KBS 1TV documentary "Standing again, the miracle" featured wheelchair dancer Chae Su-min's one-day weathercaster challenge, accompanied by narration from actress Im Yoon-ah, which moved viewers.
On the 17th (Wednesday) at 10 p.m. on KBS 1TV, "Standing again, the miracle" showed scenes of wheelchair dancer Chae Su-min (29), who, after becoming paralyzed in the lower body, is active as a musical actress and wheelchair dance sport athlete. From childhood, Chae Su-min, who was naturally drawn to the stage, overflowed with talent, but she became paralyzed in the lower body due to an unexpected accident; this year marks her sixth year as a wheelchair dancer. Selected as a national representative in wheelchair dance sport, Chae Su-min has one of the most severe disabilities among many wheelchair dancers, but she boasts graceful dance lines while seated in a wheelchair. Narrator Im Yoon-ah explained, "She must perform every movement by relying solely on the strength of both hands while supporting herself on the wheelchair." She participated as the Seoul region representative in the National Sports Festival for the Disabled held in Busan and won a gold medal.
By her side was her guardian, a father who volunteered to be her manager. He carried his daughter into the wheelchair, handled her stage hair styling and put on her dance shoes. He also did not spare his support for his daughter, who freely displayed her skills. After the accident, the father visited his daughter in the intensive care unit every day. When his daughter miraculously recovered, the sculptor father used his skill to improve his daughter's convenience. He modified her braces, installed a ramp at the entrance, and added grab bars throughout the bathroom. Worried that his daughter, who is always seated in a wheelchair, might lose the sensation of standing, he even made a standing device by hand. Their home was imbued with the father's affection in every corner.
Meanwhile, Chae Su-min visited Ri.hey, a former teacher and mentor from her university days and leader of CocaNButter, a "Street Woman Fighter" participant, after a long time. Narrator Im Yoon-ah welcomed her, saying, "I know this person too. She appeared on a dance competition program and left a strong impression." Reuniting with her professor, Chae Su-min teared up, saying, "I wanted to take more classes, so I thought 'I'll take them during winter break,' but the accident happened." Ri.hey, moved by her student's spirit of continuing to dance even while in a wheelchair, comforted her, saying, "Let's do a better stage together later," which created an emotional moment.
Meanwhile, Chae Su-min received an offer to be a one-day weathercaster on KBS News 9 on Dec. 3 in recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. With the help of a state-of-the-art wearable robot, she would stand on her two legs, making it a special challenge symbolizing that a wheelchair user, who is most affected by the weather when going out, would deliver the weather. Im Yoon-ah expressed concern, saying, "It is by no means an easy challenge." When Chae Su-min first put on the wearable robot, she encountered difficulties. Because she had lived sitting for long periods, low blood pressure made her feel dizzy quickly. But when her condition improved, she immediately tried again and this time succeeded in reading the script. Chae Su-min shared her feelings about the first attempt, saying, "I usually don't get low blood pressure. While reading I felt faint, while reading I couldn't catch my breath."
Before Dec. 3, Chae Su-min decided to become familiar with the wearable device first and then relearn vocalization. Im Yoon-ah explained, "At first glance it looks too easy. But for Ms. Su-min, who cannot use strength below the chest, it is something she must fight moment to moment." Finally, on the day of the one-day weathercaster challenge, nourished by 100 days of practice, Chae Su-min confidently went to the broadcasting station alone. Her parents visited the station secretly, keeping it a surprise from their daughter, and watched her challenge.
Nervous, Chae Su-min stood firm and delivered the weather more skillfully than at first. After completing the challenge successfully, she cried tears of joy when she met her parents. Im Yoon-ah marveled, "Ms. Su-min, you did wonderfully. Is there a more hopeful forecast than this?" Chae Su-min expressed her aspiration, saying, "I will boldly challenge things I think I might not be able to do in the future," creating a heartwarming moment.
KBS special documentary "Standing again, the miracle," which delivered hope through wheelchair dancer Chae Su-min's special challenge and narrator Im Yoon-ah's warm voice, can be rewatched on the KBS website.
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