Kim Young-ok offers warm comfort to Choi Soo-jong following his mother's passing, saying, "I know you must be feeling sad"

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Actor Choi Soo-jong recently shared an update on his condition after the death of his mother, revealing his unwavering affection for his wife, Ha Hee-ra.

On the 21st, a video titled "A Special Day with Kim Young-ok: A Trip Down Memory Lane with Couple Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra" was released on the YouTube channel "Kim Young-ok."

On that day, Kim Young-ok met with Choi Soo-jong, who had recently lost his mother, and exchanged warm greetings. Noting that Choi Soo-jong appeared unusually calm, Kim Young-ok expressed concern, saying, "I can't be as cheerful as usual. I guess you must be sad."

Choi Soo-jong replied, "No," but Kim Young-ok offered a comforting word, saying, "Of course you have a sad heart in your mind. It's not like it isn't so."

Following this, Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra recalled their first meeting with Kim Young-ok. They revealed that they first formed a connection through the film "Love of the Grass Leaves" (풀잎사랑).

Ha Hee-ra said, "It has already been 38 years. Back then, it wasn't a time when we could be dating. I was in my freshman year of university and quite young." She added, "Even back then, I treated him like an older brother. My mother also treated him like a son."

She continued, "It was less of a romantic relationship and more like the bond with a biological older brother," recalling the beginning of their long-standing connection.

On this day, Choi Soo-jong also revealed his extraordinary affection for his wife, Ha Hee-ra. He stated, "When Ms. Ha Hee-ra performs, I attend every single show without fail, except on days when I have my own schedule," surprising the audience.

He explained further, "Opposite actors often ask if it doesn't get boring to keep watching the same performance over and over. But in theater, you are not simply repeating what was done before; the chemistry between today and tomorrow is different. There is a unique flavor to it."

In particular, Choi Soo-jong said, "The audience often does not know when the play ends or exactly when to applaud. I am always the first person to clap," conveying his passionate support for his wife's performances.

In response, Ha Hee-ra expressed her gratitude, saying, "Just knowing that he is always there gives me strength." She added, "People ask if it doesn't feel stressful when close family or a husband watches over you, but I actually feel energized on days when people I know well come to see me."

The two also shared the behind-the-scenes story of how they first stood on stage together through the play "Love Letter" (러브레터).

Ha Hee-ra revealed, "This is my third performance. People asked if it would be good for Mr. Choi Soo-jong to play the opposite role, but even four years ago, I hadn't even considered it."

She continued, "I had no intention of doing a third run, but an offer came in for Mr. Choi Soo-jong, and he was considering it. While I was nearby, I said, 'If you do it, I will do one more time as my last.' This is the first time we are doing a play together."

In this way, Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra shared their long-standing connection, along with their affection and support for each other, bringing warmth to viewers.

Meanwhile, Choi Soo-jong lost his mother on the 25th of last month. The late mother's funeral was held on the 29th of the same month.

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