Kim Na-young Gets Emotional Recalling Her Hardships as a Single Mom 7 Years Ago: “I Want to Hug Myself”

Broadcaster Kim Na-young shared a touching message as she looked back on her life from seven years ago.

On the 11th, Kim Na-young posted several photos on her SNS with the caption, “Seeing young Shin-woo and a slightly younger version of myself brings tears to my eyes. I really managed to get through it. I want to give my self from seven years ago a big hug.”

The released photos show Kim Na-young spending sweet moments with her young son, Shin-woo. Wearing a pink t-shirt, she is seen hugging Shin-woo with a bright smile, creating a warm and loving atmosphere.

Another photo, captioned “One day seven years ago when I was barely hanging on,” shows her taking a mirror selfie with her two sons at home. Although she is smiling brightly in simple clothes, the caption recalling those difficult times adds a poignant touch.

Kim Na-young has garnered a lot of empathy for her honesty in sharing the journey of balancing work and parenting while raising her two sons alone.

Meanwhile, Kim Na-young married in 2015 but separated in 2019 after four years of marriage. Since then, she has shown her life as a single mom raising two sons. In 2021, she shared the news of her relationship with entertainer and painter My Q, and officially announced her remarriage in 2025.