"Respecting the child's wishes, it's admirable." Hong Jin-kyung rallies support as daughter Rael gives up on college admission [Star Issue]

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Broadcaster Hong Jin-kyung spoke out regarding her daughter Rael's decision about college admission.

On the 7th, a video titled "Hong Jin-kyung's shocking declaration to completely overhaul her 'YouTube channel'" was released on the YouTube channel 'Study King Jin-chan-jae'.

On that day, the production team asked Hong Jin-kyung, "Did Rael turn away from college because she lost interest in it?"

In response, Hong Jin-kyung answered, "As for Rael's current situation, she herself has no desire to go (to college), and I also don't particularly have the heart to send her."

When the production team expressed curiosity, asking, "Didn't you say back in 5th grade that you had to send her to college?" Hong Jin-kyung clarified, "If there is something you truly want to learn, of course you go. But just following others because they are going, I consider that truly meaningless."

She then added, "(Rael) has no interest in studying at all. Definitely none. I felt that from when she was about 4 years old. I thought she might change as she grew up, but in that regard, she has remained remarkably consistent," revealing her thoughts and drawing laughter.

Previously, Hong Jin-kyung sparked discussion by stating last year that Rael had "topped the math rankings (ranked first)." At the time, Rael said, "If I join the special class, the pace becomes too fast and the material becomes too difficult, so I was trying not to join (the special class) for fear of no longer being able to rank first," revealing her exceptional study skills.

Amid this, as news spread that Hong Jin-kyung's daughter Rael has given up on college admission, netizens left messages of strong support and encouragement in the video's comment section, such as "We support her principled stance," "A major and principled decision," "It's wonderful that she respects her child's own decision," "Rael seems to have another talent," and "It seems a bright future awaits her."

Meanwhile, Hong Jin-kyung married a businessman 5 years her senior in May 2003 and has a daughter named Rael. Last year, she announced their divorce after 22 years of marriage.

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