Veteran Actress Kim Yong-rim Reflects on Aging and Life Changes at 85

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Veteran actress Kim Yong-rim, at the age of 85, shared her candid thoughts on the realities of aging.

On the October 22nd episode of MBM's 'Dongchimi', the theme was 'Is Aging a Crime? BEST 5', where participants shared their personal stories.

During the show, Kim Yong-rim humorously recounted a moment when she realized her age. "There are times when I feel old," she said. "A friend asked me, 'What did you eat yesterday?' and another friend chimed in, 'Why ask such a difficult question?'" Her story brought laughter to the studio.

Reflecting on her forgetfulness, Kim admitted, "I was so surprised at first. A close friend asked me, 'What did you have for lunch?' and I couldn't remember right away. I jokingly replied, 'Why ask such a hard question?'"

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Kim expressed her sadness about these changes, saying, "It made me feel so sad." Co-host Jeong Han-yong reassured her, "Even young people sometimes can't remember what they ate yesterday," while Kim Yong-man also shared, "I also have moments when I can't recall."

Kim Yong-rim also revealed that she has given up her driver's license. "I loved driving, but after turning 80, my children advised me not to drive. Although I rarely have the chance to drive, I miss going for a drive when I'm upset or frustrated," she confessed. "The gym I go to is inconvenient to reach by foot or car. I want to drive there, but my daughter told me to return my license because my reflexes have slowed. It was heartbreaking to hear that."

Reported by Na-yeon Cho, TenAsia nybluebook@tenasia.co.kr