The late Kim Soo-mi‘s son, Jung Myung-ho, “Please remember me as everyone’s mother for the rest of my life” [Full text]

Jung Myung-ho, the son of the late actress Kim Soo-mi and CEO of Morning Glory F&B, announced the passing of his mother and conveyed the bereaved family‘s position.

CEO Jung Myung-ho stated on the 25th, “”My mother, actress Kim Soo-mi, who has been greatly loved by the public for a long time, passed away from hyperglycemic shock at 7:30 AM today.”.

He said, “I bow my head deeply in gratitude to everyone who loved actress Kim Soo-mi, who lived her entire life laughing and crying as everyone’s mother, from ‘Daily Mother’ in ‘Country Diary’ to the play ‘Mother in the House”.”I hope you will remember Kim Soo-mi, who always stayed by the viewers‘ side with her love and passion for acting, and I The family also said, “We will not forget the support and love you have given us for many years, and we will live our lives with a heart to repay you.”

He concluded his message by saying, “I would like to thank everyone who has mourned my mother’s final moments with us.”

Kim Soo-mi was found in cardiac arrest at her home on the morning of the 25th and was transferred to Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital in Seocho-gu, but eventually passed away. She was 75 years old. The deceased’s funeral has been prepared at the Hanyang University Hospital funeral hall in Seoul, and the funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on the 27th.


Here is the full statement from the bereaved family of the late Kim Soo-mi

Hello. This is Jung Myung-ho, the son of actress Kim Soo-mi.

My mother, actress Kim Soo-mi, who has been loved by the public for a long time, passed away from hyperglycemic shock at 7:30 this morning.

From ’Country Diary‘s ’Daily Mom‘ to the play ’My Mother‘s Home,’ I bow my head deeply in gratitude to everyone who loved actress Kim Soo-mi, who lived her entire life laughing and crying as a mother to everyone.

I hope you will remember Kim Soo-mi, who always stayed by the viewers‘ side with her love and passion for acting, and my family and I will not forget the support and love you have given us for so many years, and we will live our lives with a heart that repays you.

I would like to thank everyone who has mourned my mother’s passing.

Jung Hee-yeon, reporter for Donga.com shine2562@donga.com