'My Way' Heo Yoon-jung "Couldn't Be There for My Mother's Last Moments Due to COVID-19"

Photo by TV Chosun, capture from 'Star Documentary My Way'

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] Heo Yoon-jung opened up about the story of having to see her mother pass away first.

On the 12th broadcast of TV Chosun's 'Star Docu My Way,' Heo Yoon-jung, who became a university professor, appeared and became emotional recalling her mother.

Heo Yoon-jung said, "Actually, I was going to not film this program. My mother was in the United States, but she passed away last month. Since she was with me in Korea, she had a herniated disc in her waist and neck, but because of COVID-19, I couldn't go to the U.S. The school held cyber lectures due to COVID-19, and classes were concentrated in May and June. She passed away right during that time."

She continued, "When I was alone, I felt like I was going crazy. I'm still scared to talk about it. I thought it was a relief that I could hide my emotions behind a mask. So I felt anxious, and since it’s been a while since I appeared on a broadcast, I was afraid of how I would be perceived and that I might cry if I talked about my mother," adding, "As time goes by, I thought I need to change the way I live. I plan to meet a counselor and talk, and although it won’t happen immediately, I intend to make changes."

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