On the latest episode of ‘Malza Show’, Kim Young-hee shared a funny story about how her mother completely changed her family’s ancestral rite (jesa) culture.
The May 11 broadcast of KBS 2TV’s ‘Malza Show’ was a special family episode. During the show, a viewer asked, “My wife has been preparing the ancestral table for 30 years as the youngest daughter-in-law. Can we stop the rites for her?” The viewer mentioned they had already reduced the rites to six times a year.
‘Malza Halmae’ Kim Young-hee empathized by sharing her own mother’s experience. She described her mother’s in-laws as a patriarchal family where, during holidays, the men sat at a large dining table while the women sat around small side tables.
Kim Young-hee joked that since her mother loves to sleep in, she once told her grandmother, “The ancestors must be tired too. Why don’t we let them sleep in and hold the ceremony a bit later?” which left everyone in stitches.
She continued, “Another time, my mom asked my grandmother, ‘Honestly, you don’t remember all the ancestors’ faces, right? Why not just list the ones you actually remember?'” Thanks to this, the number of rites was cut in half!
Kim Young-hee emphasized the importance of appreciation, saying, “Preparing the food, attending, and just being together are all things to be grateful for.” She added, “If couples express gratitude to each other, 10 fights will decrease to 1. Nothing should be taken for granted.”
She advised the viewer to discuss with their siblings how to simplify the rites, whether by reducing the frequency or the number of dishes.
‘Malza Show’ also welcomed back some familiar faces. A man who previously attended alone after his friends bailed on him returned this time with his mother.
The family of the ‘Frill Uncle’ also made a return. The father, who once touched Kim Young-hee’s heart by wearing a stretched-out t-shirt, shared some happy news: his eldest daughter has a boyfriend, and his younger daughter has set a wedding date!
KBS 2TV’s ‘Malza Show’ airs every Monday at 9:30 PM.
