[Sportschosun Kim So-hee] Actress Yang Jeong-a drew deep empathy as she spoke candidly about her concerns over retirement and her parents' health.
On the 24th episode of KBS1's "Let's Live Together with Hwang Shin-hye," Hwang Shin-hye, Shin Gye-sook, and Yang Jeong-a were shown sharing warm neighborly affection by handing out rice cakes to village residents to celebrate their move.
That day, the three women talked with elderly villagers and naturally continued an honest conversation about life and retirement. In particular, Yang Jeong-a was moved to tears by the story of an elderly resident who lost his mother at the age of 16 because of the Korean War.
Shin Gye-sook also confessed that seeing the elderly women in the neighborhood reminded her of her own mother.
Shin Gye-sook said, "I've been thinking a lot about my mother," and added, "From my perspective, I envy Shin-hye. She has children. I don't have any, so I keep thinking, 'What should I do in my old age?'"
She then said her thoughts grew even deeper after mentioning a recent loss. "A junior colleague passed away a few days ago. I only attended a simple memorial service," she said. "I found myself thinking, 'Why did they go so suddenly without even a funeral hall?' Then it suddenly occurred to me that my own final moments might be like that too."
She added, "Now I think about my later years in concrete terms," expressing a realistic concern about the second half of life.
Listening to her, Yang Jeong-a also strongly related to the conversation. She cautiously began, "I'm alone too."
Yang Jeong-a said honestly, "Until now, I hadn't really thought much about death or old age, but when my mother's health worsened last year, I realized I needed to make real plans." She added, "I thought I should make proper plans for my health and retirement."
Hwang Shin-hye listened closely to the two women and offered warm comfort, saying, "Health is the most important thing. If you're healthy, you can do anything well."
[Sportschosun Kim So-hee] Actress Yang Jeong-a drew deep empathy as she spoke candidly about her concerns over retirement and her parents' health.
On the 24th episode of KBS1's "Let's Live Together with Hwang Shin-hye," Hwang Shin-hye, Shin Gye-sook, and Yang Jeong-a were shown sharing warm neighborly affection by handing out rice cakes to village residents to celebrate their move.
That day, the three women talked with elderly villagers and naturally continued an honest conversation about life and retirement. In particular, Yang Jeong-a was moved to tears by the story of an elderly resident who lost his mother at the age of 16 because of the Korean War.
Shin Gye-sook also confessed that seeing the elderly women in the neighborhood reminded her of her own mother.
Shin Gye-sook said, "I've been thinking a lot about my mother," and added, "From my perspective, I envy Shin-hye. She has children. I don't have any, so I keep thinking, 'What should I do in my old age?'"
She then said her thoughts grew even deeper after mentioning a recent loss. "A junior colleague passed away a few days ago. I only attended a simple memorial service," she said. "I found myself thinking, 'Why did they go so suddenly without even a funeral hall?' Then it suddenly occurred to me that my own final moments might be like that too."
She added, "Now I think about my later years in concrete terms," expressing a realistic concern about the second half of life.
Listening to her, Yang Jeong-a also strongly related to the conversation. She cautiously began, "I'm alone too."
Yang Jeong-a said honestly, "Until now, I hadn't really thought much about death or old age, but when my mother's health worsened last year, I realized I needed to make real plans." She added, "I thought I should make proper plans for my health and retirement."
Hwang Shin-hye listened closely to the two women and offered warm comfort, saying, "Health is the most important thing. If you're healthy, you can do anything well."
Meanwhile, Yang Jeong-a lost her mother on the 19th.
Yang Jeong-a had previously shared news of her mother's illness on a broadcast.
At the time, she said, "My mother was hospitalized in December last year after a spinal fracture and has been receiving treatment. I took care of her during the week, and my younger sister did so on weekends, but now we are getting help from a caregiver."
She continued, "I thought she would be back home soon, but I never expected her to remain hospitalized for so long." She added, "My wish is to be able to look into my mother's eyes for even five minutes, have her call my name, and talk with me." Her words drew sympathy. Kim So-hee, yaqqol@sportschosun.com
Kim So-hee, yaqqol@sportschosun.com
