One of the characters who shines brightly in the drama The Atypical Family is Bok Yi Na (Park So Yi). Her character development is notable, especially in dealing with the bullying she endures at school. Over time, Bok Yi Na successfully overcomes these challenges.
How does Bok Yi Na free herself from the bullying that has been tormenting her for so long? Let’s look at the following strategies!
1. Make Peace with Your Family
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The main reason Bok Yi Na became a loner was the lack of love she received from her family. She didn’t feel much love, which made her feel very isolated. However, she finally had the courage to express her concerns to her father, Bok Gwi Joo (Jang Ki Yong).
Once her father found out about her struggles, he began to show her more love and understanding. The misunderstandings that Bok Yi Na had with her family were resolved, and she began to realize that her family truly loved her. This newfound support from her family gave her the strength to face her problems.
2. Dare to Be Yourself
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Bok Yi Na faced severe bullying at school, with many students gossiping about her and even committing acts of violence, like breaking her glasses. This left her feeling very low.
However, the support from her family helped her gain the courage to return to school. She realized that she deserved to be loved and faced her problems by being true to herself. This courage to be herself was a significant step in overcoming her bullying.
3. Fight Injustice
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Understanding the situation she was in, Bok Yi Na stopped forcing herself to fit into certain friend circles. She decided to be herself without worrying too much about others’ opinions. She didn’t feel the need to qualify herself to be someone’s friend.
Bok Yi Na bravely fought against the injustice she experienced. When bullied by Ko Hye Rim (Kim Soo In), she immediately reported the incident to a teacher. This made Ko Hye Rim realize her actions were wrong and revealed her true nature to other students.
4. Prioritize Self-Happiness
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Bok Yi Na has always liked Han Joon Woo (Moon Woo Jin). After finding out that Ko Hye Rim also liked him, she initially tried to distance herself and pretended to hate him to maintain her friendship with Ko Hye Rim. However, this didn’t make her happy.
Eventually, Bok Yi Na decided to express her feelings for Han Joon Woo. To her relief, Han Joon Woo also liked her. By prioritizing her own happiness, Bok Yi Na felt more at ease and satisfied.
From Bok Yi Na in the Korean drama The Atypical Family, we learn that problems must be faced head-on. Don’t let them drag on and create more issues. Face your challenges while staying true to yourself.
