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Comedian Kim Dae-hee's Eldest Daughter Accepted to Korean Medicine University After Transfer
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Comedian Kim Dae-hee's Eldest Daughter Accepted to Korean Medicine University After Transfer

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Comedian Kim Dae-hee's eldest daughter was admitted to a Korean medicine university after transferring mid-year from Yonsei University.
  • His daughter initially enrolled in Yonsei University's Department of Clothing and Environment before deciding to pursue a different path.
  • Kim Dae-hee shared the news on the TV show 'You Quiz on the Block,' expressing his surprise and pride.

Comedian Kim Dae-hee revealed that his eldest daughter has been accepted into a Korean medicine university after a successful mid-year transfer from Yonsei University. The news was shared during an appearance on the tvN talk show 'You Quiz on the Block.'

Kim Dae-hee explained that his daughter, Kim Sa-yoon, had initially enrolled in Yonsei University's Department of Clothing and Environment. However, she decided to take a break and reapply, a path known as 'bansu' in Korean, which involves intensive preparation for university entrance exams in the same year.

She entered Yonsei University last year and suddenly decided to do bansu. I didn't have high expectations, but she got accepted.

โ€” Kim Dae-heeSharing his daughter's academic journey on 'You Quiz on the Block.'

MC Yoo Jae-suk congratulated Kim Dae-hee on his daughter's achievement, noting that it was understandable for a parent to be proud. Kim Dae-hee expressed his pleasant surprise at her acceptance, having not held high expectations. His daughter's academic journey, including her previous admission to Yonsei, had already garnered attention.

With the news of her getting into Korean medicine school, you're also boasting about your daughter from Yonsei. It's understandable from a parent's perspective.

โ€” Yoo Jae-sukCongratulating Kim Dae-hee on his daughter's admission.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.