Gu Hye-sun, who is active in various roles such as an actress and film director, shared her honest experience of failure and the deep insights she gained from it.

On the 14th, a video titled 'Story of failure and re-challenge | Actress and director Gu Hye-sun's failure story' was released on the YouTube channel of the Sungkyunkwan University Student Success Center.

In the video, Gu Hye-sun mentioned her most shocking failure as an experience she encountered as a film director. She candidly confessed that immediately after the failure, "the sense of frustration was great, and I had no confidence to get back up," expressing the hardships she felt at that time.

However, Gu Hye-sun noted that her attitude towards failure changed over time. She emphasized, "I have come to think that it is important to embrace and accept failure as a part of life," rather than simply viewing it as something to overcome. She further remarked that "failure is life itself and it will continue, and the belief that I will continue to fail makes new challenges easier.

Gu Hye-sun also revealed her personal philosophy. She stated that initially, she felt powerless after a failure, but over time she began to think that failures could actually lead to success. She stressed that "failure opens up possibilities and potential, unlike success," emphasizing that one can grow even more through failure.

Gu Hye-sun explained the reason for her continuous involvement in new fields by saying that she is simply "continuing to do what she wants to do." She revealed that even in the process of obtaining a patent for hair rollers, inspired by a class at Sungkyunkwan University, she experienced several failures, illustrating that challenges are never smooth.

Along with this, Gu Hye-sun recently shared that she is conducting research activities at KAIST. She honestly mentioned, "Although it is a transition to a new field, I am always anxious and troubled." Nonetheless, she conveyed that "if I succeed, there is no possibility. Failure gives me hope and allows me to reach a mental victory where I have potential, leading to paths I had not aimed for and without a goal."

In conclusion, Gu Hye-sun advised those who fear failure to keep moving forward with the mindset of "So what will you do?" She also stated that small accomplishments in daily life, such as recycling, cleaning, and completing assignments, provide peace of mind and emphasized the importance of simple happiness.

Meanwhile, Gu Hye-sun's divorce from Ahn Jae-hyun was legally finalized after a reconciliation agreement in July 2020.

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