The son of Oh Kwang-rok showed regret and tears in front of his grandmother's portrait after meeting her for the first time in 9 years.
In the broadcast of TV Chosun's entertainment program 'Father and Son' on the 24th, the son, who met his father after 7 years, poured out his late regrets before his deceased grandmother, evoking deep emotion.
On that day's broadcast, Oh Kwang-rok and his son took their first trip alone together. After meeting for the first time in about 2 weeks since their meal together, the two silently boarded the train, with the destination being the resting place of Oh Kwang-rok's mother, the son's grandmother. Oh Kwang-rok recalled, "My mother passed away two months ago. She really wanted to see her grandson," and noted, "After much hesitation, I called my son, but it didn't connect." The son then reflected, "I could see my father's shoulders crying on the other side of the receiver," becoming misty-eyed as he remembered that moment.
The son admitted, "I haven't received calls from my grandmother and grandfather for 9 years," and expressed, "I was such a heartless grandson." This was his first visit to the columbarium for a last goodbye to his grandmother. He quickly found a picture of her and bowed his head deeply in front of it. He said, "I still felt like my grandmother would say, 'Did our puppy come?' and hug me," before ultimately breaking down in tears he had been holding back. The son lamented, "Foolishly, I was angry at my father. But that feeling also directed towards my grandmother," and repeated, "I should have just taken that phone call back then," filled with regret.
He took out a letter he had prepared and read it. "Grandmother, I'm so sorry it's so late. I've been a heartless grandson for 9 years. Still, your warmth will remain with me for a long time. I love you deeply. I came, Grandma," he sobbed.
It was a painful reflection on the irreversible passage of time and a heartfelt atonement that went beyond a simple family trip. Father Oh Kwang-rok also noted, "This is all my responsibility. Instead of leaving my son without contact, I should have knocked on the door more," as they embraced each other's pain in their intertwined time. Although it was a late greeting, it carried sincerity. The opening of the heart after 9 years, and a heartfelt apology and longing for the departed. The viewers felt the preciousness of the name 'family' through the son's tears.
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