Oh Eun-young (Korean오은영; born September 9, 1965)[1] is a South Korean child psychiatrist[2] and television host.[3] She is the host of My Golden Kids, a weekly show that consults children with emotional and behavioral disorders.[4] Oh also operates a hospital and four counseling centers.[5]

Oh Eun-young
오은영
Born (1965-09-09) September 9, 1965 (age 58)
NationalityKorean
Education
Notable workOur Children Have Changed
My Golden Kids

Education edit

Oh graduated from Yonsei University with a medical degree and received a doctorate in psychiatry from Korea University.[5]

Career edit

Oh started her career as a medical doctor in 1996.[5]

Her media career began with the SBS’ consulting program, Our Children Have Changed, which aired from 2005 to 2015.[5]

In 2020, she began hosting My Golden Kids, one of the most popular reality television shows in South Korea.[5] On the show, she observes the behavior of children and provides tips to parents.[6] Oh also hosts the shows Oh Eun-young’s Report: Marriage Hell where she counsels couples, and Dr. Oh’s Golden Clinic where she counsels individuals.[5]

Oh has received widespread criticism for setting unrealistic standards for parents and teachers for taking care of children.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ ""보육원 갈래? 계단 오를래?" '금쪽같은' 오은영, 은둔 금쪽이母 발언에 깜짝! "친절한 협박" [종합]". ChosunBiz (in Korean). 2024-02-09. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
  2. ^ Ha, Sophie. "Dr. Oh Eun Young shares why South Korea suffers from such low birth-rates". Allkpop. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
  3. ^ Jung-joo, Lee (2023-07-28). "Why Korea's parenting icon faces blame for recent surge in teacher assaults". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
  4. ^ Se-jeong, Kim (2023-07-27). "Famous child psychiatrist under fire following teacher's suicide". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g Yoon, John (2022-07-29). "Dr. Oh, 'the God of Parenting,' Will See You Now. On Television". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
  6. ^ Bhowal, Tiasa. "Video of 4-year-old crying during Korean reality show is viral. The reason is..." India Today. Retrieved 2024-02-11.