A new variety show, 'Ilta Mom,' co-produced by tvN STORY and the LIFE channel, is set to premiere on June 26 (Thursday) at 8 p.m., promising to reveal the college admission roadmap for children based on the experiences of top 1% 'Ilta Moms.' 'Ilta Mom' will unveil the ultra-secret insights of 1% mothers who have sent their children to prestigious universities and provide a roadmap for child education by listening to stories sent in by viewers along with admission experts.
The top 1% 'Ilta Moms' who will present a college admission roadmap to beginner parents include Maireen, the mother of a YouTuber with 1.12 million subscribers, the mother of twins who attended Seoul National University College of Medicine and Yonsei University College of Medicine, Kim Jeong, the deputy director of a mathematics academy in Bundang, Hong Na-yeon, a former show host and a 'current Ilta Mom' who sent her eldest son to the Ivy League's University of Pennsylvania and is now gearing up for the admission of her current high school senior twins, and Yang So-young, a lawyer who surprised many by sharing that her three children were admitted to Seoul National University and that her youngest dropped out of Seoul National University to enroll at MIT. The first episode will feature the children of successful 'Ilta Moms' such as YouTuber Maireen, making surprise appearances to affirm the four different admission guide competencies of the 'Ilta Moms.' In this regard, 'current parents' Baek Ji-young, Jang Sung-kyu, and Kim Sung-eun will serve as MCs to represent the feelings of parents.
In the first episode of 'Ilta Mom' airing on the 26th (Thursday), MC Kim Sung-eun will appear as the first client, revealing her daily life with her 9-year-old daughter Yun-ha. Kim Sung-eun, who brought the concern 'How much private education should I provide?' has disclosed that she manages an intense schedule of private tutoring, totaling nearly 3 million won in educational expenses, covering private school fees, mathematics, English, essay writing, violin, soccer, and study materials. The 'Ilta Moms' also share confessions about private education costs, revealing experiences where they spent up to 10 million won in three months on educational expenses, surprising everyone. Additionally, amidst the struggle to reduce tutoring expenses, there are discussions about the overwhelming academic landscape, including the introduction of a 4-year preparation course and elementary school medical school prep classes, along with many unknown admission terms, leading to a humorous moment when 9-year-old Ha-im's mother, Baek Ji-young, exclaims, 'I'm sweating from my brain' due to the overload.
Meanwhile, Kim Sung-eun and her daughter Yun-ha start their day by grading exam sheets right after they wake up, capturing the daily life of K-students and present mothers with a schedule comparable to celebrities. From the moment school ends, the busy tutoring schedule continues unrelentingly, highlighting the overwhelming pressure regarding the number of academies, the transition to international schools, and the conflicts of interest between parents and children, which any parent or child who has experienced Korea's college admission process can relate to. Furthermore, while observing Yun-ha's daily activities, Kim Sung-eun ends up shedding tears, sparking curiosity. With the challenges of balancing her child's grades, academy fees, and mental well-being, passionate mother Kim Sung-eun is joined by the top 1% 'Ilta Moms' and admission consultant Yoon Yeo-jung, who will offer various opinions and solutions based on their experiences, providing clarity to viewers and serving as a 'calming agent' for parents during the admission process. Moreover, the enthusiasm of Baek Ji-young, who has a daughter in an international school, and passionate father Jang Sung-kyu, who creates PowerPoint presentations for his son's future, adds to the anticipation of valuable information.
'Ilta Mom,' which will generously share the admission secrets of the top 1% mothers for beginner parents, will premiere on June 26 (Thursday) at 8 p.m. on tvN STORY and the LIFE.
[Photo] Provided by tvN STORY, the LIFE
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