Behind the glamorous image of a star, actress Ko So-young was also an ordinary mom.
On the 14th, during the broadcast of MBN's 'Oh Eun-young Stay,' Ko So-young candidly shared her daily life with her children, resonating with many parents.
Ko So-young said, "Now the kids are in the third year of middle school and the fifth year of elementary school. These days, when kids come home from school, they start with 'Oh my gosh.' When I ask 'What kind of attitude is that?' it immediately turns into an argument," she said with a smile. She added, "So I just try to act indifferent and let it go."
In particular, Ko So-young remarked, "The kids communicate well with their friends outside, but when they face their parents, they immediately start with 'Oh why?'" She smiled ruefully and continued, "So I sometimes confront them by saying, 'What kind of attitude is that towards your mom?' I tell them, 'Are you in your teenage years? I'm menopausal. I'm tougher than you,'" sharing the difficulties of real parenting.
Hearing this, Yoo Se-yoon lightheartedly replied, "It's a win by age," and shared, "I made a resolution not to nag my son and didn't approach him for a month. Then, he started coming to me first to talk."
The broadcast also featured a story from a 'wooden father.' He mentioned that he sends quotes to his child via text message, but Dr. Oh Eun-young advised, "That's something you should absolutely not do. Unsolicited advice without empathy closes off hearts."
Ko So-young also emphasized, "When you empathize with what the children are saying, the conversation starts to open up," and stated, "The beginning of communication is empathy." Internet users reacted by saying, "A clash of teenage angst and menopausal challenges, it feels so realistic and relatable," "It seems even Ko So-young finds parenting challenging... somehow comforting," and "Such a frank and candid confession... she's a wonderful mom." Though a top star without a doubt, she remains an ordinary mom with many worries in front of her children. Ko So-young's sincere parenting stories brought warm smiles to the viewers.
Meanwhile, Ko So-young married actor Jang Dong-gun in 2010 and has a son and a daughter. Although she does not reveal her children's faces, she often shares their backs or daily life on social media, showcasing her image as a 'real mom.' Notably, her son, who has become a middle school student, is reported to have surpassed Ko So-young's height of 165 cm and has also drawn attention for his handsome build.
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