Park Seo Joon Reflects on Childhood Bullying and How It Shaped His Personality
In a recent video on Sung Si Kyung‘s YouTube channel, Park Seo Joon opened up about his struggles with bullying during his childhood and how it had a lasting impact on his personality. Known for his confident and charismatic roles, the actor revealed that his younger self was far from the strong characters fans see on screen today.
Park Seo Joon’s Painful Childhood
Reflecting on his early years, Park Seo Joon shared that he was shy and withdrawn as a child, feeling out of place in school. “I was bullied a bit in elementary school,” he revealed. He explained that his time in the 1st to 4th grades was especially hard. “It was hell,” he said, describing how these years shattered his self-esteem. Even as he moved into middle school, his quiet nature continued, making him feel unnoticed and unable to stand up for himself. “I couldn’t say anything anywhere, so I felt so stupid,” he recalled, frustrated by his own inability to speak out.
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Sung Si Kyung’s Shared Experience
Sung Si Kyung, who hosted the conversation, empathized with Park Seo Joon‘s story, sharing his own memories of being bullied in school. He talked about how other kids, though seemingly innocent, could be cruel. “They were so innocent, and as much as they were innocent, they were so mean,” he said, remembering being physically hurt by classmates. Both men reflected on how their experiences led them to reject violence, with Sung Si Kyung vowing never to raise his hand in anger, and Park Seo Joon acknowledging how the bullying had severely damaged his self-esteem.
Acting as a Turning Point
For Park Seo Joon, acting became a lifeline that helped him break out of his shell. He took up acting in high school, despite resistance from his parents, particularly his father. “I started talking more because I had to,” he shared, explaining how acting pushed him to express himself. Through acting, he gained confidence and found something he truly loved. “I gained a little confidence when I started acting. I was able to talk a little bit,” he said, reflecting on how this new passion helped him rebuild his self-esteem.
Park Seo Joon’s journey from a timid, bullied child to one of South Korea’s most admired actors shows the strength of his dedication and growth over the years.
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