Moon Young-mi Opens Up About Her Tumultuous Life: Failed Marriages and Fraud

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Moon Young-mi, who debuted as an MBC comedian in 1972, has revealed the hardships hidden behind her once-glorious career.

She confessed that her life was turned upside down by two failed marriages and a fraud scheme that cost her billions of won.

On the 7th, MBN's 'Special World' official channel released a preview video titled "The Turbulent Life of Multi-Entertainer Moon Young-mi, Who Faced Two Failed Marriages and Lost Billions to Fraud."

Moon Young-mi enjoyed her peak in 1992 when she won the Best Actress Award at the KBS Comedy Awards due to her active career. She previously mentioned on a variety show, "In 1993, I was up against Lee Young-ja, but I won the award," referring to her win at the 1993 Korean Broadcasting Awards for Best Female Comedian.

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Recalling her heyday, she said, "I was busy with broadcasts, visiting up to eleven places. I made a lot of money back then. People even said that the 00 Tower was mine, if you stacked the money."

However, that happiness was short-lived. She revealed, "I didn't even live with my ex-husband for six months," adding, "I completely fell apart then. I was scammed and betrayed."

Towards the end of the preview video, Moon Young-mi also shared her turbulent family history. Visiting her mother's grave with her older sister, she tearfully said, "I should have been more patient. Why did I yell and mistreat mom like that? I'm sorry," evoking sympathy.

Meanwhile, MBN's 'Special World' airs every Thursday at 9:10 PM.

Na-yeon Cho, Ten Asia Reporter nybluebook@tenasia.co.kr