Actor Jang Kwang opened up during his first trip with his son, but the atmosphere turned cold due to his son's realistic and firm response. It was a scene that clearly showcased the temperature difference between a father wanting grandchildren and a son feeling pressured by marriage.
On the 24th, the TV Chosun program 'Dad and Me Season 2' aired a segment showing actor Jang Kwang embarking on a trip alone with his son.
Regarding his reason for participating in Season 2, Jang Kwang expressed, 'I hope to get closer to my son through this trip,' revealing his expectations. Thus, the two set off to lend. During the trip, Jang Kwang asked, 'Is there anything you want to do these days?' and naturally brought up future plans and marriage discussions. His son stated, 'I do have a desire to get married around 45, but I don't feel it must absolutely happen,' drawing a flexible line. His remark that 'dreams feel like a luxury and make me feel like I'm being consumed' clearly conveyed the generational value differences.
Jang Kwang even mentioned that a marriage proposal had come through his wife, but his son firmly rejected it, stating, 'A forced situation is inherently uncomfortable.' He declared, 'I don't even think about marriage,' adding, 'How can I raise a child when I can't even buy a house?' However, Jang Kwang continued the marriage topic, asking, 'Don't you think about getting married?' Ultimately, his son expressed dissatisfaction, saying, 'Dad's communication style is always extreme,' leading to an extended silence.
Jang Kwang expressed, 'I feel jealous when I hear stories about my friends seeing their grandchildren,' but his son quietly concluded the conversation by stating, 'That's not something to be pressured about.'
Viewers who watched this scene reacted by saying, 'It's unfortunate that the son is so realistic, but I understand,' 'Parents need to accept that marriage is no longer a life necessity for the younger generation,' and 'If Jang Kwang wants to see a grandchild, it seems likely to come from his daughter Mija first.' In reality, Jang Kwang's daughter Mija is currently married to comedian Kim Tae Hyun and has established a family. Comments followed, such as 'It seems the grandchildren will likely come from Mija and her husband first,' reflecting on the generational value differences and the gap with reality.
It remains a question of whose arms Jang Kwang's desired 'grandchild' will be held in first, and whether family conversations can serve as an opportunity to deepen understanding of each other's lives continues to draw interest after the broadcast.
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