'55-Year-Old' Kim Ka-yeon on Menopause Hardships: "No Physical Changes... It's Not Just Emotional Whims" [Gwanjong Unni]

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Actress Kim Ka-yeon opened up about her experiences with menopause and how life has changed for her in her 50s.

On the 20th, a video titled "Strongest Young-Looking 55-Year-Old Kim Ka-yeon! First Reveal of How She Captured Her 8-Year-Younger Husband Im Yo-hwan (Assets Worth 60 Billion Won)" was released on the YouTube channel 'Mipji An-eun Gwanjong Unni'.

That day, Kim Ka-yeon addressed menopause symptoms, stating, "Menopause has been affecting me for a while. The emotional swings are no joke."

She continued, explaining, "I'm 55 years old, and my friends have experienced physical signs of menopause like flushing or sweating. For me, there were no external symptoms—only emotional changes."

She candidly added, "The things that make me angry have changed. In the past, I got upset only over serious matters, but now I find myself getting angry over trivial issues too."

Husband Im Yo-hwan, listening to her, laughed and said, "You were like a deer when we were dating." He further remarked, "We first met in 2008, so it's been nearly 20 years. As our personalities have continued to evolve, I've come to realize how much of someone's character can change. When someone announces they're getting married, I ask, 'Do you really know their entire personality before marrying them?'" This comment drew laughter from the audience.

Recently, Kim Ka-yeon obtained a Korean language teaching certification and revealed what prompted her to take on new challenges in her 50s. She said, "One day, I realized, 'What am I becoming?' The moment you cross 50 is when it truly hits home that the number of days left to live is decreasing."

She continued, "Suddenly, my heart grew impatient, and I started thinking, 'What have I been doing with my life?' That's when I began writing down my bucket list."

The inspiration for pursuing the Korean language teaching certification came from actress Park Eun-hye. Kim Ka-yeon explained, "I heard that Park Eun-hye had passed the certification exam, so I decided to try it too. Over a year and three months, I studied like a university student and earned my certificate." She added, "It was purely for self-satisfaction. After completing it, I felt a bit empty but also happy."

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