Comedian Lee Soo-ji Shines in Hilarious Kindergarten Teacher Role, Highlighting Parental Demands

Comedian Lee Soo-ji has flawlessly transformed into a kindergarten teacher following her previous role as an overzealous mom from Daechi-dong.

On the 7th, the YouTube channel 'Hot Issue Ji' released a video titled 'The Never-Ending 24 Hours of Kindergarten Teacher Lee Min-ji [Human Documentary: The Real Extreme Job]'. This mockumentary features Lee Soo-ji playing the role of kindergarten teacher Lee Min-ji, vividly portraying the challenges faced by real-life kindergarten teachers. Her attention to detail, such as wearing a dress with an apron and a wrist brace, enhances the immersion.

The video showcases Lee Soo-ji dealing with absurd requests, such as organizing classes based on children's MBTI and using premium eucalyptus-infused wet wipes for a child with sensitive skin. Despite the demands and complaints from parents, Lee Soo-ji maintains a facade of empathy, humorously depicted by her bleeding ears.

In a particularly amusing scene, Lee Soo-ji addresses a parent's concern about her personal life, saying, "There's a rumor among the moms. Did you recently visit Apgujeong Rodeo? You're not going to clubs, are you?" She clarifies, "I went to Apgujeong Rodeo because I heard the butter rice cakes are delicious. No need to worry." She adds, "I used to have a Galaxy phone, but a parent suggested the iPhone has a better vibe, so I switched. I bought it myself on a 36-month installment plan."

Previously, Lee Soo-ji gained attention for her portrayal of 'Jamie Mom', an overbearing mother from Gangnam's Daechi-dong. Her performance included mixing English into her speech and repeatedly emphasizing her 4-year-old child's giftedness, showcasing her 'human photocopier' skills.

Following the video's release, online discussions erupted with empathy for the hardships of kindergarten teachers and criticism of excessive parental demands. Netizens commented, "I remember a kindergarten teacher who passed away after working with a 40-degree fever," "I'm an elementary teacher passing by. It's not exaggerated. Parents are more challenging than the kids. After 13 years, my faith in humanity is shattered," and "I was a first-grade homeroom teacher but am on sick leave due to parental harassment."

Lee Soo-min, Ten Asia Reporter danbilee19@tenasia.co.kr