I always thought it was the father who was busy. But before I knew it, I became a father who had to adjust to my son's schedule.
A single line about Ji-ho that Yoo Jae-suk casually mentioned on air quietly touched people's hearts.
On the 17th episode of SBS's 'Whenever Possible', Yoo Jae-suk responded to a question about his son Ji-ho's recent activities by saying, "Ji-ho has his own life," and added, "Now, he only happily attends family meals."
For the public, who are used to seeing Ji-ho grow up in Yoo Jae-suk's arms, this brief statement conveyed the passage of time.
Yoo Jae-suk's tone remained cheerful, but there was a hint of a 'firm resolution of a letting-go parent' in his words. The statement "he comes out occasionally" carried more respect than longing, and "Ji-ho is busy with his schedule" sounded like pride.
Children grow up. And at some point, parents learn to maintain 'respectful distance' rather than 'time spent together.' Yoo Jae-suk's confession resonated more because it was not overly dramatic. Just being able to share a meal together is a special day in these times.
[Kim Seung-hye, MK Sports Reporter]
