His First Steps Were in Jail, His Mother's Sacrifice Was UNTHINKABLE!

Name: His First Steps Were in Jail, His Mother's Sacrifice Was UNTHINKABLE!
Uploaded: 2026-08-28T15:36:25+00:00
Duration: 32 min 31 s
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00:00Though he was not yet 18 months old, he was the world's youngest prisoner.

00:04He became a source of joy for the prisoners.

00:07The warden doted on him too.

00:12Because he was born after his mother was sentenced and imprisoned,

00:15this toddler, who should have lived a happy life,

00:18was instead helplessly confined within cold iron walls.

00:23But even with the many restrictions of prison life,

00:25with the mother and son together,

00:27their prison life was still warm enough.

00:31However, on his birthday,

00:33the mother and son faced trouble from the prison's section chief.

00:37On this day, the little boy's mother and her cellmates managed to hold a simple birthday ceremony for him,

00:44despite many difficulties.

00:46But when it was time for his doljabi, first birthday item selection,

00:51he grabbed a pair of handcuffs.

00:53This stunned everyone who was celebrating with him,

00:55because everyone present was a convicted murderer.

00:58To ease the tension, the cellmates pulled the little one for a birthday photo.

01:03But just as the photo was taken, the prison's section chief barged in.

01:08When the section chief saw the lively cell and items that weren't allowed by the rules,

01:13he became furious and ordered them out of the cell.

01:17But after the section chief searched, he only found a camera and one photo.

01:22A nearby prison guard quickly explained he brought it in,

01:25just wanting to make a birthday memento for the little one.

01:28But the section chief acted arrogantly.

01:32Seeing the kind guard was about to be reprimanded by the section chief,

01:36Ji Yong He, who was awaiting punishment,

01:39stepped forward to plead for the guard.

01:41However, the section chief showed no leniency.

01:44Instead, he tore their newly taken group photo to pieces.

02:03The section chief's words directly struck a nerve with Ji Yong He,

02:07and her heart was suddenly filled with waves of guilt.

02:11Indeed, it was because she was imprisoned for manslaughter that her son had to live in prison.

02:16But she really didn't want to bring up that painful past again.

02:20Just a year ago, pregnant Ji Yong He accidentally caused her husband's death

02:24while defending herself from his abuse.

02:28After that, she was sentenced to ten years in prison.

02:31Even more tragically, her son Min Woo was born after she was imprisoned.

02:36According to Korean law, if a female inmate gives birth in prison,

02:39she can raise the child in prison until they are 18 months old.

02:43But after 18 months, the child must be sent to foster care.

02:47So before then, Min Woo also had to live with his mother in prison.

02:51But late one night, little Min Woo suddenly developed a high fever.

02:56After a prison guard came and understood the situation,

02:59he prepared to take Min Woo to the hospital.

03:02But Ji Yong He hoped she could go too.

03:13The kind prison guard looked at the pitiful mother and son.

03:16His heart softened, and he could only agree.

03:19But as per regulations, he still handcuffed her.

03:23Fortunately, Min Woo just had a common cold.

03:26After getting an injection, he fell peacefully asleep.

03:28But while Ji Yong He was taking care of Min Woo,

03:32the handcuffs made her movements very awkward.

03:35Seeing this, the guard's heart was filled with mixed emotions.

03:39So he unlocked Ji Yong Haya's handcuffs.

03:45That night, Ji Yong He stayed by Min Woo's side all night.

03:48She stroked the mole on Min Woo's cute little hand.

03:52The warmth from his palm connected their two hearts.

03:56But the thought that she would soon be separated from her son

03:59caused her heart to ache again and again, a piercing pain.

04:04One day, a women's choir came to the prison to perform.

04:09Listening to the harmonious and beautiful singing from the stage,

04:13Ji Yong He, who had loved music since childhood, was moved to tears.

04:17Her son Min Woo also adorably clapped his hands.

04:21When she thought about being separated from Min Woo in six months,

04:25Ji Yong He suddenly had a unique idea.

04:28She went to the warden and told him about her plan to form a choir.

04:32This was partly for a personal reason.

04:34She wanted to personally give her son a choir performance

04:37before he was sent to foster care.

04:40The warden, far from thinking it was an outlandish idea, readily agreed.

04:45Furthermore, the warden personally promised that if they successfully put on one performance,

04:51Ji Yong He and Min Woo would get a special day out together.

04:54And so, Ji Yong He received permission to form a choir.

04:58But the choir needed a conductor.

05:00Ji Yong He's first choice was her cellmate, Grandma Mu Nook.

05:05Because Mu Nook used to be a music professor.

05:08If she joined, the choir would surely be a success.

05:11But after hearing it, Grandma Mu Nook directly refused her.

05:16Actually, in the first half of Grandma Mu Nook's life,

05:20music had always been her most beloved thing.

05:23But in the latter half of her life, music became her greatest pain.

05:27When she was young, she was an excellent piano professor.

05:31But a female student of hers had an affair with her husband.

05:35That day, when she returned home with her son and daughter, she caught the two of them having a tryst

05:40in the house.

05:41She could only suppress her anger and cover her daughter's and son's ears,

05:46trying hard to prevent them from hearing the unbearable sounds from the room.

05:50But later, she truly couldn't accept their betrayal.

05:53In a moment of emotional breakdown, she drove her car and killed them both.

05:59However, South Korea had effectively abolished the death penalty around that time.

06:05So her death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment.

06:09Because of this incident, her daughter always harbored resentment towards her.

06:13She didn't hate her father for having an affair.

06:16But she hated her mother for destroying the entire family.

06:20She hated Munuk for making her and her younger brother lose their parents from a young age.

06:25So every time her brother dragged her to visit Munuk,

06:28her daughter's eyes were always filled with indifference and hatred.

06:32And every time Munuk called home, her daughter would never speak to her.

06:37From then on, her own daughter's resentment became an unresolved pain in her heart.

06:43And Munuk projected all her pain onto music.

06:46In a way, this meant she had lost her beloved music.

06:51But one day, she was secretly playing the piano in the auditorium.

06:57Just then, a prison guard and Zhang He heard her.

07:01They tiptoed in.

07:03As the beautiful melody ended, the two of them clapped enthusiastically.

07:08But this startled Grandma Munuk.

07:10She was like a child caught doing something wrong, hastily got up, turned, and was about to flee.

07:19But Zhang He stopped her from behind.

07:21Let's think of it again.

07:22There's only one who can be a teacher.

07:25No, it's not.

07:26What's the music playing?

07:27What's the music playing?

07:28What's the music playing?

07:29What's the music playing?

07:30Anyway, we're going to start tomorrow.

07:32We're going to start here.

07:34We're going to start here.

07:35With Zhang He's strong support and earnest request, Munuk reluctantly agreed.

07:40Actually, music, like motherhood, are the greatest gifts God bestows upon women.

07:47If life had no song, it would be like a world without a son.

07:52The next day, Munuk convinced herself and arrived on time for the choir's formation.

07:58She was formally chosen as the conductor.

08:01And she was also responsible for selecting the choir members.

08:05But too many people wanted to join the choir, and most of them were tone deaf with no singing skills.

08:12Helpless, Grandma Munuk had no choice but to keep lowering the standards.

08:17Finally, they made an initial selection of the first group of members.

08:21But during practice, another new problem arose.

08:25None of the members could be a strong lead singer.

08:29As a result, their voices were not synchronized when they started singing.

08:33And during the song, it was all monotonous low pitches.

08:38Thus, their choir plan stalled.

08:40But fate did not extinguish their positive attitude.

08:44And even specially sent them a professional soprano.

08:48One day, a newcomer named Yumi arrived in the cell.

08:52After entering, she sat by herself in a corner.

08:55Two cellmates wanted to intimidate her.

08:58But Yumi didn't seem to be intimidated.

09:01Just as the situation became tense, Min Woo waddled over, wanting to hug this pretty lady.

09:06However, Yumi, who was angry, pushed Min Woo down.

09:12What are you doing?

09:13What are you doing?

09:16What are you doing?

09:18What are you doing?

09:19What are you doing?

09:19I'm sorry.

09:21I'm sorry.

09:33I'm sorry.

09:38You're right.

09:41You're trying.

09:43hysterically like a madwoman. Later, Zhang He learned about Yumi's story from a prison guard.

09:49It turned out Yumi had been abused by her stepfather since childhood.

09:54When she was in college, her stepfather tried to assault her again.

09:58She desperately fought back against her stepfather's assault, and in panic, killed him

10:04with a blunt object. But when her biological mother returned home, she, with a tearful voice,

10:11blamed Yumi. Blamed her for killing the family's breadwinner.

10:16After learning about Yumi's tragic experience, Zhang He felt they were kindred spirits in suffering.

10:22Therefore, she no longer held the previous incident against her.

10:27A few days later, Yumi returned to the cell with a bandage on her head. By this time,

10:32the cellmates all knew her story, and they tacitly agreed not to give this unfortunate

10:37person any more trouble. But Minwoo seemed to really like her. He once again walked towards

10:43Yumi and hugged her. This time, Yumi didn't push him away.

11:01And the next day, during outdoor activities,

11:04Minwoo proactively hugged Yumi again. But then, prison bullies from other cells came to cause

11:11trouble for Yumi. They pushed Minwoo down and were about to threaten Yumi.

11:17But Yumi saw the little one lying on the ground crying. Her inner fury was ignited. And she started

11:24fighting with several bullies. Finally, Zhang He and her companions also ran over to help.

11:31And so, a group of them started fighting.

11:37In the end, Yumi was sent to the infirmary due to her injuries.

11:42Zhang He and Munuk came to visit Yumi. But Yumi still didn't say a word.

11:48But listening to Zhang He and Munuk's concern for her, tears of gratitude silently streamed from the

11:54corners of her eyes. But in the end, she was put into solitary confinement again.

12:00But this time in solitary, she didn't bang her head against the wall. Instead, she started singing

12:07by herself. Her voice was clear, loud, and high-pitched. Though mournful, it was also very beautiful.

12:16As if carrying endless sorrow and loneliness. Zhang He also happened to hear her singing.

12:22Then she suddenly realized Yumi was the soprano the choir desperately needed.

12:29After that, Zhang He recommended Yumi to Munuk, asking Grandma Munuk to persuade Yumi to join the choir.

12:37After hearing this, Grandma Munuk privately sought out Yumi. However,

12:43as soon as Grandma Munuk invited her, Yumi coldly refused.

12:59Actually, speaking hurtfully was not Yumi's intention. She just didn't know how to interact with people

13:04normally. Because she grew up in an environment of abuse and repression. She could only wrap herself in

13:11indifference and harshness. But actually, Yumi's mother also often came to the prison to visit.

13:18But she always refused to meet her mother. She knew her mother felt guilty towards her.

13:24But she could never bring herself to forgive her mother. Until one day, while cleaning,

13:30she saw her mother's frail figure. Her mother outside the window looked desolate,

13:35her steps faltering. At that moment, Yumi understood that her mother, like her, was living in pain.

13:45Later, with strong persuasion from a prison guard, Yumi finally resolved her inner conflict.

13:52She proactively went to Grandma Munuk. She apologized to Grandma Munuk. But Grandma Munuk did not harshly

14:00criticize this pitiful girl. Instead, she gently guided Yumi as if she were her own daughter.

14:07Yumi's mother, Yumi's daughter, Yumi's daughter, and Yumi's daughter.

14:15Yumi's daughter, Yumi's daughter. Although these words were spoken to Yumi, they were actually also

14:42words Grandma Munuk was saying to herself. Although some lives are filled with mistakes and pain,

14:48people must ultimately continue to strive to live on. Grandma Munuk not only consoled Yumi,

14:55she also encouraged other members to open up their guarded hearts. Because only a life where one opens

15:01their heart to embrace life is most meaningful. And music can then be the accompaniment of joy and hope

15:08in life. The members took turns telling their stories, some because they went astray in their youth,

15:15some because of theft, some because of manslaughter.

15:43Each of their stories was different, but they were also the same group of people.

15:48They were all people driven by a harsh life. They had suffered, been weary and tired, to the point

15:55where they lost some loved ones, and also incurred the resentment of some relatives. They made mistakes,

16:02sometimes due to others' wrongdoings, ultimately losing the serene heart a woman should have,

16:08cherished like a flower. And also lost the normal life a normal person should have. And it was precisely

16:15because of these losses that they received the protection of these iron walls. Actually,

16:21their hearts still held pure emotions, a longing for family affection, understanding, and to be

16:27loved. They still held on to a yearning for love, still possessed strong resilience, a capacity for

16:33forgiveness, and a desire for the future. But they lacked an opening to their closed-off hearts.

16:41Finally, Yumi and everyone else joined the choir. With the addition of Yumi the Soprano and the

16:47collaborative effort of everyone sharing the same goal, the choir's plan finally got on the right track.

16:52They actively learned and rehearsed, diligently improving their abilities, and also strengthening

16:59their chemistry with fellow members. And among everyone in the choir, Jong Hee was always the

17:05hardest working one. She proactively asked Yumi for help, asking Yumi to teach her correct vocal

17:11techniques. Every day, she fully dedicated herself to learning and practicing. With day after day of hard

17:18work, she became the best amateur singer in the group. And under their collaboration, the choir

17:24slowly approached performance standards. Time quickly passed, and six months later,

17:30the choir had its first performance. The warden invited the head of the Justice Bureau to watch.

17:37The prison auditorium was also full of people. As Grandma Munuk waved her conductor's baton,

17:43gentle and cheerful singing resounded throughout the auditorium. The song's melody conveyed joy,

17:50and also embodied their hopes for a new life.

17:53Hopefully, there are many more people to know.

17:57However, if you have any problems, you can find yourself.

17:59You have to be a person who has ever given us.

18:02I love you!

18:03I love you!

18:04I love you!

18:05I love you!

18:06I love you!

18:07I love you!

18:09I love you!

18:12I love you!

18:37Their performance ended amidst applause.

18:40Jiang Hee also saw Min Woo's smiling face at the end, as she had wished.

18:46Afterward, the head of the Justice Bureau praised the warden.

18:49And stated that the choir could continue to exist in the prison.

18:53Jiang Hee also got her promised special day out.

18:56But the date for Min Woo's adoption was also set.

19:00And the date turned out to be the same as her special day out.

19:03On the day of the special outing, the cellmates and Jiang Hee all cried.

19:09They couldn't bear for Min Woo to leave like this.

19:12But a child must ultimately have his own future.

19:15Later, Jiang Hee changed into civilian clothes and took Min Woo to the adoption center.

19:22Upon learning that the adoptive couple were teachers, her heart found temporary solace.

19:27She then entrusted a staff member to give a photo album to the adoptive couple.

19:32The album documented Min Woo's growth over the past 18 months.

19:36Then she went to Min Woo, saying goodbye to Min Woo through the glass.

19:42Min Woo thought his mother was playing with him.

19:45But who knew that Jiang Hee's heart was already overwhelmed with endless pain.

19:49After saying goodbye, she reluctantly left with the prison guard.

19:54But when she reached the main gate, she suddenly stopped.

19:58She turned and ran back recklessly.

20:01The distance back wasn't long.

20:03But at this moment, it felt extraordinarily sorrowful.

20:07But when she ran back, she found Min Woo already being held in someone else's arms.

20:13She watched Min Woo crying in his adoptive mother's arms.

20:17And she too cried outside the glass window.

20:20At this moment, she knew clearly that a long separation lay between her and Min Woo for many years to

20:26come.

20:27After returning to prison, she became dejected, as if she had lost her soul.

20:33She felt as if a piece of her heart was missing.

20:36And that void made every day feel worse than death.

20:40She was utterly devastated.

20:42Her body, drenched by heavy rain, fell ill.

20:46Grandma Moonook saw her suffering.

20:48And like a mother, ceaselessly comforted her.

20:52My body, my body, fell ill.

20:56My body, my body, fell ill.

20:57If you want to die and cry, just cry.

20:59You're laughing, you're laughing.

21:02You're laughing, you're laughing.

21:04You'll meet someone when you're going to meet.

21:05You'll meet someone when you're going to meet.

21:05If you're ill, you'll be ill if you're ill.

21:08After hearing Grandma Moonook's words,

21:11Jiang Hee strengthened herself and started to rejoin the choir.

21:22Singing in the choir became a shared interest among the inmates.

21:25And it slowly became a bond connecting them.

21:28They grew closer through their daily interactions.

21:31And as time passed, they saw off one cellmate after another being released.

21:36Days passed by like this.

21:38In a flash, four years had passed.

21:41By now, the choir had become quite excellent.

21:45And was even reported by the media, making headlines.

21:49Just before Christmas Eve, a prison guard brought good news.

21:52Their choir was invited to perform at a soul theater.

21:55And they could also invite their families to watch.

21:58Besides that, there was a reward for the performance.

22:02After the performance ended, they would have an hour to meet with their families.

22:06This made most of the choir members very happy.

22:09They all joyfully prepared in advance for that moment.

22:13But there were a few exceptions.

22:15For them, this meeting opportunity was more of an internal struggle with family ties.

22:21Moonook wanted to invite her daughter.

22:24But fearing rejection again, she ultimately didn't have the courage to make the call.

22:29Yumi refused to invite her own mother.

22:32She still hadn't forgiven her mother.

22:34And Zhang Hie also didn't send out an invitation letter.

22:38She was afraid Minwoo would find out he had a mother who was a murderer.

22:43However, their struggles and pain were all seen by a kind female prison guard.

22:48She took it upon herself to invite Yumi's mother.

22:51Then she went to Minwoo's adoptive parents.

22:54And then she went to Munoki's daughter's house.

22:56But was rejected.

22:58However, the prison guard didn't give up.

23:01She still slipped the ticket into the door crack.

23:04Afterward, the choir was taken by bus to the Soul Theater.

23:08They took the stage under the gaze of many audience members.

23:12Among the audience were their family members, as well as music lovers from all walks of life.

23:17As the music began, they started singing the songs they had rehearsed many times.

23:22They sang very earnestly.

23:24But as they sang, their eyes filled with tears.

23:28Through music, they expressed their remorse.

23:31They expressed their gratitude for the family members who could come.

23:34Because of their different experiences, they used choral music to express their longing for love.

23:40They used warmth and sunshine to express it.

23:44Each of them possessed the most beautiful love in this world.

23:48They are all the most beautiful women in this world.

23:50It's just that they once lost their way due to various mistakes.

23:55But they still chose to move forward, towards where there is sunlight.

23:59They want to give their best love, be it motherly love or romantic love, to everyone who loves them and

24:06whom they love.

24:07At this moment, the beautiful harmony was filled with a captivating aura.

24:11The choir's performance ended amidst tears and applause.

24:15But just as they were about to leave the stage, the stage lights suddenly all went out.

24:21And accompanied by the sound of young children's voices, a group of children holding candles walked towards the choir.

24:27But when faced with the cute children walking over, Zhang He's expression suddenly froze.

24:33Because the little boy holding her hand had a distinct mole on his left hand.

24:38That mole was the one she longed for day and night.

24:41It turned out Grandma Munok was right.

24:44People who are meant to meet will always meet someday.

24:48She silently looked at the little boy.

24:51The little boy also smiled and looked up at her.

24:54At this moment, love felt so close, yet so far.

25:03After the performance, the members reunited with their families in the audience.

25:09Yumi finally accepted her mother's apology.

25:11At this moment, she was finally willing to reconcile with her mother.

25:16Grandma Munok also saw her son who came to watch the performance.

25:20She was gratified that her son did not resent her.

25:24And actually, her daughter had also secretly come.

25:29And Zhang Heia finally reunited with Min Wu.

25:32But now, Min Wu called her Auntie.

25:36When she politely greeted Min Wu, she learned that he had been renamed.

25:40Before parting, the adoptive mother gave Zhang Heia a photo album.

25:45The album contained Min Wu's growth over these four years.

25:49Watching Min Wu grow up in the photos, her tears flowed like a torrent, bursting their banks.

25:57She didn't want Min Wu to bear the reputation of being a murderer's son.

26:01But she truly wished she could be the one to accompany Min Wu as he grew up.

26:05But not long after the performance ended, bad news reached the prison.

26:10Because a vicious murder case had recently occurred,

26:14South Korea reinstated the death penalty due to this case.

26:17This also meant Munok death sentence would now be carried out.

26:21That night, the section chief and prison guards took Munok out of the prison.

26:26They took Munok to her daughter's house.

26:29When Grandma Munok walked into the house, her son and daughter were already waiting at home.

26:35Because her children had been notified in advance.

26:39This would be their last meeting as a family.

26:41Her daughter also forgave her mother at this moment.

26:44Afterward, she performed a deep bow to Munok, and they had a sumptuous dinner together.

26:50At night, the three of them lay down to sleep in the bedroom together.

26:54And when Munok was fast asleep, her daughter gently held her hand.

26:59The next afternoon, a prison guard came to the cell to escort Grandma Munok out.

27:04To give Munok a final shred of dignity.

27:07And for the sake of everyone's emotions, the prison guard lied, saying someone had come for a visit.

27:14Munok could only silently close her music score.

27:18As she got up and was about to walk out,

27:21Jiang Ye suddenly pushed the guard aside and closed the cell's iron door.

27:25The cries of mother and teacher carried complex and sincere emotions.

27:31But death does not stop for tears.

27:33In the end, Munok walked out of the cell.

27:37As she passed by each cell, the inmates sang the song she had taught them collectively.

28:03That's fine, isn't it?다

28:07to still The

28:14I'm hungry, I'm hungry

28:20I'm hungry

28:26I'm hungry

28:28I'm hungry

28:31I'm hungry

28:35I'm hungry

28:42I'm hungry

28:48I'm hungry

28:51I'm hungry

28:53I'm hungry

28:56I'm hungry

28:57I'm hungry

28:59I'm hungry

29:00I'm hungry

29:01I'm hungry

29:01I'm going to see you in the middle of the night.

29:09I'm going to see you in the middle of the night.

29:42Grandma Muna taught this song to her students.

29:45It was also the song that her daughters sang to her as a farewell.

29:50Elderly people have a kind of reverence for life.

29:53After Grandma Muna saw the truth of life's potential meaninglessness,

29:56she still did not tire of it.

29:59She did not give up on it,

30:00but loved it nonetheless and blessed it.

30:04Time slowly passed.

30:05She remained elegant and calm.

30:07She remained optimistic, strong and passionate.

30:11For decades, she wrote countless letters to her daughter.

30:14She hesitantly made phone call after phone call,

30:17but she could never receive a word of forgiveness.

30:20When the day they were supposed to meet finally arrived,

30:23her life was also forced to an end.

30:26If I asked you what we rely on for survival,

30:29perhaps you'll say sunlight, air and water.

30:32But if I asked you what makes life shine brilliantly,

30:36perhaps you would need time to think about that.

30:39But I would say it is love.

30:41Because of love, life shines brilliantly.

30:45The intertwining of lives is actually a marvelous thing.

30:49Like vines, if they don't intertwine,

30:52they will wither silently and alone.

30:55But when lifelines are entangled, they weave together.

30:58Growing ever greener,

31:00ever more vigorous,

31:02tenderly intertwined,

31:03they stretch toward higher and farther places.

31:06In our deeply hidden blood vessels,

31:09warm blood always flows.

31:12I think that is the warmth of the soul.

31:14It is the kindness and beauty in the depths of our hearts.

31:18It is our gentle wings and vitality.

31:21In life, we meet many people who become familiar

31:24after starting as strangers.

31:26Some even become deeply ingrained.

31:30Originally, cold hearts melt into warm blood.

31:33We pour out love.

31:35We give and receive love.

31:37We cry and laugh.

31:39All because of love.

31:41We are connected.

31:43We connect with others.

31:46Zhonghye and Grandma Moon are no exception.

31:48They radiate a saintly glow,

31:50illuminating the fear of the night.

31:53They illuminate a brighter future

31:54for themselves and others.

31:56It's a fairy tale in a confined space.

31:59It also suggests that the greatest meaning of life

32:02lies in rebirth.

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