The article explores the author's relationship with sound, particularly the loud and vibrant noise of South Korea, which grew comforting over time. Initially feeling isolated and struggling financially, the author found solace in the ambient sounds of TV shows like 'Law & Order' and 'Friends', as well as news from major networks. This reliance on constant noise to drown out feelings of loneliness and inadequacy evolved into a coping mechanism, highlighting how sound plays a vital role in the author's emotional well-being in an often overwhelming urban environment.
In reality, I have relied on there being near-constant cacophony around me for the whole of my adult life.”
Without realizing it, background noise became a kind of comfort to me, making me feel less alone.
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