"By my side until the end" Kim Yong-bin, longing for his grandmother... a moving song at her grave [Pension Restaurant]

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Singer Kim Yong-bin expressed his deep longing for his late grandmother on 'Pension Restaurant,' leaving a profound impact on viewers.

Kim Yong-bin appeared as a new chef on the KBS 2TV variety program 'Shinsangchulshi Pension Restaurant' (hereinafter 'Pension Restaurant'), which aired on the 24th.

That day, Kim Yong-bin appeared in the studio with a bright smile and greeted the audience. Introduced as the 'Trot Prince,' he said, "After practicing cooking alone since my last appearance, I've started to enjoy it more," explaining his reason for returning. He added, "I came here today to win first place (as a chef)," sharing his ambition.

Kim Yong-bin visited his hometown of Daegu during his vacation. He revisited memories by visiting his alma mater, Suseong Elementary School, as well as the stationery store and snack shop he frequented during his childhood.

Notably, it was surprising that Moon Gu-jeom (President) still keeps his debut album released in 2004. The snack shop owner also remembered the menu items he used to enjoy as a child, adding a heartwarming touch.

While touring the house where his grandmother's traces remained intact, he discovered a collection of newspaper clippings carefully gathered and was overcome with deep emotion. Kim Yong-bin said, "Even if no one else was on my side, my grandmother would have been by my side until the end," conveying his tender feelings.

Kim Yong-bin then said, "My grandmother passed away before she could see me win first place," and "Watching her suffer for six months was the hardest time in my life," revealing his tears.

After returning to his lodging, Kim Yong-bin called his aunt to learn his grandmother's recipes. He carefully prepared pumpkin jangjorim, braised mackerel, and grilled hairtail, adding his personal touch. Looking at the completed dishes, he said, "It smells just like the food my grandmother used to make back then," moving those present.

Kim Yong-bin took the homemade bento to his grandmother's grave. He expressed, "Thanks to 'Pension Restaurant,' I was able to cook a meal for my grandmother." He then sang a short, a cappella version of "Face I Miss," a song his grandmother loved during her lifetime, leaving a deep resonance at the site.

Meanwhile, Kim Yong-bin gained recognition after winning the final championship on the TV Chosun competition program 'Mr. Trot 3,' which concluded in March last year. He has been actively promoting since releasing his winning special song, "It Was You Yesterday and It Is You Today," in July last year.

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