The human documentary "Companionship" shines a light on the people and miracles that have walked alongside it for the past 10 years.

In the 500th special episode of KBS 1TV's human documentary "Companionship," airing this evening at 6 p.m., the program revisits families that have appeared over the past decade to reflect on how societal interest has brought significant changes to a family's future.

Since its first broadcast on Jan. 3, 2015, "Companionship" has highlighted the stories of over 480 families in need of help in our community and has conveyed a warm message of sharing as it marks its 10th anniversary. The program won the Monthly Best Program Award from the Broadcast Review Committee for segments such as "Dad and the Clarinet" (episode 46), "The Bravery of Taeyeon, the 12-Year-Old Detective" (episode 407), and "Sorry, and I Love You" (episode 286), which garnered the largest support, as well as the 2023 Christian Culture Award, providing unforgettable emotional experiences for viewers.

# Actor Cha In-pyo and Shin Ae-ra share hope with grandparents raising grandchildren.

In this 500th special episode, actor couple Cha In-pyo and Shin Ae-ra visit a featured family directly. They meet Min-seok, a "turtle boy" (12 years old) living with his grandmother (75 years old) in a grandparent-grandchild household. After hearing Min-seok's story of moving forward in his own way, Cha In-pyo and Shin Ae-ra plan to treat the family to a meal and present customized gifts, extending their support to Min-seok and his grandmother.

After filming, Cha In-pyo and Shin Ae-ra said, "I hope the situations of marginalized neighbors can be known through 'Companionship,' so that we can all lend a hand together. The world is not lived alone but in companionship. I hope we can live together and share our lives."

# The hope for life regained through 'Companionship' and the miracles that continue.

This episode will reveal the current situations of families that have changed through "Companionship." Over the past 10 years, we will meet families who have received support through the broadcast and overcome difficulties with warm care, reflecting on the significance of how societal interest has brought significant changes to a family's future.

These changes are not solely the result of the power of broadcasting; they also reflect the collected hearts and interests of many people that have created miracles. Collaborating with the Green Umbrella Children's Foundation, a child welfare organization that supports survival, developmental assistance, and rights advocacy for children, "Companionship" has shared hope through the warm contributions of many corporations, organizations, and sponsors, including support from HANSSEM to improve living environments based on its specialization in comprehensive home interior design. Healthcare technology company Ceragem consistently sponsors healthcare appliances to enhance the health of families with low incomes and severe illnesses, while Skylife provides ultra-high-definition broadcasting services, and HUG Housing and Urban Guarantee Corporation has contributed funds for sharing. The families are managed through the Green Umbrella Children's Foundation thereafter.

For the past 10 years, "Companionship" has observed the lives of neighbors with warm eyes and walked the path of creating hope together with its viewers. Going forward, "Companionship" will continue to awaken the spirit of a warm community in our society and deliver hope to those in need.

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