Actress Kim Hyung-ja revealed the story of how she adopted her nephew as a son after he cared for her when she was on the brink of death following a traffic accident.
In a recent episode of MBN's "Overcoming Story: While You Were Sick," Kim Hyeong-ja appeared and spoke about the time she experienced a traffic accident.
Kim said, "I have had an experience that put me on the brink of death." She stated that she was involved in a major traffic accident while attending a 60th birthday celebration gathering in 2011.
She recalled the situation at the time, saying, "I felt I would not be able to drive after drinking alcohol, so I asked a friend to drive. But as soon as we entered the parking lot, the car suddenly accelerated and crashed into a wall."
She added, "Because I had to make a living, I instinctively raised my legs to protect my face. As a result, both of my legs were broken, and I underwent five surgeries," shocking everyone present.
Kim said, "Even after being discharged from the hospital and returning home, I remained bedridden for a very long time," adding, "I think that was when I sorted out all my human relationships."
At the time, Kim had been divorced and was working alone. While she was living in the hospital by herself, her nephew and his wife cared for her attentively. She praised them, saying, "My nephew's couple visited the hospital room without fail and took care of me. That is when I truly saw their humanity."
She said, "My older sister passed away from high blood pressure, and my nephew, who was that sister's son, became my son." Kim mentioned that she formally adopted her nephew in 2021 and expressed happiness, saying, "Now I even have a grandchild."
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