Once, he captivated audiences with just a glance on stage. Now, during morning and evening school commutes, he rides through the alleyways with his child on a bicycle. Taeyang is currently in ‘full-on dad mode’.
In a recent episode of the YouTube channel ‘Jipdaesung’ released on the 9th, singers Daesung, Gaeko, Choiza, and Gummy discussed parenting, during which Taeyang’s recent activities were naturally shared.
Gaeko mentioned, “(Dong) Youngbae is quite famous for being so dedicated to taking his kid to school,” referring to Taeyang’s life as a dad, and MC Daesung nodded in agreement, saying, “I acknowledge that.” Once known as the ‘ultimate stage master’ during Big Bang’s active years, Taeyang is now seen carrying his child’s backpack and pedaling a bicycle on the way to parenting duties.
In particular, Taeyang’s daily life, where he is directly responsible for his 5-year-old son’s school commutes, has come as a ‘genuine unexpected charm’ to fans. Some have remarked, “There’s no quitting parenting,” while others say, “Taeyang’s most brilliant stage is his home right now.”
Choiza, who appeared alongside him, also shared his deep involvement in parenting. He laughed, saying, “I had even set up a big room project, but when the baby was born, I gave that room up entirely,” and added, “It feels natural to give up something after getting married.”
Meanwhile, Taeyang married actress Min Hyorin in 2018 and welcomed his first child in 2021. Now, Big Bang’s Taeyang shines in his new identity as a ‘5-year-old dad’ off the stage.
[Kim Seung-hye, MK Sports Reporter]
