Son Tae Young shares worries over son's soccer passion ahead of SATs

Actress Son Tae Young shared her realistic concerns regarding her son Ruk Hui, a high school senior, as he prepares for college admissions. Despite the upcoming SAT, a crucial exam for US college admissions, her son remains deeply immersed in soccer. While his mother worries, the son remains fully committed to the sport.

On the 27th, a video was released on the YouTube channel 'Mrs. New Jersey Son Tae Young,' capturing her journey to attend a fashion show in New York. While conversing with an acquaintance during transit, Son naturally shared updates about Ruk Hui.

When the acquaintance remarked, "Ruk Hui looks so tanned," Son laughed, saying, "He became like that as soon as he started soccer." She added that his passion is so great that he continues to play even though his injuries haven't fully healed. While she seemed to enjoy seeing her son smiling brightly in soccer photos, her inner thoughts remained conflicted.

Son spoke candidly, saying, "He's a senior, is this the time for that? It's not the time to be going all-in on soccer, so I'm worried." She explained that with the school coaching staff having recently changed, the training atmosphere has become even more intense. Her concern regarding her son's passion was evident when she mentioned, "They call him five times a week." >

The deciding factor was the SAT. Son said, "The SAT was today. But he played soccer all week," adding, "Of course, he studies at home. But from a parent's perspective..." as her voice trailed off. It was a moment of frustration for a mother watching her son continue to play soccer even with exams right around the corner.

However, she could not force her son to change his mind. Son said, "I don't know. He said he would handle it himself, so I said okay." She then shifted toward respecting his choice, saying, "What is life anyway? As long as he is happy, it's fine." It is a realistic dilemma that many parents facing college admissions might experience.

In reality, succeeding as a professional soccer player in the United States can guarantee a salary that rivals or exceeds those of major corporations. While the United States was once primarily focused on American football, the landscape has changed significantly. Furthermore, soccer players have global opportunities in European leagues—considered the 'dream stage'—as well as leagues in the Middle East and Asia.

Son, who married Kwon Sang Woo in 2008, has a son, Ruk Hui, and a daughter, Ri Ho, and currently lives in New Jersey, United States. Her struggle to balance worry with support for her son amidst fierce academic competition has resonated with many viewers.