[Sports Chosun, Kim So-hee Reporter] The MBC Acting Awards honored the late actress Kim Soo-mi.
During the broadcast of the '2024 MBC Acting Awards' on the 5th, a special gratitude plaque was presented to actress Seo Hyo-rim, who is also Kim Soo-mi's daughter-in-law, in memory of the late actress.
On this day, MC Chae Soo-bin stated, "As we remember the late Kim Soo-mi, a shining star of Korean drama, we would like to reflect on the beautiful memories she left us. Please feel her warm smile and profound resonance with us."
The '2024 MBC Acting Awards' spotlighted Kim Soo-mi's journey, from her debut on MBC, through her role as 'Mama Lee' in 'The Country Diary', to the moment she became the first supporting actress to receive an acting award in 1986.
Seo Hyo-rim, watching this tribute, stepped onto the stage with tears in her eyes.
She expressed, "When I came to MBC, many thoughts crossed my mind. My mother debuted here in 1970 as part of the third public recruitment, and the place where my mother and I first met was in MBC's 'The Man Who Sets the Table' in 2017, where we played mother and daughter. It is indeed a connection made by MBC; MBC has married me off. I wanted to share some happy words while looking forward to the upcoming year from this meaningful place that has a special bond with my mother."
She continued, "However, unexpectedly, our beloved country, South Korea, is suffering a lot due to various circumstances. I thought that once I alleviated my own pain, things would brighten up, but hearing sad news at the end of the year makes me wonder how we should cope with it." She added, "I want to live for tomorrow, as my mother would say, 'Yesterday is history, today is a gift, and tomorrow is a mystery.' I want to live in the present, which is a gift, and embrace the mystery of tomorrow."
Seo Hyo-rim concluded, "I would like to thank the MBC officials for commemorating my mother’s legacy, and to all the citizens of South Korea who are grieving together, I hope this New Year will be one where we can all overcome together."
Meanwhile, Kim Soo-mi passed away unexpectedly from a hyperglycemic shock on October 25. Seo Hyo-rim, who had a special bond with Kim Soo-mi, was seen weeping uncontrollably during her funeral, drawing sympathy from those present.