I can't help but talk about the presidential election.
During the election campaign,
when were you stressed out the most?
During the campaign, we were supposed to sell
the vision or policies that we have in mind.
But we didn't have a means of doing so.
The moment we struggled the most was
during the TV debate.
KBS Debate started first, but KBS told us that
we had to have a minimum of 10 parliamentary seats.
We only have six so I couldn't be in the debate.
So we canceled all the campaign schedules
and we did all that we could to change that.
So many people helped us out and
fortunately, KBS changed that rule.
You were the only female candidate on the debate.
What do you think?
In terms of looks?
Which candidate do you think is the best-looking?
- Out of the four? / - Yes.
Is it too easy?
No, it's hard.
In advanced countries, this is what people say
when they're asked what kind of partner they want.
First, someone who kisses well.
Second...
I've never kissed them so I can't rate them.
(Can't rate the candidates)
Sure.
You know the party slogan that
you yelled out hundreds of times?
The country with proud laborers.
(She yelled out the slogan hundreds of times)
But I heard that you were so nervous before
the debate, that you forgot the slogan.
When politicians are asked a question that's hard
to answer, they say, "I don't remember."
(I've seen this a lot on television...)
You really forgot?
How could you forget something so important?
The host told us to introduce ourselves
by introducing our party slogan, too.
My mind went blank and I couldn't remember.
I got a grip and remembered it.
The country with proud laborers.
I'm candidate no. 5 Sim Sangjung.
Many netizens watched the debate on television and
posted comments on the candidates' images.
You know what they wrote about you, right?
What did they say?
Activist sister.
I've seen that. (I know)
(Here comes the activist sister!)
It's the perfect weather for a reformation.
We are not on television too often.
The few times we are on television,
it's usually when we say
some aggressive words.
(Strong)
(No filter)
(She will say what's on her mind)
People usually see me
as someone with a strong image.
When I first visited my district,
many people said this to me.
Wow. You look better in person.
(District residents are the best)
They really whistled like that?
(An apple-like beauty that calls for whistles)
Everyone seemed very much surprised.
When people met me in person,
they saw that I am pretty and soft-spoken.
During the presidential election
my nickname was changed to Simvely.
Right. Simvely, Simvely.
Sim plus lovely.
(She's very bold in being lovely)
I think the nickname
suits me the best. (She boldly admits it)
(It does suit you well)
Now that I've met you and talked to you,
you are Simvely.
You are so beautiful when you smile.
I'm sure Artist Park is drawing you
that way, too. (Looking forward to the illustrations)
(Make me look Simvely)
What do you do about your outfit and makeup?
What do you mean? I do it myself.
You do?
Sure. I do it myself.
I put on makeup very well on the road.
Especially when I drive over speed bumps.
I continue to draw my eyeliners.
I'm almost like a professional.
When you're going somewhere to campaign...
Sure. I don't have much time.
So I end up putting on makeup in the car.
I would think that you would have a stylist
to do your hair and makeup.
We couldn't possibly think that.
Isn't your salary quite high as a congresswoman?
Yes.
We all get the same pay,
but we don't get to take home the same amount.
Major and minor parties are different.
Our party doesn't have a big enough budget.
So I paid a lot for the special party expenditures.
How much of your salary do you spend on yourself?
A congressman's salary is almost $10,000 a month.
I gave 75% of it to the party
and spent 25% for myself.
- $2,500. / - In the past.
But I have more places to spend now in congress.
So I give 25% to the party
and the rest can be spent for me.
But after making some donations
I get to spend about a third of it.
Is that so?
Isn't U Simin a member of the Justice party?
Yes, that's right.
He's on television a lot so he earns a lot of money.
Does he pay a lot for the party?
I'll look into it.
(It's always dark under the lamp)
I'm glad you brought that up.
He's currently on many television programs.
He should contribute a lot for the party.
That's an excellent idea.
You two are close friends, right?
Weren't you the head of the party together?
Yes, and we went to the same school.
- College? / - Yes.
We're busy so we can't meet often these days.
I look up what he's up to on the internet.
He's doing quite well.
He gets to ride on a train and drink beer.
How nice. That's what I say.
He says he doesn't plan on doing politics again.
For now.
You never know when it comes to politics.
No one knows.
When President Moon was inaugurated,
Yoo Seongmin was the only one who attended.
(The only candidate who was at the inauguration)
(Yoo Seongmin)
(Congratulations)
(Thank you)
Did you have something else to tend to?
There was a ceremony of disbanding.
For our election camp.
The inauguration was decided the night before and
our ceremony of disbanding was scheduled earlier.
So we went to the inauguration after the ceremony,
but we weren't allowed in.
Oh, so you were there, but they didn't let you in.
I was in the car of the National Assembly Plaza.
So you were in the car.
Since the election, many people recognize you
and so many things changed.
What are the things you gained and lost?
Actually, we didn't have anything to lose.
(So cool)
We had nothing to lose in the election.
That's true.
Regardless of the polling rate.
The polling rate was quite low,
but I let the people know of the Justice Party.
I also think I showed people my potential
and got people to have hope in our party.
I think we gained a lot from the election.
What would you say you lost then?
This is quite disappointing. Something like that.
After the election.
It is disappointing.
If only I had a two-digit polling rate.
(It's disappointing, but she can laugh it off now)
Justice Party has 6 seats in the National Assembly.
We call your party the minority party.
You went through many difficulties, right?
Sure.
So in the end, we would say
you were defeated in an election.
The reason that we are writing this book
is to talk to the candidates who lost.
This book is to give hope and courage
to those who have experienced failures in life.
That is why we did an interview today.
Can you say some comforting words for the readers?
You've been through a lot.
You're the mother of failure.
Your book is "The Things I Learn From Failure."
I read it all morning.
(It was a tough challenge for a minor party)
(Thanks to Congresswoman Sim Sangjung)
(They hoped for a surprise ending in the election)
(But there were no surprises)
(Justice Party disappointed by the exit poll result)
(Next time for Justice Party...)
I would like to thank you once again.
You must've been shocked by
the result of the presidential election.
How did you overcome it?
I haven't yet.
I will overcome it when I become the president.
(A wise answer to a silly question)
I realize that my question was quite silly.
Sure. How could you overcome it?
Well, this is what I think.
Our society does not
allow failures.
After undergoing a trial and error, that's it.
But we enjoyed the privilege of failing this time.
I see.
I didn't expect to win the election this time.
Through this presidential election,
I was able to learn the limits and weaknesses of
myself and the Justice Party.
So it was a valuable failure.
Failures are the process to succeed.
But no one can boldly challenge themselves.
That's what's so sad about this society.
I think the most important task that politicians must
do is to guarantee to give people chances so that
failure could become the process to succeed.
Many candidates said that they became energized
by meeting their supporters during the campaign.
Right.
But I saw you giving intense hugs to your supporters
instead of shaking their hands.
Some supporters were crying.
I was able to have enough energy to finish
the election thanks to them.
I didn't plan on hugging them first.
Whenever I went up to shake their hands...
They hugged...
Young people hugged me and cried
as they whispered in my ear.
What did they say?
"My life isn't mine.
Part-time jobs, qualifications
and employment examinations.
Please help me get my life back."
"It's been 2 years since I graduated college.
But I'm still unemployed, so I can't see my parents."
"I'm an intern, but I work too many night shifts
that I can't have children."
I heard many complaints.
Young people are struggling to live in this society
full of irrationalities and inequalities.
But there is no place for them in our society.
They must bear it on their own.
There's no one to help them or to talk to.
So as I met and hugged these young people,
I was determined to do a better job.
That's what I thought.
The book I'm writing on We Like Zines!
is my second book.
During our interview, I've been trying to
come up with the title of your book.
The first title I thought of is
"I Look Better in Person."
(Ha ha ha ha ha)
"I Look Better in Person."
After I've heard you talk, I also thought of this.
"We Have a Right to Fail."
"I'll Succeed Because I Failed."
I thought about that, too.
Which title do you like the best?
Which title would you recommend that I use?
(Looks? Failures?)
"I Should Look Better in Person."
"I Look Better in Person."
"I Look Better in Person."
That includes so many failures.
- Is that so? / - Yes.
There were many failures until
you realized I look better in person.
I think the book will become a pot coaster.
(She's indeed the mother of failures)
While I was watching the first episode of this show,
there was a comment that you made.
- It really impressed me. / - Really?
"Don't try to succeed too quickly."
That's what you said.
Don't try to succeed too quickly.
Take your time. Then it will last longer.
I am comforted by that comment.
You are?
(Then...)
What do you think of me as a Justice Party member?
Would you accept me?
We will sincerely consider
nominating you.
(Good-bye to my life following the ruling party)
- Under one condition though. / - What is it?
You must pay the membership fee.
If you pay a sufficient amount based on what
you said about U Simin earlier,
I will consider nominating you.
(Dizzy)
Have you finished your artwork?
- Did it come out well? / - Yes.
You must treat him well since he's from your district.
Politicians put top priority on their people.
- I'm from your district. / - Really?
Goodness.
My nickname has changed to Simvely.
I think it suits me the best.
(Full of expectation)
(Surprised!)
(Ha ha ha ha ha ha)
(Please work to shine the way for the progressives)
(Beaming a laser?)
After meeting you in person for the first time today,
I realized that you have this glow.
You've drawn my face like a full moon.
So I tried to capture that glow in my work.
"Please work to shine
the way for the progressives."
Thank you.
Why don't you give him an apple?
(Become handsome by eating an apple)
- An apple for him. / - I like it.
We will choose the best artwork for the book.
Photographer Nanna, please take a nice picture
so that people don't say she looks better in person.
Please make her look good.
Artist Park, why don't you join us?
I knew it when you gave him an apple.
The resident of your district.
(Nervous)
The picture will be included in the book.
"With the resident from my district."
I pose like this when I take photos with my residents.
(Am I supposed to do it, too?)
- You're a resident, too. / - Like this.
(The world's most awkward pose)
I'm planning to move there, too.
(Dreaming of a country with proud laborers)
Okay. Thank you.
- Are we done now? / - Yes.
We're done. (Simvely is excited to finish on time)
- Good work, everyone. / - Good work.
You worked very hard.
(Where did Lee Gyeonggyu go?)
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