Broadcaster Kim Ji-min warned about the dangers of relationships collapsing due to money issues, expressing a firm stance. This statement gained more attention as it came amid the ongoing legal battle involving her close colleague Park Na-rae and former managers over settlement issues and various allegations.
In the sixth episode of SBS Plus's "Soda" aired on the 3rd, various stories were introduced on the theme of money villains, where affection diminishes due to money. On this day, Kim Ji-min deeply empathized with situations where trust is broken in the face of money issues and added her honest views.
The broadcast covered various cases, from unsettled accounts among friends to economic conflicts within families. In response to a story about a friend who delays settling debts of hundreds of thousands of won, Kim Ji-min pointed out the seriousness of money issues. Counseling expert Lee Ho-sun also emphasized that losing trust over small amounts ultimately leads to losing significant relationships.
In particular, when a story was revealed about a child who accumulated large debts through habitual small payments and reached out to their parents for help, Kim Ji-min expressed strong anger. Experts warned that only by directly experiencing the cost of labor will one understand the value of money, cautioning against unconditional financial support.
The most shocking story was about a mother-in-law who committed real estate fraud against her child. When the story of her cutting off contact after making her son and daughter-in-law sell their house under the pretext of redevelopment information was revealed, the studio fell into sighs. Lee Ho-sun defined this as a crime rather than a family issue and strongly criticized the behavior of using children for greed.
Through this broadcast, Kim Ji-min emphasized that money and relationships are inseparable issues, but the moment money is prioritized, all relationships are destroyed. This delivered a heavy message to viewers, resonating with the recent financial conflicts occurring both inside and outside the entertainment industry.
Currently, Kim Ji-min's close friend Park Na-rae is in a lawsuit against former managers for reasons including unsettled costs and unfair treatment, while Park Na-rae's side is responding with a counter-suit, claiming it is based on false facts and attempted extortion. The bitter aspect of relationships revealing their true faces in front of money has become a topic of discussion in both the broadcast and reality.
