Cho Won-hee, "Admitting Deficiencies is the Start"... Advice Given While Trail Running at Namsan with SOYOU

Former soccer player Cho Won-hee enjoyed trail running at Namsan with singer SOYOU, offering practical advice to those struggling with self-confidence and self-esteem.

According to the video from the JTBC Entertainment YouTube channel 'Let's Run Together, RUNhee', Cho Won-hee and SOYOU conducted trail running at Namsan, where one can feel nature within the city of Seoul. This video was produced with the support of Merz Aesthetics and carries the purpose of the 'FINDME Campaign', which helps youth preparing for independence to take on the challenge of trail running.

"You must execute first"... Cho Won-hee speaks on deficiencies and challenges

In a counseling corner held after finishing the trail running, Cho Won-hee responded to a question about finding it difficult to have confidence because he feels his own deficiencies, saying, "You must execute first." Cho evaluated that the fact that he recognizes his own deficiencies is already a positive sign, as it means he is objectively acknowledging himself.

Using his own experience as an example, he stated, "During my single activities after debuting last year, there was a time I said I lacked confidence because I felt I wouldn't be able to handle it at first," and added, "But after taking on the challenge, I was ultimately able to do it." He emphasized the importance of the process of confirming results through execution.

The trigger for Cho Won-hee's increased self-esteem, "Achieving goals and the sense of accomplishment"

When asked about moments when he felt self-esteem, Cho Won-hee mentioned the period when he was preparing for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He said, "I focused on my goal to the extent that I didn't go outside even once for six months, and as a result, my body changed and I gained confidence in myself."

He continued, "Ultimately, I became part of the national team, and the sense of accomplishment gained from achieving the goal increased my self-esteem," explaining that to have confidence in oneself, one needs time invested in oneself, clear goals, and the sense of accomplishment when those goals are achieved.

SOYOU's recent status and the charm of trail running

SOYOU, who ran together, revealed that she has been exercising steadily to manage her physical strength ahead of her upcoming overseas schedules, including performances and fan meetings in Mexico. SOYOU mentioned the charm of exercise, saying, "I exercise because of the pleasant sense of accomplishment I feel when it is difficult."

The two shared stories about the characteristics of trail running while running the uphills and downhills of Namsan. Cho Won-hee explained that unlike flat ground, running through bumpy terrain, hills, and downhills is the charm of trail running, while SOYOU shared her impression of experiencing trail running for the first time, saying, "Now that I've tried it, it's fun."

Meanwhile, the video concluded by sharing the purpose of the 'FINDME Campaign', where youth preparing for independence grow by matching their pace through trail running.