VIDEO Beyond skin care, Korean doctor treats idol trainee daughter’s dreams
In the heart of Seoul's Gangnam District, Dr. Min is a renowned dermatologist who takes care of her patients' skin with precision. However, once she sheds her white coat, she becomes a mother navigating a complex relationship with her daughter, a K-pop idol trainee. For Dr. Min, professional success doesn't make parenting any easier; she admits with a bittersweet smile that her teenage children have likely blocked her on social media.
Growth Over Results
Despite the grueling nature of the idol industry, Dr. Min remains a steady pillar of support. She views her daughter’s intense training not as a gamble, but as a vital process of growth. Just as she heals skin, she sees these challenges as a way for her daughter to build resilience. Part of her "prescription" for her daughter is to wait with dedication outside the dance studio at night to provide a safe ride home.
Leading by Example
Though her suffocating schedule leads to occasional burnout, Dr. Min believes in leading by example. "Showing my children how I live with passion is the best education I can give," she says. As the city lights fade at the end of a long day, she remains both a doctor who restores skin and a mother who nurtures her daughter's dreams.