Name: Rhee Dae-hyun

Birthday: 19th September 1993

Birthplace: Busan, South Korea

Height: 167cm

Nationality: South Korean

Citizenship Status: Permanent Resident in Singapore

Subject combination: H2 Music, H2 Math, H2 Physics, H2 Literature, H1 General Paper

Co-curricular Activity: Modern Dance (Professional Squad)

Hey. What's up? I'm Dae-hyun. Some of my friends call me Dae. I'm also known as the Piano Boy because...well. Yeah, I guess you can say that the piano in SJC's arts block and I are married to each other. I play all kinds of musical instruments though. It just so happens that the piano and drums are my preferred instruments.

I came here to Singapore when I was eight. My parents were brought in to help nurture new musical talent. My mother works as an MEP (Music Elective Programme) teacher at one of the secondary schools and my father is a conductor at the Symphony Orchestra. Evidently, my parents met at music school. And no, I hate K-Pop, so don't bother asking me if I like Super Junior or SHINee.

Why am a year older than everybody else, you ask? I kind of gave the answer to Kumar sometime at the mamak near Eclair's house. But hey...we all have our old shames. I'm more or less used to life in Singapore though. It's very stable. A bit sterile sometimes, but I rather have stability than lots of weird shit happening all at once. Sadly, that is why my life has become.

Questionnaire

Would you rather trade intelligence for looks or looks for intelligence?

Since I'm living in Singapore and not Korea anymore (thankfully), I'd trade looks for intelligence. I just feel that compared to Korea, intelligence is a lot more valued. That is something that I like about Singapore. The society is not as superficial as the one back home. Back there, people would discard your resume if they see you are not attractive enough. Don't get me started on the obsession with cosmetic surgery there.

What kitchen appliance do you use every day?

Umma does all the cooking but if I really have to answer, I'd say the microwave.

What is your favorite family holiday tradition?

Going to Hauendae Beach and having a barbequeue with all of my extended family and cousins. Of course, the most fun part is turning our grandpa into a merman when he is snoozing on his sunbathing mat.

What form of public transportation do you prefer? (air, boat, train, bus, car, etc.)

It doesn't matter. As long as I can listen to my music and just drown in it, I don't care what I happen to be taking.

In the evening, would you rather play a game, visit a relative, watch a movie, or read?

Since the options are limited, I would choose to play a video game. If I'm not working on new compositions or practicing my music, I am likely to be playing video games. My favourites are MMORPGs like Black Desert and MapleStory.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Hopefully in university! Of course, this means I must do well for my A Levels next year, lah! As for the course that I'm studying, I still haven't made up my mind yet. On one hand, I still want to continue doing music. On the other hand, something inside me is telling me to try something new. Guess we'll see where my results will take me to!

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

My mom's fried chicken with lots of kimchi and cheese sauce on the side.

If you could hire someone to help you, would it be with cleaning, cooking, or yard work?

Thankfully in Singapore, most of us don't have yards. I'd choose cooking because I honestly don't trust myself with fire.

What are your hobbies?

Let's see. Video games, composing music, breakdancing, drinking (oh shit. I leaked that out? Fuck. Better proceed to perform more self-censorship after this).

How many pairs of shoes do you own?

Wah. This question is so random. I think I own just five pairs? One set of flip-flops, a pair of Crocs clogs (don't judge), two sets of sneakers, and a pair of Birkenstocks.