Humans of Northwood: Dowon Kim ’26

“If I weren’t playing football, I would probably be playing E-sports. I find that, like, you don’t have to go outside and sweat or push your body physically; it’s more about quick thinking and staying calm under pressure, which I like. I’ve been playing League of Legends for a long time – since I was 9 – so that’s the game I’m best at.

“My hidden talent? I’m really good with spicy food. Some would argue that it isn’t exactly a “talent,” but I believe it is. It also helps me when I’m stressed, because when I am, you can usually find me eating spicy food. ”

“If I could, a piece of life back home that I would include in the US would be how convenient transport is. In Korea, you can get around easily without a car, and there’s always something to do – everything is close by.

“Does pineapple belong on pizza? Personally, I love pineapple on pizza. Sweet and salty together is pretty good – I don’t really have much else to say except that it tastes good.

“Favorite food from the dining hall? Cheeseburger.

“The last thing I’ll say is this: You need to love yourself before loving someone else.”

As told to Gavin Kruger. Photo by Mr. Michael Aldridge.

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