Actor Kwon Oh Joong Tears Up Confessing Son’s Experience with School Violence… "I Just Want Him to Live Normally"

Actor Kwon Oh Joong moved viewers to tears as he expressed his profound fatherly love for his son, who suffers from a rare, incurable disease.

On the episode of KBS1’s 'Hwang Shin Hye’s Let's Live Together' airing on April 29, Kwon Oh Joong—well-known in the entertainment industry as a devoted husband and doting father—appears to enjoy a healing time in a peaceful rural village.

During the broadcast, Kwon reunites with Hwang Shin Hye, with whom he played siblings 22 years ago in the drama Soulmates, revealing their special bond. Hwang expressed her gratitude, saying, "Kwon Oh Joong is someone I can never forget," as he stayed by her side at the funeral home until the very end when she lost her father.

Kwon reminisced about his early marriage to his wife, who is six years his senior, and the time he spent adjusting his acting career to focus on his family.

"To resolve difficulties at home, I focused solely on spending time with my family for a while," he said, showing his unchanging "family-first" philosophy.

He also surprised everyone by revealing his unexpected background as a Kung Fu expert, a national dance competition winner, and a contributor to the choreography for Seo Taiji and Boys.

The atmosphere turned solemn as the conversation shifted to his son. Kwon shared updates on his son, who suffers from a developmental disability so rare it barely has a name. He couldn't hide his pride as a father when sharing the happy news that his son's talent in art has recently received great acclaim, leading to sales and even invitations for overseas exhibitions.

However, he eventually welled up with tears when recalling his son’s painful past. Confessing to the trauma his son endured from severe school violence during his student years, Kwon broke down, sharing his humble yet desperate wish: "I just want to see my son live a normal life." The rest of the cast resonated with his pain, offering their tears and sincere support.