The burning educational fervor of Jeon Hye-jin in 'Mother and Mom' has also led to family conflicts.
In the sixth episode of the Genie TV original drama 'Mother and Mom' (directed by Kim Cheol-kyu, written by Sung Yoon-a and Jo Won-dong, planned by KT Studio Genie, produced by Betty & Creators), which was released on March 18, Jeong-eun (played by Jeon Hye-jin) is depicted doing anything to help her daughter Seo-yun (played by Kim Sa-rang) gain entry into Class A of her English academy. While she thinks she should quit when she considers how hard Seo-yun is struggling, Jeong-eun's complex feelings about not wanting to miss the opportunity that has come to her daughter resonated with parent viewers. The broadcast that day set a new personal record with a nationwide household rating of 2.6%, according to Nielsen Korea.
Jeong-eun became anxious with only the final mission left to secure Seo-yun's entry into Class A. The mission required Seo-yun to be in the top 1% of children on the gifted education intelligence test. During a mock test, Seo-yun received a result in the top 2% because she was nervous in front of an unfamiliar counselor, and Jeong-eun insisted they take the mock test a few more times since they didn't know what kind of counselor would come. Although her resolve wavered when she saw Seo-yun exhausted, her desire to give Seo-yun wings in life became more urgent. Even while spending the day like a test-taker at the academy, Seo-yun showed a mature demeanor by saying, "I'm okay" for her mother.
Gia (played by Jo Min-soo), who thought Jeong-eun's educational fervor was excessive, expressed her frustration to Young-wook (played by Jeong Jin-young). Gia remarked, "It's not the college entrance exam; it's an intelligence test. But they want me to retake it because I didn't score well," feeling upset. As Gia had feared, on the day of the intelligence test, Seo-yun ended up in the emergency room due to stress-induced vomiting and fever.
Jeong-eun rushed in, worried about Seo-yun's condition, but ultimately felt regretful that Seo-yun couldn't take the test. Leaving Seo-yun behind, she contacted the gifted education institute to plead for rescheduling. Gia, angry with Jeong-eun, left the scene. Observing the situation, Seo-yun said, "Mom, I'm sorry for being sick," which touched the hearts of viewers. Her husband Jae-man (played by Jeon Seok-ho) also showed disappointment. Jeong-eun remarked, "I'm upset too. But an opportunity has come, right? Seo-yun has worked so hard; how can I let that be in vain?"
Unable to give up, Jeong-eun ultimately sought out Super Mom Ho-kyung (played by Park Bo-kyung) in Daechi-dong, bowing her head and asking for another chance. To her surprise, Ho-kyung, who had been obstructing Seo-yun's entry into Class A, readily granted the opportunity. The decision would be made by a vote among the Class A moms. Ho-kyung added, "Please tell your mother that I kept my promise," and Jeong-eun was touched and grateful that Gia had persuaded Ho-kyung.
It turned out that Gia and Ho-kyung were past acquaintances. During their school days, Ho-kyung had caused an incident due to stress-induced kleptomania, and Gia had taken responsibility for it, resulting in their expulsion from the school. After their connection was severed, the two reunited at an English academy. Having changed her name from 'Song Joo-hee' to 'Song Ho-kyung,' Ho-kyung felt uncomfortable with Gia knowing her past, while Gia pretended not to notice Ho-kyung's feelings. Ultimately, Gia visited Ho-kyung for Jeong-eun's sake and requested her to help Seo-yun enter Class A, promising to keep the secret.
As the end of the broadcast approached, the English academy was abuzz with news that Ho-kyung's son Min-ho (Tomi) had stolen Jason's pencil. Ho-kyung angrily confronted Jason's mom (Song Yoo-hyun), saying, "How are you raising your child? Are you framing Tomi?" as Gia intervened, adding tension to the ending scene. With only two episodes left until the finale, viewers are curious how Jeong-eun and Gia will navigate the path for Seo-yun and how the event that unsettled the Daechi moms will unfold.
The Genie TV original drama 'Mother and Mom' airs every Monday and Tuesday at 10 p.m. on the ENA channel and is available for free on-demand exclusively on KT Genie TV right after the live broadcast. It can also be viewed on the OTT platform Tving.
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