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Actress Oh Hyun-kyung Proud of Daughter's Decade-Long US Education and Self-Sufficiency
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Actress Oh Hyun-kyung Proud of Daughter's Decade-Long US Education and Self-Sufficiency

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

Interview Named sources Context piece
  • Actress Oh Hyun-kyung discussed her daughter Chae-ryung's decade-long study abroad in the United States.
  • Oh worked continuously on dramas to support her daughter's education, expressing pride in her daughter's self-sufficiency.
  • Her daughter, who recently graduated, is now preparing for graduate school and is also taking care of Oh's health.

Actress Oh Hyun-kyung shared heartfelt details about her daughter Chae-ryung's 10-year academic journey in the United States on the tvN STORY program 'What Will You Leave Behind?' Oh described her daughter as a "filial daughter," emphasizing the sacrifices made to provide her with a quality education abroad.

You worked so hard. You graduated your daughter while continuing to do dramas.

โ€” Lee Il-hwaAcknowledging Oh Hyun-kyung's dedication to her daughter's education.

Despite financial constraints, Oh Hyun-kyung committed to continuous work, taking on numerous drama roles to fund her daughter's studies in Boston. Fellow actress Lee Il-hwa, who appeared on the show, acknowledged Oh's dedication, stating, "You worked so hard. You graduated your daughter while continuing to do dramas."

Chae-ryung, who has since graduated, is now preparing for graduate studies. Initially, Oh expressed concern about the financial burden of supporting further education. However, her daughter proactively decided to fund her own graduate studies by working, a decision that fills Oh with pride. "She said she would earn money here and go, so she is working now," Oh shared, highlighting her daughter's independent spirit.

She said she would earn money here and go, so she is working now.

โ€” Oh Hyun-kyungDescribing her daughter's plan to fund her own graduate studies.

Beyond her academic and financial independence, Chae-ryung also demonstrates deep care for her mother's well-being. Oh mentioned that her daughter has developed a habit of checking on her before sleeping, ensuring her mother is safe. Chae-ryung also expresses a desire for someone to be with her mother, showing her concern for Oh's solitude. The conversation also touched upon Lee Il-hwa's own daughter, who recently became independent.

Seeing me struggle more than before, my daughter developed a habit. Before going to sleep, she opens my door to check if I'm sleeping safely, then turns off the light.

โ€” Oh Hyun-kyungIllustrating her daughter's caring nature.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.