I have a little brother who is three years younger than me. Ever since I started high school and he entered middle school, our daily chatter has slowly fizzled out. I’ve always been curious about what’s really going on inside his head. So when I happened to spot the “Family Deep Dive” section, I knew it was the perfect opportunity! Wanting to share our story as siblings, I reached out to him for a chat.
Yoon Si-u, could you please introduce yourself?
Hello, I’m Yoon Si-u. I love our dog, Chapssal, and my hobby is boxing. As for my personality . . . well, I think I’m generally on the quieter side.
Hearing you call yourself "quiet" is a huge surprise. The brother I know is always so bright, chatty, and full of wit, so this is completely unexpected.
Let me ask you—has having an older sister ever been helpful, or is there a time you were glad to have me?
No— . . . just kidding. Obviously there are. But, hmm . . . let me think for a second.
For starters, being with you is way less boring than being by myself. Plus, it was always reassuring to know I had someone looking out for me and taking my side—well, at least up until elementary school.
We really relied on each other back in elementary school, which was the only time we went to the same school. I still vividly remember stepping in to mediate whenever you had a disagreement with your friend. I even used to give you pocket money to buy tasty treats with your friends—do you happen to remember that?
Did that actually happen?
Yes, it did. I gave you exactly 5,000 won, to be precise.
Moving on to the next question—while there are perks to having an older sister, I’m sure there are also things you wish I’d improve on, right?
You are always . . . I mean, sometimes, you’re just too loud. You sing at home all the time. It would be really nice if you could just be a little quieter.
I do sing New Songs for about 24 hours a day, but since our parents always enjoy it, I thought you loved it, too! I had no idea it bothered you.
I guess discovering these hidden thoughts is the true benefit of doing this interview. I’ll definitely try to keep it down from now on.
By the way, is there a specific memory with me that stands out to you the most?
I think it was back when I was in the first grade. We went to an amusement park together and had so much fun going on the rides.
Ah, yes! We still have the family photo we took that day. I had a wonderful time, too.
Is there anything you’d like for us to do together in the future?
I’d love to go for a walk together with you and Chapssal.
That sounds lovely. Finally, is there anything else you’d like to say to me?
I really hope you become a choir member, since it’s your biggest dream. I’m also cheering you on as you prepare for your college entrance exams this year, and I hope you have a wonderful, meaningful university life. Ánimo!
Oh, thank you! I never expected such a passionate cheer from you—I’m honestly so touched. And that concludes our interview!
I was initially a bit worried about whether an interview with my brother going through his turbulent teenage years would go smoothly, so I was incredibly grateful that he was much more cooperative than I expected. It was wonderful to discover a side of him that I hadn't known before. I realized that taking the time to truly learn about the people we love, piece by piece, is a precious and deeply meaningful experience.
When I shared the interview with our parents, they were absolutely delighted. They told me that what parents want most in the world is simply to see their children getting along. I feel incredibly fulfilled knowing that this opportunity has not only brought us closer as siblings, but has also brought genuine joy to our parents' hearts.