Trauma Eraser Services in the Real World of Korea, Profession that Inspires the Drama 'MOVE TO HEAVEN' - Founder Discusses About Costs and the Most Difficult Thing

Kapanlagi.com - The drama MOVE TO HEAVEN has become a topic of conversation because it successfully made Korean drama fans cry with its touching story in each episode. It's no wonder many people were impressed after watching it.

MOVE TO HEAVEN tells the story of a young man with Asperger's syndrome named Han Geu Ru and a man who becomes his guardian named Cho Sang Gu. Both of them work as 'trauma erasers', a group of people who help clean up the belongings of the deceased and deliver undisclosed messages to the ones left behind.

1. Inspiration Behind the Drama MOVE TO HEAVEN

Kim Sae Byul © twitter.com/ljehoons

The writer of the drama MOVE TO HEAVEN, Yoon Ji Ryun, revealed her reasons for writing the story of MOVE TO HEAVEN. As we know, this drama is inspired by a book titled Things Left Behind written by Kim Sae Byul. Kim Sae Byul herself is the figure behind trauma erasure services in Korea. She is the first person to practice this profession in Korea.

In her interview with Netflix, Yoon Ji Ryun admitted that she felt very sad when trying to imagine what the lives of the deceased would be like, as well as how their lives would be if they were still alive. In her drama, Yoon Ji Ryun develops her story with a focus on trauma erasers and those who are marginalized around us. Embracing the stories of people who die alone and are neglected with love and care.

"I want the viewers to follow the journey of Han Geu Ru and Cho Sang Gu with an open mind and full attention to find out what their lives are like 'moving from their homes' on earth permanently. If the viewers feel sympathetic towards any of the characters in this drama, I would be very grateful if they could bid them farewell wholeheartedly." she explained.

2. Kim Sae Byul, the first person to pursue a trauma eraser profession in Korea

Kim Sae Byul when carrying out her profession © biohazard newstar kim Youtube Channel

Kim Sae Byul is a figure in the real world. She is a cleaning specialist and the founder of the first trauma eraser company in Korea. The company named Bio Hazard offers cleaning services for homes after murders, suicides, or unattended deaths that are discovered days, weeks, or even months later.

Before becoming a cleaning specialist and the founder of Bio Hazard, Kim Sae Byul worked at a funeral ceremony place for a long time. It was in this job that she began to specialize in cleaning for people who died alone.

3. The Beginning of Trauma Eraser Services Founded

While working at a funeral ceremony, Kim Sae Byul received a request from a woman whose father had passed away. This child did not have the heart to clean her father's belongings because she rarely met her father when he was sick due to being busy with work. This reason eventually led this child to meet Kim Sae Byul to help her clean her father's belongings because of her profession as an employee at a funeral ceremony.

After that, Kim Sae Byul wrote about her experience on her blog. Then, it turned out that many people read her blog. Eventually, she received many requests for cleaning services. Most of the requests came from people who owned houses rented by someone who had passed away or at the request of the family.

4. Cost of Trauma Cleaning Services

In a QnA explained in his Youtube Channel biohazard newstar kim, the cost of trauma cleaning services in Korea depends on the basis of a one-room.

The cost for garbage is 550,000 won per ton. The cost for labor for two people is 200,000 won each. That means 950,000 won. However, with a total of 1.2 million won, it already includes cleaning and disinfecting.

For those who need a ladder truck, an additional fee will be charged. In essence, the cost will depend on the scope of the work. If there is more discarded items, of course, the cost will be higher.

5. What about the belongings of a deceased person?

Kim Sae Byul when carrying out her profession © biohazard newstar kim Youtube Channel

In the drama MOVE TO HEAVEN, Geu Ru and Sang Gu will bring belongings that have sentimental value and are important to the family or loved ones. Kim Sae Byul then explains how the belongings of a deceased person are handled in the real world when she carries out her profession.

Most of the items are usually discarded. However, for items that are still in good condition, they will be sold and given to the family or people who have a connection to the deceased person. As for old clothes and used iron, they will be given to second-hand sellers.

6. The Most Difficult Thing in the Trauma Eraser Profession

According to Kim Sae Byul, the most difficult thing when carrying out her profession is when people around her get angry because the crime scene cleanup takes a long time from the family or the owner of the rented house to clean it, until Kim Sae Byul and her team arrive.

In fact, according to her, many people used to sprinkle salt on her car when she was doing her job. Although not many people do this anymore, she is grateful that people around her now pay more attention to her work.

7. Not Wanting to Add Employees

Even though this profession is now known by many people, according to Kim Sae Byul's confession, she has no plans to open job vacancies to make it a job in the trauma eraser service.

According to her, she is pessimistic that anyone would be interested in a job like the one she does. She even explained that there are some people who want to learn from her, but she can't do this yet because there will be expenses to be incurred.

From the many stories she experienced in her profession, this is what made Kim Sae Byul write a book. In fact, besides inspiring the drama MOVE TO HEAVEN, this person who has been in the profession for more than 10 years was also invited to the Yoo Quiz On The Block show hosted by Yoo Jae Suk.

(kpl/mit)