"Is effort useless?"... Kwang-soo's biting advice to an intern in contemplation

A scene has been released from the drama 'Salon De Nabi' that contains the career uncertainty experienced by an intern character and the realistic attitude of a senior designer watching this. In the video, the psychological conflict of a hair salon intern questioning whether their efforts are truly meaningful is depicted, along with Kwang-soo giving blunt advice regarding it.

"If you're going to quit, then quit"... A blunt response to the intern's vague anxiety

The intern in the video appears to be in deep contemplation about whether their efforts can bear fruit. During a drinking session, the intern asks themselves, "How wonderful would it be if I could know if the path I am taking now is my path," revealing a psychology of wanting to hear answers such as "quit because effort is useless" or "keep going because you're almost there" while pouring out their worries to others.

In response, Kwang-soo takes a cold attitude toward the intern's worries. Kwang-soo says, "If you are at the point of quitting just because others tell you to quit, then you are already useless," showing an attitude that seems to emphasize one's own will rather than depending on the judgment of others. This is read as the aspect of a senior designer demanding realistic judgment rather than vague comfort.

A connection started with fan spirit and the realistic operating structure of a hair salon

The early part of the video contains the process of the intern undergoing an interview while claiming to be a fan of designer Kwang-soo. The intern expresses fan spirit, saying they learned techniques and attended special lectures through Kwang-soo's videos, and Kwang-soo asks why they chose him, given the rumors that "he has skill but also has a temper." The intern reveals the reason for choosing Kwang-soo, stating, "It's better than having a good temper but no skill."

Additionally, a detailed explanation of the hair salon's operating method appears in the video. The intern asks about the structure where the designer pays the intern's salary, and an explanation is provided by borrowing the 'booth rental' form used in foreign hair salons. It mentions a structure where 30% of each person's income is used for shop operating costs, and after paying the intern fee from the remaining 70%, the leftover amount becomes the designer's income, showing the realistic profit distribution method in the beauty industry.

Mistakes, apologies, and the attitude of a professional

Mistakes during the work process and the resulting conflicts also form a major flow of the video. The intern experiences difficulties such as making mistakes in the communication process with customers or failing to make proper eye contact. Kwang-soo points out the intern's bangs style, ordering them to do it with "a bright and energetic feeling so it doesn't look gloomy," and advises on the attitude of welcoming customers as a professional.

The intern wants to convey apologies to the customer but also experiences difficulty feeling that apologizing abruptly is not appropriate. The video includes scenes of the intern's clumsy appearance and emphasizes responsibility as a professional through the mention that "every morning standing in front of the hair salon door, the personal Yu-mi is left behind and only designer Michelle enters."