"I am my own brand": Noh Sa-yeon's life advice to a junior 41 years her junior

Singer Noh Sa-yeon spent a special time meeting a junior from her alma mater, Dankook University, spanning a 41-year age gap. In a video released through the YouTube channel '35-year-old Noh Sa-yeon', Noh Sa-yeon walked the campus with Kim Ga-yeong, a junior who is recently preparing for graduation, sharing the bond between senior and junior.

A 'meal appointment' spanning a 41-year gap, discovering commonalities such as changing majors and rabbit-like appearances

Senior Noh Sa-yeon from the class of '77 and junior Kim Ga-yeong from the class of '18 met under the common denominator of Dankook University. Noh Sa-yeon, who left the university area in '78, toured the Jukjeon campus and felt that it had grown larger than before. The two spent time finding similarities between each other through conversation. The commonalities between the two confirmed in the video were summarized into five points: ▲experience of 'changing majors' ▲rabbit-like appearance ▲preference for cats ▲experience of dating one person for a long time ▲being a famous person within the school during their studies.

Noh Sa-yeon mentioned her experience of changing her major from Chinese Language Education to Advertising and Public Relations, and Kim Ga-yeong confirmed that she also originally dreamed of becoming a teacher but changed her career path to the advertising and video field. Kim Ga-yeong pursued Advertising and Public Relations alongside Accounting, and she shared that when she chose to change her major because being a teacher, her original dream, looked wonderful, she was accepted after expressing relevant ambitions during the interview. In particular, Kim Ga-yeong built recognition within the school by starting YouTube activities from the end of her freshman year, and Noh Sa-yeon formed a sense of empathy by recalling the days when she was notable enough to be recognized by people in the university area after appearing on broadcasts in the past.

"I am my own brand"... Noh Sa-yeon speaks on an attitude for a sustainable life

In response to her junior asking about the instability of life in the entertainment industry, Noh Sa-yeon revealed her firm view on her profession. Noh Sa-yeon said, "I manage myself without an agency, and I dislike working because I am requested by someone," adding, "I want to do only what I like and work happily for a long time." She continued by emphasizing the importance of an attitude of taking responsibility for oneself, saying, "I am my own brand." Furthermore, she advised maintaining a healthy body and mind and actively carving out one's life, saying, "When you get older, you shouldn't lie down horizontally. You must live vertically."

Warm support and gifts for the junior facing graduation

Noh Sa-yeon did not hold back her warm encouragement for Kim Ga-yeong, who is one week away from graduation. Through the video description and conversation, Noh Sa-yeon conveyed her wish for Kim Ga-yeong to find work that can make her happy herself rather than seeking great success. The two strengthened their bond as senior and junior while having a meal at a restaurant near the campus. Kim Ga-yeong mentioned Jjimdak among the seasonal September menus, but due to the restaurant's break time and closing schedule, they ultimately chose a Chinese restaurant that had Ganjajang.

After finishing the meal, Noh Sa-yeon expressed her congratulations by gifting socks to her junior who is facing a new start. Noh Sa-yeon showed her affection as a senior from her alma mater, leaving a message for Kim Ga-yeong to "convey much warm influence to the world just as you dream."