K-pop stars Jiwoo and Carmen meet child interviewers on UNICEF YouTube series

Members of the K-pop group Hearts to Hearts, Jiwoo and Carmen, recently participated in a special episode of UNICEF Korea's official YouTube series, 'Future Interviewer.' The program pairs children, acting as interviewers, with adults to discuss a range of subjects including careers, values, and personal concerns. The initiative aims to create a dialogue that broadens understanding and empathy between generations.

During their appearance, Jiwoo and Carmen engaged deeply with the young interviewers, responding to their questions with sincerity and sharing their own thoughts. The idols found the experience to be particularly insightful, noting how the children's pure perspectives and sharp questions offered them a chance to learn and reflect on their own lives and roles. "The children's pure gaze and sharp questions actually gave us many opportunities to learn and reflect on ourselves," the members stated.

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The children's pure gaze and sharp questions actually gave us many opportunities to learn and reflect on ourselves.

Both artists expressed that listening to the future generation's concerns was a meaningful experience. They emphasized that the interaction prompted them to seriously consider their responsibilities as adults in ensuring a better future for children. The episode, featuring the genuine stories of Hearts to Hearts and the innocent viewpoints of the child interviewers, was scheduled for release on the UNICEF Korea YouTube channel.

This collaboration highlights UNICEF Korea's ongoing efforts to promote children's rights and well-being. Additionally, SM Entertainment, the agency for Hearts to Hearts, has a long-standing partnership with UNICEF Korea through its social contribution program 'SMile for U.' Since 2015, the company has supported music education projects in Vietnam and the Philippines, and recently expanded its support to improve educational environments for children in Indonesia.

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It was very meaningful to directly hear the concerns of the future generation and empathize with them, and it made me deeply consider what role we should play as adults to help children grow happier.