by Lily Alice, January 20, 2025
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The Genie TV original drama Riding Life has been confirmed to premiere on March 3. 

Riding Life follows Jung Eun (Jeon Hye Jin), a passionate working mom preparing her daughter for the "7-year-long exam," who entrusts her mother, Ji Ah (Jo Min Soo), with the task of taking her daughter to the academy. 

The "7-year-long exam" is a newly coined term in South Korea referring to entrance tests for prestigious English academies. The K-drama vividly portrays the reality of early childhood education in South Korea.

The character posters capture the perspectives and thoughts of the three generations of women who dive into the Daechi-dong (Seoul's posh district famous for its hagwons) lifestyle.

Lee Jung Eun is a passionate working mom who doesn't want to compromise on either her career or her daughter's education. Yoon Ji Ah is Jung Eun's mother who takes up the task of driving her granddaughter to academy at Jung Eun's request. Hong Seo Yoon (Kim Sa Rang) is Jung Eun's adorable daughter. 

In the poster, Lee Jung Eun gives a glimpse of her hectic life as a working mom who, after completing office work, goes straight to parenting duties. 

Jung Eun is seen running, still wearing her employee ID badge around her neck. The text, "Mom will be there soon, just wait," sparks curiosity about the struggles of her busy life.

Meanwhile, the text "Are moms supposed to know everything?" paired with Yoon Ji Ah's flustered expression hints at potential mother-daughter conflicts. As she begins to ride her granddaughter to the academy, she sees a completely different world from when she raised her own daughter, prompting her to reflect on their relationship.

The production team of Riding Life stated, "The synergy created by the trusted actors Jeon Hye Jin and Jo Min Soo, along with child actor Kim Sa Rang, will exceed expectations." "The drama presents a highly realistic portrayal of the early childhood private education scene, which has previously rarely been depicted in dramas while weaving in the relatable story of three generations of women. We ask for a lot of interest and anticipation ahead of the premiere." 

Riding Life will premiere on March 3. News about the K-drama's global OTT platform is yet to come.  

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