“I don't want to go to a good world” The tears of 83-year-old Ban Hyo-jeong

Veteran actresses in their 80s and 90s shared their honest inner thoughts toward the final pages of their lives in front of the red sunset of Jeju Island. The video titled 'Halmi's Jeju Trip Part 2,' released on the YouTube channel 'Kim Young-ok' on the 22nd, captured the journey of three actresses: Kim Young-ok (88), Ban Hyo-jeong (83), and Baek Su Ryeon (90).

Facing the twilight of the Jeju sea, they were speechless for a while before the beautiful scenery. As the sun set beyond the horizon, the peaceful atmosphere soon turned into a heavy silence. In particular, Ban Hyo-jeong, forgetting even to eat, gazed at the setting sun and fell into deep thought, saying, "I am so moved that I am just watching the twilight fade." Beside her, Kim Young-ok also wiped her reddened eyes, saying, "So this is how quickly it goes." As darkness settled over the sea, tears eventually welled up in the eyes of the two.

"I don't want to leave, and I've become greedy" — The life task Ban Hyo-jeong faces

At the sudden tears, Baek Su Ryeon offered warm comfort, asking, "Who made our Hyo-jeong cry?" Ban Hyo-jeong, who let out her suppressed feelings, confessed, "It's because I don't want to leave this good world. I don't want to leave, and I've become greedy." At these words, Kim Young-ok and Baek Su Ryeon deeply empathized, saying, "That's true, it's a very strange feeling." For actresses entering their old age, death was no longer a distant story.

Ban Hyo-jeong revealed that she has been deeply contemplating how to face death lately. She said, "When I hear stories of those who passed away due to illness, I feel a sense of duty to live healthily and to pass away without being a burden to others." However, practical concerns followed. Her words, "It's not like things go my way. I am thinking deeply about what that task is, but I haven't found the answer yet," perfectly showed the existential agony of those preparing for the end of life.

"I have no regrets" — The life philosophy of Kim Young-ok, living like flowing water

Kim Young-ok, who listened silently to her friend's concerns, answered with her own life philosophy. She stated firmly that there is no correct answer on how to live one's remaining time. Kim Young-ok said, "I always say I lived like flowing water; life is about navigating through situations as they come, and it will have to be that way in the future as well." She added, "I have no regrets" regarding the past, calmly contemplating life.

Ban Hyo-jeong nodded at Kim Young-ok's words, adding, "At our age, we naturally come to these thoughts." She then shared her final wish: "In any case, I hope I go happily." To change the atmosphere that could have become too heavy, Ban Hyo-jeong even smiled, asking, "Didn't we talk about too many depressing things?" To this, Kim Young-ok warmly comforted her, saying, "It's not a depressing story. Talking about decorating the final chapter is something only we can talk about." Baek Su Ryeon also concluded the conversation, saying, "Today's conversation was the best."

The friendship of 80-90s actresses in front of the Jeju sea and the viewers' reactions

This video confirmed the deep bond of the three veteran actresses who have built their friendship over many years. The conversation shared over a meal and drinks at an ocean-view restaurant in Jeju Island went beyond a simple travelogue and led to a philosophical discourse of those passing through the twilight of life. In the video, the three actresses shared honest and vivid emotions, making it hard to believe they are 88, 83, and 90 years old.

Netizens who watched the video are sending passionate support. In the comment section, a series of reactions emerged, empathizing with the sincere confessions of the three actresses and wishing them health, with comments such as "Please stay healthy," "I cried because it reminded me of my own mother," and "I am learning about life from these grandmothers." Their stories, delivered through the YouTube channel 'Kim Young-ok' which uploads every Wednesday, left a heavy resonance for many people living without finding the answers to life.