Seo Bun-rye feels betrayed by daughter-in-law's hidden inheritance

A mother-in-law who cherished her daughter-in-law like her own daughter and provided unwavering support has shared her complex emotions after discovering a secret regarding her daughter-in-law's finances.

In a recent broadcast of the YouTube channel Dongchimi, Seo Bun-rye confessed to the conflict she is experiencing in her 26-year relationship with her daughter-in-law. During the episode, Seo revealed that she belatedly learned her daughter-in-law had received assets from her own family, a discovery that left her feeling a deep sense of betrayal.

"For the first time in 26 years, everything came out"... Betrayal over hidden inheritance

Explaining her relationship with her daughter-in-law, Seo mentioned that she has played a significant economic role in the family over the years. According to the broadcast, Seo has known her daughter-in-law for 26 years and has continued to earn money to support her children's tuition and living expenses. Seo emphasized the level of trust she once held, noting there used to be "no secrets between us."

However, that trust fractured upon learning about the assets received from the daughter-in-law's side of the family. Seo stated that while she had been aware of the inheritance for about a year, she had actually kept the matter a secret for three years. "It seems like my daughter-in-law received something from her own house," Seo shared, describing the emotional weight of keeping that secret.

Seo explained that the matter came to light through a conversation with her son regarding health insurance. "Since he's a businessman, I calculated how much she must have received after hearing his words," she said. Recalling the extensive living expenses and tuition she had provided, she expressed her resentment, asking, "Is my money not money, either?" Seo added that for the first time in 25 years, she poured out her emotions intensely, leading to such mental distress that she eventually had to take tranquilizers.

"She is a good person, though..." Conflicting perspectives and growing distance

Seo displayed a mix of affection and resentment toward her daughter-in-law. She explained that her daughter-in-law, a former model, now leads a busy life managing an academy. While praising her diligence—noting, "My daughter-in-law is a great person who cooks well, so I always praised her everywhere"—Seo also observed changes, such as the daughter-in-law frequently relying on frozen foods due to her busy schedule.

The relationship has since turned cold. Seo confessed that when her daughter-in-law reached out to say she was struggling, Seo's resentment took over, leading her to respond harshly, saying, "Don't live here." She also directly confronted the perceived deception, asking, "Do you take me for a fool?"

Other participants on the show offered differing perspectives. One guest suggested that if the daughter-in-law had informed her husband, it might not have been an intentional attempt to hide the assets. Others empathized with the mother-in-law's hesitation regarding the daughter-in-law's lifestyle changes and discussed the subtle psychological tensions and communication barriers often found in mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationships.