Choi Eun-kyung Celebrates Son's Thoughtfulness During Bali Vacation

On March 26, broadcaster Choi Eun-kyung shared a heartfelt moment on her social media, showcasing several photos from her first vacation in Bali. She expressed her mixed emotions, saying, "I’m crying and laughing right now!" Choi revealed that her son had saved up his first paycheck to gift his parents in a traditional red envelope, stating, "What a feeling this is! I can’t believe I received pocket money from Bali. I’m going to frame this!" She reflected on her own first paycheck, admitting she couldn’t recall what she did for her mother, and noted how children help their parents grow. Choi proudly highlighted her son's deep respect and love for his parents, mentioning that their home is currently filled with red items as a symbol of good fortune.

On the same day, news broke that Choi would be leaving her long-running show, Dongchimi (동치미), after 13 years, leading to speculation about her departure. Despite the circumstances, she appeared joyful while holding the red envelope. Fans responded positively, praising her as a successful woman balancing work and family, with comments like, "You’re amazing!" and "Keep fighting!"

Choi Eun-kyung received notice of her exit from MBN alongside Park Soo-hong due to a program restructuring on March 24.