'74-Year-Old' Hwanhee's Mother, Fighting Her Own Sense of Worthlessness.. A 'Failed Part-Time Job Hunt' by a Jobless Mother That Moved Everyone to Tears [Living Man][★Night TView]

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On "The Living Men Season 2" (hereinafter "Living Man"), Hwanhee's 74-year-old mother embarked on her second chapter of life by seeking her first job ever, delivering profound resonance and moving emotion to viewers.

In the the 11th broadcast of KBS 2TV family variety show "Living Man," episode 451, scenes showed Hwanhee's mother applying for part-time jobs.

That day, upon learning of his mother's job application, Hwanhee could not contain his anger. He shouted, "I told you to talk to me if money was tight," and added, "I felt a bit betrayed that she looked into getting money through part-time work without telling either me or my brother."

In response, Hwanhee's mother said, "Staying at home all the time is one thing, but I'm just relying on you. When I first received payment (appearance fee) as a 'Living Man' in my life, I felt so happy. I realized, 'This is my life.' Besides, I still have more energy than my age suggests. If someone gives me work, I think I can do it well."

However, Hwanhee countered, "That's just your opinion. Don't say such nonsense."

Hwanhee's mother then confessed, "I'm upset on my own. I got rejected from every part-time job application, and people don't even treat me like a human being. Why are you doing this? Stop nagging and leave. I thought about trying to do some part-time work while I'm still alive, but it doesn't align with my son's wishes, and I'm truly upset."

Subsequently, footage was released showing Hwanhee's mother actually engaging in job hunting activities. However, as a "74-year-old with no work experience," she encountered the harsh reality of life when told, "You're too old. We mainly hire young people."

Despite this, Hwanhee's mother did not give up. She shared, "What dreams can one have in life? I spent my life taking care of my family. But after traveling to Jeju Island with Hwanhee for the first time, I developed a desire to go out. I want to do something small for my grandchildren and be recognized by my children as 'Our mother is still useful.'"

Guest Cho Hye-ryun empathized, saying, "You want to become someone needed in this world. After spending your whole life caring for your family, now you're alone with time on your hands and still feel young, so you want to do your own work and live actively." "Living Man" MC Lee Yo-won also remarked, "It must have been meaningful since the 'Living Man' appearance fee was the first money you earned yourself," while Eun Ji-won added, "If it were me, I would have encouraged her to take a part-time job," showing understanding of Hwanhee's mother's feelings.

Even Hwanhee, who had strongly opposed the idea, changed his mind. He called his older brother and asked, "Mom recently contacted us saying she went for an interview for a part-time job. Should I let this go? What should I do?" His brother replied, "I was surprised too that Mom decided to work, but hasn't she sacrificed everything for her children until now and lived only looking after us? There's no need to stop her from deciding to enter the workforce. Consider it a turning point in Mom's life, and I hope you don't think about it too negatively."

Soon after, Hwanhee said, "I wonder if I was holding onto Mom too tightly. I realized I hadn't thought enough about her life."

Later, Hwanhee accompanied his mother to a senior job counseling session at a government-operated institution dedicated to elderly employment. There, they were told, "Even without experience, you can work anytime. You've come to the right place."

Although she missed the application period and didn't secure a job, Hwanhee's mother experienced hands-on activities in real workplaces, such as pressing sesame oil and making coffee. After experiencing social life for the first time, she expressed, "I haven't met many people before. I completely cut off communication and lived only at home, but after the Jeju trip, my mindset changed. I made a lot of effort to reach out first. Stepping out made me feel, 'This is what life is like,' and energy surged. Even while doing hard labor, I felt the joy of life, thinking, 'This isn't that difficult.'"

Hwanhee sent supportive words, saying, "Watching Mom try her best to do what she wants once she goes out into society made me realize that age is not everything. I think I will positively support whatever else she wants to try in the future."

"The Living Men" airs every Saturday at 10:35 p.m.

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