In "Dad and I", Lee Geon-joo is depicted reuniting with his mother after 44 years.
On the broadcast of TV Chosun's "Dad and I" on the 22nd, Lee Geon-joo reunited with his mother.
He previously mentioned about his mother, "She left when I was 2 years old, and I don't know her name or face," adding, "I have no memories of her at all."
Upon arriving in Gangwon Province, where his mother lives, he said, "I needed to sort out my thoughts," with his expression reflecting deep contemplation. In particular, a video was shown of Lee Geon-joo having attempted to meet his mother 15 years ago but having declined.
Finally, Lee Geon-joo arrived in front of his mother's house. However, while lingering in front of the house, he showed signs of nervousness, saying, "I feel like I can't go in", and he struggled to take a step forward. His expression reflected the mixed feelings about the 44 years it took to get here. Holding back tears, Lee Geon-joo ultimately could not stop the tears from flowing.
Lee Geon-joo showed his tears, saying, "I don't know if this is the right thing." The tears flowed helplessly, enough to move those watching. In front of his mother's house, where he felt a distance, Lee Geon-joo expressed stronger emotions, saying, "I felt pity for myself."
Lee Geon-joo was dramatically depicted reuniting with his mother after 44 years. He said, "Will she come? Or won't she come? I hope my mother gathers her courage with a good heart."
At that moment, his mother appeared in tears, saying, "Geon-joo, it's your mom," and they shared their first embrace, with her saying, "I missed you." As his mother cried, Lee Geon-joo also said, "Oh, this person is my mom," while shedding the tears he had held back. While this was the first time he had been embraced by his mother, he comforted her instead, which added to the emotional weight of the moment.
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