Kim Seung-hyun worries for father's health amid grueling work schedule

Actor Kim Seung-hyun has expressed deep concern for his 78-year-old father, whose weight has dropped significantly due to relentless labor. While the family prepares nutritious meals to help him recover his strength, the sight of a patriarch continuing to work in a factory from dawn until night despite his advanced age has left a profound impression.

On the 19th, a video titled 'Daughter-in-law Jang Jung-yoon: A Filial or Unfilial Daughter?' was released on the YouTube channel 'Gwangsan Kim clan.'

The video captures Jang Jung-yoon, who is Kim Seung-hyun's wife and a broadcast writer, personally preparing ginseng chicken soup (samgyetang) for her parents-in-law.

Before visiting her in-laws, Jang prepared the ingredients herself, stating, "My father-in-law appeared on 'Altoran' recently, and viewers were worried because he lost so much weight. I prepared this ginseng chicken soup because I want to help him gain even just a little weight truly."

Her husband, Kim, also could not hide his sadness at his father's changed appearance.

Upon visiting his family home, he cautiously brought up the topic during the meal, saying, "People are worried because they say my father has lost too much weight." His father explained that the primary reason is the grueling factory work that continues unabated.

Kim's father calmly shared his daily routine: "I must arrive at the factory by 5:00 AM. I wake up at 4:10 AM every day, wash up, and head straight to work. There are almost no days when I return home before 8:00 PM."

The fact that he spends most of his day at the factory despite his old age left a deep impression not only on the cast but also on viewers.

In response, Kim explained his father's lifestyle, saying, "My mother takes very good care of his meals. Even though he eats a lot, his activity level is so high."

He continued, "He does a lot of manual labor at the factory and isn't the type to sit still. He is such a diligent person that no matter how much he eats, he doesn't gain weight," attributing the weight loss to excessive physical activity.

In the video, the family poured their concern and support for his health into a single bowl of nutritious food.

The sight of daughter-in-law Jang Jung-yoon preparing the meal and son Kim Seung-hyun meticulously looking after his parents' health naturally showcased a family love that spans generations, creating a warm atmosphere.

Weight loss in the elderly is evaluated as one of the important indicators for assessing health status, rather than just a change in physical appearance. Experts commonly agree that in old age, when muscle loss coincides with high activity levels, physical strength can decline rapidly, making sufficient nutritional intake and rest more important than anything else.

This video also holds significance in that it sheds light once again on the reality of the elderly who continue to work for their livelihood even after retirement. As economic activity among the elderly increases due to extended life expectancy and the transition into an aging society, the balance between health management and labor is emerging as a challenge our society must address together.

In sociology, the family is interpreted not merely as a blood-related community, but as a living community where care and responsibility circulate. In this video, Jang preparing food for her parents-in-law and Kim carefully monitoring his father's health were scenes that symbolically demonstrated the meaning of care practiced by modern families.

Kim married broadcast writer Jang Jung-yoon, whom he met through MBN's 'Altoran' in 2020, and welcomed his second daughter in 2024. Currently, he balances his life as a head of household caring for his parents and children with his broadcasting activities, steadily sharing his family-centered daily life.

The image of a father who starts his day at 4:10 AM and stays at the factory until late at night, and a family who prepares nutritious meals while worrying about his health, resonated deeply with many viewers, leaving a greater impact than any glamorous broadcast.