Kim Young-ok, who visited a nursing home to observe patients, the master of dementia acting

Actress Kim Young-ok personally visited nursing homes to observe patients in order to realistically portray the image of a dementia patient. Even in her eighties, her tenacity to not miss even a small tremor or a way of speaking of the character became the foundation for the masterpiece from 30 years ago.

In the 6th episode of MBC's 'Docuprime - Life Also Needs a Script,' which will be broadcast on the 26th at 7:40 AM, the special drama 'The Most Beautiful Goodbye,' which aired in 1996 and moved the entire nation, will be highlighted. This work is a drama written by writer Noh Hee-kyung in just fifteen days, as she thought of her mother who passed away after a battle with cancer, and it was recognized for both its popularity and artistic quality, sweeping the Grand Prize and Best Drama Award at the Baeksang Arts Awards. In particular, its literary value was highly evaluated, being selected as a Korean language passage for the high school senior mock exam in 2013 and included in high school Korean textbooks in 2020.

The path taken by the master of dementia acting and records from the nursing home

Including 'The Most Beautiful Goodbye,' Kim Young-ok has played characters suffering from dementia several times throughout her long acting career. She went beyond simply imitating the symptoms of patients and stimulated the viewers' tear ducts by capturing on screen not only the patients themselves but also the psychological state of the families watching them. These details stemmed from thorough observation. For more realistic acting, Kim Young-ok personally visited nursing homes to closely examine every minute change in facial expressions, speech, and behavior of the patients to complete her character. This is the reason why she remained a symbolic figure of the work, continuing to play the same role even as the drama was constantly remade into novels, plays, and movies.

In this broadcast, not only Kim Young-ok's acting philosophy but also a time to examine health issues through the life of the character in the drama will be provided. Taking inspiration from the image of the mother in the drama who could not take care of her own health for the sake of her family, the program will cover the topic of 'reactive oxygen species,' which increases the risk of aging, dementia, and cancer. Experts will warn of the dangers of reactive oxygen species, which are generated every time we breathe and attack normal cells, and will provide an in-depth explanation of the function of 'glutathione,' an antioxidant substance that plays a key role in removing them.

The special friendship between Kim Young-ok and Na Moon-hee that has lasted 66 years

The connection between the famous actors is also a key point of interest in this episode. Kim Young-ok and Na Moon-hee met as the 1st batch of MBC voice actors in 1961 and have continued their friendship for 66 years this year. Although there is a four-year age difference in reality, they increased the immersion of the drama by playing mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in the work. The actor Song Il-kook, who is in charge of hosting, also revealed his deep connection with the two. Song Il-kook, whose mother is the former voice actor Kim Eul-dong, recalled his experience working with Kim Young-ok in works such as 'I Only Know Love' and 'Bodyguard.'

Song Il-kook expressed his respect toward Kim Young-ok, saying, "Since I was a rookie, I learned a lot by watching you, teacher." He added, "We haven't even lived 60 years yet, but a 66-year friendship—that span of time is truly amazing," conveying the weight of the long years built by the two great actors. This 6th episode of 'Docuprime - Life Also Needs a Script' marks the end of Season 1, simultaneously delivering the legacy left by the masterpiece drama and the value of a healthy life contained within it.

Kim Young-ok and Na Moon-hee sharing a 66-year friendship with Song Il-kook

The hosting of this broadcast will be handled by actor Song Il-kook. Song Il-kook has a connection with Kim Young-ok, having appeared with her in the past in works such as 'I Only Know Love' and 'Bodyguard.' He expressed his respect, saying he learned a lot from Kim Young-ok during his rookie days.

Among the cast, Kim Young-ok and Na Moon-hee met as the 1st batch of MBC voice actors in 1961 and have continued their connection for 66 years this year. Although there is a four-year age difference in reality, they worked together as mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in the drama 'The Most Beautiful Goodbye.'

The artistry and records that became a legend of remakes

'The Most Beautiful Goodbye,' which aired in 1996, received great love, winning the Grand Prize and Best Drama Award at the Baeksang Arts Awards. This work was highly recognized for its artistry, with part of the movie script being used as a Korean language passage for the high school senior mock exam in 2013 and being included in high school Korean textbooks in 2020.

In the process of being steadily remade into novels, plays, movies, and dramas, Kim Young-ok continued to play the same role in the remade works.