Lee Mi Joo brought laughter by sharing how she persuaded her teacher father—who initially opposed her dream of becoming an entertainer—using her report card.
In Episode 2 of SBS’s Rewriting the Success Equation: Youngkke is on his way to work, airing on October 25, the show follows the career paths of 16-year-old students deeply reflecting on their futures ahead of high school admissions. Amid their serious concerns about carving out their own paths instead of following conventional success formulas, the four MCs add to the entertainment with sincere reactions and cheerful banter.
Lee Mi Joo sees her past self in the bold challenges of these students. She reveals that while she secretly auditioned and nurtured her dream of becoming a celebrity behind her parents’ backs, her father, who was a teacher, firmly opposed it, saying, “Don’t even mention the word ‘celebrity.'” However, after seeing Lee Mi Joo’s report card, her father could no longer just oppose her plans, and once she received her audition acceptance notice, he stepped up as a reliable supporter. Her vivid story of ultimately proving her potential adds to the fun.
Moon Se Yoon, a father of two, immerses himself deeply in the concerns of middle school seniors who are the same age as his eldest daughter. He understands both the perspective of students seeking to build expertise early in their fields and the worries of parents hoping their children go to college to gain diverse experiences before deciding. Watching the bustling vocational high school admissions briefing filled with students and parents, Moon Se Yoon expresses regret, saying, “I shouldn’t be sitting here right now. I should have held my kids’ hands and gone over there.” Real-life dad Moon Se Yoon’s candid reaction is expected to bring both laughter and relatable empathy.
Lee Sang Yeob expresses admiration for the story of a top-ranked student agonizing over choosing between a general academic high school and a semiconductor specialized high school. The student’s proactive attitude toward designing their own future, unburdened by high grades or adult expectations, leaves a deep impression. Watching a young student view the realistic job market so cool-headedly, Lee Sang Yeob expresses envy, saying, “I think the parents watching this show will bring tears to their eyes. How did they raise their child so well?”
So Seul Ji highlights the fiery passion of a 15-year-old aspiring chef aiming for a culinary high school. Impressed by the student traveling from Pohang to Daegu every weekend for cooking academy and practicing knife skills late into the night, So Seul Ji shows anticipation, commenting, “Might we see you soon on Culinary Class Wars?” Her warm support as she discovers the potential of a student silently pursuing their dream is expected to resonate meaningfully with both students and parents weighing career paths.
Meanwhile, the episode also features the stories of young adults who honed their skills at vocational high schools and secured jobs at Silicon Valley companies. Watching two young individuals working remotely from Korea on a global stage, Moon Se Yoon is left speechless, saying, “Their mindset is so healthy. She even feels like an older sister.” Lee Mi Joo agrees, creating a sea of laughter on set by adding, “Without realizing it, I almost said, ‘Yes, unnie.'” These real-world examples of young people gaining hands-on experience before college and forging their own paths offer new possibilities to students contemplating high school choices.
The challenge of 16-year-old students searching for their path and the stories of their supportive families thinking along with them will air on Episode 2 of SBS’s Rewriting the Success Equation: Youngkke is on his way to work at 10:55 AM on Sunday, October 25.
