The reason why the Lee Geon-joo brothers were estranged for 18 years has been revealed on "Dad and Me." Unfortunately, it all started with a misunderstanding.
On the broadcast of TV Chosun's "Dad and Me" on the 17th, Lee Geon-joo and his biological brother Geon-cheol, who was adopted to France, shared the truth of the critical misunderstanding that made them grow distant over the years.
On the day the brothers reunited, Lee Geon-joo cautiously opened up about the incident that caused a rift between them 18 years ago. Lee Geon-joo confessed, "At that time, my brother asked, 'What’s wrong?' in French, but... that phrase sounded like an insult to me."
Lee Geon-joo continued, "I thought he was insulting me at that moment, and I felt hurt instantly," adding, "Because we didn’t understand each other's language, misunderstandings piled up and eventually caused us to grow apart." A single phrase became a wall that obstructed their feelings for each other.
Younger brother Geon-cheol also vividly remembered that day. "I said 'What’s wrong?' in French, but I didn’t realize it sounded like an insult," he said, adding, "Since that day, my relationship with my brother has been off, and I always felt guilty that we didn’t part on good terms."
The older brother said, "I was young then too. I must have frustrated my younger brother but couldn’t comfort him, and I regret saying, 'Then go,' out of anger," expressing deep remorse. "Not being able to embrace him more as an older brother still weighs on my heart," he said, his eyes turning red.
Just one sentence, just one moment of misunderstanding. That small yet significant gap caused the brothers to be apart for a staggering 18 years. However, finally now, the misunderstanding from that day has been resolved. Although the languages are different, their hearts were the same. The brothers have come to understand each other again, and the misunderstanding has been dissolved in tears.
[OSEN]