Seo In-young: "I thought it was a pickup line…" Debuting with Jewelry just one week after being street-cast [Comprehensive] (Trend Grumpy Old Man)

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MC Seo In-young of "Seo In-young's Trend Grumpy Old Man" shared an anecdote about how she debuted as a member of the girl group Jewelry through street casting during her high school years.

In Episode 5 of the T-Cast E Channel variety show "Seo In-young's Trend Grumpy Old Man" (Directed by Lee Ji-sun, Produced by Studio Brave), which aired on the 29th, a diverse range of stories unfolded regarding each guest's school days and thoughts on their career paths. In particular, MC Mimi Minu introduced "the world of modern education" ahead of the 2027 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), demonstrating her skills as an entrance exam creator.

First, the changing landscape of university admissions was revealed. Mimi Minu introduced the popularity of contract majors, where companies and universities partner to cultivate talent, and cases of philosophy departments gaining renewed attention. She cited the importance of critical thinking in the AI era and advancement to law graduate schools as reasons for the rising popularity of philosophy departments, capturing viewers' interest. Guest Jonathan, appearing as a one-day student, said, "They are selecting people who think." MC Seo In-young revealed that she recently used AI to look up cosmetics information, saying, "It tells you gently, like a boyfriend," which drew laughter.

Jonathan expressed regret over not being able to fully enjoy campus life due to the spread of COVID-19, despite enrolling in university as part of the 2020 intake. Seo In-young also shared her experience of testing positive for COVID-19 during the early stages of the pandemic. She recalled attending an external meeting where she was the only one among 10 attendees to test positive and being transported by ambulance. She then shared anecdotes about people she met while in quarantine, recalling, "I applied a face mask to my sick mother and took care of her meals."

The conversation continued with discussions on entrance exam competition. Mimi Minu explained everything from the so-called "age 4 civil service exam" and "age 7 civil service exam" for kindergarten admission to the period when students must focus intensively on Korean, English, and math. During this, Seo In-young was shocked after encountering a CSAT Korean reading passage, exclaiming, "Our kids are pitiful. Don't study." Jonathan also shared his experience of struggling with classical literature in high school, saying, "I realized I was a foreigner." Mimi Minu confessed, "I also took the exam five times because of Korean." She added that the CSAT perfect scorers she had interviewed also invested a lot of time in studying Korean.

The trend of "pure study time," referring to the actual pure study hours of examinees, also drew attention. When Mimi Minu introduced a self-study room that uses AI to detect drowsiness and manage learning attitudes, Seo In-young exclaimed, "It's suffocating," unable to hide her surprise. Additionally, when Mimi Minu pointed out students who use an excessively wide variety of highlighter colors or carry their pencil cases filled with cosmetics, explaining that they are likely just for show, Seo In-young reacted by saying, "It sounds like you're talking about me," causing laughter.

The landscape of entrance exams in overseas countries such as China and India was also explored. In particular, a scene from an Indian exam venue where outsiders climbed the building walls to pass cheat papers was revealed, shocking viewers. Jonathan revealed that his parents were unfamiliar with the Korean education system, forcing him to handle many things on his own during his school days. Recalling his experience of interpreting between his parents and teachers, he joked, "I could slip in words I didn't want to say."

Stories of stars who discovered their unique talents rather than relying on grades to forge their career paths were also shared. Mimi Minu introduced the cases of AKMU's Lee Chan-hyuk and Lee Su-hyun siblings, who homeschooled in Mongolia and discovered their musical talent, and pro gamer Faker Lee Sang-hyeok. In response, Seo In-young revealed that she passed an audition through street casting during high school and debuted just one week later, stating, "At first, I thought it was a pickup line," which surprised the audience. She noted that she had to learn practical skills on stage right after her debut, expressing confidence by saying, "There is nothing I can't do on stage even now."

Jonathan shared the special meaning school holds for him. Reflecting on the time he spent attending school in Korea, mingling with friends, and gaining confidence, he stated, "The space of school was a big society to me." In particular, he shared an anecdote about a teacher who created a Chinese character name for him during a Hanja class, adding warmth to the segment.

Towards the end of the broadcast, Jonathan said, "While entrance exams are important, I hope this becomes an opportunity to think about the other meanings school holds." Seo In-young said, "You only realize it after passing through your school days that enjoying the present is important." Mimi Minu emphasized to parents facing the CSAT that maintaining a normal attitude is crucial. She then encouraged examinees by saying, "Momentum is important" and "I hope you achieve a career high."

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