
Oh Jung-tae Beaming with Pride as Daughters Ace Science High School Admissions
Comedian Oh Jung-tae is all smiles following his daughters' remarkable success in gaining admission to prestigious science high schools.
In a recent episode of SBS's 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 - You Are My Destiny,' the Oh Jung-tae family shared an update on their lives. The elder daughter attributed her science high school acceptance to consistent effort, detailing a monthly study plan she meticulously followed since middle school. The younger daughter, inspired by her sister, also shows a strong aptitude for science, with Oh Jung-tae proudly noting she's received even earlier educational preparation.
Oh Jung-tae's wife, Baek Ah-young, now a science high school parent, expressed surprise at the accomplished backgrounds of other parents but pledged her full support. She shared her dedication, mentioning she cleans the dormitory daily to assist her daughter's academic journey, a commitment Oh Jung-tae highlighted by saying she even cleans the communal restrooms.
Seeking expert guidance for her daughters' future, Oh Jung-tae's wife consulted a professional who is a graduate of both a science high school and Seoul National University. The elder daughter aspires to study at Seoul National University's Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, and aptitude tests suggest she'd thrive as an interdisciplinary talent in a comprehensive university. The expert lauded her flawless study methods, describing her as a 'late bloomer' with great future potential, and encouraged her to aim for the ambitious goal of early graduation and admission to Seoul National University.
At the end of the consultation, Oh Jung-tae's wife revealed her ambition to enroll her younger daughter in a gifted high school. The expert affirmed the younger daughter's potential for gifted high school admission, noting her well-established mathematical foundation and predicting she might even outperform her elder sister.
Oh Jung-tae began his career as a comedian in the late 1990s and has appeared on numerous entertainment shows. He married Baek Ah-young, who is the same age as him, in 2016, and they have two daughters. He has previously shared details about his family's financial struggles on television, portraying himself as a diligent and responsible family man.