Professor Kim Soo-young's Heartfelt Story on Social Isolation
Professor Kim Soo-young's story on tvN's variety show 'You Quiz on the Block' recently resonated deeply with many viewers. From the perspective of a professor researching the issues of single-person households, it was a sincere account of social isolation.
Professor Kim learned about the solitary death of an instructor in Daechi-dong and found a connection to her own cousin.
She heard the news while on sabbatical overseas and immediately felt it related to her research. This case made her realize that even highly educated individuals are at risk of social isolation, solidifying the direction of her research.
However, Professor Kim was deeply saddened when she discovered that the deceased was her cousin.
It was even more heartbreaking because she had lost contact with her family and was unaware of her cousin's unfortunate passing.
The news was particularly shocking because her cousin had been health-conscious and had a bright personality; she passed away suddenly from a myocardial infarction.
Professor Kim shared that this tragic situation made her feel the dangers of isolation even more acutely.
The fact that her cousin worked as a freelancer without a fixed job or colleagues contributed to the delay in discovering her death.
This experience prompted her to re-examine the problems caused by the individualistic tendencies of modern society. Professor Kim also openly admitted that this event had deeply wounded her.
She said that she still hasn't been able to visit the columbarium because it feels like acknowledging her cousin's death.
Instead, she remembers her cousin by imagining her alone in her room every day, a moment of grief that many can empathize with.
Hearing this story made us reflect on the feelings of loneliness and isolation that we often experience in our daily lives.
Especially in modern society, where single-person households are increasing, it served as an opportunity to consider how important connection with others is.
The professor's confession goes beyond simple sadness, prompting us to consider how our society can better protect each other.
Professor Kim Soo-young's experience is significant not just as a personal tragedy, but as a social problem that we must all share.
It is hoped that through such stories, many people will have the opportunity to understand each other's feelings and communicate.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/djssl0316/224058390768
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