Top Math Instructor Jeong Seung-je Reflects on Past with Tears in Emotional Finale of 'Jeong Seung-je Boarding House'

Renowned math instructor Jeong Seung-je, known for his impressive annual salary exceeding 10 billion KRW, reflects on his past with tears.

In the final episode of the T-Cast E Channel variety show 'Life's Knockout: Jeong Seung-je Boarding House' (hereafter 'Jeong Seung-je Boarding House'), Jeong Seung-je visits a school with his boarders, sharing heartfelt moments that lead to tears.

On this day, Jeong Seung-je and Jung Hyung-don revisit the school with boarders who had left due to personal reasons. The familiar atmosphere of the school brings back memories, prompting the boarders to share their stories. They recount past struggles, saying, “I was once locked in the art storage,” “People said my life was ruined,” and “I felt guilty, thinking it was because I was weak.” Listening to these stories, Jeong Seung-je is visibly moved and unable to speak.

Standing at the teacher's desk, Jeong Seung-je shares his own story, which he had kept inside for a long time. He admits, “I always pushed too hard, thinking it was a big deal if someone couldn't keep up,” and “I feel like I was such a flawed person,” eventually breaking into tears. Known for his cheerful and charismatic demeanor, Jeong Seung-je's unexpected confession leaves the room in a somber silence.

Catch the emotional episode on Wednesday, the 28th, at 8 PM on E Channel.

Reported by Kim Se-ah, Ten Asia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr