In 'Dad and Me', actor Oh Kwang-rok confronted his postponed feelings through a reunion with his son after 7 years.

In the TV Chosun entertainment show 'Dad and Me' aired on the 24th, the scene of Oh Kwang-rok and his son embarking on their first train journey together was portrayed. Their destination was the columbarium of his deceased mother. After 7 years of silence, including during the COVID-19 period, the father-son duo finally began to open up to each other during this meeting.

The son calmly shared his regrets and pain about the past in front of the camera. "I was mad at Dad, so I didn’t take Grandma’s calls. Then Grandma passed away, and I’m sorry for coming so late," he said, tearing up, adding, "I wish I had answered at least one phone call."

Hearing this, Oh Kwang-rok also reflected deeply on his own responsibilities and expressed profound remorse. "Seeing my son apologize to Grandma broke my heart. This was all my fault," he said, adding, "Instead of resigning myself to the fact that my son was out of touch, I should have visited more often and knocked on the door, but I didn’t make enough of an effort."

Before the columbarium of his mother, Oh Kwang-rok prayed, "Please help me to become a good father to my son from now on," vowing to restore his relationship with him.

In a previous broadcast, the first phone call scene with his son, who had been out of contact for 7 years, was aired. At that time, Oh Kwang-rok transmitted greetings to his son in a trembling voice, and the son cautiously began to open his heart. Currently, while the two are still awkward, they are gradually exchanging 'communication signals.' Oh Kwang-rok said, "These days, my son gives me read receipts with a thumbs-up emoticon," adding, "That alone means a lot to me. I'm happy just with that." The father’s emotional response to such a small gesture showed that the closed hearts of the father and son are slowly beginning to open.

Viewers are focused on what kind of turning point this trip will create in their relationship and whether this father and son can move toward true reconciliation.

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