In 'Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant,' Jenny's mother Kim Geum-soon shared all about the life-threatening experiences she had with her two sons, as well as her life as a single mother.
On the afternoon of the 25th, actress Kim Geum-soon made her first appearance as the new chef in the KBS 2TV entertainment program 'Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant' (hereinafter 'Fun-Staurant'). She is a seasoned actress with 30 years of experience, who gained attention by portraying the role of Mi-hyang in the popular series 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' giving birth to her own catchphrase. Her life story shared in the first observational entertainment show 'Fun-Staurant' was quite eventful, which has prompted enthusiastic support from viewers.
That day, Kim Geum-soon prepared nervously for the award ceremony. She was nominated for the Best Actress award in the film category at the 2025 Baeksang Arts Awards alongside Jeon Do-yeon, Song Hye-kyo, Kim Goeun, and Jo Yeo-jung. It was a very meaningful day in the acting life of Kim Geum-soon, who has been acting for 30 years. To help ease her nerves, her eldest son prepared a surprise event. Thanks to her son, who held her hand tightly, Kim Geum-soon was able to calm her nerves.
The surprises from her son for his mother continued. That evening, they held a private celebration at home. Observing the friendship-like bond between Kim Geum-soon and her sons, MC Boom remarked, "Is he really your son? He's not an actor, is he?"
In fact, Kim Geum-soon lived in Brazil for 10 years after getting married. Her two sons were also born in Brazil, but she revealed that she came back to Korea after getting divorced. Her son prepared Brazilian-style fried dumplings pastéis and Brazilian-style cream curry stroganoff, as he knew Kim Geum-soon couldn't forget the food they ate during that time. Kim Geum-soon was touched, calling it "the best gift day."
While eating nostalgic food, the mother and sons shared an unforgettable shocking experience. Kim Geum-soon said, "There were times when I was in danger while living in Brazil; it was a life-or-death situation." Her son added, "There was a knife at my neck. There were guns too," surprising everyone. It turned out that when her eldest son was 9 and the youngest was 5, their home was invaded by a six-member gang. Kim Geum-soon recounted, "As soon as I got out of the elevator, they grabbed my neck... I had a trauma for years and couldn't even take the elevator afterward."
It was a shocking situation that neither Kim Geum-soon nor her two sons had experienced before. Kim Geum-soon recalled, "Having gone through such moments together created a sense of camaraderie and sisterhood. It was a precious and great gift in life from which I learned gratitude and humility, as no one got hurt and we survived well."
Afterward, Kim Geum-soon got divorced and returned to Korea with her two sons. Adapting to life in Korea was not easy for her sons, who were born in Brazil. Kim Geum-soon did her best every day to support her children. She confessed, "I was a living actress. I never thought I would act in films and dramas, but I started because it was said it would help support my living. I worked hard thinking, 'I can earn for my children's side dishes.'"
In fact, until four years ago, Kim Geum-soon juggled acting with various part-time jobs, including washing dishes, removing chicken fat, working at a chicken shop, and a lunch box store. Her son, who witnessed his mother's hard life, expressed his gratitude in a heartfelt handwritten letter, saying, "I respect you." Kim Geum-soon responded, "I am happier than words can express."
Kim Geum-soon shared her tumultuous life story through 'Fun-Staurant.' The reason she was able to endure and persevere despite living each day fighting for her life was because of her two sons. Her sons also understood their mother's feelings better than anyone. Kim Geum-soon, a 30-year veteran actress and mother, finally bloomed through fierce struggles. Support continues for her brave confession.
[Photo] Captured from KBS 2TV broadcast.
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