Han Ga In Makes Parenting Vlog Private Amid '7-Year-Old Entrance Exam' and 'Daechi Mom' Parody Backlash

Han Ga In, the popular actor, has decided to set her parenting vlog to private following criticism surrounding extreme education culture. The move comes after the recent uproar over the shocking '7-Year-Old Entrance Exam' exposé and comedian Lee Su Ji's parody of 'Daechi Moms.'

On February 25, Han Ga In's YouTube channel '@hangainisfree' removed a controversial vlog titled "Actress Han Ga In’s Shocking 24-Hour Observation Camera (Insane Schedule, Do Not Try This at Home)."

A recent investigative report by KBS shed light on South Korea's grueling "7-Year-Old Entrance Exams," where young children are subjected to intense academic testing to secure spots in prestigious institutions.

One mock exam disclosed that children as young as 5 or 6 were required to tackle lengthy passages, answer numerous comprehension questions, and display advanced reasoning skills—notably surpassing age-appropriate expectations.

A seasoned English teacher criticized the exam's severity, calling it akin to a college entrance test and questioning the intellectual strain imposed on young minds.

With the public increasingly appalled by the early education rat race, Han Ga In's parenting vlog resurfaced as a case study of the overbearing academic culture.

Further stoking the controversy, comedian Lee Su Ji attracted widespread attention for her lampooning portrayal of an ultra-competitive Gangnam mother. Her character, Lee So Dam, exhibited extreme behavior like a mix of Korean and English, boasting about her child's alleged brilliance, meticulously organizing their tutoring regimen, and even having meals in the car amidst their hectic academy schedule.

Netizens drew parallels between the caricature and Han Ga In's real-life parenting techniques, drawing ire with comments like "This seems like a parody of Han Ga In," "She's the embodiment of a Daechi Mom," and "Her routine is equally intense."

Han Ga In's Parenting Dilemma Sparks Discussion

In her shared daily schedule, Han Ga In detailed a packed routine that involved ferrying her children to school, attending social gatherings, and managing their extracurricular commitments. While some admired her dedication, others criticized her for being overly controlling and termed her a "helicopter parent."

In response to the backlash, Han Ga In clarified that the showcased day was unusually hectic and that she prioritizes her children's preferences over imposing her agenda.

Amid escalating criticism, Han Ga In opted to take down the contentious video, possibly to dissociate herself from the ongoing discourse on Korea's rigorous education system and cutthroat parenting norms.

The incident underscores a broader concern within South Korea about the relentless emphasis on early education, with parents competing fiercely to secure prime educational avenues for their offspring.

Despite the controversy, Han Ga In—known for her marriage to Yeon Jung Hoon in 2005 and raising two children—remains a respected figure in the public eye.

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