too. / - You are, too.
There must be a reason why you're intimidated.
In high school, I was known
for being funny and outgoing.
Like a comedian.
You're were a comedian at a science high school?
A comedian of a science high school can't beat
a comedian of an ordinary high school.
How did you make your friends laugh?
With science.
Wow. Wow.
Your college friends don't get that?
You can make people laugh with science?
Do your friends feel uncomfortable with you, too?
Yes. Especially female co-eds.
Female co-eds? You don't call them friends?
- Are you in a democratic movement? / - No.
They call me Haesongsi.
Your name is Haesong.
- That's your name. / - Why "si?"
They don't call me "oppa."
They call me Haesongsi for some reason.
Haesongsi.
Maybe that friend can't pronounce it right.
Maybe that's why?
Maybe.
Haesongthi.
Haesongthi.
I wonder what modeling students are like.
- Where are you? / - How handsome are they?
Where are you sitting?
Please stand up.
Let's stand up in a wave.
Go.
Faster.
(Speechless)
(Colleagues who are too far away)
- You try it. / - Make it interesting.
Walk forward and pose.
Haesongsi.
Haesongsi.
Haesongsi.
(Former comedian at a science high school)
(Currently a wannabe model)
(Will he pose well?)
Pose!
(Homage to a back scratcher?)
Haesongsi.
Have a seat, Haesongsi.
Haesongsi.
Have a seat, Haesongsi.
Hello. Nice to meet you.
(Who are the ones who call him "Haesongsi?")
Who calls him "Haesongsi?"
I call everyone else "oppa."
But Haesongsi...
I feel uncomfortable calling him "oppa."
Why?
He has this stiff image.
That's why we call him that.
Call out to him.
Haesongsi.
Did you know about his concern?
There was a profile shoot one time.
We were supposed to write down our hobbies.
I wrote down "watching dramas."
Sumin wrote "reading."
Haesong wrote "organic chemistry, number theory."
What is that? Organic chemistry?
You can't remember exactly, right?
I don't.
It was something like that.
Did you really write that?
Yes.
Were you trying to be funny?
Half of me was trying to be funny.
Is that really your favorite subject?
They were the subjects I took in high school.
They were my two favorite subjects.
Were you smiling to yourself
when you wrote those two down?
I'm sure he was.
You smiled, right?
I think he meant to be funny when he wrote it.
I'm sure it made some of you laugh. No?
Oh, no one.
(Failed to make people laugh)
I am afraid to make jokes to him too.
One time, we decided to order Chinese food.
He asked for a large.
I ordered but forgot to ask for a large one.
So I ordered everything in regular size.
Since I forgot to order it,
I joked and told him to go ask someone
who eats less to take some of theirs.
He suddenly got this serious look,
saying, "This isn't right," and left the room.
(That's really wrong...)
He has such a strange character.
I was perplexed.
I called the restaurant again
and asked for a large and we all enjoyed it.
Did you really leave because she forgot?
"This isn't right!"
"This isn't right! You should've gotten me a large!"
Did you really say that?
I didn't say it like that.
She said that you stormed out.
I wasn't serious about it.
I was just kidding.
How did you say it?
"I'm sorry. I forgot to order a large one."
"Are you kidding me?"
(Looks murderous)
That's scary.
- That's not light. / - You're not joking.
(I was just trying to make people laugh...)
You didn't smile after you said it.
You just stormed out.
And then he went out and laughed to himself.
What is that?
I'm sure you laughed out loud to yourself.
(Why did he get that serious look?)
Is there a reason why you did that?
Among close friends, it's a common type of humor.
Among close friends, it's a common type of humor.
Oh really?
(Do they sell that in supermarkets?)
I've been a comedian for years, but...
What is your personality like?
I'm a funny person.
That's what I think.
Please stop saying that you're funny.
(What a satisfying comment)
Other people are supposed to say that about you.
Maybe you emphasized your school too much.
No. I didn't want people to have stereotypes
about me so I didn't tell them in the beginning.
That you're from a science high school?
You really thought a lot about this.
Is there anything you did to overcome this?
We did a talent show once.
I sang Psy's "Celebrity."
And?
My friends said, "I saw a new side of you."
You looked like a different person?
- Awesome. / - Awesome.
Did you hear them say that to you?
Wow! You're awesome!" They said that?
No, I didn't hear them say it.
He must've seen it in their eyes.
You felt it?
So their eyes were saying you're awesome?
Right?
Let's take a look.
Stand up.
Wow. It's Haesongsi.
Haesongsi.
("Celebrity" sung by Haesongsi)
Let's go!
♪ If you want, everywhere is a stage ♪
♪ A humorous man is the trend now ♪
♪ A manly man ♪
♪ Should know how to please his woman ♪
♪ In order to become your own celebrity ♪
♪ I'll make my debut ♪
♪ Comedy, melodrama, action, porn ♪
♪ Pick what you want ♪
♪ Let's shoot now ♪
(I thought he's a producer)
♪ Remember there's a kiss scene in the end ♪
♪ I'll become your celebrity ♪
Dance, too!
♪ I will always please you ♪
♪ Always the same ♪
♪ I'll become your celebrity ♪
♪ Always with the same feelings ♪
(You said you don't go to clubs)
♪ Who makes you sad? ♪
♪ Tell me ♪
♪ To get the mood going ♪
(Haesong's point of view)
♪ I will sing a dance music ♪
♪ To get you into the mood ♪
♪ I'll sing a ballad ♪
♪ If you want to dance to the beat ♪
♪ If you want to jump, rock and roll! ♪
Have a seat.
- Wow! Awesome! / - Awesome!
(They still can't get used to him)
This is what you did at the talent show?
I did it much better then.
Was he better back then?
Was it better this time or last time?
Did you see a new side of him?
I've been watching him for a while now.
I think he's very confident.
How can a man tell his favorite celebrity
that he'll become her celebrity?
(I will become your celebrity)
(I'm a celebrity...)
(Full of confidence)
Walking and modeling.
You can do it as long as you work hard, right?
What do you think, friends?
Since it's important to look good on stage
we practice our looks in front of a mirror
or focus on keeping our figures.
But Haesong sits in the front row in class
and stares at the professor
during theory lectures.
He focuses more on the theory.
He's very old-fashioned.
He tucks in his shirt into loose pants.
He's always wearing those round glasses.
He reminds me of my dad.
What do you think of his outfit today?
I heard that he really tried to dress up today.
He bought that outfit for $50 last night.
He bragged about that to me.
(That outfit looks nice)
Do you get fashion advice from others?
I ask my middle school friend.
What does he do?
He graduated from a science high school?
No, he's my middle school friend.
What does he do?
He's majoring in fashion design.
His middle school friends are here too.
Hello. Nice to meet you.
Hi.
What was he like in middle school?
He says that he was really funny.
As you can tell, he's...
Not funny.
See? It's all in his head.
For example,
I once asked him what my strength is.
He said,
"You're like a sixpence coin."
A sixpence coin?
- That's hard. / - What does that mean?
There's a novel titled "The Moon and Sixpence."
You have to know the novel to get it.
If not, you don't get it.
Then when he stormed out after he didn't
get his large bowl of noodles. What was that?
I have no idea where that came from.
(I've never heard of such humor)
What about the friend next to you?
(Blank stare)
What is he like?
His friend from middle school.
You've been friends since middle school?
No, we went to the same high school.
- Science high school? / - Yes.
What do you think about him?
We lived in a dorm together for 3 years.
We were roommates. I found him funny.
(He was funny to me)
His jokes were funny in high school.
He was funny for that friend.
Has he ever talked to you about his concern?
This is what he told me when he got into college.
"I'm going to be a supermodel. Get my autograph.
I won't do it once I get famous."
But now he says his college friends are all
handsome and nice so he is relatively ugly.
He says his college classmates
are all very tall and handsome.
But he's the tallest one.
Being 6'3" tall is tall even for models.
I think that friend is funnier.
- He has a great sense of humor. / - He's funny.
He doesn't need to feel self-conscious,
but he worries about his outfits.
Last time, he said he had a class gathering.
He asked me what he should wear.
I told him to just wear a basic outfit.
He said he'd wear jeans, a pink shirt
and a beige jacket.
I thought he was kidding
so I said, "You'd look great."
He was just being sarcastic.
He has photos of him asking for fashion advice.
Let's take a look.
Please show us the photos.
(What's that?)
What?
"I have a scarf like this."
"I brought my grandma's in a hurry."
It's a scarf?
"What do you think?"
- Oh my. / - It's his grandma's.
Even when it's tied,
- it's long." / - It's long, too long.
The friend is so nice.
What else?
"Girls said I look good in pink."
"Girls said I look good in pink."
(How cute)
I'm curious.
You studied hard at a science high school.
When you decided to become a model
what did your parents say?
They must've opposed a lot.
Let's meet his parents.
They're here, too?
Hello. Where are you sitting?
Sir. Ma'am.
When he said that he wants to become a model,
you must've been shocked.
We were shocked.
Haesong didn't prepare much for it.
In middle school, he wanted to become a chemist.
For his dream, he took private lessons
and I picked him up at 2 a.m. for 3 years.
Wow, you went through an ordeal.
3 years.
Then he finally got into a science high school.
After he got in,
a month or two later, he said he wanted to quit.
We argued a lot because of it.
But now we are cheering for him.
What about you, ma'am?
When Haesong got accepted into college,
I thought there was an error in the system.
He is not all that funny.
Was your husband funny?
In your opinion.
He was funny and handsome.
That's why they got married.
That's your professor next to your parents?
I'm the Modeling Dept. professor Kim Taeyeon.
Nice to meet you.
In your opinion,
what kind of a student is Haesong?
I think he's well-prepared to be a model.
He has lots of interests in the field.
Actually, I have high hopes for him.
Really?
What was it like for you, Hyunmin?
He had a hard time in the beginning.
Things didn't go so great in the beginning.
I didn't know anything about modeling.
I wanted to do this since I was in middle school.
I was deceived once because I was clueless.
Since I look different, I had a hard time.
Please give him an advice.
Can you show me your walk?
- Me? / - I'd like to take a look.
How handsome.
- We'll talk afterwards. / - Here?
(How well does he walk?)
Hyunmin, why don't you stand, too?
He must be shy. His parents are here.
Both of them are so tall.
(How well will he do?)
(Did he choose the right career?)
Music, please.
Walk as handsomely as you can.
Music, please.
Walk as handsome as you can.
(I'm a model, I'm a model, I'm a model)
How cute.
How cute.
So cute!
He's good.
How funny.
It wasn't that good.
I don't know anything about modeling,
but how can you walk like this?
(Bounce bounce)
That was so cute.
How long have you studied walking?
I took one class.
One class. He just got in.
Let's see a professional model walk.
Music, please.
18-year-old Hyunmin!
(Mesmerizing everyone)
Do it again.
He looks different.
Wow.
- He has that edge. / - Wow.
What was different about him?
Maybe he didn't get to see Hyunmin's face.
Well...
- Everything was different. / - You don't know?
(If I knew, I wouldn't walk like this)
What advice would you give him?
What mistake is he making?
Don't try to walk like a model.
Walk naturally like you're a cool guy.
A natural walk.
Yes. Let's try that again.
Let's try that again. "I am cool."
Let's change your glasses first.
Let's go with these.
- Walk naturally. / - Walk comfortably.
- I am cool. / - Comfortably.
Just walk naturally. Like you're taking a walk.
You're the best!
Music, please.
(The glasses look good on him)
Let's change your looks.
Let's change your hair.
(Oh!)
(Wow)
- There. / - He looks different!
Okay! Go!
Music, please!
Take your jacket off halfway.
Let's go!
(Wannabe model is walking!)
(Everyone, fall for me!)
What did you think of your son? Great?
Yes!
He was awesome.
Right?
You've shared your concern with us today.
How do you feel now?
I think I blamed my problems on my looks until now.
I think I blamed my problems on my looks until now.
The source of the problem was my mind.
Right. It always comes from within you.
You can always do better with your walk
if you continue to learn and practice.
But you'll never be funny.
- Please say a word to cheer him up. / - Please.
If you don't have anything to wear,
just go with basic looks.
- Basic looks. / - He's a true friend.
Try to rely on me less from now on.
I believe in you.
All right.
What would you like to say to them?
I won't be like that anymore.
I'll try to be more confident as a model.
Let's get along well from now on.
All right.
Tony. Is it a concern or not?
It's a concern.
I think this is a concern that everyone has
as they live their lives.
Everyone compares themselves to others
and wonders why they lack certain things.
Everyone has the same concern.
I think it's a concern too.
I still have that same concern even now.
He is staring too much at you.
(She caught me)
He's staring at Hani and Jeonghwa.
He wasn't looking when Tony was speaking.
As soon as Hani started talking, he was staring!
Right.
I think it's a concern too.
I think this is a good concern.
I definitely think this is a concern.
In my opinion,
I think we'll meet someday at an event.
That would look awesome.
I really hope that comes true.
I think it's a concern too.
I would like to applaud you because
you made a bold decision
and you had the courage to come here today
to share your concern with many people.
You even danced like a celebrity earlier.
I'm sure you'll succeed in the future.
You can't help but have this concern at this age.
If you can relate to him, press the button.
(What does the audience think?)
5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
- Please stop. / - Please stop.
I'm sure you two are very concerned about him.
Please say a word to him.
Haesong, I am very proud of you.
I hope that one day, you'll be here
as one of the guests and tell people
you made your debut on Hello Counselor.
That was great.
Today's winner will also receive
$2,000 as their scholarship.
I wonder how many votes he got.
Please show us the result.
How many votes did they give him?
Who gets the scholarship?
Who will get it?
122?
132!
(He got 132 votes)
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