On January 1, 2026, SBS's 'The Story of the Day Connecting Tails' (hereinafter 'Kkokkomu') featured a discussion about Nam June Paik. Nam June Paik is recognized as an artist who foresaw the era of smartphones and individual media. The broadcast included singer and actor Jeon Hyoseong, actor Kim Gukhee, and Ahn Seho. They highlighted Nam June Paik's artistic world and life while discussing the future of technology, humanity, and art.

In 1964, Nam June Paik left a strong impression on the audience by performing simultaneously on two pianos in Tokyo, Japan. He showcased avant-garde performances by smashing pianos and dipping his hair in ink to create art. These performances demonstrate that he was already an artist of global prominence before he became known as a video artist.

After studying aesthetics and musicology at the University of Tokyo, Nam June Paik moved to Germany in 1956, where he met modern composer John Cage. Cage's work '4'33"' had a significant impact on Paik's artistic thinking. He shocked the art world with a performance during which he cut his mentor's tie with scissors, earning him the nickname 'cultural terrorist from the East.'

He was the first to incorporate TV into art with 'Magnetic TV' and introduced 'Participatory TV,' breaking down the boundaries of art. In 1965, he filmed Pope Paul VI's visit to New York with the world's first portable video camera, marking the beginning of video art. Paik's representative work 'TV Buddha' is a fusion of Eastern spiritualism and Western scientific technology. He established himself as a global artist by achieving a worldwide satellite broadcast with 'Good Morning, Mr. Orwell.'

Nam June Paik predicted the future society that technological advancements would bring. In a report submitted to the Rockefeller Foundation in 1974, he mentioned video calls, telemedicine, and the era of individual media. Kim Gukhee expressed amazement at his insights, stating, "He predicted smartphones." Ahn Seho praised his artistic vision, saying, "He seems to be from the future."

In 1992, Nam June Paik became the first Korean to win the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale, leaving his name in the history of global art. There is a story about Lee Kun-hee, who, when Paik collapsed due to a stroke, instructed that "I will cover all medical expenses." Paik's representative work 'Dadaikseon' was completed with the support of Samsung.

In 2000, Nam June Paik held a solo exhibition 'The World of Nam June Paik' at the Guggenheim Museum in New York. He expanded the horizons of art by presenting the laser art 'Jacob's Ladder.' The scene of the green laser beam shooting up to the museum ceiling became very popular among the audience.

When Nam June Paik passed away in 2006, mourners honored his artistic legacy by cutting ties and placing them on his coffin. His ashes were divided and interred in the United States, Germany, and Korea according to the message "The world is one."

Jeon Hyoseong remarked, "It is truly genius that he inspired everyone until the last moment." The 3MC emphasized, "Nam June Paik was at the starting point of K-culture," and noted, "While discussing the loss of humanity in a rapidly advancing era, Paik dreamed of a utopia through technology." They mentioned that Nam June Paik's artistic vision would continue to be an important guide for both the present and the future.