Kim Soo Mi's deep bond with daughter-in-law, actress Seo Hyo Rim, resurfaces in the wake of her passing

The late actress Kim Soo Mi’s deep bond with her daughter-in-law, actress Seo Hyo Rim, has resurfaced, bringing a sense of sadness to fans.

On the morning of October 27 at 11 AM, Kim Soo Mi’s funeral was held at Hanyang University Hospital in Sageun-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul. Broadcasters Jang Dong Min, Jung Jun Ha, and Yoon Jung Soo, who had been close to her and were seen as “adopted sons,” carried her casket. Seo Hyo Rim, who was as close to Kim Soo Mi as a daughter, cried out, "Mom, don’t go," "How could you leave after going through so much?" and "I’m so sorry, Mom; you worked so hard." 

In January 2023, Kim shared her perspective on KBS 1TV’s 'Morning Forum,' saying, “My mother gave me so much love, so when I look at my daughter-in-law, I try to give her the same love I received. I see her as an equal—woman to woman.” She continued, “My son was recently caught up in a media scandal involving a fraud case, although he was later cleared. I thought my daughter-in-law might be hurt, so I gifted her a house (in her name). I told her, ‘If things ever go wrong and you get divorced, the law will entitle you to just 50 million KRW (~36,149 USD) as alimony. Use this to live well with the baby,’ though that was just a precaution. They’re happily married, but I wanted to show her the love I’d received.”