Fake Documentary Highlights the Realities of a Kindergarten Teacher's Life

Lee Soo-ji captures the bittersweet experiences and realistic episodes of a kindergarten teacher caring for twenty children in a fake documentary format.

On her YouTube channel 'Hot Issue Ji', Lee Soo-ji released a video titled 'Spring of Kindergarten Teacher Lee Min-ji (feat. Mosquito) Human Documentary Extreme Job (20260428 Broadcast)'.

In the video, Lee Soo-ji transforms into kindergarten teacher Lee Min-ji, presenting a fake documentary. This documentary is a sequel, showcasing the struggles of teacher Lee Min-ji.

Lee Min-ji candidly portrays the extreme daily life of managing twenty children alone. The video vividly conveys the challenges she faces, such as resolving conflicts with parents over rock-paper-scissors outcomes or misunderstandings caused by children's slip of the tongue.

Lee Min-ji goes to great lengths to capture the children's beautiful moments through photography and ensures all children are winners at sports day to protect their emotions. When asked by the PD why she cheers quietly, she responds, "We have to cheer quietly because of complaints from the apartment," showcasing a realistic aspect of her job.

The documentary also highlights the challenges faced by professionals on the ground. Despite battling mosquitoes during outdoor activities, Lee Min-ji prioritizes the children and continues teaching while enduring personal discomfort, creating a comedic yet poignant scene.

Particularly noteworthy is the unique English class where she teaches 'Pangyo dialect' to prepare children for IT industry jobs, and her tailored guidance to help children sleep better, offering fresh entertainment to viewers. Despite her exhaustion, Lee Min-ji remains dedicated to her kindergarten duties, driven by her deep affection for the children.

With dark circles under her eyes, Lee Min-ji is shocked when a child says, "The teacher farted and ate my booger" during dismissal. A parent, questioning the truth of the child's words, insists on meeting the principal, leading Lee Min-ji to follow them on her knees. Later, she tells the PD, "It was resolved," appearing worn out, evoking sympathy. Viewers reacted with comments like "This is reality," "Such things really happen," "It's a video you can't laugh at," "Stop bothering the teachers," and "I'm leaving in tears."

Reporter Chaeryeong Lim, Ten Asia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr