A well-known member of the legendary K-Pop group Shinhwa has recently made headlines by being the first idol in the industry to become a grandfather at 45.
Lee Minwoo‘s unexpected and heartwarming revelation was shown during the latest episode of KBS 2TV‘s popular variety show Mr. House Husband.
During the episode, viewers got a glimpse into Minwoo’s life as his home welcomed his young grandchildren. The program also showed Lee’s deep bond with his niece — whom he has cared for since she was young — even covering her educational expenses.
Now a mother of two, his niece expressed her heartfelt gratitude towards the star, claiming that he has been a significant emotional and financial support throughout her life.
The episode went viral with many viewers being impressed by Minwoo’s behavior and attitude as a grandfather — an article about it even became one of the most viewed on Naver. As expected, Korean netizens too were curious about how a K-Pop idol would look like interacting with his grandchildren.
The show brought together four generations of Lee Minwoo’s family under one roof, from his parents to his niece and grandchildren. Amidst the family gathering, the pressure for Lee to settle down and get married also became a focal point.
As he lovingly interacted with his grandchildren, he questioned the challenges of raising children, to which his mother quickly responded, reminding him of the joys and challenges of parenthood that he has yet to experience.
Even MC Eun Ji Won chimed in, empathizing with Minwoo’s situation — while his seven-year-old grandson humorously invited grandmothers to reach out, hoping his grandfather would find a partner.
The playful atmosphere in the star’s house felt extremely familiar to viewers — despite him being a super popular former K-Pop idol even Minwoo “suffers” from playful marriage nagging and has a warm home just like most of us.
Source: Newsis
