I wanted to protect my child from the 'abandoned memories'... Lee Geon-ju's brother, a 20-year-old father, confessed the reason for his fatherly love.

In 'Dad and Me', Lee Geon-ju's brother confessed why he couldn't give up the child he had at the age of 20.

In the broadcast of TV Chosun's 'Dad and Me' on the 17th, Lee Geon-ju's brother's son appeared.

On this day, while Lee Geon-ju was sharing his feelings with his adopted brother Gun-cheol from France, an unexpected person appeared. He was none other than his brother Gun-cheol's son, 'Luca.' When Luca, who resembles his brother closely, appeared, Lee Geon-ju was surprised but recognized his nephew within just 3 seconds. It was a reunion after a whopping 18 years. The tiny baby had grown into a tall young man. At that moment, standing before Lee Geon-ju, the brothers confirmed another family.

In particular, the story of brother Gun-cheol revealed that day touched many hearts. He became a father at the young age of 20, but he ultimately parted ways with the child's mother, who was his partner. However, Gun-cheol did not give up on the child. Regarding this, brother Gun-cheol said, 'I have memories of being abandoned. Because of that memory, I had to stay close to my child even more,' and added, 'I didn’t want to give my child the same pain. From that moment on, I was a father.'

Gun-cheol showed fatherly love while raising his son alone. That sense of responsibility demonstrated the growth of a person who overcame childhood wounds. Lee Geon-ju expressed, 'It all feels like a dream. I can’t believe I am meeting my nephew like this again...' with tears of gratitude as an uncle.

Afterward, the brothers visited their brother's adoptive parents' home. The place where Gun-cheol spent his childhood filled with love 18 years ago. Although a long time had passed, the love had not changed. Lee Geon-ju expressed, 'I’m sorry for coming late, and thank you so much for raising our Gun-cheol well,' revealing his overwhelming emotions, and the adoptive parents conveyed their sincere feelings, saying, 'We are happy that Geon-ju has returned. We hoped that the two could meet again and that we could show what family is all about.'

Finally, a family united in distant France. This made us reflect once again on the true meaning of family.

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