Kim Young-hee: "Shortened to six times a year" — The story behind the conflict over ancestral rites culture, "Your wife must also be protected" [Malja Show]

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'Malja Show' MC Kim Young-hee offered sincere advice to a viewer struggling with ancestral rites culture.

The KBS 2TV variety program 'Malja Show,' which aired on the 11th, was produced as a family special. During the broadcast, a viewer's concern was raised: "My youngest daughter-in-law has been setting the ancestral rites table for 30 years. Should I stop holding ancestral rites for my wife's sake?" The viewer explained that they have significantly reduced the number of ancestral rites, now holding them six times a year.

'Malja Halmae' Kim Young-hee shared a story about her own mother, who had entered a patriarchal family as the youngest daughter-in-law. She said, "In that family, during holidays, men sat around the large dining table, while women sat around small trays to eat."

Kim Young-hee added, "My mother often slept in the morning." She recounted, "One day, she called her mother-in-law and said, 'The ancestors are coming too; they must be tired. Why don't we let them rest and wake up before starting the rites?' and delayed the time for the rites," which drew laughter. She continued, "Another time, my mother told her mother-in-law, 'Honestly, you probably don't remember the faces of the ancestors. Let's only include the ancestors you clearly remember.' After that, the number of ancestral rites was cut in half."

Kim Young-hee emphasized, "It is grateful that someone prepares the ancestral rites food, grateful that they attend, and grateful that they participate together." She added, "Even between spouses, saying 'thank you' can reduce ten arguments to two. Nothing is taken for granted." She then advised the viewer, "Discuss with your siblings and consider ways to simplify the rites, whether by reducing the number of ancestral rites or the variety of dishes. Shouldn't you also protect your beloved wife?"

Meanwhile, several familiar faces appeared on 'Malja Show' that day. A man who had previously come to the studio alone after asking his friends to join him for 'Malja Show' but finding no one willing to go, returned this time with his mother, drawing attention.

Also, the family of the so-called "Frill Uncle," who had previously appeared wearing a T-shirt with an exaggeratedly long neck and moved Kim Young-hee to tears, made a return visit. This family shared happy updates: their eldest daughter has a boyfriend, and their youngest daughter has set a wedding date, adding warmth to the program.

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