DATE NO. 29
NAME: Kang Daehyun
INTERESTS:
Debate, Environmental Science, Lacrosse, Soccer
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Soccer Team Captain,
Early Acceptance to Harvard
Jisu: Hey, I’m Jisu.
DaehYUN: I’m Daehyun.
Jisu: Korean name! But you’re born and raised here?
DaehYUN: Yup, and you moved from Seoul not that long ago?
Jisu: Yeah, my parents decided it would be a good idea for me to become a last-minute international student and sent me across the Pacific to San Francisco. And here we are now.
DaehYUN: I’m not even going to try to relate. I can’t imagine moving to a whole new country.
Jisu: It hasn’t been the easiest. But I’ve met people along the way who’ve made it worth it.
DaehYUN: This is gonna sound silly, but I actually feel a little nervous right now.
Jisu: For real? It’s like we’re just hanging out!
DaehYUN: I know, but it’s my first seon. Even just saying that makes it sound official and formal. And you’re making me nervous. I even asked some friends for dating tips.
Jisu: And what did they tell you?
DaehYUN: That kindness is underrated. And common likes and dislikes are key. Heavy emphasis on the common dislikes. So, you’ve been on a lot of seons, both here and in Seoul?
Jisu: Yeah, but none of them have worked out...clearly. I did meet some cool guys and I’m actually friends with some of them. But there was never really that chemistry with anyone, you know? I love meeting new people, but I’m kind of over seons, to be honest.
DaehYUN: I bet the right guy could be the end of all seons for you. You seem to know what you want.
Jisu: What do you want? What are you trying to get out of these seons?
DaehYUN: Actually, I have a girlfriend, which might really screw me up in the long run if I keep sneaking out. I’m only going on these dates to appease my mother. She kinda hates my girlfriend.
Jisu: Oh, that’s too bad. I actually thought this might go somewhere.
DaehYUN: Well, it was nice knowing ya, Jees.
Jisu: Did you just call me Jees? I hate nicknames. Especially when someone you just met assigns you one.