Korean actress Oh Yeon-soo has revealed the reason behind her month-long stay in the United States.
On the 17th, a video titled 'Half-Day Tour of LA Getty Villa / Beach Hiking' was uploaded to Oh Yeon-soo's YouTube channel.
In the video, Oh Yeon-soo explained, "Since the airfare is expensive, I plan to stay for a month," adding, "I want to explore the U.S. as a tourist."
During her visit to the Getty Villa in LA, she shared, "I used to not enjoy visiting museums and galleries. I thought, 'Why look at something someone else painted when I can't even buy it? It's a waste of time.' But as I've aged, I've come to enjoy contemplating the artist's intentions and thoughts, and appreciating the tranquility of the space."
She added, "The more places I visit, the more I realize how vast the world is, and the more I learn, the more I understand how little I know, how many places I have yet to visit, and how much there is to learn."
After her tour, Oh Yeon-soo mentioned, "I'm heading home to cook dinner," which caught attention. While hiking with a friend, she expressed satisfaction, saying, "When my kids were in school, I didn't have much free time, but now I can enjoy leisurely outings."
Reflecting on her two sons, Oh Yeon-soo said, "My firstborn is reliable and trustworthy, while my second is still adorable and has always been close to me. I used to think, 'How long do I have to put him to bed? Why isn't he growing up?' But looking back, every day was precious, lovely, and fun."
She continued, "Back then, I wished time would pass quickly, but now, with my kids in college, adulthood, and even having served in the military, I cherish those days. Parents will eventually realize that even the toughest days are precious."
For this year, Oh Yeon-soo expressed her wish to "stay healthy in body and mind, prioritize myself over others, and live doing what I want at my own pace and direction."
Previously, Oh Yeon-soo had shared that her trip to the U.S. was also to be with her second son, who had been unwell due to not eating properly.
Reported by Kim Eun-jung, TenAsia journalist eun@tenasia.co.kr