준 회 : Behind the name.
By any means, Jun-Hwe didn’t hate his name nor is he ashamed of it.
He really didn’t but–
-growing up, he had been constantly teased by his name.
whilst the name 준 or Jun have a good meaning (handsome/talented)
the other have another meaning altogether
회 , if stand on it’s own means raw fish or sasshimi
It really was not a common name and his friends have teased him a lot because of that.
He remembered that one day, when he confronted his mom about it- whining about it even stomping on his feet to emphasize his anger
“Mom! Why did you give me the name 회 ! My friend teased me a lot! It’s all your fault!” The slightly chubby kid Jun-Hwe said with big pout on his face
His mom have scooped him in her arms, wiping the tears that threaten to fall on his chubby cheek, cooing at him with a soft tender smile on her face
His mom really look so beautiful
His mom have told him that day, why they have given that name to him that day
회 raw fish or sasshimi, eaten raw and it was delicious and one of his mom most favorite food. It was traditionally considered the finest dish in Japanese cuisine and should be eaten before other strong flavors.
His mom consider him as her favorite, the finest one that should be handle with only care and love.
He remember how much he had smile after knowing that, no longer ashamed but proud with his name and the teasing no longer bothered him since his mom have pout her love into his name
Today, Jun-Hwe is the kid that would proudly, confidently show off his name. He would scribbled his name to his music book, a smile attached on his face.
구 준 회 ( Go Jun-Hwe )
“a name which is filled with love and meaning, what is there to be ashamed about? nothing at all.”