Have you ever heard of the name Kim Ji-sun? She was the captain of the Korean women's curling team, and she came from a top chaebol family in South Korea and could have enjoyed a worry-free and affluent life. A chance encounter made her resolutely give up tens of millions of family properties, cross borders, and marry a Chinese curler. What kind of love and sacrifice is hidden in the story of this Korean female daughter? Why did she make such a decision? Follow me as we take a closer look at this woman's extraordinary choices and see what inspiration and emotion her life turn has brought us.
Kim Ji-sun, who was born in 1986, has been a daughter born with a golden key since she was a child. Her father is a giant in the Korean curling goods manufacturing industry, who has almost monopolized the entire market, and the family's wealth and status make her not have to worry about the future. From brand-name clothing to top-notch ingredients, from luxury cars to overseas study tours, Kim Ji-sun seems to be following the typical rich girl's route every step of the way.
But Kim Ji-sun's life trajectory is not as smooth as the outside world imagines. Her love of curling began at the age of six, when her parents wanted her to enrich her life through physical activity, but she became a curling genius. As he grew older, Kim Ji-sun not only showed extraordinary talent in the field of curling, but also quickly became a star player in the national team because of his family's resources and his own efforts.
Even if it is so smooth, Kim Ji-sun's inner world is not calm. She knows that as the daughter of the chaebol, her future seems to have been planned in advance - to take over the family business and maintain the family's glory and wealth. But her heart is drawn to the passion and freedom on the curling rink, and this contradictory emotion makes her work harder in the game and grasp every opportunity to swing.
In 2006, Kim Ji-sun's fortunes took a turn for the worse. That year, as the captain of the national team, she was sent to Harbin, China for a one-year exchange study. The ice and snow world in Harbin has a different style from the South Korea she is familiar with, and more importantly, there is a man here who makes her fall in love at first sight - Xu Xiaoming. Xu Xiaoming is a member of the Chinese men's curling national team, with superb skills and good demeanor.
The encounter between the two is like an accident in the world of ice and snow. Kim Ji-sun was deeply attracted by Xu Xiaoming's calmness on the ice rink, and every slide and throw made her heart move. As the communication deepened, the two began to exchange technology and share life frequently, and Kim Ji-sun found that the time she spent with Xu Xiaoming was the most free and happiest time she felt.
Love, Kim Ji-sun began to think about it, and she knew that if she chose to be with Xu Xiaoming, it would mean giving up everything in South Korea - family expectations, a huge inheritance, and social status that could have been easily obtained. The trade-offs between love and duty, freedom and sacrifice make her decision challenging.
This love is not only a sweet talk before the flower, but also a test and choice of reality. Kim Ji-sun's family strongly opposed her choice, believing it to be a betrayal of the family's reputation and irresponsible to the family's expectations. What Xu Xiaoming gave her to Kim Ji-sun was not only love, but also a new perspective to see the world and an opportunity to be herself.
After a long period of thinking and struggle, Kim Ji-sun finally made a decision. She chose to give up the tens of millions of family properties she might inherit, and chose to follow her heart and start a new life in China with Xu Xiaoming. Although she lost a lot of money from this decision, she gained another form of abundance and satisfaction.
Married life is not a perfect ending in a fairy tale. The two have run in the collision of different cultures, from living habits to ways of thinking, everything needs to be readjusted and adapted. But Kim Ji-sun and Seo have a common hobby and a firm love, which becomes the motivation for them to overcome all difficulties.
After living in China for many years, Kim Ji-sun gradually became accustomed to the pace of life and the cultural environment. She has also changed from a national team curler to a full-time mother, raising a child with Xu Xiaoming. Although she sometimes misses her time in Korea, she can feel the meaning of choosing this path whenever she sees the smiling faces of her family.
Kim Ji-sun's story, which spread among her friends and loved ones, became a legend of love and courage. She proves with her actions that true happiness is not how much material wealth you have, but being able to follow your heart and spend this life with your loved ones.
Kim Ji-sun's choice may seem incredible to many, after all, it takes great courage and conviction to give up the wealth and comfortable life that has been acquired and choose an unknown and challenging path. But her story teaches us that true happiness and fulfillment come from pursuing our true passions and dreams, even if it means facing difficulties and challenges. In Kim Ji-sun's life, love is not only the sustenance of emotions, but also the compass of life. Her story is an inspiration to all those who yearn for freedom and love, and to believe that with courage, everyone can take control of their own destiny.