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A child living in South Korea, Lee Sojin.
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Her days are perfect.
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“Sojin, has the youngest eaten yet?”
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“Yes.”
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“Then you should get ready for school too.”
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“I’m all ready.”
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“Oh… really? Didn’t you need something for today?”
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“Crayons and a photo to trace. I packed them yesterday.”
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“Good job! Then let’s go!”
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“Don’t forget the car keys.”
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“Oh, right!”
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“And don’t forget your green juice. It only has a week left before it expires, so start drinking it regularly from today.”
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“Thank you, my thoughtful daughter…!”
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The only one keeping her scatterbrained mom in check was Sojin.
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Sometimes, it was hard to tell who was the mom and who was the daughter.
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Even at school, Sojin excelled.
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“Sojin ranked first in the last exam! Everyone, give her a round of applause~”
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Clap, clap, clap.
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Sojin studied diligently.
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Although she had always worked hard, she was now putting in even more effort.
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She had a goal.
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‘I want to become a politician.’
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Sojin had never really had a dream before.
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Her plan was just to work at a company and earn money.
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But everything changed after meeting Kang Jiwoo.
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On the day Kang Jiwoo gave her the Tanniping Deluxe toy set as a gift, Sojin found her dream.
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‘Politicians need to study well.’
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She started researching the profession.
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It seemed becoming a politician wasn’t easy.
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One had to gain recognition as an expert in a field or achieve great accomplishments.
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Even at nine years old, Sojin understood how challenging it was to get into a good university.
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She also knew how hard it was to secure a good job and be acknowledged for expertise.
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But she believed it wasn’t impossible.
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She had confidence.
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Sojin knew she was smart.
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When she got home, she watched the news.
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She hadn’t been interested before, but now political news was the most exciting thing to watch.
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At that moment, her dad turned on a movie.
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“Dad, I was watching the news.”
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“The news…?”
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“Yes. Turn it back, please.”
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“Can’t we watch the movie instead?”
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“No.”
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Even her dad couldn’t argue against Sojin’s commanding charisma.
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Who did she take after to be so sharp? At times, it was astonishing.
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“…The Future Marriage Ginkgo Party’s candidate Kang Jiwoo ranks third with 18.5%…”
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“Jiwoo, you’re doing well.”
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As Sojin watched the news intently, her mom received a call and stepped into the room.
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Sensing something was off, Sojin asked her mom after the call ended,
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“Who called that made you so cautious?”
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“Ah… well…”
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Her mom’s troubled expression made Sojin’s heart sink.
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Even for this mature girl, it was unsettling news.
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Han Seoyoung’s Home
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After work, she was engrossed in studying.
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It was her usual routine.
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“Taxes… money collected from the public to run the country.”
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Tonight, this little body was especially focused.
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Perhaps it was because she had heard they were going to the ‘amusement park,’ and she felt the need to do better.
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Han Seoyoung chuckled at her and asked,
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“Did hearing about going to Kids Nation make you suddenly want to study?”
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“Yes! I’ll become the president at Kids Nation!”
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Getting cooperation from Kids Nation was easy.
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They likely anticipated the publicity from the Pink Whirlwind.
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Han Seoyoung showed her a video of Kids Nation and added,
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“At Kids Nation, you can experience not only being a president but also a firefighter, teacher, or even a pilot.”
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“Wow…”
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At first, she wasn’t very impressed with the idea of Kids Nation.
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But the more she saw, the more fun it seemed.
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The theme park was quite well-made.
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Ahem. Not that she was particularly looking forward to it or anything.
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It just seemed better than she initially thought.
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“Once you’re there, let me know what you want to try. The more the candidate does actively and enthusiastically, the more it’ll help us. So, you’ll work hard, right?”
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“Yes…! I’ll work really hard…!”
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All of this was for the sake of increasing approval ratings.
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Kids Nation.
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“I’ll make full use of it…!”
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A cute world designed entirely for children, where everything is scaled to their size.
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Interactive venues with real company signs and lively staff.
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And then:
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“Sihoo! Hurry up! It’s time!”
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“Quick, quick! Run!”
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“Is it not here…? Over there!”
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Parents and children running around frantically.
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This was Kidz Nation.
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“Why are they running around like that?”
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“If you want to get into the popular venues, you have to run like that.”
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“Not an easy feat….”
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“For now, I’ve booked the presidential candidate experience. Once we get the notification, we can head over. Until then, feel free to explore and try other experiences.”
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I was holding Han Seoyoung’s hand and looking around.
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Wide-eyed and slack-jawed, I was gawking like a country bumpkin visiting Seoul for the first time.
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“Candidate, what should we try first?”
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“…?”
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“Candidate?”
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“Um, uh, I don’t have to do anything….”
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My body had frozen stiff.
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It seemed like this little kid’s body had gone timid.
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Because of the other children.
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I could handle adults or cameras, but the kids’ gazes were intimidating.
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Well, I get it.
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Technically, this body had never attended kindergarten or school, so interacting with kids felt even more awkward.
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“How about trying the firefighter experience? Or maybe the baker experience?”
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I silently blinked, without a word.
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The murmurs of children and mothers nearby were grating on my ears.
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At that moment, Han Seoyoung crouched down, grabbed my shoulders, and locked eyes with me.
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“Don’t be afraid. We’re here with you, Candidate.”
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Her gaze was determined, a look I had never seen since this transformation.
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I’d been mentally exhausted from studying too much lately, so I’d been neglecting control over this body.
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But Han Seoyoung’s words hit me like a bell toll.
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‘What are you afraid of? It’s just an experience! You’re an actual presidential candidate!’
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I began persuading my body.
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To overcome this impulse of fear, I continuously encouraged myself.
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‘Just enjoy it!’
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Finally, my body began to move.
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“Umm… that…”
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The short hand pointed at KBC, the broadcasting station experience venue.
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“You can start the announcer experience right away! Let’s head over!”
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Together with my party members, I headed to the venue.
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A crowd of children and mothers followed us in a rush.
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“Welcome~ to the Kidz Nation broadcasting experience!”
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The Kidz Nation staff member, Jeong Dasom, loved children.
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She had met countless kids while working here.
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Gentle kids. Stubborn kids. Fairy-like kids.
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And even kids possessed by little devils….
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She thought she had seen it all.
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But this kid was the first.
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“Wow….”
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A look that immediately elicited admiration.
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So cute that she found herself grinning uncontrollably.
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This was Kang Jiwoo, the presidential candidate in an outfit emblazoned with the giant number ‘5.’
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“Hello~”
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“Ah, yes! Hello!”
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Snapping out of her daze, Jeong Dasom began the orientation.
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The experience included not just Kang Jiwoo but other children as well.
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“Let’s divide up the roles! This child will be a reporter, this one a weathercaster, and…. Our child here will be the anchor!”
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Kang Jiwoo’s overwhelming cuteness made her the perfect anchor.
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After changing into a jacket, Kang Jiwoo climbed onto the chair.
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Her gaze seemed a bit uneasy.
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She had been in front of cameras many times but had only ever stood on stage for press conferences.
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And now, she was performing in front of her peers.
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“D-… Dolly… didn’t bring it….”
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Usually, her dolphin friend Dolly would give her courage in these moments, but today, she had forgotten it at home.
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The staff member gave the signal from the front.
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At the same time, text appeared on the teleprompter.
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“Ah, hello, this is… Anchor Kang Jiwoo… The first news is about… the Kids Nation Presidential Debate being… held….”
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It was clumsy and awkward.
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Like a comic character sweating bullets, her nervousness was palpable.
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And it made her even cuter.
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The mothers watching couldn’t hide their broad smiles.
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“Oh my, how adorable.”
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“My goodness, could anyone be this lovely….”
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“The presidential candidate, they say.”
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“A presidential candidate? That kid?”
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“I thought she was a child actor or something~”
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As always, she was popular with the moms.
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Separately, there were also the gazes unique to being in Kids Nation.
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“She’s so pretty…”
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Boys her age couldn’t take their eyes off her.
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Of course, being at an age where they were shy, they couldn’t openly say she was pretty.
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“And… that concludes the 9 o’clock news. Thank you for watching~”
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Though she stumbled a bit, she successfully made it through to the end.
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“You did so well~ Here’s a Kids Coin as a reward~”
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“A coin…?”
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“Yes! At the department store, you can use coins to buy souvenirs. So, you’ll need to work hard, right?”
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Feeling a bit more confident, Kang Jiwoo, her cheeks slightly flushed, grabbed Han Seoyoung’s hand and left the experience center.
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Everyone looked at their backs with warm smiles.
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The campaign combined with the experience activities continued on.
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The reactions from viewers watching the live broadcast were enthusiastic.
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“How are they holding a presidential campaign in Kids Nation? LOL.”
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“Only Kang Jiwoo can pull off a campaign like this.”
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“Stomp-stomp, she’s feeling so flooooated~”
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“Is this the future hope of South Korea?”
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“Holding my breath until Jiwooping’s Great Adventure 2 comes out.”
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Amid the growing attention of countless people, Kang Jiwoo’s steps headed toward a mini airplane.
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“You will become the pilot of this airplane. Please safely transport the passengers to their destination.”
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“Time to board the plane~”
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“She looks so cute in the pilot jacket LOL.”
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“She looks good in anything.^^”
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The children sat in their seats and started the flight simulator.
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“Safety first! Safety second! Please fly with utmost caution!”
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“I’m really good at this…!”
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“Hahaha. I’ll look forward to it!”
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“I’m going to get there the fastest…!”
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Kang Jiwoo displayed her confidence.
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Soon, the airplane took off, and each child began piloting their own plane.
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Everything was going smoothly—
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Except for Kang Jiwoo.
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[EMERGENCY SITUATION!]
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[You have deviated from the flight path!]
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[Encountered turbulence!!]
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[Altitude is too low!]
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Warning signs popped up one after another.
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Even a red beacon light started flashing.
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“What the heck LOL Jiwooping’s piloting skills are unreal LOL.”
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“Crisis within a minute of takeoff!”
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“Ahhhh! Save meeee~”
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Soon, oxygen masks dropped from above.
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“Eek…!”
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A flustered Kang Jiwoo yanked the control stick.
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But it was too late to recover from the disaster.
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[BOOM!]
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[The airplane has crashed.]
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“LOL it’s a total disaster.”
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“So much for the future of Korea.”
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“It’s fine. The country was already doomed anyway LOL.”
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“Jiwooping spared everyone the painful death. She’s an angel ^0^.”
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“……”
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Kang Jiwoo stared blankly at the screen.
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Turning around, she looked for Han Seoyoung, tears welling up.
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“T-the passengers… because of me… they all d-died….”
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“Hahaha. It’s okay. You can try again. It’s just an experience.”
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Her piloting was a bit clumsy, but it was cute, so it was okay!
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The next activity was a journalism experience.
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The article Kang Jiwoo wrote was displayed on the Kids Nation billboard.
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(Breaking News) It is said that Sil Jjangping has gained weight!
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(Breaking News) Directorping secretly picks his nose!
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(Breaking News) Grandfather Ping’s breath smells terrible!
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These articles were blatantly displayed, causing the party members to blush.
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“Th-that’s not true! I didn’t gain that much weight!”
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“Ahem. Does my breath really smell bad? I brush my teeth diligently.”
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“You might want to quit either smoking or coffee.”
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“Looks like I’ll have to get healthier because of our candidate…”
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As jokes bounced around, another article appeared on the screen.
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(Breaking News) Jiwoo Ping’s tongue is too short, causing controversy..!
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“…Who wrote that article?”
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“I don’t even need to look to know.”
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Han Seoyoung sighed and dragged Bong Soohee out of the media experience center.
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“Wait… I haven’t finished yet.”
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“This is a children’s experience center! Why are you, the director, having so much fun here?”
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“You should try it too. It’s fun.”
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“Hurry up and follow me! Candidate, please come along as well! It’s time to head to the presidential experience center!”
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“Yes…!”
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President.
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At that one word, Kang Jiwoo jumped to his feet.
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A little while later, the newspapers written by the children were printed.
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The headline on the largest front page was Kang Jiwoo’s article.
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Breaking News) Candidate Kang Jiwoo has been elected president~ I’ll make all the Ping citizens happy~
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It was an adorable article filled with heartfelt wishes.
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—
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Kids’ Nation Conference Room
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Children dressed neatly in formal suits were gathered. At a glance, they were cute, pretty, and impressive.
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Their sharp eyes sparkled with intelligence, exuding the aura of “perfect sons and daughters.”
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The eldest chairperson (12 years old) spoke.
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“Thank you, committee members, for gathering here despite your busy schedules.”
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They were part of Kids’ Nation’s “Children’s Committee,” a group of top members and ambassadors who had risen through fierce competition.
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Their duties varied: promoting events, filming videos, evaluating experience center content, and more.
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This time, they were tasked with overseeing the presidential experience of the election candidate.
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“Based on monitoring results, Kang Jiwoo seems to perform below average compared to children of the same age.”
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“Is he just ordinary?”
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“To be precise, he’s a little below average.”
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“Disappointing…”
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The chairperson clasped his hands on the desk.
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His indifferent response prompted other committee members to comment.
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“Hmph. If being cute were enough to become president, wouldn’t I, the adorable Ping Kim Yeo-ul, deserve the position instead?”
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“Has that kid even participated in a math competition? During my three consecutive years as champion, I never heard his name.”
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“As representatives of children, we must show who the real boss is. Oh, I’m sorry, I don’t know Korean well. Is English better?”
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“I think… I’m from abroad.”
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Thud…!
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The chairperson slammed his palm on the desk and stood up.
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“Very well. Let’s verify the presidential candidate’s qualifications.”
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Kids’ Nation’s ultimate charisma, Na Young-jae.
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His eyes gleamed with a menacing confidence that bordered on arrogance.
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With a sly grin, he declared,
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“Let’s compete to see who can make Kang Jiwoo cry first.”
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The opponents in Kang Jiwoo’s presidential debate (experience) drew their metaphorical swords.
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