From the struggle of shaving her head to contemplating extreme choices... the tears of a friend who protected Lee Sang-ah

Actress Lee Sang-ah is finding stability in life through the support of a friend of 30 years and the love of her family, after passing through painful times where she recalled contemplating extreme choices in the past.

In 'Star Documentary My Way' released by TV CHOSUN STAR, the story of actress Lee Sang-ah and her elementary school classmate who has stayed by her side for over 30 years was captured. The two have maintained a connection since their elementary and middle school days, sharing a special narrative of rising to stardom together after following a friend to an audition.

Stardom gained through the struggle of shaving her head and a halted prime

Lee Sang-ah left a strong impression on the public through her struggle of shaving her head after passing an audition in the past, emerging as a blue chip in the advertising industry. At that time, her shaved appearance was widely reported in the media, leading to continuous offers as an exclusive model, and after her hair grew, she enjoyed great popularity with her doll-like appearance while working as a confectionery model. The friend who auditioned with her recalled the memory, saying, "Back then, I didn't know (Lee Sang-ah) was this pretty."

However, her glamorous prime met a turning point with her marriage at the early age of twenty-six. At that time, Lee Sang-ah even confessed to her friends that she wanted to let everything go. The friend conveyed the atmosphere of that time, saying, "When (Lee Sang-ah) said back then that she wanted to let go of things now and live on money someone else earns, we all cried."

The shadow of anxiety and extreme choices hidden behind the confession "I felt like I would die"

The most heartbreaking part is the psychological pain Lee Sang-ah experienced. The friend confessed that Lee Sang-ah went through such hard times that she thought about extreme choices in the past. The friend revealed that Lee Sang-ah's state was very precarious at the time, saying, "It touched me when (Lee Sang-ah) said she really felt like she would die back then. I thought someone had to be by her side."

In particular, the discrepancy between how Lee Sang-ah's life was reflected to the public and her actual life became a great wound. The friend expressed the regret felt as a friend, saying, "Everyone says things to Lee Sang-ah because she married three times, but it is unfortunate that she is perceived that way." Lee Sang-ah's past appearance, which always seemed anxious, caused concern for many.

Daughter Seo-jin, family, and the time of 'stability' created by a friend

Fortunately, Lee Sang-ah is currently finding stability in life. The friend suggested that her daughter's existence is having a positive influence on her, saying, "As daughter Seo-jin grows up a lot, Lee Sang-ah looks more stable than before." It is an observation that she is gradually recovering her daily life, escaping from her past anxious appearance.

In this process of recovery, there was also the dedicated friendship of her friends of 30 years. Whenever Lee Sang-ah was having a hard time, her friends became a support system, staying in touch and looking after her. Lee Sang-ah is also finding new vitality recently by spending time with her family, such as going on a trip with her mother.

Source: TVCHOSUN JOY (YouTube)