Kim Shin-young: "Eight years and six months of long-term dating... My ex-boyfriend's mother still sends me kimchi" [Ok-mun-a]

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On 'Problem Children Are Here', comedian Kim Shin-young displayed her honest and straightforward wit.

In the April 30 evening broadcast of KBS 2TV's variety show 'Problem Children Are Here Season 2' (hereinafter 'Ok-mun-a'), episode 312, Kim Shin-young, who is experiencing a second golden age due to the 'yo-yo effect', appeared as a guest. She engaged in diverse quiz-solving and flavorful talk alongside Song Eun-i, Kim Sook, Kim Jong-kook, Hong Jin-kyung, Yang Se-chan, and Ju Woo-jae. As a result, 'Ok-mun-a' maintained its position as the number one program in its time slot nationwide according to Nielsen Korea's viewership survey on the 1st, with a 3.3% rating, demonstrating the power of Thursday's strongest variety show.

That day, when Kim Shin-young appeared at the door of the attic room, Song Eun-i warmly exclaimed, "You're back!" and smiled warmly. Kim Shin-young, who was smiling with a plump face, let Kim Sook and Song Eun-i take turns touching her belly fat, showing off her 'yo-yo update' and bringing cheerful laughter from the opening.

Especially, Song Eun-i and Kim Shin-young, who reunited on an official stage for the first time in four years. The two were once surrounded by unexpected rumors of discord after Kim Shin-young declared her independence from the agency run by Song Eun-i in 2022. The two stated, "We have heard about the rumors of discord," and openly explained the situation. Kim Shin-young said, "The most absurd rumor was that we had a fistfight," and added, "I was upset, but I think I couldn't easily explain myself because I was worried it might cause misunderstanding." She continued, "The reason I left the agency was because I wanted to do the things I wanted to do. I even told Senior Song Eun-i, 'I want to see you for a long time not as So Sok-sa (CEO) but as a senior.'"

Song Eun-i recalled the time of Kim Shin-young's independence declaration, saying, "Honestly, I think I felt a little sad. At that time, we were so closely united like family, so I was confused about what to do next." She then added, "When Shin-young said, 'I want to see you for a long time, senior,' I now understand what she meant. I have now well resolved my sad feelings," revealing the more matured appearance of the two after four years, which touched the audience.

At that time, Kim Sook probed the possibility of rejoining the agency by asking Kim Shin-young, "You're busy these days, don't you need an agency?" bringing laughter. Kim Shin-young carefully replied, "There is a separate agency that manages my entertainment activities, and there is also an IP company." When Hong Jin-kyung asked, "Do you really not want to join even if it's bad news?" Song Eun-i retorted, "Are you going to keep making up rumors of discord?" turning the surroundings into a sea of laughter. The two also shared their feelings with a warm embrace. Furthermore, Kim Shin-young expressed the whereabouts of 'Celebrity Five', stating, "As a member, it is absolutely not an official disbandment. Member Ahn Young-mi is currently close to giving birth," announcing her comeback after childbirth and eliciting cheers.

Kim Shin-young also directly revealed her recent buzz-worthy 'yo-yo update'. She said, "I heard that I am the first case in entertainment history where the entire nation welcomed a yo-yo," and added, "I lost 44kg from my highest weight of 88kg in one year and maintained it for 13 years. It took six weeks to return to my original state. At first, I thought it was swelling." This brought laughter. Additionally, mentioning the passing of the senior actor the late Jeon Yu-seong as a turning point in her life philosophy, she said, "Seeing Professor Jeon, who was such a big figure to me, turn into a handful of ashes, I felt empty. While he was alive, he said, 'You must be happy. In the end, it's all the same.' So I came to think, 'There's nothing to life. Let's love ourselves.' Being fat is me, and being thin is also me. So my yo-yo is a happy ending," delivering a deep resonance.

Furthermore, Kim Shin-young said, "I have had long-term relationships," and added, "My ex-boyfriend's mother, whom I dated for eight years and six months, still sends me kimchi," surprising the audience.

He also confessed, "I have stopped dieting, but I continue to abstain from alcohol. I was ashamed because I got drunk easily. I even fought with a billboard of actress Seolhyun on the street while drunk." This made the audience laugh out loud. He also performed a parade of imitations ranging from various vocal impressions to Bok Deok-bang (President), who became the motif for the sub-character Dabiimo. Hong Jin-kyung said, "It is so happy to be able to witness this talk firsthand," and gave a thumbs-up.

Furthermore, Kim Shin-young also openly discussed her battle with 'panic disorder'. "When I turned thirty and was at my busiest, panic disorder came. The first panic attack happened on an airplane. I couldn't take elevators, and I had to leave all the doors open even at home. I received cognitive behavioral therapy and trained myself to take the Namsan Cable Car six times every day. Accepting panic disorder and thinking of it as an uncomfortable friend who occasionally passes by makes it much easier to accept. Now, when I take a plane, I sleep," sharing her method of overcoming it.

She also revealed an anecdote about receiving help from Song Eun-i: "I had a panic attack on the plane we were taking together to Melbourne. Senior Song Eun-i took me to the aisle and stood with me until we arrived, talking to me. I realized many times that people cannot live alone," expressing her gratitude and adding to the touching atmosphere.

Finally, Song Eun-i and Kim Sook shared their feelings about appearing on the show together for the first time in four years. Kim Shin-young said, "Actually, I choked up in the middle. I wondered how Senior Eun-i hid her disappointment." Song Eun-i also replied, "I also choked up a little. I think I missed doing a broadcast like this with Shin-young today," warmly comforting Kim Shin-young and coloring the attic room with a touching aftertaste.

'Problem Children Are Here' airs every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. on KBS 2TV.

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