"I had feelings of inferiority"... IVE's Gaeul, a surprising confession of self-blame

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IVE member Gaeul launched her third book club.

Recently, an episode titled "Why We Must Become Good Adults" was released on the YouTube channel 'Gaeul's Temperature'.

Gaeul, who launched her third book club, selected "Almond" by author Son Won-pyeong. She explained her choice, saying, "To celebrate Family Month, I was considering picture books and young adult literature that could capture the hearts of young children. However, since the viewers on YouTube come from various age groups, I chose a book that everyone can enjoy reading." She particularly described the novel as one filled with memories from her school days, adding, "Since it is a book that raises questions about what emotions and empathy are, the characters are distinct, so I expect we will be able to share various stories."

First, Gaeul raised the theme of "Are emotions innate or learned?" Calling herself a "socialized T," Gaeul stated, "I believe they are learned. The protagonist 'Yoon-jae' was born with an underdeveloped amygdala, so he would have it much harder, but I think if the brain is continuously activated and stimulated, he can improve significantly." She added, "I myself am still developing my ability to empathize. I think I became that person through continuous effort."

Next, Gaeul expressed sorrow for "Goni," an emotionally over-sensitive character with a special family background, saying, "I once again realized the importance of those around us." She advised, "Since I dreamed of becoming a singer from a young age, I joined the dance club at school. However, I had feelings of inferiority due to my own sense of inadequacy and regret. It was one of the growing pains. At the time, I was in puberty and didn't know how to cope, so I blamed myself. To the young friends who will watch this video, I want to emphasize that life is long and that moment is not the end. If you do not get trapped in that difficult time but strive while thinking of your future self, things will surely change."

Gaeul brought up the topic of "Can people change through others?" She said, "I believe in the theory of innate goodness. I think children can grow up correctly depending on their environment, or they may be born with deficiencies, so we need people who can guide them correctly." She emphasized, "There may be teenagers who feel unhappy, but rather than giving up on themselves, if they live by loving themselves more, they will meet many good people and live a life that changes."

Finally, Gaeul spoke about "true empathy," concluding, "There was a lot of helpful content, so I hope teenagers read it, and I want to recommend it to everyone. Since I learned so much about what empathy and emotions are, I will read the comments to see which parts resonated with you and what you realized." She ended the video with these words.

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