Model and influencer Heo Seong-beom shares his story about meeting GD (G-Dragon), who has become a professor at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). Currently enrolled in the KAIST graduate school, he plans to express his views on GD's appointment as a visiting professor through 'Radio Star.'
The MBC 'Radio Star,' scheduled to air on Wednesday night, the 26th, is themed 'Survival People, Blood Player,' featuring special guests Jang Dong-min, Hong Jin-ho, Pani Bottle, and Heo Seong-beom.
Heo Seong-beom is referred to as 'KAIST's new face.' Having gained fame as a model while captivating the hearts of many, he has gone through the Department of Computer Science and is currently enrolled in the artificial intelligence (AI) graduate school. Recently, he gained recognition as 'Jang Dong-min's calculator' by participating in the survival program 'Blood Game 3.'
Heo Seong-beom participated as a panelist at a talk concert held at the time GD was appointed as a visiting professor at KAIST, and revealed anecdotes about having meals together with him before the appointment ceremony. He disclosed the reason he was 'happy' with GD's words, arousing curiosity among all.
On another note, Heo Seong-beom mentions that he feels a change in his popularity after appearing on 'Blood Game 3.' He noted that he met around 200 fans who were waiting for him at an airport in Indonesia, holding up signs. He also mentioned his diverse activities as a model for a renowned domestic laptop brand and study cafe, leading to surprised reactions about his popularity both domestically and internationally.
In particular, he surprised everyone by sharing a story from his elementary school days, where he scored in the top 1% despite taking the gifted education center exam without special preparation. Subsequently, he progressed to a gifted high school and KAIST, shyly confessing that he was a 'born-to-be gifted child.'
What was GD like in the eyes of 'KAIST's new face' Heo Seong-beom? His endearing image can be confirmed on 'Radio Star,' airing on Wednesday night, the 26th, at 10:30 p.m.
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[OSEN = reporter Park So-young]