Even Yoo Jae-suk got teary-eyed: Kim Moo-yeol opens up about his debt-ridden past on You Quiz, and this sweet declaration to his wife is just too swoon-worthy
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Summary
- Kim Moo-yeol revealed on âYou Quiz on the Blockâ that his family struggled financially when he was a student, and his mother once went around borrowing money just to cover a 5,000 won bus fare.
- When he found out his latest project had recently shot to no. 1 on the global rankings, he and his wife Yoon Seung-ah hugged each other and cried with joy.
- When their beloved son turned one, Kim Moo-yeol specially prepared a bouquet and a cake for his wife to thank her for everything she went through to give birth.
- His touching words about always putting his partner first deeply moved host Yoo Jae-suk, who said he needed to seriously reflect on himself.
There have been plenty of “pink bomb” couples in the Korean entertainment industry in recent years, yet Kim Moo-yeol and Yoon Seung-ah are undoubtedly among the “heavenly couples” people genuinely envy. Kim Moo-yeol, who recently returned with a hit new project and quickly surpassed 1 million Instagram followers, appeared on Yoo Jae-suk’s You Quiz on the Block. Rather than discussing his tough-guy roles, he opened up about the hardships behind his gentle exterior and openly expressed his love for his wife, with every word striking a chord with women.
Rock bottom: He couldn’t even scrape together 5,000 won
Kim Moo-yeol may always project confidence and charm on screen, yet his path hasn’t been smooth. On the show, he recalled how difficult life was for his family when he was a student. His mother had to work at a restaurant and a bar to make ends meet. Once, just to scrape together the 5,000 won he needed for transportation to school, she had to humble herself and borrow money from a neighbor.
Having made it through those days when even getting by was a struggle, he can finally turn that gratitude into caring for his family. He emotionally admitted that it wasn’t until he became a father that he truly understood how his mother had felt, willing to give everything for her child.
His son’s first birthday: Mom was the real star
Kim Moo-yeol’s eyes softened as he spoke about his relationship of more than 10 years with Yoon Seung-ah. When he learned that his new project had reached No. 1 worldwide, the actor, who rarely cries, immediately ran to find his wife, and the two embraced and cried with emotion. After all, during those years of obscurity and setbacks, Yoon Seung-ah’s wholehearted support had helped him through the low points.
What melted hearts most was how he celebrated his son’s first birthday. Rather than putting all the attention on their child, Kim Moo-yeol secretly prepared flowers and a cake especially for his wife. “A year ago today was your hardest day, so Mom is the real star of this celebration.”
A textbook-worthy lesson in romance
His thoughtfulness in never taking his partner’s efforts for granted left even the well-traveled Yoo Jae-suk wide-eyed. Laughing, he said he really needed to reflect on himself.
Watching Kim Moo-yeol and Yoon Seung-ah turn their ordinary days into a romantic drama can’t help but bring a smile to your face. Having weathered the hardest times and found fulfillment in both their careers and family life, don’t these two make you look forward to a happy marriage just a little more?
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