Actress Kim Young-ok (87) named her colleague Kim Hye-ja as her top pick. She praised her as 'perfect', possessing both innate talent and incredible effort.
On the 14th, a video titled 'Characteristics of People You Should Never Get Close To - Part 2 with Actress Kim Young-ok' was released on the YouTube channel 'Knowledge Inside' in the segment 'Seo Kyung-seok's Life Lessons'.
In this video, Kim Young-ok candidly shared her thoughts on the titles 'National Cursing Grandma' and 'Halmi-nem', as well as her values regarding human relationships.
"I curse well," she said, laughing, "but actually, saying 'Hey, damn' is just a form of affection; I've never really cursed."
She continued, "I cursed in a drama, but if I had just followed the script, it would have been monotonous. I added an ad-lib from when I used to watch a medicine peddler," and expressed regret, saying, "I didn't know it would be such a fun scene. If I had known it would become a hot topic, I would have done it more flavorfully."
Regarding the nickname 'Halmi-nem' she gained after appearing on a hip-hop variety show, she said, "At that time, I was just imitating. It would be funny to rappers," adding, "Old people can be silly. (Laughs) But as I did it, I got more into it and became immersed."
She named Kim Hye-ja as the 'best acting actress', stating, "She is a genius and her effort is extraordinary. I have never struggled with acting or tried to express something. I have a style that fits in naturally, but Kim Hye-ja researches and is scholarly. She is an actress without any flaws."
She emphasized, "There are many great actors like Youn Yuh-jung, Kang Bu-ja, and Kim Yong-rim. Especially, Kim Hye-ja and Youn Yuh-jung are nearly perfect actresses. Others also have aspects that are highly respected."
When Seo Kyung-seok asked, "Are there people you should never get close to? The entertainment industry often has many cases of being deceived," she shared her painful experiences.
Kim Young-ok recounted, "There were people who asked me to lend them money. I was deceived by a classmate from my youth. I almost gave away all my possessions," and added, "It became a very big lesson. I tell my children, 'Only give money to the extent that you can afford. If giving this makes me poor, I will lose both people and money.' I say, 'I don't do money transactions'."
She continued, "On the contrary, a 'good person' is someone who is consistent. I lose affection for those who use shallow tricks."
Additionally, she advised, "Bury your unhappiness, solve problems as they come, and adapt to live," and shared, "Just as we feel happiness in the moments of life, both happiness and unhappiness do not last. Having lived nearly 90 years, I am increasingly scared. I think, even if my time is short, I want to leave without regrets."
