Yang Ji-eun receives a kidney transplant for her father, who has 3 months to live

'Pyeon Restaurant' Yang Ji-eun shed tears as she confessed to her son about the surgery.

In KBS 2TV's 'New Release's 'Pyeon Restaurant' (hereinafter 'Pyeon Restaurant'), which aired on July 26, the queen of trot, Ji-eun Yang, went on a family trip to Jinan, Jeollabuk-do with her husband, son, and daughter. As this was Yang Ji-eun's first family trip outside of her hometown Jeju Island, Yang Ji-eun told the story she had been thinking about to her son, who had already entered elementary school. From Yang Ji-eun to her son, the filial piety and family love passed down through the generations brought a deep emotion to the living room on Friday evening.

On this day, Ji-eun Yang's family greeted the morning in a different place than usual. Going on a family trip together. The travel destination was Jinan, Jeollabuk-do, a health travel destination chosen by Yang Ji-eun's husband, who was always worried about his wife's health, after researching diligently. Yang Ji-eun's husband meticulously massaged his wife's painful back in the morning and asked, "Is this the place where she had surgery?" “It’s been 15 years and it still hurts?” he asked worriedly.

15 years ago, Ji-eun Yang performed a kidney transplant on her father, who was given a life-limiting diagnosis of 3 months. Recalling that time, Yang Ji-eun said, “I didn’t think it was difficult. I thought, ‘I am my father’s child, and I could die in my father’s place, so why can’t I just give him a kidney?’ “It is natural as a child,” he said. Yang Ji-eun's husband chose a healthy travel destination for his wife, gave her a massage, and even prepared healthy breakfast.

Meanwhile, Yang Ji-eun's first son, Ui-jin, and her second daughter, Ui-yeon, woke up. After a breakfast full of laughter, Yang Ji-eun's family headed to Maisan Mountain. At this time, many tourists recognized Yang Ji-eun, and an impromptu fan meeting was held. Ji-eun Yang sang a song for the tourists, showing off her outstanding singing ability, and then her cute daughter Ui-yeon, who closely resembled Ji-eun Yang's talent, came out and made everyone watching happy.

After having an impromptu fan meeting, Yang Ji-eun's family headed to Maisan Tapsa Temple, where there are numerous stone pagodas. Here, Yang Ji-eun's husband explained the scars on Yang Ji-eun's body to her oldest child, Ui-jin, who is now an elementary school student. Why did my mom have surgery and why did she have a scar? After hearing this, Ui-jin said, “I feel sorry for you, Mom. “I think it’s going to hurt,” he said and hugged Yang Ji-eun tightly without saying a word. Yang Ji-eun also shed tears. Afterwards, Yang Ji-eun had a video call with her father, and Yang Ji-eun's father shed tears as he expressed his gratitude to his daughter and son-in-law.

After a phone call with her father, Yang Ji-eun, along with her husband, son, and daughter, made a wish to the stone pagoda, saying, “Please let my family stay healthy and stay like this.” The eldest child, Ui-jin, once again brought Yang Ji-eun to tears when she made a noble wish, “Give Mom another kidney.” The honest story of Yang Ji-eun's family, such as the power of family to protect each other and the filial piety that passes down generations, was a time of great emotion.

On this day's broadcast, the first menu of 'Everyone's Dinner' was born. The winner went to Kim Jae-joong, with Ryu Soo-young presenting Dang Recipe Fish Cake Gusu, Jang Min-ho presenting Chicken Gaejang Ramen, and Kim Jae-joong presenting Spicy Perilla Oil Maksu as the final menu. Jaejoong Kim won the championship trophy after appearing only twice. Chef Lee Yeon-bok, who tasted Kim Jae-joong’s Spicy Perilla Oil Makguksu, said, “This is crazy. He praised it, saying, “It’s so delicious.”

Jaejoong Kim expressed his proud feelings about winning, saying, “This is what it feels like. I practiced and presented many dishes, and it is rewarding to come in first place.”

Ten Asia Reporter Kim Seo-yoon seogugu@tenasia.co.kr