5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kim Young-ok attends her FIRST K-Pop concert at age 87; gets emotional: 'Monsta X is perfection on stage... I couldn't put it into words'
Actress Kim Young-ok sheds tears of emotion while watching Monsta X's performance.
Kim Young-ok
is one of South Korea's most enduring and beloved actresses, with a career spanning 68 years since her debut in 1957. She has played everything from wise grandmothers to scene-stealing comedic roles - but she had never experienced the roar of a
K-pop concert
until now.
Invited by
Monsta X
's Joohoney, whom she befriended during the 2016 variety show 'Hip Hop Nation,' Kim arrived at the group's 10th anniversary show. Equipped with a brand-new light stick (a gift from Joohoney's team), she stepped into the buzzing venue. Thousands of young fans filled the seats, waving lights, singing along. "It's spectacular. So many young people," she murmured, eyes shining with surprise.
When music hits, emotions follow
From the opening note, Kim was in the groove - waving her light stick, tapping her feet, smiling at the giant screens. The energy in the arena was impossible to ignore.
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During a ballad, Joohoney spotted her in the crowd and waved warmly; she grinned and waved back, earning cheers from nearby fans. But when the synchronised dance kicked in, her eyes welled up. "I cried as soon as they started performing. Their perfection on stage... I couldn't put it into words," she later shared. For someone who has stood in the spotlight herself for decades, the moment of simply being a captivated audience member was rare and profoundly moving.
Backstage laughter bridging generations
Post-show, Kim met the Monsta X members backstage. The atmosphere? Pure warmth and banter. Joohoney teased her, "You were really jumping a lot at the end!" Kim covered her face, laughing, "That's so embarrassing!" It was the kind of genuine, unscripted exchange that blurred generational lines - the nation's screen grandmother laughing alongside youthful idols.
A night that touched hearts far beyond the venue
Fan-shot videos of Kim's night quickly made the rounds online. Viewers praised her energy, her openness to new experiences, and her joy in the moment. Comments flooded in: "This is the sweetest thing I've seen all week," and "She's proof that music is for everyone." Many said her unreserved dancing during the encore was the highlight of the event.
About Kim Young-ok
Kim Young-ok is a
South Korean actress
who debuted in 1957 and has had a 68-year career across dramas, films, and variety shows. Often called "the nation's grandmother," she remains active at 87, inspiring audiences across generations. Her Monsta X concert experience added a heartfelt new chapter to her long artistic journey.
