Kim Young-Ok, the eighty-seven-year-old South Korean actress, experienced her first K-Pop concert on August 13, while applauding Monsta X to the Dome Ksp of Seoul and was transferred to tears by the group’s performance.
Invited by the member of Monsta X Joohoney, her friend since 2016, Kim has entered the full seat and took the roaring crowd, visibly surprised by the sea of fans enthusiasts.
From her seat at the top in the arena, the actress agitated her light sticks and shouted encouragement while the group launched in successes, treating them with pride as if they were her grandchildren.
During the high energy opening number, Joohoney saw it in public and returned his wave, pushing a sincere reaction of the veteran actress. Once passed by the affirmation of gestures and electrifying atmosphere, tears woken up while the group reached its choir, capturing the moment on video to share friends and family later.
After the show, Kim joined the members in the backstage for a short meeting. A special gift presented them, a craft memory that symbolized their nine -year friendship and laid for the photos that flash the manual sign of the group’s signature. The warmth between the actress and the artists was evident in their hugs and laughter. Monsta X members expressed gratitude for Kim’s support, calling it inspiration for their longtime careers.
Fans on social media praised the heartfelt connection. “I cried when he started to snatch,” one wrote, reflecting the emotional impact of seeing a legend moved by today’s pop idols. Another commented: “It is wonderful to see art transcending generations”, while others have noticed the beauty of a bond fed for almost a decade.
Kim Young-Ok, whose career lasts more than six decades, is known above all for his leading roles in dramas and television films since the 1960s. He met Joohoney for the first time in 2016 in an event in the sector, where they discovered shared love for acting and narration. Their friendship lasted through personal visits, phone calls for the holidays and occasional appearances on stage during the award ceremonies.
In recent years, the actress has expressed admiration for the global K-pop flow and its power to bring people together through age and cultural divisions. His decision to participate in the Monsta X concert marked a personal milestone and highlighted the intergenerational charm of Korean popular music. While Kim greeted the lights of the dome and youthful songs echoed behind her, according to what reported, he said: “Tonight he was unforgettable, I never imagined I would feel so young”.
