Shim Hyung-tak revealed his affectionate family love for his wife and son, moving viewers.
In the 152nd episode of the comprehensive programming channel Channel A's 'Recent Man Life - Groom Class' (hereafter 'Groom Class'), which aired on the afternoon of 26th, Shim Hyung-tak registered the birth of his son, Ha-ru, born in January, while also showcasing his self-sufficient parenting. Additionally, Kim Il-woo created a romantic atmosphere with Park Sun-young during their 'dance sports date' while sharing dreams of proposals and marriage in their private spot, fully engaging the viewers. The broadcast recorded a viewership rating of 2.99% (nationally for paid broadcasting households) according to Nielsen Korea and showcased its immense popularity by dominating various portal sites' 'most viewed news' and search terms.
Shim Hyung-tak, known as 'Ha-ru's dad', appeared in the studio with a beard. When the 'mentor group' expressed concern saying he looked 'haggard', Shim Hyung-tak noted, 'I have been taking care of the child until 6:30 this morning,' revealing that he was all in on parenting without even time to shave. Immediately afterward, he shared a day with his wife, Saya, making a rare appearance on 'Groom Class' after giving birth. It was the day Saya and Ha-ru were discharged from the hospital and entered a postpartum care center. Shim Hyung-tak gazed at his son, swaddled, repeatedly saying, 'Wow, he's so handsome. It's so incredible.' Despite being a newborn, Ha-ru opened his eyes wide and boasted a full head of hair, prompting 'Romantic Department' Shim Jin-hwa to exclaim, 'He resembles BTS's Jungkook more than his dad!' Moon Se-yoon also chimed in, saying, 'He will definitely be more handsome than Hyung-tak.'
In a cheerful atmosphere, Shim Hyung-tak headed straight to the community center after his wife and son entered the postpartum care center. Visiting the community center to register his son's birth, he was overwhelmed with emotion when he received the resident registration document with his son's name a short time later, stating, 'I feel like my life is becoming clearer. I thought, 'Have I really become an adult?' feeling choked up. The emotional Shim Hyung-tak called his close friend, actor Lee Sang-woo, to boast about his son. He said, 'My body is exhausted, but I feel like I'm flying,' and 'Every time I look at Ha-ru's photo when I'm tired, my fatigue disappears. This is the strength of a child, of family,' he remarked. He also called his senior, unmarried actor Lee Min-woo, revealing, 'Ha-ru is so pretty. He looks like an actor right after being born,' displaying his 'son fool' demeanor.
After returning to the postpartum care center, Shim Hyung-tak took care of his son alone as his wife left for a massage. When his son fell asleep, Shim Hyung-tak carefully took off the mittens and gently caressed his son's hand. He also closed his eyes to listen to his son's breathing. Shim Hyung-tak recalled, 'My wife said the other day, 'Now that Saya and Ha-ru are here with you, you can take things easy.' Honestly, I was confused because I thought I had to be a stronger dad after having a son, but hearing my wife say that melted my heart. It was comforting to hear, 'With Ha-ru and me, I can live with peace of mind,'' he expressed emotionally. As the warm family atmosphere of Shim Hyung-tak provided deep touches to the home viewers, a scene of Kim Il-woo and Park Sun-young's date unfolded.
Kim Il-woo visited a costume shop ahead of the 'dance sports lesson' with Park Sun-young. There, the two created a flirty mood while selecting clothes that suited each other. Kim Il-woo demonstrated a romantic manner by kneeling down to help Park Sun-young put on dancing shoes, and he complimented her saying, 'If she had a past life, Sun-young would have been a royal lady in Europe' and 'She looks like Princess Diana of the UK.' After choosing the dance outfits, they headed to the 'dance sports studio.' The dance instructor asked, 'What is your relationship? The selection of music and the level of the dance can vary depending on the relationship.' Kim Il-woo hesitated, replying, 'Please don't probe too deeply,' eliciting sighs from the studio mentor group. Park Sun-young watched Kim Il-woo's nervous antics cutely. Subsequently, the two learned a dance called 'Paso Doble,' showcasing high-level maneuvers, including holding hands and leaning on each other, heating up the atmosphere.
Once the exciting dance sports lesson concluded, Kim Il-woo took Park Sun-young to a hideout filled with memories of them. Regarding this place, Kim Il-woo explained, 'This is a private space on the third floor of a restaurant run by a junior, where I once had a party with friends including Sun-young. It's the first time we've come here alone.' In a space with music and drinks, Park Sun-young asked, 'These days, the members of 'Groom Class' are getting married. Do you have dreams about a wedding?' Kim Il-woo confessed, 'I want to have it in a wedding chapel overlooking the ocean at sunset, inviting only close friends.' Park Sun-young responded with a smile, 'Since we are getting older, there are limits to the people we can invite to the wedding,' adding that she thought of wanting to have a small party. As their dreams about weddings resonated, Kim Il-woo asked, 'Will you accept gifts?' Park Sun-young burst into laughter, saying, 'Of course, we should. We have given too much.' Kim Il-woo shot back, 'Then let's send out mobile invitations!' causing Park Sun-young to burst into laughter.
As the conversation turned to proposal dreams, Kim Il-woo began, 'I would just kneel and hand over a small ring,' then suddenly flirted, asking, 'Will you marry me?' An unusual air quickly filled the space, and Kim Il-woo shyly suggested, 'Shall we dance?' referencing the 'Paso Doble' they had learned that day. Park Sun-young readily agreed, placing her hand on Kim Il-woo's shoulder, painting their private hideout in a pink hue.
[Photo] Captured from Channel A broadcast screen.
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