“I have 8 daughters-in-law” A mother’s heartwarming trip to Seoul for her daughter’s birthday

A special gathering was captured featuring a nurse living alone in Seoul, her mother who traveled from Yeosu to celebrate her birthday, and the daughter's roommate. The group showcased the close-knit bond of a family supporting one another while navigating life in the capital.

“I feel relieved knowing my daughter is there” Supporting each other in a distant city

The daughter, who has lived independently in Seoul for five years, works as a nurse. Her mother shared her constant worries about her daughter living far from home, noting that while news of incidents on TV can make her anxious, she feels at peace knowing her daughter is nearby. Having traveled from Yeosu for the birthday celebration, the mother expressed a sense of guilt for needing to "entertain" her daughter after work, yet emphasized how precious this rare time together truly is.

The mother mentioned spending time alone eating seaweed soup while her daughter was at work. The daughter expressed her deep desire to spend quality time with her mother during the visit, and they shared stories about their daily lives. The mother added that she is not one to stay home often, noting that she works hard to see her children as much as possible while she is still young.

“I have 8 daughters-in-law” A glimpse into a large family's holiday traditions

The family's large scale also drew attention. The mother mentioned having eight daughters-in-law, noting that during traditional holidays, the entire extended family gathers across several homes in a bustling celebration. While managing such a large group during the holidays can be challenging, the mother smiled, saying, “It’s fun and happy because there are so many of us.” She also offered a playful take on modern traditions, noting that since times have changed, housework like preparing holiday meals should be shared, even if her husband prefers to go golfing.

Chasing a million-won prize: “I want to buy Mom shoes”

When asked what she would do with a million-won windfall, the daughter immediately thought of a pair of shoes she had seen her mother admiring at a department store. Her sincere wish to gift her mother shoes and a bag moved those watching. During the subsequent quiz session, the mother tackled questions about the meaning of Chuseok, dinosaur fossil sites, resident registration information, the calories in alcohol, and the model for the AI robot Sophia.

During a question regarding the Chinese character interpretation of Chuseok, the mother suggested the word for 'dinner' and used a Jo Se Ho chance, but she missed the correct answer, 'autumn evening.' She continued to attempt questions about dinosaur fossil sites in Goseong-gun, resident registration details, and the calories in soju. Although she failed to identify Audrey Hepburn as the model for the AI robot Sophia, the daughter's heartfelt gift idea and the mother's bright laughter left the atmosphere on set warm and touching.