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Comedian Kim Ji-sun shares memories of mother's dementia and grandmother's tragic death
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Comedian Kim Ji-sun shares memories of mother's dementia and grandmother's tragic death

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Comedian Kim Ji-sun appeared on the MBN show 'Sok-bul-i-show Dongchimi' and shared memories of her maternal grandmother and mother.
  • She revealed that her mother has been in the advanced stages of dementia for about four years.
  • Kim Ji-sun recounted the shocking circumstances of her maternal grandmother's death, stating she fell into an outdoor "pusse-style" toilet.

Comedian Kim Ji-sun appeared on the MBN program 'Sok-bul-i-show Dongchimi' (roughly translated as 'Stomach-Clearing Show Dongchimi') and shared poignant memories of her maternal grandmother and mother. The episode, which aired on July 18th, delved into personal family histories.

Kim Ji-sun revealed that her mother has been living with dementia for approximately four years, describing her condition as being in an advanced stage. She recalled her mother's initial inquiries, such as asking if the children were doing well, indicating the progression of the illness.

My mother seems to have entered the dementia stage about four years ago.

โ€” Kim Ji-sunDescribing her mother's health condition on the show 'Dongchimi'.

The comedian also shared the deeply unsettling details surrounding her maternal grandmother's passing. Kim Ji-sun explained that her grandmother died after falling into an outdoor toilet, specifically one described as a "pusse-style" facility. The circumstances of the death were presented as a shocking revelation during the program.

She fell into a 'pusse-style' toilet and passed away.

โ€” Kim Ji-sunRecounting the circumstances of her maternal grandmother's death.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.