Kim Geum-soon from 'Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant' reveals her past struggles with financial difficulties.
In the episode airing on the 25th, KBS 2TV's 'Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant' (hereinafter 'Fun-Staurant') features the 30-year veteran actress Kim Geum-soon, who appeared as Jenny's mother in 'When Life Gives You Tangerines', creating her own catchphrase and generating buzz. It is expected that her story of love for her two sons, who helped her endure through those times, will also be shared.
On the day of the airing, the VCR will show Kim Geum-soon in a flurry of preparations for the award ceremony. Kim Geum-soon is nominated for the Best Actress in Film at the 2025 Baeksang Arts Awards, alongside Jeon Do-yeon, Song Hye-kyo, Kim Goeun, and Jo Yeo-jeong. To ease her nerves before the ceremony, Kim Geum-soon's son prepared a surprise event. The son, appearing for the first time on the broadcast, showed heartfelt affection by taking care of his mother.
For Kim Geum-soon, who has lived as an actress for over 30 years, this is a particularly meaningful day. Kim Geum-soon has appeared in more than 73 works over the last 30 years, including 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' which has recently gained attention, as well as various genres of short films. In an interview, she revealed that she was a survival actress, stating, "I realized that I could make a living as an actress and earn money for my children's lunch." She reminisced about the determination she had during those times. Her two sons have also witnessed their mother's efforts and grew up respecting her. One of her sons said, "She was someone who only thought about how to support us."
In reality, Kim Geum-soon juggled various jobs alongside acting to make a living, including part-time dishwashing, working at a chicken shop, and making side dishes at a lunchbox shop. Kim Geum-soon stated, "It wasn't long that I only focused on acting; it was about four years." Her son expressed his respect and gratitude towards her in a heartfelt handwritten letter. The sincerity of her son reportedly filled not only Kim Geum-soon but also the 'Fun-Staurant' studio with emotion and tears.
In her 50s, the brilliant actress Kim Geum-soon is entering her prime. Her tumultuous life story as an actress and mother, making everyone want to shout, "Stay strong, Geum-soon!", will be fully revealed in 'Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant', airing on Friday, July 25, at 8:30 p.m.
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