Kim Min-jae visited his mother who left home at the age of 8 and cried for 40 years since he didn't see her (Deputy couple)

By Yoona, Jeong

Oct 30, 2025

Kim Min-jae visited his mother who left home at the age of 8 and cried for 40 years since he didn't see her (Deputy couple)



Actor Kim Min-jae reveals his sincere journey to find his mother for the first time in 40 years.

In the last broadcast of tvN Story 'Gakjip Couple', Kim Min-jae ♥ Choi Yu-ra, a NEW Gakjip couple who received enthusiastic responses from viewers with his 10th year of marriage and 10th year of Gakjip Couple' In the 9th episode, which airs today (30th), another life story of Kim Min-jae, who has been passionately and sincerely doing his best in his family and work, unfolds. Behind him, who was always bright and lively, a heartbreaking story is revealed that he had a long-held pain in his heart.

Kim Min-jae heads to his hometown to find his mother, who passed away at the age of 8. In the pre-released preview video, Kim Min-jae says, "It's been more than 40 years since I've seen my motherFollowing the calm confession of ", he brings out the longing that has been pressed hard for a long time. Have you ever seen my mom?He began to search all over the village, saying, "I think I saw it" is finally headed to "Where Mom Is" with the villagers' testimony. His eyes contain excitement, fear, and longing made by the long years.




Kim Min-jae visited his mother who left home at the age of 8 and cried for 40 years since he didn't see her (Deputy couple)
MC Moon So-ri, who was watching the video in the studio, sheds tears, saying "How mom forgets you," while his wife Choi Yu-ra also wipes away tears at her husband's long-term pain. While wondering whether Kim Min-jae will be able to meet his mother for the first time in 40 years, the production team said, "(Kim Min-jae is the first to tell the story of his family from his childhood)," adding, "Kim Min-jae's sincere story, which was hidden behind a pleasant daily life, will be revealed, reflecting on the meaning of his family once again and conveying the echo." Please check it out on the main broadcast."

The 9th episode of the new normal couple's life observation entertainment show 'Departments' will air on tvN STORY at 8 p.m. today (30th).






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