“Could I have ADHD too?”
The upcoming episode of “The Secret of Celebrity Soldiers,” airing on February 24 at 8:30 p.m., directly addresses a question many modern viewers have asked themselves at least once. From being unable to put down a smartphone to struggling to focus on a single task, the program unpacks the myths and realities surrounding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in layered detail.
In the studio, candid confessions came first. MC Jang Do-yeon admitted, “I lose to the temptation of watching just one more short-form video every day,” reflecting life in the age of dopamine overload. Dancer Gabee also shared, “Every time I hear related cases, it feels like my own story,” explaining the efforts she has made to better understand and manage herself.
Professor Kim Bung-nyun of the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Seoul National University evaluated Gabee’s experience as “a case of successful social adaptation and transformation into strengths.” He described ADHD not as a mere deficit but as a temperament that can yield different outcomes depending on direction and design, drawing nods from viewers.
The broadcast broadens its scope to figures from history. Leonardo da Vinci, Winston Churchill, Isaac Newton, and Salvador Dalí are examined through the lens of distraction, hyperfocus, and intense creativity often associated with ADHD traits. An analysis suggesting ADHD-like characteristics in Da Vinci’s distinctive writing habits reportedly stirred the studio. The human sides hidden behind the label of “perfect genius” are reinterpreted anew.
Churchill’s growth narrative is equally compelling. Once recorded as a “problem child” in school, the impulsive and hard-to-control boy eventually became a leader who guided a nation through crisis. The program traces how temperament was transformed into strategy. In contrast, the case of Grand Prince Yangnyeong of the Joseon era highlights the importance of managing one’s disposition.
Throughout the episode, Lee Chan-won heightens the atmosphere with immersive performances ranging from a tyrant to the greatest beauty of Joseon. Gabee was reportedly left exclaiming, “It gives me chills,” as entertainment and storytelling blended seamlessly.
Above all, the broadcast underscores its core message. Professor Kim emphasizes, “ADHD is not a flaw to be fixed and erased, but a trait to be understood and designed.” He also introduces the latest treatment approaches, including digital therapeutics and EEG-based brainwave training. With proper management and strategy, temperament can become not a weakness but an asset.
Revisiting ADHD at the boundary between genius and eccentricity, the episode offers comfort and possibility to those whose brains are simply a little different.
Reported by News Culture M.J._mj94070777@nc.press
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