The MBN program 'Oh Eun-young Stay' courageously shared the stories of those who have been carrying the weight of their emotions alone, wrapping them in heartfelt empathy and comfort, thereby demonstrating the true value of healing entertainment.
In the 4th episode of the MBN 30th anniversary national consolation project 'Oh Eun-young Stay', broadcast on 14th, a five-year shaman who is a former figure skater, a 21-year veteran of law enforcement, families of victims from a plane crash that suddenly took their fathers, and Hanni of EXID faced their respective pains while attempting to find comfort and healing.
The five-year shaman, who introduced herself as 'Good Girl', confessed, 'I saw ghosts while doing figure jumps, and at times, I saw figures looking at me from the roof', revealing how she came to enter the path of shamanism. Since being a shaman was not a choice she made, she bore significant prejudice and hurt from people, stating, 'If I could run away, I would want to run away', ultimately bursting into tears. Particularly, 'Good Girl' shared her experience of hearing offensive words from her boyfriend's parents, asking, 'Why are you sucking the life out of my child?', which left everyone in silence.
Dr. Oh Eun-young reflected on the commonality between hearing the stories of hurting individuals and the shaman's profession, saying, 'There is strength within a person's inner self that values their life.' She gently advised that 'If you think of it as a journey to find that inner strength together rather than trying to bear it alone, it might feel less lonely.' The Good Girl commented, 'I think I've been trying to take responsibility alone until now,' adding, 'I now think that walking together is a good method.'
The 21-year veteran detective, tagged with the name 'Moksuk', shared that his long career as a detective has dulled his emotions, making it difficult for him to communicate with his family. He lamented, 'My children say they can’t talk to Dad, and even my wife says to just stay away and not say anything.' He expressed, 'I feel alone' in his disconnected daily life. In response, Dr. Oh Eun-young provided practical advice that he needs to practice accurately recognizing and expressing emotions, sharing a story about his deceased father. She noted, 'Eye contact, a shoulder pat, and just a simple word like 'I love you' can be the greatest comfort you can give to your children,’ and added, 'Your parents are still here. You can touch them. Say you love them often,' while shedding tears. Dr. Oh Eun-young's heartfelt confession moved the scene to tears, and Moksuk also shared, 'Kids, I love you,' expressing his feelings for the first time with a warm smile.
Later, Dr. Oh Eun-young sat down for a deep conversation with the bereaved family member 'Peanut Snack' who lost their father in the plane disaster. 'Peanut Snack' confessed, 'When I talked about my story, I felt relieved, but then my heart became frustrating and complicated again,' adding, 'I should have done better, expressed myself more, and traveled together more often', revealing feelings filled with regret. Dr. Oh Eun-young stated, 'This is a common sentiment for those left behind after parting with valuable and close people,' and urged them not to be completely destroyed, collapsed, or uprooted during this process, but to endure and go through the pain and suffering. Dr. Oh Eun-young emphasized, 'Returning to everyday life does not mean you are no longer sad. Returning to everyday life with love and longing for the family you lost is the process of mourning,' and reassured, 'It’s okay to be happy. Your father would want that.'
During mealtime, Ko So-young and Yoo Se-yoon lightheartedly discussed the conflicts that parents can have with their teenage children. Ko So-young noted, 'Feigning indifference actually helps in conflicts with a teenage child,' saying, 'I tell them, 'Are you a teenager? I'm in menopause!'. Menopause wins,' which generated laughter. Yoo Se-yoon also shared, 'Let's not nag for a month. I found that when I held back, my child approached me first,' resonating with Moksuk.
Finally, Hanni chose 'sensitivity' as her keyword, reflecting on how she overly sensed and tried to take responsibility for the emotions of others since childhood. Hanni mentioned that before her debut, she only had to be mindful of her mother and those close to her, but since becoming a celebrity, she has become overly conscious of so many gazes, stating, 'I've started to let go of a life I wanted to control little by little.' Dr. Oh Eun-young advised, 'You often miss the sensitivity that you really need to catch and only focus on sensitivity regarding outcomes,' and expressed, 'You can make mistakes during life. If you've made a mistake, quickly bow your head and be aware of it.'
Hanni expressed, 'I want to have the courage to be hated,' stating that the moment she spoke about the worries she had been holding onto alone was the beginning of change. She continued, 'I decided to live like this, and hearing Dr. Oh Eun-young encourage me to do so gave me strength,' concluding that she finally let go of the hesitation that had remained in her heart. In the end, Hanni sang her song 'I Am a Firefly,' with the lyrics 'It's okay, I will shine,' bringing the participants together to share a warm light like fireflies over each other's wounds.
As the participants in 'Oh Eun-young Stay' season 2 faced their wounds and courageously sought to walk again, viewers responded with comments such as 'Good Girl’s confession was very impressive', 'I support Detective Moksuk's change', and 'It felt like Hanni is truly becoming Ahn Hee-yeon.'
[Photo] Captured from the broadcast of MBN 'Oh Eun-young Stay'
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