A middle school student who previously appeared in a music video featuring BTS’s J-Hope has opened up about feeling misunderstood because of their outgoing personality.
The student appeared on the October 5 episode of KBS Joy’s *Ask Us Anything Fortune Teller*, sharing concerns about being viewed as someone who constantly seeks attention despite actively pursuing interests such as dancing and social media.
The student currently serves as student council president at a newly established school. After winning the election, some of the other candidates reportedly questioned whether the result had become a popularity contest and even raised concerns about the fairness of the vote.
Recalling the situation, the student said, *“They even submitted a complaint to the teacher, so I almost had to step down as student council president.”* The student added that the matter was eventually resolved after explaining that they had worked hard and competed fairly.
The student admitted to enjoying attention and said they had regularly taken leadership roles since elementary school. They also revealed that they had received more than 10 romantic confessions from classmates.
However, the student said their outgoing behavior has sometimes caused others to see them as an “attention seeker.” As an example, they explained that they enjoy showing off advanced skating skills when friends are still learning because they like hearing people say they are talented.
The student’s father had previously advised that such behavior might make others uncomfortable, even if it feels good personally.
Seo Jang Hoon agreed with the advice and offered a more balanced perspective. He said, *“There are very few people who dislike receiving attention,”* but added that someone who is genuinely skilled does not need to deliberately show it off.
He continued, *“What is really cool is being able to stay still,”* encouraging the student to let their abilities become noticeable naturally rather than constantly trying to prove them.
The episode focused on helping the student understand how their confidence and outgoing personality may sometimes be perceived differently by the people around them.
