‘Ha Hee-ra’s husband’ Choi Soo-jong breaks down in tears over ‘mother’s passing on the day of Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)’… “Why did I speak harshly to her?” [You Quiz][★Night TV]

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Actors Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra shed tears as they recalled their mother, who recently passed away.

On the 14th, the couple, who are celebrating their 33rd wedding anniversary, appeared on tvN’s variety show ‘You Quiz on the Block’ (hereinafter ‘You Quiz’).

That day, Choi Soo-jong recalled his affectionate father from his childhood. He said, “My father used to prepare breakfast in the kitchen. He was that kind of tender person,” adding, “When I came home during my second year of middle school, I saw my mother resting her head on my father’s arm. When my father saw me, he made a ‘shh’ gesture with his hand.”

He then confided, “I have thought that scene was beautiful. It remains vivid in my memory to this day, so much so that it will never be forgotten.”

Choi Soo-jong also recalled parting ways with his father. He stated, “After my family immigrated to South America when I was in the second year of middle school, I saw him again around the age of 20. But he suddenly passed away while we were abroad,” adding, “I even blamed heaven. I cried enormously when I got engaged and married. I wished so much that my father had been there.”

He further added, “On my desk, there are photos of my parents, my children, and Ms. Hee-ra. It feels like I am always living on the strength of my family.”

The conversation then turned to Choi Soo-jong’s mother, who recently passed away. Choi Soo-jong lost his mother on the day of Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving). Ha Hee-ra immediately became emotional when asked what kind of person her late mother-in-law had been.

She recalled, “At times, she was very much like a friend to me. Of course, I could never become her daughter, but my mother-in-law would say things like, ‘Don’t tell Soo-jong about this.’” She added, “I was not a coquettish daughter-in-law. I treated my mother-in-law in a straightforward manner.”

She continued, “Sometimes I wish I had been a more affectionate daughter-in-law. It would have been better if I had been warmer toward her,” as her eyes welled up with tears.

In particular, Ha Hee-ra shared her heavy heart as she recalled memories of her mother-in-law, who had suffered from dementia.

She said, “Even when she had lost all her memory, if I asked, ‘What is my name?’, she would say, ‘Ha Hee-ra.’” She added, “It was grateful that she remembered my name even if she could not recognize my face.” She then shed tears, saying, “I expressed love in my own way, but I wonder if it was conveyed well. For a while, I think many of the things I did poorly will come to mind more than the things I did well.”

Choi Soo-jong also confessed to the regrets that had surged after his mother’s passing. He revealed, “When my mother passed away, what was difficult was that memories of ‘why did I speak harshly to Mom back then’ came flooding back. That is why it hurt even more,” adding, “I also cried a lot.”

He continued, “I am always grateful for bringing me into this world. My longing and desire to see her will never change.”

Finally, Choi Soo-jong said, “I hope that the two of them are living well in heaven, sharing the stories they could not finish, their grievances, and their gratitude.” He added, “When I meet my parents later, I want to tell them, ‘I have been doing well.’” Afterward, he was unable to hide his tears for a while, evoking sympathy.

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