Model and Influencer Heo Seong-beom Shares Insights on G-Dragon's New Role at KAIST

Model and influencer Heo Seong-beom will discuss G-Dragon's recent appointment as a professor at KAIST during the upcoming episode of MBC's Radio Star (라디오스타), airing on February 26. The episode, themed 'Survival People, Blood Players,' will feature guests including Jang Dong-min, Hong Jin-ho, and Pani Bottle.

Heo Seong-beom, often referred to as 'the new face of KAIST,' has transitioned from modeling to academia, currently studying in the AI graduate program after completing his studies in computer science. He gained additional fame as 'Jang Dong-min's calculator' on the survival show Blood Game 3 (피의 게임3).

Heo participated as a panelist at a talk concert celebrating G-Dragon's appointment and shared a memorable dining experience with the artist prior to the ceremony. He revealed the reason behind his 'happiness' from a single comment made by G-Dragon, sparking curiosity among fans.

In relation to G-Dragon's new role, Heo expressed his thoughts and feelings, hinting at a 'bold statement' that has piqued interest.

He also noted a significant change in his popularity following his appearance on Blood Game 3, recounting an experience at an airport in Indonesia where around 200 fans were waiting for him with signs. He mentioned his ongoing work as a model for a well-known domestic laptop brand and a study cafe, highlighting his growing fame both locally and internationally.

Additionally, Heo surprised many by sharing that he had scored in the top 1% on a gifted education program exam in elementary school without any preparation. He later attended a gifted high school and KAIST, humbly acknowledging his status as a 'natural-born overachiever.'