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| IVE’s Gaeul / Photo: YouTube channel ‘Temperature of Autumn’ |
[Sports Today reporter Im Si-ryeong] IVE member Gaeul hosted the third installment of her book club, where she focused the conversation on emotion and empathy.
On her YouTube channel Temperature of Autumn, she recently released an episode titled \”Why We Should Be Good Adults.\”
For this session, Gaeul chose Son Won-pyung’s novel Almond. She said she considered selecting picture books or young adult fiction for Family Month to appeal to younger viewers, but because her audience spans a wide range of ages, she picked a book that could engage everyone. She added that Almond carries memories of her school days and, with its clear character contrasts and central questions about emotion and empathy, it offered plenty of material for a meaningful discussion.
Gaeul opened the conversation by asking whether emotions are innate or learned. Describing herself as a \”socialized T,\” she said she believes emotions are learned. She noted that the protagonist Yunjae, born with a condition affecting his amygdala, faces obvious challenges, but argued that the brain can improve with continued activation and stimulation. \”My own capacity for empathy has developed over time—I became this person through effort,\” she said.
She expressed sympathy for Goni, a character who overreacts emotionally and comes from a troubled family background, and reflected on how the episode underscored the importance of the people around us. Gaeul recalled wanting to be a singer as a child and joining her school’s dance club, but feeling insecurity and shame that she couldn’t quite shake. \”That was a growing pain,\” she said. \”As a teenager, I didn’t know how to handle it, so I blamed myself.\” To younger viewers she offered a clear message: life is long, and one difficult moment does not define you. Don’t get trapped in hard times—think about your future self, keep working, and things can change.
The discussion turned to whether people can be changed by others. Gaeul said she subscribes to the idea that human nature is shaped by environment. Children can grow up well or with deficits depending on their surroundings, she said, so having someone to guide them matters. While some teens may feel unhappy, she argued, giving up on yourself isn’t the answer. \”If you learn to love yourself and keep living, you’ll meet better people and your life can change,\” she said.
In closing, Gaeul recommended Almond especially to adolescents, saying the book had helped her and that she would recommend it to anyone. She encouraged viewers to leave comments about the passages that resonated or insights they gained, promising to read them.
Gaeul posts a variety of content, including the book club, every Wednesday at 9 p.m. on her YouTube channel Temperature of Autumn.
[Sports Today reporter Im Si-ryeong ent@stoo.com]
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