Sa Mi-ja, Wedding Photo from 63 Years Ago—The Beauty That Jeon Won-ju Envied

Actress Sa Mi-ja drew attention by revealing wedding photos with her husband Kim Gwan-su, whom she has been with for 63 years. Sa Mi-ja, who is 86 years old this year, boasted such outstanding beauty in her youth that it evokes admiration even today. It was even confessed by her former colleague actress Jeon Won-ju that she envied Sa Mi-ja's beautiful appearance. The dizzying anecdote that occurred between the two—where Jeon Won-ju promised to keep Sa Mi-ja's secret but eventually spread the rumors—is gaining attention once again.

On the 9th, a video titled "The daughter-in-law candidate Sa Mi-ja truly coveted(?) Yoon Yoo-sun (+Subscriber event)" was released on the YouTube channel 'Sa Mi-ja, Not Omija'. The video captures Sa Mi-ja preparing food with her husband Kim Gwan-su. Preparing pancakes (jeon) personally for a welcome junior colleague for the Chuseok holiday, Sa Mi-ja poured her sincerity, saying, "A junior colleague who warms my heart is coming." Her affection for the junior was evident in her preparing a larger amount than usual so that they could take some if food remained.

Sa Mi-ja showed her warm heart, saying, "If there is leftover food and the junior says, 'This is delicious,' can't I just pack it for them?" The realistic chemistry with Kim Gwan-su, with whom she has lived as a married couple for a long time, also brought laughter. When Sa Mi-ja warned, "There are many cameras, so don't embarrass me. You'll be in trouble with me later," Kim Gwan-su responded, "Are you the kind of person who gets discouraged just because I embarrass you?" The familiar bickering of a couple who has been together for over 60 years naturally drew laughter.

The junior colleague who visited their home that day was actress Yoon Yoo-sun. When asked how long Yoon Yoo-sun had been married, Sa Mi-ja replied "63 years," causing surprise. It is known that Sa Mi-ja married at age 21 and Kim Gwan-su at age 24. While attention is focused on the years of the couple who have surpassed half a century, wedding photos capturing their youth were also released. In the photos, Sa Mi-ja captured eyes with her distinct features and elegant yet bright atmosphere. The photos perfectly capture the peak of Sa Mi-ja, who was famous for her beauty even among the actresses of that era.

As Sa Mi-ja's past beauty became a hot topic, the anecdote of jealousy confessed by Jeon Won-ju also drew interest again. Appearing on TV CHOSUN's 'Perfect Life' in 2021, Jeon Won-ju confessed that she regretted the times in her youth when she felt jealousy and envy while comparing herself to others. Recalling Sa Mi-ja, she remarked, "Sa Mi-ja was so pretty when she was young. She was dominating the men back then." The popularity at the time, conveyed through the mouth of a fellow actress, allowed one to guess how striking Sa Mi-ja's beauty was.

The anecdote revealed by Jeon Won-ju was even more shocking. It was said that when Sa Mi-ja was acting as if she were single while taking the voice actor exam and joining the company, Jeon Won-ju witnessed her secretly breastfeeding a child in the restroom. Sa Mi-ja held Jeon Won-ju's hand and pleaded, "Please just turn a blind eye once," asking her to keep her secret. Jeon Won-ju brought laughter by revealing that she agreed to receive a large serving of jajangmyeon in exchange. It is an interesting behind-the-scenes story involving the internal atmosphere of the broadcasting station and the youth of the two people, which would be difficult to imagine today.

However, the secret did not stay kept for long. Jeon Won-ju, whose mouth was itching to talk, eventually told Sa Mi-ja's story to three close friends, and the rumor spread throughout the entire broadcasting station. According to Jeon Won-ju's explanation, after encountering Sa Mi-ja in the restroom later, Sa Mi-ja grabbed her by the hair and demanded the price of the jajangmyeon she was supposed to receive as the reward for the promise. This incident was also the reason the relationship between the two soured. Jeon Won-ju later reflected, saying she had feelings of envy toward Sa Mi-ja's beautiful appearance at the time.

While it has become an anecdote that can be recalled with a laugh after many years have passed, it also allows one to guess how complex the emotions and relationship between the two must have been at the time. In the entertainment industry, where appearance dictates social interest and popularity, a colleague's beauty was an object of admiration as well as an element that triggered comparison and jealousy. Jeon Won-ju's honest confession goes beyond a simple revelation and makes one reflect on the competitiveness and human emotions of their youth. A single wedding photo of Sa Mi-ja has summoned not only her past beauty but also the memories of the era the two actresses spent together.

Sa Mi-ja, who began her acting career in 1966, has met viewers by guarding the television screen for a long time. Having married Kim Gwan-su and having two sons and one daughter, she is sharing her daily life and memories through YouTube even at the age of 86. The beauty of the young Sa Mi-ja captured in the wedding photo from 63 years ago still evokes admiration, and the stories involving jealousy and rumors confessed by Jeon Won-ju make the past of the two more vivid. The peak era of a star that is not forgotten even as time passes has once again appeared before the public through photos and memories.

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