The article discusses the actor Song Ok-sook expressing her discomfort about young people who choose not to have children. On October 14th, a video titled “Actor Song Ok-sook Episode 5 (Life Matured While Raising Three Children)” was uploaded to the YouTube channel ‘Song Seung-hwan’s Wonderful Life.’ In the video, Song Ok-sook revealed her strong desire to see her children married, stating that she is persistently encouraging them to marry despite her belief that the world might end tomorrow.
Song expressed her unease with young people who are hesitant to get married, stating, “I am actively ‘gaslighting’ my children to ensure they understand the importance of family and continuity.” She emphasized that individuals are raised not only by their parents but also by the society, implying a sense of duty to give back by forming their own families. She mentioned not wanting parents to discourage their children from having families of their own, but rather to support them in creating healthy, fruitful families.
Furthermore, Song Ok-sook is married to Lee Jong-in, a maritime rescue company representative, and they have three children. The article notes that on the same day, Song revealed on YouTube that she has one biological daughter, an adopted daughter, and a stepson from her husband’s previous marriage, which attracted public attention.