Kim So-won, a 5-year record of attending school at 5 AM and returning home at 11 PM during trainee days

Singer Kim So-won has revealed her life spending time with her mother while visiting her family home located in Gimpo for the holiday. Through her YouTube channel, Kim So-won shared her daily life visiting her alma mater, filled with childhood memories, and the country house where she currently resides, while having conversations with her family.

"Attending school at 5 AM and returning home at 11 PM"... The hardships of trainee days that lasted for 5 years

In the video, Kim So-won recalled her past, starting to go to auditions alone since middle school. In particular, she shared an anecdote about rushing to a DSP Media audition after skipping school's closing assembly, mentioning that the choice at that time became a major turning point in her life. Kim So-won revealed her determination to choose the audition despite the strictness of her homeroom teacher at the time.

Following this, Kim So-won specifically detailed the grueling schedule of her trainee days that lasted for five years. Kim So-won recalled the relentless march that continued from dawn to late at night, saying, "I would leave at 5 AM to go to school at 8 AM, and in the evening, it wouldn't end until 11 PM or 12 AM at the practice room." She mentioned memories of shedding tears while returning home by bus, and moments when her mother felt upset while making crying sounds in her room, conveying the sacrifice and love of her family.

The sincere feelings and family stories of mother and daughter faced at the Gimpo country house

Kim So-won visited her family's country house located at the edge of Gimpo. In the video, Kim So-won introduced the location of the house, which requires passing through rice paddy ridges, and her pet dog 'Gippeumi' (formerly named Meonji), who is currently recovering from recent surgery. Inside the house, records of her activities, including Kim So-won's debut album, were kept, showing that her family has consistently supported her path.

Her mother recalled the past of working even on Sundays to support Kim So-won during her trainee days. Her mother expressed her feelings, saying, "I feel sorry that I made them live in a one-room house because I was afraid the children would feel too suffocated," and expressed regret that although she wants to be with them for even one more day now, the children, who have become adults, are not by her side.

"I'll be your daughter again even if I am reborn" A warm promise shared by mother and daughter

In the latter half of the video, Kim So-won and her mother revealed their deep affection for each other. Her mother told Kim So-won, "Giving birth to you was my greatest happiness," expressing her wish for her daughter to meet a good person and live happily. In particular, honest conversations continued, such as mentioning a 'diligent and family-oriented Type B man' as a condition for a spouse.

Kim So-won also responded, "I am also happy that you are my mother." Kim So-won conveyed her sincerity to her mother, saying, "I will be born as your daughter again even if I am reborn," and her mother also created a touching atmosphere by replying, "If I am born as your daughter again, I will treat you even better."