Choi Ji-woo Opens Up About Parenting Challenges on SBS Show 'Anytime'

Actress Choi Ji-woo candidly shared her experiences as a mother on the SBS variety show 'Anytime,' which aired on the 8th.

During the episode, Choi Ji-woo revealed her connections with Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok. She mentioned working with Yoo Yeon-seok on the 2019 variety show 'Coffee Friends' and humorously noted that she sees Yoo Jae-suk "just when she's about to forget him."

Yoo Jae-suk reminisced, "When I was doing comedy cameos, Ji-woo appeared as a guest. It was when she was a complete rookie." Choi Ji-woo, unable to recall the moment, nervously responded, "Did I?" and emphasized her background as a 23rd generation MBC public talent.

When Yoo Jae-suk asked if actor Won Bin was from the same background, Choi Ji-woo corrected him, saying, "No, your information is a bit shallow." Yoo Jae-suk, taken aback, joked, "Ji-woo isn't cold, but she's strict with facts. I realized this while parenting; she's sharp." Choi Ji-woo humorously responded with a strict tone, "No means no," reminiscent of her parenting style.

Choi Ji-woo also shared about her 5-year-old daughter, describing her as "a mommy's girl" and appreciating that they can communicate well, making outings enjoyable. Yoo Jae-suk, relating to parenting, commented, "Raising children makes me feel the evolution of humanity. Kids grow so fast, and the quality and quantity of information have changed."

Choi Ji-woo revealed her unique parenting rule: "No YouTube while dining out with my child. No phones during meals for anyone."

When the unmarried Yoo Yeon-seok asked, "What do you do outside of parenting?" Choi Ji-woo confessed, "I have no personal time. I'm very busy at home. Once I send my child to kindergarten and do some chores, it's already time to pick her up. Maintaining relationships with other moms is important, so I meet them too."

Expressing her dedication to parenting, Choi Ji-woo said, "I run around a lot," noting the 20-year age gap with other mothers, many of whom are born in the '90s. She added, "When they invite me, I gratefully follow," showcasing the reality of being a mom.

Choi Ji-woo concluded, "Having married late, I don't feel deprived of personal time when focusing on my child. I haven't done everything, like making many movies, but I let things flow as they are now."