IVE member Gaeul has described herself as a “socialized T”!
Gaeul recently shared a video titled “Why We Should Become Good Adults” on her YouTube channel, “Gaeul’s Temperature.”
For her third reading club, Gaeul selected the book “Almond” by author Sohn Won-pyung. She explained, “Since it’s Family Month, I thought about children’s books and youth literature that could capture the hearts of young friends. I chose this book because people of all ages watching YouTube can enjoy it.”
Sharing that the novel holds memories from her school days, Gaeul added, “Since it’s a book that asks what emotion and empathy are, the contrast between the characters is clear, so I think we can share a variety of stories.”
Gaeul posed the question: “Are emotions innate or learned?” Identifying as a “socialized T,” she shared, “I believe they are learned. The protagonist, Yunjae, was born with a specific condition in his amygdala, so it must be much harder for him, but I believe things can improve a lot if the brain is continuously activated and stimulated.” She added, “My own ability to empathize is still developing. I think I became the person I am today because I kept putting in the effort.”
Gaeul also expressed sympathy for “Gon,” a character with an emotionally excessive personality and a unique family history, noting, “I realized once again how important the people around us are.” She opened up about her own past, saying, “Since I dreamed of becoming a singer from a young age, I joined a dance club in school, but I felt a sense of inferiority due to my own perceived shortcomings. It was part of my growing pains, but since I was going through puberty and didn’t know how to handle it, I blamed myself.” She offered advice to young viewers: “I want to emphasize that life is long and that moment isn’t the end. If you don’t get trapped in those hard times and work toward your future self, things can definitely change.”
Gaeul then brought up the topic: “Can a person change because of others?” She stated, “I believe in the theory that humans are neither inherently good nor evil. I think a child can grow up to be upright or be born with deficiencies depending on their environment, so they need someone who can guide them correctly.” She emphasized, “There may be teenagers who feel unhappy, but rather than giving up on yourself, if you live while loving yourself more, I believe you can meet many good people and live a life that changes for the better.”
Finally, Gaeul spoke about “true empathy,” concluding the video by saying, “There was so much helpful content that I hope teenagers read this, and I’d recommend it to anyone. Especially since I learned a lot about what empathy and emotion are, I’ll read the comments if you leave a message about which parts touched your heart or what you realized.”
