Kim Young-cheol, an ‘indomitable clown’ who overcame an unfortunate family history

Comedian Kim Young-cheol is overflowing with cheerful energy. However, if you look behind him, there is a shadow that cannot be easily removed. Kim Young-cheol overcame his unfortunate family history to become an ‘indomitable clown’ and bring laughter to many people.

Kim Young-cheol opened up about his family life in 'Woo Won-jae's Yomojomo EP.3 Kim Young-cheol' posted on AOMG's official YouTube channel on the 6th. When asked, "When was the most profuse time in your life?" Kim Young-cheol said, "There were many sad moments." He added, "My parents divorced when I was a sophomore in high school, and my older brother went to heaven in a car accident when I was a senior in high school. It was a difficult moment for a 19-year-old to handle. “No matter how much I think about it, the only moment I cried profusely was that day.”

Nevertheless, Kim Young-cheol attracted attention by saying that he had overcome the sadness of that time and was living a more exciting life. Recalling his brother's funeral, he confessed, "There has never been a sadder day than that day, that day, that week, that day of the funeral," and "that's why I live my life more happily."

Kim Young-cheol also confessed his longing for his father. He appeared on MBC's 'Radio Star' and talked about the book he wrote, saying, "It contains my family history, the story of my parents' divorce when I was in my second year of high school, and the story of not being able to see my father often."

He then spoke about the time when he heard the news of the death of his father, whom he had not seen since his second year of high school. He said, "When I heard the news of my father's death, I thought, 'Do I really have to go to the funeral?' and the second thought was, 'I want to go see my father quickly.'" He said, "In front of the portrait of my father, I asked, 'Father, why are you the only one there?' "Did you hate him that much? He said that he became a great person despite the painful wounds and deficiencies caused by his father."

An unfavorable family history during childhood cannot be chosen but is given, but many people are unable to escape that pain and suffering throughout their lives. However, Kim Young-cheol has overcome his past and risen with an indomitable spirit to bring laughter to many people.

Also, Kim Young-cheol is always developing with a challenging attitude. To pursue his dream of acting as a comedian in Hollywood, he devoted himself to studying English, and now he speaks English at a high level. He also brought joy to his career as a singer with the song ‘Tarring’. During his writing career, he also published his story in a book.

Kim Young-cheol recently joked on SBS Power FM's 'Kim Young-cheol's Power FM' that he hosts, saying, "I endure humiliation on entertainment shows in order to buy something," and added, "I was thinking about what to eat on the weekend, but I filled my shopping cart with online shopping. Buy something. “I’m happy if I put it in my shopping cart even if I don’t have to,” he said, expressing his motivation for engaging in entertainment.

What if his driving force is ‘material greed’? It is clear that Kim Young-cheol is an ‘indomitable clown’ who overcomes the unfortunate history of the past and brings laughter to the public.

Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr