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The Story of Kim Young Ok Continuing to Act at Age 88 for Her Family

The Story of Kim Young Ok Continuing to Act at Age 88 for Her Family

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The Story of Kim Young Ok Continuing to Act at Age 88 for Her Family

Kim Young Ok recently became the center of attention due to her touching story of struggle behind her long career as a senior actress in South Korea. The star, nicknamed "Nation's Halmoni," continues to actively shoot until the age of 88 after her family faced a major tragedy since 2015.

This decision was made to help finance the needs of her grandson who suffered permanent paralysis due to an accident. This story shows how Kim Young Ok remains strong in facing trials for the sake of her loved ones.

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For decades, Kim Young Ok has been known as the warm grandmother figure in various Korean dramas. Behind her smile, she actually harbors a great struggle that is rarely known to the public.

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The tragedy began in 2015 when her grandson became a hit-and-run victim by a drunk driver while waiting for a taxi. The accident left her grandson in a coma before eventually waking up paralyzed from the waist down.

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Initially, Kim Young Ok's daughter chose to stop her activities to fully care for her child. However, the physical and mental burden that continued to accumulate caused her health condition to decline as well.

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Not wanting to lose two family members at once, Kim Young Ok decided to step in. She shared the responsibility of caring for her grandson while still working to meet the family's needs.

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The costs of rehabilitation, treatment, and long-term care due to spinal cord injuries require a substantial amount of funds. This is what drives Kim Young Ok to continue accepting acting projects even though she is no longer young.

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Kim Young Ok's trials did not stop there. After more than 60 years by her husband's side, she also had to face the bitter reality when her life partner passed away.

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Despite going through so much loss, Kim Young Ok still finds strength in simple things. She once admitted that her granddaughter's words, "Grandma's cooking is the best," became her greatest motivation to keep going and working.