Actress Lee Kyung-sil has shared her story of becoming a shaman.
On the October 12th episode of MBN's 'Special World,' the daily life of shaman Lee Kyung-sil, who travels nationwide with her husband to focus on prayers, was depicted.
During the broadcast, Lee Kyung-sil introduced herself as a KBS 14th class public talent, alongside peers like Lee Byung-hun, Son Hyun-joo, and Kim Jung-nan. She gained recognition through the 1997 drama 'There is a Bluebird' and received a spiritual calling following her mother's sudden accidental death.
Lee Kyung-sil revealed the pain of hearing shamans at her mother's memorial ritual say, "She died because of her youngest daughter," which left her in shock and led to over a year of seclusion.
Her husband, Kim Sun-dong, who also received a spiritual calling around the same time, is a former actor. He appeared in notable works such as 'The Rustic Era,' 'Sangdo,' and 'Hur Jun.' Watching her husband perform on musical stages, Lee Kyung-sil confessed, "I felt jealous seeing him act while I was in this situation, so I couldn't even go to watch his performances." Her husband, Kim Sun-dong, expressed his regret for his wife, who had to give up her dreams of working in broadcasting.
Lee Kyung-sil told her son, "We got you this place so you can live comfortably," and advised, "Even if mom and dad are not around later, you and your sibling should rely on each other."
Lee Kyung-sil also expressed her concerns, saying, "Visiting my son's place makes me feel uneasy. You know I haven't fully opened up about this until the kids graduate because I worry they might be affected."
She added, "I'm worried that if the parents of my children's future partners find out about my work, it might hurt them," expressing her feelings of guilt.
Reported by Na-yeon Cho, Ten Asia nybluebook@tenasia.co.kr