Japanese model Shiho Yano makes a shocking, long-held confession about a painful chapter from her past.
On the March 27 broadcast of the KBS2 variety show Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant, Yano visits the home of her close friend Ayumi for an honest, heartfelt conversation. As a mother to 15-year-old Sarang, Yano bonds with Ayumi, who is raising her 19-month-old daughter, Se-a, as they candidly discuss the realities of parenting.
Ayumi opens up about whether to have a second child, admitting her worries as she faces another big decision a year after giving birth. Yano advises, “If you can, it’s better not to wait too long,” showing her dependable, big-sister side. She even prepares nourishing food and keeps the mood lively with her signature unfiltered wit. An unexpected adults-only “19+” chat has the studio roaring with laughter.
As the conversation deepens, Yano cautiously shares her own story: “I was pregnant with my second at 40,” she reveals, calmly recalling the pain and complicated emotions she went through at the time. She also talks about how she weathered that period with her family, leaving viewers deeply moved. The cast watching on sends her genuine words of support.
The episode also shows a video call with her husband, Choo Sung-hoon. Answering the sudden call with a bright smile, Yano tells him, “You look great today,” showing the couple’s enduring affection.
From upbeat parenting talk to raw, sincere confessions, Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant airs on the 27th at 8:30 p.m.