Location: Seoul
Challenge: Intellectual Disability
Website: www.artwecan.or.kr
Hello, I am Se-Hoon Im from Korea. I am 25 years old; they say I am a sweet and kind young man, but I have difficulty with social interactions.
When I was little, I was a bright and smiley boy, but it was very hard to make friends and communicate with others, which always made me get mad or scream. At school, they teased me over and over again. Like many autistic children and teenagers, I was bullied and my self-esteem, mental health, social skills and progress were getting worse. In the meantime, I realized listening to music and singing was the only comfortable moment I could have. Along with lots of therapies and support of my family, I was able to keep up conversations and regulate emotions.
I have worked for Starbucks Korea for 4 years. As a main vocalist, singing and performing with the band Grand Grand members is the most precious time for me. I have performed a lot of big concerts for many years. Especially, I was honored to have a chance to sing at the Pyeong-Chang Paralympics in 2018, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Yokohama, Japan, 2019.
I hope to meet the challenging musicians of Can-do Musos and have exciting concerts and wonderful time together soon.
Se-Hoon with Grand Grand Pop Band